فضة استرلينية
fiddah isterliniyyah
Sterling silver in Arabic is فضة استرلينية (fiddah isterliniyyah).
This term refers to the specific silver alloy known as sterling silver.
Meaning: silver alloy (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
fiddah isterliniyyah
Did you know?
- The word فضة is also a common female given name in some Arabic-speaking countries, symbolizing purity and value.
- The word فضة (silver) shares a common Semitic root with the Hebrew word for silver, showing how ancient trade routes linked the linguistic development of the region.
- Arabic poetry often uses فضة as a metaphor for the moon or moonlight, contrasting the 'silver' moon with the 'golden' sun.
Examples in context
- أبحث عن قطعة مصنوعة من الفضة الاسترلينيةI'm looking for a piece made of sterling silver.
- هذا الخاتم من فضة استرلينية.Hādhā al-khātim min fidda istirlīniyya.This ring is made of sterling silver.
- هل هذه السلسلة فضة استرلينية؟Hal hādhihi al-silsila fidda istirlīniyya?Is this necklace sterling silver?
Example conversation
Ahmed and Nour are at a jewelry store.
- أحمد Ahmedيا نور، انظري إلى هذه القلادة الجميلة.Ya Nour, unzuri ila hadhihi al-qilada al-jamila.Nour, look at this beautiful necklace.
- نور Nourهل هي من فضة استرلينية؟Hal hiya min fidda esterliniya?Is it made of sterling silver?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، مكتوب عليها ذلك في الوصف.Na'am, maktub 'alayha dhalika fi al-wasf.Yes, it is written so in the description.
- نور Nourسأشتريها كهدية لأمي إذاً.Sa'ashtariruha ka-hadiya li-ummi idhan.I will buy it as a gift for my mother then.
