رمضان
Ramaḍān
Ramadan refers to the holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar in Arabic, expressed as رمضان (Ramaḍān).
Meaning: holy ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a proper noun for a specific month, رمضان does not take the definite article al- when used as a name, although it can be preceded by the word shahr (month).
How do you pronounce it?
Ramaḍān
When do people say it?
When someone mentions Ramadan, a common polite response or greeting is رمضان مبارك (Ramadan Mubarak), which means 'Blessed Ramadan'.
Did you know?
- The name رمضان is rooted in the Arabic word for 'scorchedness' or 'parchedness', evoking the image of a heat that burns away sins.
- While رمضان is the name of the month, the act of fasting itself is called صيام (siyām).
Examples in context
- نحن في شهر رمضان.It's Ramadan.This sentence shows how to say it is the month of رمضان.Tatoeba #11621919 by dididodo, translation #8104141 by Amastan
- لا نزال في رمضان.It's still Ramadan.This sentence is useful for saying it is still رمضان.Tatoeba #11621924 by dididodo, translation #8198238 by Amastan
- صام سامي شهر رمضان.Sami fasted the month of Ramadan.This sentence demonstrates using رمضان to describe the month someone fasted.Tatoeba #7317125 by OsoHombre, translation #6447747 by OsoHombre
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about the upcoming holy month.
- مريم Maryamهل اقترب شهر رمضان؟hal iqtaraba shahru ramadan?Is the month of Ramadan approaching?
- عمر Omarنعم، إنه قريب جداً.na'am, innahu qaribun jiddan.Yes, it is very close.
- مريم Maryamأنا متحمسة لرمضان هذا العام.ana mutahammisatun li ramadan hadha al-'am.I am excited for Ramadan this year.
- عمر Omarوأنا أيضاً يا مريم.wa ana aydan ya maryam.Me too, Maryam.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رمضان, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
