يسوع المسيح
Yasū' al-Masīḥ
The phrase "Jesus Christ" in Arabic is translated as يسوع المسيح (Yasū' al-Masīḥ).
This phrase functions as an expletive or an oath.
Meaning: expletive or oath (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
In this phrase, يسوع means Jesus and المسيح means the Christ.
How do you pronounce it?
Yasū' al-Masīḥ
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, using the name of a holy figure as a sudden expletive can be seen as much more offensive or blasphemous than it is in English.
- While Christians use يسوع, the Quran refers to Jesus as عيسى, a separate phonetic form that functions as a distinct name for the same figure.
- The word المسيح is derived from a root that describes the physical act of spreading something, such as ointment, over a surface.
Examples in context
- عيسى المسيح هو الرسول الأعظمJesus Christ is the greatest prophet
Example conversation
Nour sees Yusuf break a vase.
- نور Nourيسوع المسيح! لقد كسرت المزهرية يا يوسف!Yasu' al-Masih! Laqad kasarta al-mizhariyah ya Yusuf!Jesus Christ! You broke the vase, Yusuf!
- يوسف Youssefأنا آسف جداً، لقد حدث ذلك بالخطأ.Ana asif jiddan, laqad hadatha dhalika bil-khata.I am very sorry, it happened by mistake.
- نور Nourكانت هذه المزهرية غالية جداً.Kanat hadhihi al-mizhariyah ghaliyah jiddan.This vase was very expensive.
- يوسف Youssefسأشتري واحدة جديدة فوراً.Sa-ashtari wahidah jadidah fawran.I will buy a new one immediately.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries المسيح, يسوع, CC BY-SA 4.0.
