جُولْف
masculine
The English word "golf" is translated into Arabic as جُولْف. Wiktionary also lists غُولْف.
Meaning: ball game (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Note |
|---|---|
| جُولْف | masculine |
| غُولْف | masculine |
This noun refers to the ball game known as golf.
Which one should you use?
غُولْف is specifically identified as the formal version.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms of the word are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- Because the word is a direct loan, it does not follow the traditional Arabic root-and-pattern system, meaning it has no 'root' from which other related words are derived.
- When writing the name of a famous golf course in a newspaper, a scribe might use the letter ك (kaf) with three dots above it, a specialized symbol used in some regions to denote the 'G' sound.
- In some Gulf dialects, the word جُولْف is pronounced with a 'g' sound that is virtually identical to the English 'golf', despite the letter ج normally sounding like a 'j'.
Examples in context
- أنا ألعب غولف بانتظام.I play golf regularly.
- لعبتُ جُولْف مع أصدقائي.la'ibtu gulf ma'a asdiqa'i.I played golf with my friends.
Example conversation
Mariam and Omar are discussing their favorite hobbies.
- مريم Maryamما هي رياضتك المفضلة يا عمر؟Ma hiya riyadatuka al-mufaddala ya Omar?What is your favorite sport, Omar?
- عمر Omarأنا أفضل لعبة جُولْف كثيراً.Ana ufaddilu lu'bat golf kathiran.I like the game of golf very much.
- مريم Maryamهل هي لعبة صعبة؟Hal hiya lu'ba sa'ba?Is it a difficult game?
- عمر Omarنعم، لكنها ممتعة جداً.Na'am, lakinaha mumti'a jiddan.Yes, but it is very fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golf” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
