اسمي
esmieveryday
To say "my name is" in Lebanese Arabic you say اسمي (esmi) followed by your name, or أنا اسمي (ana esmi) for more emphasis.
Meaning: introducing yourself by name (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Lebanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| اسمي | esmi | everyday |
| أنا اسمي | ana esmi | everyday |
Say اسمي ليلى (esmi Layla) when you introduce yourself. To ask someone's name, a man is asked شو اسمك؟ (shu esmak?) and a woman شو اسمك؟ (shu esmek?).
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending ـي (i) means "my", so اسم (esem), "name", becomes اسمي (esmi).
Did you know?
- The Lebanese اسمك (esmak) and اسمك (esmek) are written the same and differ only in the vowel, which tells you whether a man or a woman is being asked.
Examples in context
- اسمي ليلى.esmi Layla.My name is Layla.
- أنا اسمي جورج.ana esmi George.My name is George.
Example conversation
Layla introduces herself to Marc on her first day at a new job in Beirut.
- Laylaمرحبا، اسمي ليلى.marhaba, esmi Layla.Hello, my name is Layla.
- Marcأهلين، أنا مارك. تشرفنا.ahlein, ana Marc. tsharrafna.Welcome, I am Marc. Nice to meet you.
- Laylaالشرف إلنا.esh-sharaf ilna.The honor is ours.
