كناري
The English word "canary" is translated into Arabic as كناري.
The term refers to a small yellow bird in general.
Meaning: small yellow bird in general (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Gulf region, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar, you may hear الكنري.
Did you know?
- The word عصفور is often used in Arabic metaphors to describe someone small, delicate, or even a child, whereas 'canary' is almost strictly limited to the bird itself.
- The Arabic spelling كناري is a phonetic transliteration from European languages rather than an ancient Semitic root.
- If you were to look up 'canary' in a classical Arabic dictionary, you would not find كناري because it is a modern addition to the language.
Examples in context
- الكنري اللي عندك جميل وصوته حلو.The canary you have is beautiful, and its voice is lovely.
- أنا أحب سماع الكناري في الحديقة.I enjoy listening to the canaries in the garden.
- هذا كناري جميل جداً.hadha kanari jamil jiddan.This is a very beautiful canary.
- اشتريت كناري جديداً اليوم.ishtaraytu kanari jadidan al-yawm.I bought a new canary today.
