مَنْشُود
manšūdmasculine
The English phrase 'lyrics' can be translated into Arabic using several forms, including مَنْشُود (manšūd). Wiktionary also lists كَلِمَات أُغْنِيَة (kalimāt ʔuḡniya) and كَلِمَات (kalimāt).
Meaning: the words to a song (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مَنْشُود | manšūd | masculine |
| كَلِمَات أُغْنِيَة | kalimāt ʔuḡniya | |
| كَلِمَات | kalimāt | feminine, plural |
The phrase كَلِمَات أُغْنِيَة is the most common way to specify that you are talking about the lyrics of a specific song.
What does it mean word for word?
The word كَلِمَات literally means 'words'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is manšūd.
Did you know?
- The term مَنْشُود is closely linked to the practice of الإنشاد, which is frequently used in religious contexts like Sufi chanting. In these cases, the lyrics are intended for spiritual ecstasy rather than entertainment.
- In classical Arabic, the concept of 'lyrics' is often tied to شِعْر meaning 'poetry'. Historically, almost all Arabic songs were composed based on formal poetic meters, making a distinction between a 'lyricist' and a 'poet' nonexistent.
- In modern Arabic pop music, the كَلِمَات often blend Standard Arabic with regional dialects. This creates a linguistic 'hybrid' where the lyrics are understood across the Arab world despite different local spoken tongues.
Example sentences for Arabic are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lyrics” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
