غمض عينيك
ghammed eineik
The English phrase "close your eyes" is translated into Arabic as غمض عينيك (ghammed eineik).
This phrase is used as a request or command to shut one's eyelids.
Which one should you use?
أغلق عينيك is used in written instructions or formal speeches and سدّ عيونك is used to mean "Shut your eyes" in informal settings. Additionally, خلي عينيك مقفولة is used in recreational activities to mean "Keep your eyes closed".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a female, the command changes to غمضي عينيك.
How do you pronounce it?
ghammed eineik
Did you know?
- While 'eye' is عين, the word also means 'water spring' or 'spy' depending on the context of the sentence.
- The word عين is used in the phrase عين الحسود to refer to the 'Evil Eye', a cultural belief that jealousy can cause physical harm.
- The root of غمض relates to the idea of 'obscuring' or 'hiddenness', which is why it is used for both eyelids and vague concepts.
Examples in context
- أغمضوا عيونكمClose your eyes
- خلوا عيونكم مقفولةKeep your eyes closed
- غمض عينيك ونام الآن.ghammid aynayka wa nam al-aan.Close your eyes and sleep now.
- غمض عينيك بسرعة!ghammid aynayka bi-sur'a!Close your eyes quickly!
- من فضلك، غمض عينيك.min fadlika, ghammid aynayka.Please, close your eyes.
Example conversation
Maryam is giving a surprise gift to Omar.
- مريم Maryamعمر، غمض عينيك من فضلك.Omar, ghammid aynayka min fadlika.Omar, please close your eyes.
- عمر Omarهل هناك مفاجأة لي يا مريم؟hal hunaka mufaja'a li ya Maryam?Is there a surprise for me, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamنعم، غمض عينيك فقط!na'am, ghammid aynayka faqat!Yes, just close your eyes!
- عمر Omarحسناً، أنا مغمض العينين.hasanan, ana mughmid al-aynayn.Okay, my eyes are closed.
