اسمه
The English phrase "his name" is translated into Arabic as اسمه.
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the noun اسم (name) and the attached third-person masculine singular suffix -ه (his).
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, when someone asks for 'his name', they might actually be looking for his 'Kunyah', a respectful honorific like 'Father of [Name]'.
- The word اسم (name) is used in the common Arabic greeting باسم الله (in the name of God), which is spoken before eating, drinking or starting any task.
- The root of the word اسم is shared with the word for 'sign' or 'mark' in other Semitic languages, suggesting a 'name' is a label or mark for identification.
Examples in context
- أنا لا أعرف اسمهI don't know his name.This sentence shows how to express that you do not know his name using اسمه.Tatoeba #6679770 by marhabaan, translation #260758 by CK
- من لم يكتب اسمه؟Who didn't write his name?This sentence is useful for asking who failed to write his name using اسمه.Tatoeba #11230377 by Amghar, translation #1798828 by Amastan
- لا أحد يعرف اسمه.No one knows his name.This sentence demonstrates how to state that no one knows his name using اسمه.Tatoeba #371283 by saeb, translation #276664 by CK
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Example conversation
Nour and Ziad are talking about a new colleague.
- نور Nourهل تعرف من هو المدير الجديد؟Hal ta'rifu man huwa al-mudiru al-jadid?Do you know who the new manager is?
- زياد Ziadنعم، ولكنني نسيت اسمه.Na'am, wa lakinani nasitu ismahu.Yes, but I forgot his name.
- نور Nourسأبحث عن اسمه في القائمة.Sa-abhatu 'an ismahu fi al-qa'ima.I will look for his name on the list.
- زياد Ziadهذه فكرة جيدة يا نور.Hadhihi fikra jayyida ya Nour.That is a good idea, Nour.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
