زوجي
zawji
The Arabic word for "hubby" is زوجي (zawji).
زوجي is used to refer to one's husband. In informal settings, you might also hear the term of endearment Habibi, which means "my love" or "my darling".
Meaning: husband (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
zawji
Did you know?
- The root ز و ج is used to describe the biological concept of 'even numbers' in mathematics, as they are seen as numbers that can be split into pairs.
- While زوجي is the standard term, many women use the word أبو [Name of eldest son], meaning 'father of [son's name]', as a respectful way to address their husband.
- In formal Arabic, the word زوج can refer to either a husband or a wife. The gender is usually clarified by the context or by adding a specific feminine marker.
Examples in context
- زوجي في العمل الآن.zawji fi al-'amal al-'an.My hubby is at work now.
- أحب زوجي كثيراً.uhibbu zawji kathiran.I love my hubby very much.
Example conversation
Maryam is introducing Ziad to a friend.
- مريم Maryamهذا زوجي زياد.Hadha zawji Ziyad.This is my husband, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadأهلاً بك يا زياد.Ahlan bika ya Ziyad.Welcome, Ziad.
- مريم Maryamزوجي مهندس معماري.Zawji muhandis mi'mari.My husband is an architect.
- زياد Ziadتشرفت بمعرفتك.Tasharaftu bi-ma'rifatik.Nice to meet you.
