عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ
ʕāzil ḏakariyymasculine
The English word 'condom' is translated into Arabic as عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ (ʕāzil ḏakariyy). Wiktionary also lists وَاقٍ ذَكَرِيّ (wāqin ḏakariyy) and كُونْدُوم (kūndūm).
Meaning: flexible sleeve worn on the penis (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ | ʕāzil ḏakariyy | masculine |
| وَاقٍ ذَكَرِيّ | wāqin ḏakariyy | masculine |
| كُونْدُوم | kūndūm | masculine |
| كَانْدُوم | kāndūm | colloquial, dialectal, masculine |
| عَازِل طِبِّيّ | ʕāzil ṭibbiyy | masculine |
This term refers to a flexible sleeve worn on the penis.
What does it mean word for word?
The term عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ literally translates to 'male barrier' or 'male insulator'.
Which one should you use?
The term عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ is the standard, formal term used in medical or educational contexts. In contrast, كُونْدُوم is a transliteration of the English word used in more casual settings. Additionally, وَاقٍ ذَكَرِيّ literally translates to 'male protector'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For formal, medical or educational purposes, use عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ. For casual conversation, the transliterated form كُونْدُوم is commonly used across many Arabic dialects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form كَانْدُوم is a colloquial and dialectal variation.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ʕāzil ḏakariyy
Did you know?
- Because the word عَازِل is the same term used for electrical insulation, a pharmacy request for an عَازِل without the word ذَكَرِيّ might be misunderstood as a request for hardware materials.
- In some Arabic dialects, users may avoid both the formal عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ and the loanword كُونْدُوم by using vague euphemisms like أدوات حماية, which means 'protection tools'.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, using the formal term عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ in public can actually draw more attention to the subject than the transliterated version due to its clinical weight.
Examples in context
- يجب استخدام عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ للوقاية.yajibu istikhdam 'azil dhakari lil-wiqaya.A condom must be used for prevention.
Example conversation
A couple is at a pharmacy discussing sexual health.
- ليلى Laylaهل تبيعون عَازِل ذَكَرِيّ؟hal tabi'una 'azil dhakari?Do you sell condoms?
- زياد Ziadنعم، إنها موجودة في هذا القسم.na'am, innaha mawjuda fi hadha al-qism.Yes, they are in this section.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك يا سيدي.shukran laka ya sayidi.Thank you, sir.
- زياد Ziadعلى الرحب والسعة.ala al-rahbi wal-si'a.You're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “condom” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
