شوجر دادي
shūgar dādī
The English phrase 'sugar daddy' is translated into Arabic as شوجر دادي (shūgar dādī).
This is a slang term used to describe an older man who spends money on a younger partner in exchange for a relationship.
Meaning: slang: older man who spends money for a relationship with a younger partner (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is shūgar dādī.
Did you know?
- Using English slang like شوجر دادي in Arabic can sometimes be a form of 'code-switching' to discuss sensitive or taboo topics without using explicit or traditionally 'scandalous' Arabic vocabulary.
- The concept of a 'sugar daddy' often clashes with the traditional Arabic term كفالة ('kafaala'), which refers to legal and financial guardianship, creating a sharp social contrast between legitimate support and slang arrangements.
- The word 'sugar' in the phrase is transcribed as شوجر, which has no connection to the Arabic word for sugar, سكر (sukkar), and is instantly recognizable as the English word.
Examples in context
- سمعت أنها مع شوجر دادي جديد.Sami'tu annaha ma' sugar daddy jadid.I heard she is with a new sugar daddy.
Example conversation
Two friends are gossiping about a colleague's new expensive gifts.
- يوسف Youssefسارة، من أين حصلتِ على هذه الحقيبة؟Sara, min ayna hasalti 'ala hadhihi al-haqiba?Sara, where did you get this bag from?
- سارة Saraلدي شوجر دادي يدفع لي كل شيء.ladayya sugar daddy yadfa' li kulla shay.I have a sugar daddy who pays for everything.
- يوسف Youssefحقاً؟ هل هو رجل أعمال غني؟haqqan? hal huwa rajul a'mal ghani?Really? Is he a rich businessman?
- سارة Saraنعم، يوسف لا يعرف عن هذا الأمر.na'am, Youssef la ya'rif 'an hadha al-amr.Yes, Youssef doesn't know about this.
