امرأة جميلة
imra'ah jamīlah
The English phrase 'beautiful woman' is translated into Arabic as امرأة جميلة (imra'ah jamīlah).
This phrase is used to describe a woman who is physically attractive. You may also encounter the word حلوة, which can mean 'sweet' or 'pretty'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun امرأة (woman) and the adjective جميلة (beautiful).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, an informal way to describe a beautiful woman is زي القمر, which literally translates to 'like the moon'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Arabic, the adjective جميلة (beautiful) follows the noun امرأة (woman) rather than preceding it.
How do you pronounce it?
imra'ah jamīlah
Did you know?
- In traditional Arabic poetry, a beautiful woman is often described by her 'gazelle-like' eyes عيون المها, comparing her beauty to the grace of a wild oryx.
- In many Arabic cultures, comparing a woman to the moon القمر is the ultimate compliment because the moon's light is seen as a soothing contrast to the harsh desert sun.
- The root of جميلة relates not only to beauty but also to 'gathering' or 'bringing together', implying that beauty is a harmony of features.
Examples in context
- أصبحت ابنتها امرأة جميلة.Her daughter has become a beautiful woman.This sentence shows how the phrase امرأة جميلة can be used to describe a person's growth or change over time.Tatoeba #489181 by saeb, translation #489167 by adjusting
- يا حلوة! كيف حالك اليوم؟Hey beautiful! How are you today?
- رأيت امرأة جميلة في الحديقة.ra'aytu imra'atan jamilatan fi al-hadiqa.I saw a beautiful woman in the garden.
- هي امرأة جميلة جداً.hiya imra'atun jamilatun jiddan.She is a very beautiful woman.
Example conversation
Ziad and Nour are looking at a painting in an art gallery.
- زياد Ziadهذه امرأة جميلة في اللوحة.hadhihi imra'atun jamilatun fi al-lawha.This is a beautiful woman in the painting.
- نور Nourنعم، إنها امرأة جميلة حقاً.na'am, innaha imra'atun jamilatun haqqan.Yes, she is truly a beautiful woman.
- زياد Ziadهل تحبين هذا النوع من الفن؟hal tuhibbina hadha al-naw' min al-fann?Do you like this kind of art?
- نور Nourنعم، أنا أحب الرسم كثيراً.na'am, ana uhibbu al-rasm kathiran.Yes, I love drawing a lot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
