ملك
malikstandard
The word for king in Egyptian Arabic is ملك (malik). The plural is ملوك (mulūk). It is also called الملك (el-malik).
Meaning: male monarch (noun)
Ways to say it
| Egyptian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ملك | malik | standard |
| الملك | el-malik | the king |
It is used for kings of any country, of chess and cards, and for the ancient rulers of Egypt, though those are usually called فرعون (farʿōn), "pharaoh".
Which one should you use?
The female form is ملكة (malika). An older title for the Egyptian ruler was الملك فاروق (el-malik fārūq), King Farouk.
When do people say it?
Egypt had a monarchy until 1953, and many Egyptians still remember the royal period through films and old photos.
Did you know?
- The monarchy of Egypt ended in 1953 when the republic was declared, after the 1952 revolution.
Examples in context
- الملك دخل القصر.el-malik daḵal el-qaṣr.The king entered the palace.
- ده ملك الكورة.da malik el-kōra.He is the king of football.
- الملك فاروق كان آخر ملوك مصر تقريبا.el-malik fārūq kān āḵer mulūk maṣr taqrīban.King Farouk was almost the last king of Egypt.
Example conversation
A history teacher, Mr. Magdy, answers a question from his student Yara in Cairo.
- Yaraمين كان آخر ملك لمصر؟mīn kān āḵer malik li-maṣr?Who was the last king of Egypt?
- Magdyالملك فؤاد التاني.el-malik fuʾād et-tāni.King Fuad the Second.
- Yaraكان طفل صح؟kān ṭifl ṣaḥḥ?He was a child, right?
- Magdyأيوه، عنده شهور بس.aywa, ʿandu šuhūr bass.Yes, he was only months old.
