المغرب
al-Maghrib
The English word Morocco is translated into Arabic as المغرب (al-Maghrib).
المغرب is the name of the country Morocco.
Meaning: country (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from a root meaning the West or the place where the sun sets.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word includes the definite article al- (the), which is part of the standard name for the country.
How do you pronounce it?
al-Maghrib
Did you know?
- In many parts of the Arabic-speaking world, the term المغرب is also used to refer to the 'Maghrib' prayer, the specific time of day when the sun sets.
- The English word 'Morocco' is an adaptation of the Spanish 'Marruecos', which was a phonetic evolution of the Arabic المغرب.
- The word المغرب is the antonym of المشرق, which means 'the East' or 'the place where the sun rises'. Historically, the Arab world was divided into these two geographic poles.
Examples in context
- نحن نعيش في المغرب.We live in Morocco.This sentence is useful for expressing where one lives using المغرب.Tatoeba #7804078 by MisterBrown, translation #7803800 by MisterBrown
- يعيش ييذير في المغرب.Yidir lives in Morocco.This sentence is useful for stating that Yidir lives in المغرب.Tatoeba #7804082 by MisterBrown, translation #7803802 by MisterBrown
- تعيش ثيزيري في المغرب.Tiziri lives in Morocco.This sentence is useful for stating that Tiziri lives in المغرب.Tatoeba #7804081 by MisterBrown, translation #7803801 by MisterBrown
- بحب ثقافة وناس المغرب.I love the culture and people of Morocco.
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their future travel plans.
- نور Nourهل تريد زيارة المغرب؟Hal tureed ziyarat al-Maghrib?Do you want to visit Morocco?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، أحب أن أذهب إلى المغرب.Na'am, uhibbu an adhhaba ila al-Maghrib.Yes, I would love to go to Morocco.
- نور Nourسمعت أن المغرب بلد جميل جداً.Sami'tu anna al-Maghrib balad jameel jiddan.I heard that Morocco is a very beautiful country.
- يوسف Youssefأوافقك الرأي يا نور.Uwafiquki ar-ra'y ya Nour.I agree with you, Nour.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
