أميري
amīrī
The English phrase "my prince" is translated into Arabic as أميري (amīrī).
أميري is a term of endearment used to address a male partner or a child.
How do you pronounce it?
amīrī
Did you know?
- In some social contexts, calling someone أميري can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is acting spoiled or overly demanding.
- The word أمير historically referred to any commander or governor in the early Islamic caliphates, not just those born into a royal family.
- The root of the word أمير relates to 'commanding' or 'ordering', implying that a 'prince' is someone who holds authority.
Examples in context
- أنت أميري يا حبيبي.Anta amiri ya habibi.You are my prince, my love.
- نم جيداً يا أميري الصغير.Nam jayyidan ya amiri al-saghir.Sleep well, my little prince.
- أنا أحبك يا أميري.Ana uhibbuka ya amiri.I love you, my prince.
Example conversation
A mother is waking up her young son.
- أحمد Ahmedصباح الخير يا أميري.sabah al-khayr ya amiri.Good morning, my prince.
- ليلى Laylaصباح النور يا أمي.sabah al-nur ya ummi.Good morning, mom.
- أحمد Ahmedهل أنت مستعد للمدرسة؟hal anta musta'id lil-madrasa?Are you ready for school?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، أنا مستعد.na'am, ana musta'id.Yes, I am ready.
