يوم مشمس
yawm mushmis
The English phrase "sunny day" is translated into Arabic as يوم مشمس (yawm mushmis).
يوم مشمس is used to describe a day characterized by bright sunlight and a lack of clouds.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is yawm mushmis.
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, the concept of a 'sunny day' can be expressed by saying the sun is 'open' or 'clear', rather than using the adjective مشمس.
- In Arabic, the word شمس meaning 'sun' is grammatically feminine, even though the word for 'moon' قمر is masculine.
- In certain poetic contexts, the word for 'sun', شمس, can be used as a metaphor for a person of great beauty or a guiding leader.
Examples in context
- إنه يوم مشمس اليوم.Innahu yawmun mushmisun al-yawm.It is a sunny day today.
- أنا أحب كل يوم مشمس.Ana uhibbu kulla yawmin mushmis.I love every sunny day.
Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are planning a trip to the beach.
- زياد Ziadهل نذهب إلى الشاطئ غداً؟Hal nadhabu ila al-shati ghadan?Shall we go to the beach tomorrow?
- مريم Maryamنعم، سيكون يوم مشمس بالتأكيد.Na'am, sayakunu yawm mushmis bi-ta'kid.Yes, it will definitely be a sunny day.
- زياد Ziadهذا رائع يا مريم.Hadha ra'i' ya Maryam.That is great, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamأحضر نظاراتك الشمسية معك.Ahdir nadharatika al-shamsiya ma'ak.Bring your sunglasses with you.
