بول
Būl
The English name Paul is written as بول (Būl) in Arabic.
بول is a male given name used to represent the name Paul.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Būl
Did you know?
- In Arabic, the name بول (Paul) is spelled identically to the word for 'urine'.
- Because بول means 'urine', Arabic speakers typically use the variation بولس when referring to the Apostle Paul.
- Because of its phonetic similarity to the word for 'urine', people often use the name بول with care to avoid unintended humor or offense.
Examples in context
- نادى بول مرة أخرى.Paul called out once again.This sentence shows the use of بول when someone is calling out.Tatoeba #12005787 by dididodo, translation #11652874 by Amastan
- ذهب بول إلى المطبخ.Paul went to the kitchen.This sentence shows the use of بول when someone is moving to a room.Tatoeba #11766308 by Amastan, translation #11650989 by Amastan
- أحضر بول خمس خيمات.Paul brought five tents.This sentence shows the use of بول when someone is bringing items.Tatoeba #11800293 by dididodo, translation #11653227 by Amastan
- أنا بول، سعيد بلقائكمI am Paul, pleased to meet you all.
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Example conversation
Ziad and Noor are talking about a new colleague.
- زياد Ziadهل تعرفين بول؟Hal ta'rifina Paul?Do you know Paul?
- نور Nourنعم، بول شخص لطيف جداً.Na'am, Paul shakhsun latifun jiddan.Yes, Paul is a very kind person.
- زياد Ziadمتى سيبدأ بول العمل معنا؟Mata sayabda' Paul al-'amal ma'ana?When will Paul start working with us?
- نور Nourسيبدأ بول يوم الاثنين المقبل.Sayabda' Paul yawm al-ithnayn al-muqbil.Paul will start next Monday.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
