هرم
harameveryday
In Egyptian Arabic a pyramid is هرم (haram). The plural is أهرامات (ahrāmāt) or أهرام (ahrām).
Meaning: ancient stone monument (noun)
Ways to say it
| Egyptian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| هرم | haram | everyday |
| أهرامات | ahrāmāt | plural |
| أهرام | ahrām | plural |
Egyptians speak of الهرم (el-haram) for the Great Pyramid and الأهرامات (el-ahrāmāt) for the group at Giza. رايح الهرم (rāyeḥ el-haram) can mean going to the Giza area.
When do people say it?
The Egyptian newspaper الأهرام (el-Ahrām), founded in 1875, takes its name from the plural of the word.
Did you know?
- The Cairo newspaper الأهرام means "the pyramids" and has been published since 1875.
Examples in context
- زرنا الهرم الأكبر.zurna el-haram el-akbar.We visited the Great Pyramid.
- الأهرامات في الجيزة.el-ahrāmāt fil-gīza.The pyramids are in Giza.
- الهرم عمره آلاف السنين.el-haram ʿumru alāf es-sinīn.The pyramid is thousands of years old.
Example conversation
Sandra visits the Giza plateau with her guide, Mr. Hesham.
- Sandraده الهرم الأكبر؟da el-haram el-akbar?Is that the Great Pyramid?
- Heshamأيوه، هرم خوفو.aywa, haram ḵūfu.Yes, Khufu's pyramid.
- Sandraممكن أدخله؟mumken adḵulu?Can I go inside?
- Heshamأيوه، بتذكرة.aywa, bi-tazkara.Yes, with a ticket.
