الولايات المتحدة
al-Wilāyāt al-Muttaḥidah
The phrase for United States in Arabic is الولايات المتحدة (al-Wilāyāt al-Muttaḥidah).
This phrase is used to refer to the country in North America.
Meaning: country in North America (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of al-Wilāyāt, meaning the states and al-Muttaḥidah, meaning the united.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective al-Muttaḥidah is singular and feminine to agree with the broken plural noun al-Wilāyāt, which is treated as a non-human plural.
How do you pronounce it?
al-Wilāyāt al-Muttaḥidah
Did you know?
- In Arabic news broadcasts, the 'United States' is often referred to as أمريكا 'America'. While الولايات المتحدة is the official name, أمريكا is more common in casual speech and media.
- The word ولاية 'state' shares a linguistic root with the word والي 'wali', meaning a governor or guardian, reflecting the idea of guardianship over a territory.
- The word ولاية 'state' is used for the 'United States', but it historically refers to a 'province' or 'governorate' under a central authority, such as in the Ottoman Empire.
Examples in context
- ما هي عاصمة الولايات المتحدة؟What's the capital of the United States?This is useful for asking about the capital of the الولايات المتحدة.Tatoeba #1593915 by Amastan, translation #1734760 by futurulus
- هناك حدود بين الولايات المتحدة و المكسيك.There is a border between the United States and Mexico.This is useful for mentioning the border between the الولايات المتحدة and Mexico.Tatoeba #1597674 by Amastan, translation #1354920 by AMIKEMA
- تتقدم الولايات المتحدة بهدفين في مقابلتها ضد كولومبيا.The United States is ahead by 2 goals against Colombia.This is useful for describing a sports score involving the الولايات المتحدة.Tatoeba #9840358 by OsoHombre, translation #4297134 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Layla and Omar are talking about their travel plans.
- ليلى Laylaهل تريد زيارة الولايات المتحدة قريباً؟Hal tureed ziyarat al-wilayat al-muttahida qareeban?Do you want to visit the United States soon?
- عمر Omarنعم، أحلم بالسفر إلى هناك.Na'am, ahlamu bi-safari ila hunak.Yes, I dream of traveling there.
- ليلى Laylaأنا أيضاً أحب الولايات المتحدة كثيراً.Ana aidan uhibbu al-wilayat al-muttahida katheeran.I also like the United States a lot.
- عمر Omarفلنخطط لرحلة معاً يا ليلى.Fal-nukhatit li-rihla ma'an ya Layla.Let's plan a trip together, Layla.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
