حزام
ḥizāmSouth Levantine Arabic, masculine
The English word belt is حزام (ḥizām) in Arabic. Wiktionary also lists حِزَام (ḥizām) and زُنَّار (zunnār).
Meaning: band worn around the waist (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| حزام | ḥizām | South Levantine Arabic, masculine |
| حِزَام | ḥizām | masculine |
| زُنَّار | zunnār | masculine |
| نِطَاق | niṭāq | masculine |
In Arabic, حزام is the general term for any belt. You can use the phrase حزام الأمان, which literally means belt of safety, to specifically refer to a seat belt.
Which one should you use?
While حزام is the general word for any belt, نِطَاق is often used in more formal or classical contexts to refer to a sash or a girdle.
Is it said differently in some regions?
حزام is also used in South Levantine Arabic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of حزام is أحزمة.
How do you pronounce it?
ḥizām
Did you know?
- The word زُنَّار refers to a specific type of belt historically worn by non-Muslims in some Islamic empires to distinguish them from Muslims.
- In classical Arabic literature, the نِطَاق was often used as a symbol of a woman's honor or her role as the manager of the household.
- The phrase شد الحزام literally means 'tighten the belt' and is used across the Arab world to describe austerity or saving money during hard times.
Examples in context
- فجّر جيم حزامه النّاسف.Jim detonated his explosive belt.This sentence is useful for seeing حزام used in the context of an explosive belt.Tatoeba #6712799 by OsoHombre, translation #6709332 by OsoHombre
- من فضلك اربط حزام الأمان.Fasten your seat belt, please.This sentence is useful for seeing حزام used in the context of a seat belt.Tatoeba #400774 by saeb, translation #53897 by CK
- أين يمكنني العثور على حزام جديد؟Where can I find a new belt?
- إن حزامك متناسق مع ملابسك.Your belt matches your outfit.
Example conversation
Omar is getting ready to go out and asks Sarah about his accessory.
- عمر Omarسارة، وين حزامي؟Sarah, wein hizami?Sarah, where is my belt?
- سارة Saraالحزام موجود ع الطاولة.al-hizam mawjud 'a al-tawla.The belt is on the table.
- عمر Omarشكراً، شفتو.Shukran, shufto.Thanks, I saw it.
- سارة Saraتمام، يلا بسرعة.Tamam, yalla bi-sur'a.Okay, hurry up.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “belt” translations and entries حزام, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
