جنة
jannah
The English phrase paradise is translated into Arabic as جنة (jannah).
The word جنة refers to a very pleasant place. In an Islamic context, it specifically refers to the celestial paradise or heaven.
Meaning: very pleasant place (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word جنة literally means garden.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of جنة is جنات, which means paradises or gardens.
How do you pronounce it?
jannah
Did you know?
- The Arabic word for 'insanity', جنون, shares the same linguistic root as جنة because both imply a state of being 'veiled' or 'covered' from reality.
- Because the root of جنة relates to covering, the word 'jinn' (supernatural beings) shares the same linguistic origin. Both words involve the concept of things that are hidden or veiled from human sight.
- In Islamic art and architecture, the 'Charbagh' or four-fold garden is a physical attempt to mirror the layout of the جنة described in sacred texts.
Examples in context
- الجنّة حيث تجد السعادة والسلام.Paradise is where you find happiness and peace.
- هذه الجزيرة جنة.hathihi al-jazira jannah.This island is a paradise.
- الحديقة تبدو كأنها جنة.al-hadiqa tabdu ka'annaha jannah.The garden looks like a paradise.
- عشت في جنة من الهدوء.ishtu fi jannah min al-hudu'.I lived in a paradise of calm.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are looking at a beautiful view from a mountain top.
- أحمد Ahmedانظري يا سارة، هذا المكان جنة!unthuri ya Sarah, hatha al-makan jannah!Look Sarah, this place is a paradise!
- سارة Saraفعلاً، المنظر رائع جداً.fi'lan, al-manzar ra'i' jiddan.Indeed, the view is very wonderful.
- أحمد Ahmedأريد البقاء هنا دائماً.uridu al-baqa' huna da'iman.I want to stay here always.
- سارة Saraأنت محق، هو جنة حقيقية.anta muhaqq, huwa jannah haqiqiyya.You are right, it is a true paradise.
