دمية
dumya
The Arabic word for doll is دمية (dumya).
A doll is a toy in the form of a human.
Meaning: a toy in the form of a human (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Levant region, the word عروسة is used to refer to a doll.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of دمية is دمى.
How do you pronounce it?
dumya
Did you know?
- Some historians believe the term دمية may refer to the blood sacrifices once used to appease the idols that these dolls represented.
- The word عروسة used for 'doll' in the Levant literally means 'bride'.
Examples in context
- أرى ياني دمية أخرى لسكورة.Yanni showed Skura another doll.This sentence shows how to use دمية in the context of showing a toy to someone.Tatoeba #11960029 by dididodo, translation #9387968 by Amastan
- صنعت لي أختي دميةً جميلة.My sister made me a beautiful doll.This sentence demonstrates the use of دمية when describing a doll that was made.Tatoeba #1391938 by alanood, translation #245554 by CK
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries دمية, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
