جوارب
jawarib
The Arabic word for "socks" is جوارب (jawarib).
The word جوارب refers to clothing worn on the feet to keep them warm or to protect them inside shoes.
How does it change in a sentence?
جوارب is a broken plural, a common method of forming plurals in the Arabic language. If you need to refer to a single sock, the singular form is جورب.
How do you pronounce it?
jawarib
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, people use the word شرابات instead of جوارب. This word is derived from the root for 'drinking' or 'absorbing', likely referring to how socks absorb sweat.
- In certain religious contexts, the specific type of thick socks known as خفاف allows for a ritual practice called 'masah'. This permits a person to simply wipe the top of the socks with wet hands during ablution rather than washing the feet entirely.
- If you travel to North Africa, you might hear people use the French word chaussettes even when speaking Arabic. This reflects the deep linguistic blending of French into the local dialects of the region.
Examples in context
- كان سامي مرتديا جواربه لكنّه لم يكن مرتديا حذاءه.Sami had on socks but no shoes.This sentence is useful for describing someone wearing جوارب without shoes.Tatoeba #6981619 by OsoHombre, translation #6306237 by OsoHombre
- هل هؤلاء جواربي أم جواربك؟Are these my socks or your socks?This sentence is useful for distinguishing between ownership of جوارب.Tatoeba #2839408 by Asma, translation #2839379 by Hybrid
- جواربها رمادية.Her socks are gray.This sentence is useful for describing the color of جوارب.Tatoeba #3895685 by eeyinn, translation #435088 by lukaszpp
Example conversation
Layla is looking for her things in the living room.
- أحمد Ahmedهل رأيتِ جواربي الصوفية؟Hal ra'ayti jawaribi al-sufiyya?Have you seen my wool socks?
- ليلى Laylaلا، لم أرَ جواربك اليوم.La, lam ara jawaribaka al-yawm.No, I haven't seen your socks today.
- أحمد Ahmedأحتاج إليها لأن الجو بارد.Ahtaju ilayha li'anna al-jaw barid.I need them because the weather is cold.
- ليلى Laylaربما هي تحت السرير.Rubbama hiya tahta al-sarir.Maybe they are under the bed.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
