أصلي
usalli
The phrase i pray in Arabic is translated as أصلي (usalli).
The word أصلي is used to state that one is performing a religious act of worship. Another way to express the concept of praying is through أدعو, which specifically refers to the sense of supplication or making a request.
Which one should you use?
أصلي is used for the ritual act of worship, whereas أدعو is used when the meaning of praying is focused on supplication or making a request. In informal speech, you might use أدعيلك to say "I'll pray for you".
How do you pronounce it?
usalli
Did you know?
- The word أصلي can be an adjective meaning 'authentic' or 'genuine' when describing a product, creating a potential pun with the verb for praying.
- In many Arabic dialects, the phrase أدعيلك, which translates to 'I will pray for you', is often used as a way to say 'thank you'.
- The Arabic language uses different verbs for praying based on the posture, such as ركع for bowing and سجد for prostrating, which are components of the overall أصلي process.
Examples in context
- أصلي في المسجد ليس في البيت.I pray in the mosque, not at home.This sentence is useful for showing the location where one performs the action of أصلي.Tatoeba #8284284 by MisterBrown, translation #8286455 by shekitten
- أصلي من أجل صحتك وسعادتك.I pray for your health and happiness.
- أدعو الله أن يمنحك القوة والصبر.I pray to God to grant you strength and patience.
- أدعيلك تتحقق كل أحلامك.I'll pray for all your dreams to come true.
- أدعو الله أن يمنحك السلامة والراحة.I pray to God to grant you safety and comfort.
- أنا أصلي الآن.ana uṣalli al-ān.I am praying now.
- أصلي الفجر في وقتها.uṣallī al-fajr fī waqtihā.I pray the dawn prayer on time.
Example conversation
Ziad and Sarah are talking about their daily routine.
- زياد Ziadهل أنتِ مستعدة؟hal anti musta‘iddah?Are you ready?
- سارة Saraلا، أنا أصلي الآن.lā, ana uṣallī al-ān.No, I am praying now.
- زياد Ziadحسناً، سأنتظركِ يا سارة.ḥasanan, sa-antaẓiruki yā Sarah.Okay, I will wait for you, Sarah.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك يا زياد.shukran laka yā Ziyād.Thank you, Ziad.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
