ملصق
mulsaq
The Arabic word for sticker is ملصق (mulsaq).
ملصق refers to an adhesive label or decal.
Meaning: adhesive label or decal (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verbal noun of the root meaning 'to stick' or 'to adhere'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, you may use ستيكر, while in Gulf Arabic, the word ستكر is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ملصق is ملصقات.
How do you pronounce it?
mulsaq
Did you know?
- The word ملصق is built from a root that also describes the concept of 'clinging' or 'adhering' in a psychological or emotional sense, such as a 'clingy' person.
- The term ملصق is also the standard word used for a 'poster' in many contexts. In Arabic, the line between a small sticker and a large printed poster is often blurred by the same linguistic root.
- The word ملصق is the passive participle of the verb أَلْصَقَ, meaning it literally translates to something that 'has been stuck'.
Examples in context
- أنا بحاجة لملصق لوحة السيارة الجديدة.I need a sticker for the new car plate.
- يمكنك وضع ملصق تذكيري على الثلاجة.You can put a reminder sticker on the fridge.
- هذا ملصق جميل على الحاسوب.Hadha mulsaq jamil 'ala al-hasub.This is a beautiful sticker on the computer.
- وضعت ملصقاً جديداً على الكتاب.Wada'tu mulsaqan jadidan 'ala al-kitab.I put a new sticker on the book.
Example conversation
Ahmad and Layla are looking at a laptop in a cafe.
- أحمد Ahmedيا ليلى، هل هذا الملصق لكِ؟Ya Layla, hal hadha al-mulsaq laki?Layla, is this sticker yours?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، لقد اشتريته بالأمس.Na'am, laqad ishtaraytuhu bil-ams.Yes, I bought it yesterday.
- أحمد Ahmedإنه ملصق رائع جداً.Innahu mulsaq ra'i' jiddan.It is a very wonderful sticker.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك يا أحمد.Shukran laka ya Ahmad.Thank you, Ahmad.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ملصق, CC BY-SA 4.0.
