Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| زَهْرِيّ | zahriyy |
| وَرْدِيّ | wardiyy |
Both زَهْرِيّ and وَرْدِيّ are adjectives used to describe the color between red and white. They can also function as nouns to describe the color pink itself. Other related terms include فوشيا for the shade fuchsia, and بَمْبِيّ as a colloquial term for pink.
What does it mean word for word?
The word وَرْدِيّ is derived from the root for 'rose' (ward).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal Arabic, you can use the phrase اللون الوردي to specifically mean 'the color pink'. To specify shades, use الوردي الفاتح for light pink and الوردي الداكن for dark pink. The term بَمْبِيّ is a colloquial term used in certain dialects, such as Egyptian, often to describe a bright or specific shade of pink.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Levant region, زهري is used to mean pink. In Gulf dialects, the word موف is sometimes used to refer to magenta or deep purplish-pink colors.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
zahriyy
Did you know?
- In some Arabic contexts, the root of وَرْدِيّ is used to describe a 'rosy' disposition or a hopeful outlook, similar to the English 'rosy future'.
- In some Arabic-speaking regions, the word موف is used for purplish-pink, which is derived from the French word 'mauve'.
- While English uses one word for 'pink', Arabic speakers often choose between زَهْرِيّ and وَرْدِيّ based on whether they are thinking of a general blossom or specifically a rose.
Examples in context
- اشترت سارة فستانًا ورديًا للحفلة.Sarah bought a pink dress for the party.
- هذا القميص لَوْنُهُ زَهْرِيّ.hadha al-qamis lawnuhu zahriyy.This shirt is pink.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pink” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
