سوبرمان
subarman
The English phrase "superman" is translated into Arabic as سوبرمان (subarman).
This term is used to refer to the fictional character with superhuman powers.
Meaning: a fictional character with superhuman powers (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is subarman.
Did you know?
- While سوبرمان is used for the comic character, the philosophical concept of the 'Übermensch' is usually translated as الإنسان المتفوق meaning 'the superior human'.
- In colloquial Arabic, calling someone a سوبرمان can be used sarcastically to mock someone who thinks they can do everything alone.
- If you were to translate the 'super' part of the name into a native Arabic adjective, you might use خارق, which carries a more mystical or supernatural connotation than the English 'super'.
Examples in context
- أحب سوبرمان.I love Superman.This sentence is useful for expressing a liking for سوبرمان.Tatoeba #10259802 by Amghar, translation #8373569 by Amastan
- فيلم سوبرمان رائع وملهم.The Superman movie is fantastic and inspiring.
- ستشاهد اليوم حلقات سوبر فيلم عن سوبرمان.Today you will watch episodes of "Super Film" about Superman.
- هل شاهدت فيلم سوبرمان الجديد؟hal shahadta film superman al-jadid?Did you watch the new Superman movie?
- سوبرمان هو شخصيتي المفضلة.superman huwa shakhsiyati al-mufaddala.Superman is my favorite character.
Example conversation
Ziad and Sarah are talking about movies in a cafe.
- زياد Ziadأنا أحب أفلام سوبرمان.ana uhibbu aflam superman.I love Superman movies.
- سارة Saraحقاً؟ أنا لا أحب سوبرمان.haqqan? ana la uhibbu superman.Really? I don't like Superman.
- زياد Ziadلماذا لا تحبينه يا سارة؟limadha la tuhibinahu ya sara?Why don't you like him, Sarah?
- سارة Saraأجد قصصه مملة جداً.ajidu qisasahu mumilla jiddan.I find his stories very boring.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
