ابتسامة
ibtisāmah
The English phrase 'smile' is translated into Arabic as ابتسامة (ibtisāmah).
The word ابتسامة is used to refer to the act of having a smile on one's face.
Meaning: to have a smile on one's face (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ابتسامة follows the pattern of a noun of instance, indicating the act or occurrence of smiling.
Which one should you use?
ابتسامة is the standard word for a smile. You may also encounter بَسْمَة (basmah), which is a common synonym often used in poetic or more concise contexts. Additionally, the noun can be expressed through the related forms اِبْتِسَامَة and تَبَسُّم.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ابتسامة is derived from the verb ibtasama, which means 'he smiled'.
How do you pronounce it?
ibtisāmah
Did you know?
- While ابتسامة is the standard noun, the term بَسْمَة (basmah) is frequently used as a feminine given name in many Arabic-speaking countries.
- The word ابتسامة can be used metaphorically in Arabic to describe 'the smile of a dawn', referring to the first light of a new day.
- Arabic has multiple words for different types of smiles, including those that indicate mockery or shyness, which are distinct from the genuine ابتسامة.
Examples in context
- لدى ريمة ابتسامة ساحرة.Rima has a magic smile.This sentence shows how to describe someone having a magic smile using ابتسامة.Tatoeba #12172592 by dididodo, translation #10225877 by Amastan
- لدى ريمة ابتسامة محبوبة.Rima has an adorable smile.This sentence demonstrates the use of ابتسامة to describe an adorable smile.Tatoeba #11647832 by dididodo, translation #10225832 by Amastan
- كان فاضل طفلا صغيرا ذو ابتسامة مشعّة.Fadil was a little boy with a sunny smile.This sentence illustrates describing a person with a sunny smile using ابتسامة.Tatoeba #5885309 by OsoHombre, translation #5883114 by OsoHombre
- أظهر ابتسامة جميلة.Show a beautiful smile.
- ابتسم دومًا.Always smile.
- ابتسامتك تبعث السعادة في قلبي.Your smile brings happiness to my heart.
- كن سعيدًا وابتسم دائمًا.Be happy and smile always.
- جميعنا نحب ابتسامتك.We all love your smile.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ziad and Layla are talking about a new colleague.
- زياد Ziadهل رأيتِ الموظفة الجديدة يا ليلى؟Hal ra'ayti al-muwazzafa al-jadida ya Layla?Did you see the new employee, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، لديها ابتسامة لطيفة جداً.Na'am, ladayha ibtisama latifa jiddan.Yes, she has a very nice smile.
- زياد Ziadأتفق معكِ، تبدو ودودة للغاية.Attafiq ma'aki, tabdu waduda lil-ghaya.I agree with you, she seems very friendly.
- ليلى Laylaبالتأكيد، الابتسامة تجعل الشخص محبوباً.Bil-ta'kid, al-ibtisama taj'al al-shakhs mahbuban.Certainly, a smile makes a person liked.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
