How to Say "I Am a Slave" in Arabic

أنا عبد

'ana 'abd

The English phrase "I am a slave" is translated into Arabic as أنا عبد ('ana 'abd).

This phrase is a statement used by a person to say that they are owned by another person.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of أنا ('ana) meaning 'I' and عبد ('abd) meaning 'slave' or 'servant'.

To express that a female is a slave, the noun عبد changes to the feminine form عبدة.

'ana 'abd

The word عبد is so deeply rooted in Islamic identity that it forms the basis for countless names, transforming a word for 'slave' into a title of religious honor.
The pronunciation of the word أنا ('ana) connects it to a vast family of ancient languages, including Coptic and even the Berber languages of North Africa.
While أنا عبد ('ana 'abd) can describe legal ownership, it is most commonly encountered today as a spiritual statement of submission to the Creator.

أنا عبد! لطيفة بالقرب مني وهي سيدة كريمة.
I am a slave! Latiifa is nearby, and she is a generous lady.
أنا غلام. أعمل عند الشيخ.
I am a slave. I work for the sheikh.
أنا عبدك يا صديقي! سأساعدك في أي شيء.
I am your slave, my friend! I will help you with anything.
أنا عبد في هذا القصر.
ana 'abd fī hādhā al-qasr.
I am a slave in this palace.
أنا عبد لسيد غني جداً.
ana 'abd li-sayyid ghaniyy jiddan.
I am a slave to a very rich master.
أنا عبد ولا أملك حريتي.
ana 'abd wa lā amliku hurriyatī.
I am a slave and I do not own my freedom.

Two people talking about a historical character in a play.

ليلى Layla

من هي شخصيتك في المسرحية يا عمر؟
Man hiya shakhsiyatuka fi al-masrahiya ya Omar?
Who is your character in the play, Omar?
عمر Omar

سأقول في المشهد: أنا عبد هنا.
Sa-aqul fi al-mashhad: ana 'abd huna.
I will say in the scene: I am a slave here.
ليلى Layla

هذا دور حزين جداً.
Hadha dawr hazin jiddan.
That is a very sad role.
عمر Omar

نعم، لكنه تحدٍ كبير لي.
Na'am, lakinahu tahaddin kabir li.
Yes, but it is a big challenge for me.

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