ابنتي
ibnatī
The English phrase "my daughter" is translated into Arabic as ابنتي (ibnatī).
This phrase is used by a parent to refer to their female child.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ابنتي consists of the noun ibna (daughter) and the attached suffix ī (my).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Yemen and parts of Saudi Arabia, بنتي is used to mean "my daughter."
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive "my" is expressed by the suffix ī which is attached directly to the end of the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
ibnatī
Did you know?
- In some dialects, a parent might refer to their daughter as نور عيني meaning 'the light of my eye' instead of saying ابنتي.
- If a person in a heated argument uses يا بنتي toward a stranger, it can change from a term of affection to a condescending way of saying 'listen, girl'.
- In many Arab cultures, if you want to praise someone's daughter, you might refer to her as بنت الأصول, which translates to 'daughter of noble origins' rather than just 'my daughter'.
Examples in context
- هي لا تزال ابنتي.She is still my daughter.This sentence is useful for describing a continuing relationship with the phrase ابنتي.Tatoeba #11648150 by dididodo, translation #7483821 by Amastan
- ستتزوج ابنتي في يونيوMy daughter is getting married in June.This sentence is useful for announcing a marriage event involving ابنتي.Tatoeba #3659815 by Alaakhalid, translation #1595204 by CM
- جاء الطّبيب لروؤية ابنتي.The doctor came to see my daughter.This sentence is useful for describing a medical visit related to ابنتي.Tatoeba #6996041 by OsoHombre, translation #13833833 by rul
- هذه ابنتي، إنها صاحبة أعمال ناجحة.This is my daughter, she is a successful businesswoman.
- تعالي هنا بنتي، أريد أن أحتضنك.Come here, my daughter, I want to hug you.
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Example conversation
Ahmed is introducing his daughter to Noor.
- أحمد Ahmedأريد أن أعرفك على ابنتي.Urīdu an u'arrifaka 'alā ibnati.I want to introduce you to my daughter.
- نور Nourأهلاً بكِ يا صغيرتي.Ahlan biki yā ṣaghīratī.Welcome, little one.
- أحمد Ahmedابنتي تدرس الطب في الجامعة.Ibnatī tadrusu al-ṭibba fī al-jāmi'a.My daughter is studying medicine at the university.
- نور Nourهذا رائع جداً يا أحمد.Hādhā rā'i' jiddan yā Ahmed.That is very wonderful, Ahmed.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
