جَمَال
jamālmasculine
The English word 'beauty' is translated into Arabic as جَمَال (jamāl). If unsure, use جَمَال. Wiktionary also lists زَيْن (zayn).
Meaning: quality of pleasing appearance (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| جَمَال | jamāl | masculine |
| زَيْن | zayn | masculine |
The term جَمَال is a common formal way to describe beauty, whether it refers to physical beauty, nature or art. Other related terms include زَيْن, which refers to something being good or beautiful and زينة, which refers to adornment or decoration that enhances one's beauty.
Which one should you use?
While جَمَال is the standard word for beauty, زَيْن is a common colloquial term used to describe something as good, handsome or beautiful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun جَمَال (beauty) can be transformed into جَمَالِيَّة to mean 'aesthetic' or 'the quality of being beautiful'. Additionally, the adjective form of جَمَال is جَمِيل, meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome'. The superlative form أجمل means 'the most beautiful'.
How do you pronounce it?
jamāl
Did you know?
- The word جمال (jamāl) shares its same root with the word for 'camel', جمل (jamal).
- The adjective جميل (jamīl) is used in several Arabic dialects as a common way to say 'okay' or 'fine' when agreeing to a suggestion.
- In classical poetry, the word جَمِيل is often used to describe the beauty of character and generosity, not just physical appearance. Calling someone's actions جَمِيل means they have done a favor.
Examples in context
- هَذا المَنْظَرُ فِيهِ جَمَالٌ خَاصٌّ.hadha al-manzar fihi jamal khass.This view has a special beauty.
- جَمَالُ الكَلِمَاتِ فِيهِ سِحْرٌ.jamal al-kalimat fihi sihr.The beauty of the words has a charm.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beauty” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
