نَفْسَهُ
nafsahumasculine
The English phrase 'same' can be translated into Arabic using نَفْسَهُ (nafsahu). Wiktionary also lists نَفْسَهَا (nafsahā).
Meaning: not different as regards self, identical (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| نَفْسَهُ | nafsahu | masculine |
| نَفْسَهَا | nafsahā | masculine |
The phrase is used to describe something that is not different as regards self. Identical.
How do you pronounce it?
nafsahu
Did you know?
- The root of the word نفس is shared with words relating to 'breath', suggesting that the 'self' or 'identity' is tied to the act of breathing.
- In many Arabic dialects, if you want to say 'the same thing', people often use the word زَي (zay) instead of نَفْسُ.
- In certain poetic contexts, using نَفْسُ can imply a sense of 'ego' or 'pride' rather than just 'identity'.
Examples in context
- كل منهما لديه نفس الوظيفةBoth of them have the same job.
- لون ملابسهم مطابقThe color of their outfits is matching.
- رأى الرجلُ نَفْسَهُ في المرآة.ra'a al-rajulu nafsuhu fi al-mir'ah.The man saw himself in the mirror.
- يجب أن يواجهَ الإنسانُ نَفْسَهُ.yajibu an yuwajiha al-insanu nafsuhu.A person must face himself.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are talking about a movie they both watched.
- أحمد Ahmedهل شاهدت هذا الفيلم؟Hal shahadta hadha al-film?Did you watch this movie?
- سارة Saraنعم، شاهدت الفيلم نَفْسَهُ أمس.Na'am, shahadtu al-film nafsahu ams.Yes, I watched the same movie yesterday.
- أحمد Ahmedهل أعجبك الفيلم حقاً؟Hal a'jabaka al-film haqqan?Did you really like the movie?
- سارة Saraنعم، كان رائعاً جداً.Na'am, kana ra'i'an jiddan.Yes, it was very wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “same” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
