شارب
sharib
The Arabic word for "mustache" is شارب (sharib).
شارب refers to the hair grown on a man's upper lip.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, the colloquial term شنبة is used to refer to a mustache.
How do you pronounce it?
sharib
Did you know?
- The word شارب is derived from the root for 'to drink'. It describes the mustache as the part of the face that touches the liquid when a person drinks.
- In some poetic contexts, a man's شارب is used as a metaphor for his dignity and honor.
- Historically, in certain Arab cultures, the length and style of the شارب could signal a man's social status or tribal affiliation.
Examples in context
- أين ذهب شاربك؟Where's your mustache?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of someone's شارب.Tatoeba #11896205 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #11895813 by ddnktr
- لديه شارب كثيف.ladayhi sharib kathif.He has a thick mustache.
- أريد تهذيب شاربي.uridu tahdib sharibi.I want to trim my mustache.
Example conversation
Ahmed is looking at himself in a mirror.
- أحمد Ahmedهل شاربي يبدو جيداً؟hal sharibi yabdu jayyidan?Does my mustache look good?
- مريم Maryamنعم، شاربك رائع يا أحمد.na'am, sharbuk ra'i' ya Ahmad.Yes, your mustache is great, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لكِ يا مريم.shukran laki ya Maryam.Thank you, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamلا شكر على واجب.la shukr 'ala wajib.You're welcome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries شارب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
