غوريلا
ghurilla
The English word "gorilla" is غوريلا (ghurilla) in Arabic.
Meaning: ape (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, the term used is غوريلا.
How do you pronounce it?
ghurilla
Did you know?
- The Arabic script for غوريلا uses the letter غ ('ghayn'), a sound produced deep in the throat that does not exist in English.
- Despite being a loanword, غوريلا follows Arabic pluralization rules, allowing speakers to create a plural form using the standard sound patterns of the language.
- In many Arabic media contexts, the word غوريلا might be used metaphorically to describe a person who is physically imposing or extremely strong.
Examples in context
- الغوريلا حيوان مهدد بالانقراضThe gorilla is an endangered animal.
- رأيت غوريلا كبيرة في الحديقة.ra'aytu ghurella kabira fil-hadiqa.I saw a large gorilla in the park.
- هذه غوريلا في كتاب الأطفال.hadhihi ghurella fi kitab al-atfal.This is a gorilla in the children's book.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ahmed are visiting a zoo.
- سارة Saraانظر يا أحمد، هناك غوريلا!Unzur ya Ahmad, hunaka ghurilla!Look Ahmed, there is a gorilla!
- أحمد Ahmedواو، إنها قوية جداً.Wow, innaha qawiyya jiddan.Wow, it is very strong.
- سارة Saraهل تعتقد أن الغوريلا ذكية؟Hal ta'taqidu anna al-ghurilla dhakiyya?Do you think the gorilla is intelligent?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، هي من أذكى الحيوانات.Na'am, hiya min adhkha al-hayawanat.Yes, it is one of the smartest animals.
