مولود
mawlud
The English word 'born' is translated into Arabic as مولود (mawlud).
The word مولود is an adjective meaning 'given birth to'. To say 'was born in [place/year]', use the verb form ولد في instead of the adjective.
Meaning: given birth to (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
مولود is a passive participle derived from the root meaning 'to give birth'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the subject: use مولودة for the feminine singular, مولودون for the masculine plural and مولودات for the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
mawlud
Did you know?
- The word مولود shares the same root as مولد, which refers to the 'place of birth' and is the name of a traditional celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birth.
- While مولود means 'born', the root letters و ل د also form the word والد, which means 'father'.
- In certain classical poetic contexts, the root of مولود can be used to describe things that are 'newly emerged' or 'freshly appearing', such as the moon.
Examples in context
- هي من مواليد العاصمةShe was born in the capital city
- هذا طفل مولود حديثاً.hadha tifl mawlud hadithan.This is a newborn baby.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ahmed are talking about their hometowns.
- سارة Saraأنا مولود في دمشق يا أحمد.Ana mawlūd fī Dimashq yā Ahmad.I was born in Damascus, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedحقاً؟ أنا مولود في بيروت.Haqqan? Ana mawlūd fī Bayrūt.Really? I was born in Beirut.
- سارة Saraهذا رائع، المدينتان جميلتان جداً.Hādhā rāʾiʿ, al-madīnatān jamīlatān jiddan.That's great, both cities are very beautiful.
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، أتفق معك يا سارة.Naʿam, attafiq maʿaki yā Sāra.Yes, I agree with you, Sarah.
