ماليزيا
Mālīziyā
The English phrase Malaysia is translated into Arabic as ماليزيا (Mālīziyā).
ماليزيا is the proper noun used to refer to the country located in Southeast Asia.
Meaning: country in Southeast Asia (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Mālīziyā
Did you know?
- Arabic speakers may use the word ماليزيا in the context of 'halal tourism', as the country is a top destination for Arab travelers seeking Islamic-friendly vacations.
- In formal Arabic calligraphy, the name ماليزيا can be styled in various artistic scripts like 'Thuluth' or 'Diwani', turning the name into a piece of art.
- In Arabic news broadcasts, the word ماليزيا is frequently paired with إندونيسيا because the two nations are often discussed together as the heart of the 'Malay world'.
Examples in context
- داتو سيري نجيب عبد الرزاق هو سادس رئيس للوزراء في ماليزيا.The sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia is Dato' Seri Najib Abdul Razak.This sentence is useful for seeing how to refer to the Prime Minister of ماليزيا.Tatoeba #1580749 by Amastan, translation #924594 by jessie0422
- أريد السفر إلى ماليزيا في الصيف.Urīdu al-safara ilā Mālīziyā fī al-ṣayf.I want to travel to Malaysia in the summer.
- هل زرت ماليزيا من قبل؟Hal zurta Mālīziyā min qabl?Have you visited Malaysia before?
Example conversation
Ziad and Layla are discussing their upcoming vacation plans.
- زياد Ziadأفكر في الذهاب إلى ماليزيا.Ufakkiru fī al-dhahābi ilā Mālīziyā.I am thinking of going to Malaysia.
- ليلى Laylaهذه فكرة رائعة يا زياد!Hadhihi fikra rā'i'a yā Ziyād!That is a great idea, Ziad!
- زياد Ziadهل تحبين الطقس هناك؟Hal tuḥibbīna al-ṭaqsa hunāk?Do you like the weather there?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، إنه جميل جداً.Na'am, innahu jamīl jiddan.Yes, it is very beautiful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
