رجل وسيم
rajul wasim
The phrase for "handsome man" in Arabic is رجل وسيم (rajul wasim).
This phrase is used to describe a man who is physically attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective وسيم (handsome) follows the noun رجل (man) in the standard Arabic word order.
How do you pronounce it?
rajul wasim
Did you know?
- The word رجل for 'man' shares an ancient root with the word for 'foot' or 'leg' in many Semitic languages. It originally referred to a 'walker' or a 'footsoldier' before it came to mean a 'man' in the general sense.
- While وسيم (handsome) is common, some dialects use words related to 'moon' to describe a beautiful face. This creates a poetic link between physical beauty and the light of a full moon.
- The adjective وسيم is derived from a root related to 'marks' or 'signs' on the face. It suggests that a man's beauty is so striking that it leaves a visible mark or sign upon him.
Examples in context
- هو رجل وسيم جداً.huwa rajul wasim jiddan.He is a very handsome man.
Example conversation
Layla is talking to Ahmed about a new colleague.
- أحمد Ahmedهل رأيت الموظف الجديد يا ليلى؟Hal ra'ayti al-muwazzaf al-jadid ya Layla?Did you see the new employee, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، إنه رجل وسيم حقاً.Na'am, innahu rajulun wasimun haqqan.Yes, he is truly a handsome man.
- أحمد Ahmedلقد لاحظ الجميع ذلك اليوم.Laqad lahaza al-jami' dhalika al-yawm.Everyone noticed that today.
- ليلى Laylaهو أيضاً شخص لطيف جداً.Huwa aydan shakhsun latifun jiddan.He is also a very kind person.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رجل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
