عروس
‘arūs
In Arabic, the word for bride is عروس (‘arūs).
عروس refers to a woman in the context of her own wedding. In many Arabic dialects, this word is also used metaphorically to describe a beautiful woman or a new, shiny object, such as a new car.
Meaning: woman in the context of her own wedding (noun)
Which one should you use?
The form العروس is a formal version of the word, while العروسة is an informal way to say bride. The phrase العروسة الحلوة is used informally to mean the sweet bride.
Is it said differently in some regions?
العروسة is used in Levantine and Egyptian dialects to refer to the bride.
How does it change in a sentence?
عروس is a singular noun. It does not change its form for the feminine gender because it is inherently feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
‘arūs
Did you know?
- In Egypt, the word عروسة is commonly used to refer to a doll, regardless of whether it is for a child or a decoration.
- The plural for bridegrooms أَعْرَاس was developed through a process called suppletion, meaning it comes from a different root word than the singular form.
- While عروس is the standard word, the plural عَرَائِس is often used in poetry to describe a group of beautiful things or a row of stars.
Examples in context
- هي العروس الجميلةShe is the beautiful bride.
- هي العروسة السعيدةShe is the happy bride.
- هي زوجتي المستقبليةShe is my future wife.
- يا عروسة، أنت تبدين رائعةOh, bride, you look stunning.
- العروسة الحلوة نافست كل العرائس بجمالهاThe sweet bride outshined all the other brides with her beauty.
Example conversation
Omar and Nour are at a wedding reception.
- عمر Omarأين العروس يا نور؟ayna al-arous ya Nour?Where is the bride, Nour?
- نور Nourالعروس الآن مع عائلتها.al-arous al-an ma'a 'a'ilatiha.The bride is with her family now.
- عمر Omarهل تبدو العروس سعيدة؟hal tabdu al-arous sa'ida?Does the bride look happy?
- نور Nourنعم، هي عروس رائعة.na'am, hiya arous ra'i'a.Yes, she is a wonderful bride.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries عروس, CC BY-SA 4.0.
