أصدقائي
aṣdiqā'ī
The English phrase "my friends" is translated into Arabic as أصدقائي (aṣdiqā'ī).
This phrase refers to people whom the speaker knows and maintains a friendly relationship with.
What does it mean word for word?
The word أصدقائي is composed of the plural noun aṣdiqā' (friends) and the possessive suffix -ī (my).
Which one should you use?
While أصدقائي is the standard way to say "my friends", you may encounter variations like أصدقائي المحترمين to mean "my respected friends" or أصدقائي الأعزاء for "my dear friends". In more casual contexts, أصحابي is used for "my friends" and رفاقي can be used to mean "my buddies" or "my pals".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Gulf Arabic, it is common to use the informal term إخواني, which literally translates to "my brothers" but is used to mean "my friends".
How do you pronounce it?
aṣdiqā'ī
Did you know?
- The term خليل (khalīl), often used in poetry for a 'close friend', describes a bond so intense that the friend is said to have 'penetrated' the speaker's heart.
- The root of the word أصدقائي is ṣ-d-q, which also forms the word for 'truth' صِدْق. In Arabic culture, true friendship is linguistically tied to the concept of honesty and truthfulness.
- In classical Arabic literature, poets often used the word خليل for a friend, which refers to a bond so close that the friend has 'penetrated' the innermost part of the heart.
Examples in context
- إني أتدرب مع أصدقائي.I am training with my friends.This sentence is useful for describing training activities with أصدقائي.Tatoeba #11677408 by dididodo, translation #1666095 by Amastan
- علي أن أبحث عن أصدقائي.I have to look for my friends.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to look for أصدقائي.Tatoeba #11677669 by dididodo, translation #1744980 by Amastan
- لا يشرب أي من أصدقائي القهوة.None of my friends drink coffee.This sentence is useful for stating a habit or preference regarding أصدقائي.Tatoeba #498641 by saeb, translation #252024 by CK
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Example conversation
Omar is telling Leila about his weekend plans.
- عمر Omarسأخرج اليوم مع أصدقائي.Sa-akhruju al-yawm ma'a asdiqa'i.I will go out today with my friends.
- ليلى Laylaهذا رائع يا عمر، إلى أين ستذهبون؟Hadha ra'i' ya Omar, ila ayna sata-dhhabun?That's great, Omar, where are you all going?
- عمر Omarسنذهب إلى السينما مع أصدقائي.Sanadhhabu ila al-cinema ma'a asdiqa'i.I'm going to the cinema with my friends.
- ليلى Laylaأتمنى لكم وقتاً ممتعاً!Atamanna lakum waqtan mumti'an!I wish you all a fun time!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
