بِنْطَال
binṭālmasculine
The English word 'pants' is translated into Arabic as بِنْطَال (binṭāl). Wiktionary also lists سِرْوَال (sirwāl) and بَنْطَلُون (banṭalōn).
Meaning: garment covering the body from the waist downwards (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| بِنْطَال | binṭāl | masculine |
| سِرْوَال | sirwāl | masculine |
| بَنْطَلُون | banṭalōn | masculine |
The terms used for this garment refer to clothing that covers the body from the waist downwards.
Which one should you use?
بِنْطَال is the standard term used in Modern Standard Arabic, while بَنْطَلُون is a common loanword used in many spoken dialects. سِرْوَال often refers to more traditional or loose-fitting trousers used in historical or cultural contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Gulf Arabic, the word سِرْوَال is commonly used for pants.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms of the word are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
binṭāl
Did you know?
- While بِنْطَال refers to trousers, the word سِرْوَال can refer to undergarments in some regions. This can lead to awkward misunderstandings if a speaker asks for a سِرْوَال while meaning outer trousers.
- The word بَنْطَلُون is an example of how Arabic absorbed European fashion terms. It was adapted from the French 'pantalon' to describe the Western-style trousers that became popular in the 19th century.
- In some Gulf dialects, the distinction between سِرْوَال and بِنْطَال is less about the style and more about the layer. سِرْوَال is frequently used for the inner layer worn beneath a long robe called a ثوب.
Examples in context
- نعم، أرغب في شراء بعض البنطلونات الجديدة.Yes, I would like to buy some new pants.
- أين يمكنني إيجاد بنطلونات مناسبة للمناسبات الرسمية؟Where can I find pants suitable for formal occasions?
- أعتقد أن الشورت الأزرق يبدو جيداً عليك.I think the blue shorts look good on you.
- هذا بِنْطَالٌ جَدِيدٌ.hadha bintalun jadid.This is a new pair of pants.
- أُرِيدُ شِرَاءَ بِنْطَالٍ أَزْرَقَ.uridu shira'a bintalin azraqa.I want to buy blue pants.
- أَيْنَ بِنْطَالِي الْأَسْوَدُ؟ayna bintali al-aswad?Where are my black pants?
Example conversation
Maryam and Ahmed are shopping for clothes in a mall.
- مريم Maryamهَلْ أَعْجَبَكَ هَذَا الْبِنْطَالُ يَا أَحْمَدُ؟hal a'jaba-ka hadha al-bintal ya Ahmad?Do you like these pants, Ahmed?
- أحمد Ahmedنَعَمْ، هَذَا بِنْطَالٌ جَمِيلٌ جِدًّا.na'am, hadha bintalun jamilun jiddan.Yes, these are very beautiful pants.
- مريم Maryamسَأَشْتَرِي بِنْطَالًا لِي أَيْضًا.sa-ashtari bintalan li aydan.I will buy some pants for myself too.
- أحمد Ahmedهَذَا خِيَارٌ مُمْتَازٌ يَا مَرْيَمُ.hadha khiyarun mumtaz ya Maryam.That is an excellent choice, Maryam.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pants” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
