مجوهرات
The English phrase "jewelry" is translated into Arabic as مجوهرات.
The term مجوهرات is used to refer to jewelry.
What does it mean word for word?
The word مجوهرات is the plural form of the singular noun جوهرة, which means "gem" or "jewel".
Which one should you use?
While مجوهرات specifically refers to high-value jewelry (often involving precious stones), the word حلي is a more general term for ornaments or trinkets used for adornment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word مجوهرات is a broken plural and is treated as a feminine plural noun in Arabic grammar.
Did you know?
- When describing jewelry sets in Arabic, one often uses the term طقم, which translates to 'set' or 'suit', treating the collection as a single cohesive unit.
- In many Middle Eastern cultures, jewelry is often viewed as 'mobile wealth' or a financial asset rather than just a fashion accessory, which influences how people discuss it.
- The root of مجوهرات is related to the concept of 'polishing' or 'shining', reflecting the process of refining a raw stone into a jewel.
Examples in context
- كان زيري يسرق مجوهرات.Ziri stole jewelry.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe someone stealing مجوهرات.Tatoeba #10231230 by Amastan, translation #10209854 by Amastan
- اشترى زيري مجوهرات.Ziri purchased jewelry.This sentence is useful for describing the purchase of مجوهرات.Tatoeba #10234540 by Amastan, translation #10211052 by Amastan
- ما رأيك في مجموعتنا الجديدة من المجوهرات؟What do you think of our new jewelry collection?
- أعتقد أن المجوهرات الجديدة مذهلة وستناسب الأذواق المتنوعة.I believe the new jewelry is stunning and will cater to diverse tastes.
- شفتي مجوهراتي الجديدة؟Have you seen my new jewelry?
- واو! زينتك حلوة جداً. من وين شريتيها؟Wow! Your jewelry is really nice. Where did you buy it?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maryam and Omar are at a mall.
- مريم Maryamانظر يا عمر، هذا المحل يبيع مجوهرات جميلة.Unzur ya Omar, hadha al-mahall yabi' mujawharat jamila.Look Omar, this shop sells beautiful jewelry.
- عمر Omarنعم، إنها تبدو غالية جداً.Na'am, innaha tabdu ghaliya jiddan.Yes, they look very expensive.
- مريم Maryamأريد شراء خاتم من هذه المجوهرات.Uridu shira' khatim min hadhihi al-mujawharat.I want to buy a ring from this jewelry.
- عمر Omarسأساعدك في اختيار الأفضل.Sa-usa'iduki fi ikhtiyar al-afdal.I will help you choose the best one.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
