أجواء
ajwa'
The English phrase "vibes" can be translated into Arabic as أجواء (ajwa').
You can use أجواء حلوة to express "good vibes" or a "nice atmosphere".
What does it mean word for word?
The word أجواء literally means "atmospheres" or "ambiances".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egypt and parts of the Levant, the phrase أجواء حلوة is used to mean "sweet atmosphere" or "lovely vibes".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of أجواء is جو, which can be used to refer to a single "vibe" or "atmosphere".
How do you pronounce it?
ajwa'
Did you know?
- Arabic has a specific way of describing 'bad vibes' using the word نفسية, which literally means 'psychology'. When someone is described as نفسية, it implies they are bringing a negative or moody vibe to the group.
- When describing a 'cool vibe', you might hear the word رايق, which originally describes water that is clear or calm, but is used for people and atmospheres too.
- In many Arabic dialects, to 'change the vibe' of a conversation is expressed as تغيير الجو, which is also the standard phrase used for taking a vacation or a short trip to refresh one's mind.
Examples in context
- أجواء المطعم رائعة جداً.ajwa' al-mat'am ra'i'a jiddan.The restaurant vibes are very wonderful.
- أحب أجواء الشتاء.uhibbu ajwa' al-shita'.I love the winter vibes.
- هذه الأغنية تعطي أجواء هادئة.hadhihi al-ughniya tu'ti ajwa' hadi'a.This song gives calm vibes.
Example conversation
Sarah and Youssef are sitting in a new cafe.
- سارة Saraما رأيك في هذا المكان؟ma ra'yuka fi hadha al-makan?What do you think of this place?
- يوسف Youssefأجواء هذا المقهى جميلة جداً.ajwa' hadha al-maqha jamila jiddan.The vibes of this cafe are very beautiful.
- سارة Saraنعم، الإضاءة مريحة.na'am, al-idha'a muriha.Yes, the lighting is comfortable.
- يوسف Youssefسأعود إلى هنا مجدداً.sa'a'udu ila huna mujaddadan.I will come back here again.
