بدلة سباحة
badlat sibāḥa
The English phrase "bathing suit" is بدلة سباحة (badlat sibāḥa) in Arabic.
The phrase refers to a piece of clothing worn for swimming.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of badla (suit) and sibāḥa (swimming).
How do you pronounce it?
badlat sibāḥa
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking countries, a 'bathing suit' for women is often referred to as بوركيني ('burkini'), a portmanteau of 'burqa' and 'bikini'.
- While بدلة سباحة is the formal term, many Arabic speakers use the word مايوه ('maillot') borrowed from French.
- The word بدلة ('badla') is used for both a 'swimming suit' and a 'business suit', as it generally refers to any set of matching clothes.
Examples in context
- اشتريت بدلة سباحة جديدة.ishtaraytu badlat sibaha jadida.I bought a new bathing suit.
Example conversation
At a clothing store near the beach.
- ليلى Laylaهل يوجد بدلة سباحة هنا؟hal yujad badlat sibaha huna?Is there a bathing suit here?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، انظري في هذا القسم.na'am, unzuri fi hadha al-qism.Yes, look in this section.
- ليلى Laylaأريد بدلة سباحة ملونة.uridu badlat sibaha mulawwana.I want a colorful bathing suit.
- يوسف Youssefهذا القسم لديه خيارات رائعة.hadha al-qism ladayhi khiyarat ra'i'a.This section has great options.
