يغني
yughannī
To sing in Arabic is يغني (yughannī).
The verb يغني means to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
Meaning: to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes based on the subject. To say "I sing", use أغني (ughannī). For the third-person feminine singular "she sings", or the second-person masculine singular "you sing", use تغني (tughannī).
How do you pronounce it?
yughannī
Did you know?
- If you want to say someone is 'singing' out of tune in an informal setting, you might describe them as 'throwing' notes rather than just hitting wrong ones.
- In classical Arabic, the root of يغني is linked to the concept of 'richness' and 'sufficiency'. This suggests that singing was historically viewed as a way to fulfill the soul or provide emotional abundance.
- Arabic music often uses 'maqams', melodic modes that evoke specific emotions. A singer does not just 'sing' a tune, but navigates a complex system of microtones that do not exist in Western music scales.
Examples in context
- أريد لتوم أن يغني معي.I want Tom to sing with me.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for someone else to sing with you.Tatoeba #7739546 by MisterBrown, translation #7737948 by CK
- لا يغني جامس بتلك الطريقة.James doesn't sing that way.This sentence is useful for describing how someone does not sing.Tatoeba #12000915 by dididodo, translation #11510894 by Amastan
- يعجبه أن يغني في حوض الاستحمام.He likes to sing in the bathtub.This sentence is useful for describing a preference for singing in a specific location.Tatoeba #665622 by Samer, translation #289506 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ziad and Mariam are talking about a talented friend.
- زياد Ziadهل يستطيع سامي أن يغني؟Hal yastatī' Sāmī an yughannī?Can Sami sing?
- مريم Maryamنعم، هو يغني بصوت جميل جداً.Na'am, huwa yughannī bi-sawtin jamīlin jiddan.Yes, he sings with a very beautiful voice.
- زياد Ziadمتى سيغني في الحفل؟Matā sayughannī fī al-hafl?When will he sing at the party?
- مريم Maryamسيغني في نهاية السهرة.Sayughannī fī nihāyat al-sahra.He will sing at the end of the evening.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
