كم عمرك
kam 'umruk
The phrase "how old you are" in Arabic is كم عمرك (kam 'umruk).
This phrase is used to ask someone about their age. In certain contexts, you may hear the expression أنا عندي followed by a number to mean "I have (age)."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase كم عمرك is composed of kam (how much), umr (age) and the suffix -uk (your).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word سنة means "year."
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix at the end of the phrase changes depending on whom you are addressing: use كم عمركِ to address a female, and use كم عمركم to address a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
kam 'umruk
Did you know?
- The word سن (sin), used to refer to a person's age, literally translates to 'tooth' in Arabic.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, asking كم عمرك to an adult or a superior can be seen as intrusive or impolite, as age is often considered a private matter.
- The word عمر (age) is also the name of a very common masculine given name, meaning 'long-lived' or 'life'.
Examples in context
- أعرف كم عمرك.I know how old you are.This sentence is useful for expressing that you know كم عمرك.Tatoeba #370917 by saeb, translation #252682 by CK
- أنا عمري خمسة وعشرون سنةI am 25 years old
- كم عمرك؟kam 'umruk?How old are you?
- هل يمكنني معرفة كم عمرك؟hal yumkinuni ma'rifat kam 'umruk?May I know how old you are?
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting about their childhood.
- سارة Saraكم عمرك الآن يا أحمد؟kam 'umruk al-an ya Ahmad?How old are you now, Ahmed?
- أحمد Ahmedأنا في العشرين من عمري.ana fi al-'ishrin min 'umri.I am twenty years old.
- سارة Saraأنت لا تزال شاباً جداً.anta la tazal shabban jiddan.You are still very young.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لك يا سارة.shukran laki ya Sarah.Thank you, Sarah.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
