ممر
mamarr
The Arabic word for hallway is ممر (mamarr).
ممر is used to refer to a corridor or a hallway.
Meaning: corridor (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root m-r-r, which relates to the concept of a path or passing through.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ممر is ممرات, which means hallways or corridors.
How do you pronounce it?
mamarr
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, a hallway might be called a سيب (sayb), a word that originates from the Persian term for a corridor or narrow passage.
- Arabic uses the root m-r-r to form the word مرور (murur), which means 'traffic'. A 'hallway' is essentially a place for 'traffic' on a smaller scale.
- In historical Islamic architecture, the 'hallway' often evolved into a سقيفة (saqifa), a roofed gallery that served as a social transition space rather than just a path.
Examples in context
- قد تجد المكتبة بعد الدوران يميناً في الممر الطويل.You will find the library after turning right in the long hallway.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ممر, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
