كلبك
kalbuka
The English phrase "your dog" is translated into Arabic as كلبك (kalbuka).
This phrase is used to refer to a dog that belongs to the person you are speaking to.
What does it mean word for word?
The word كلبك consists of the noun kalb (dog) and the suffix -ka (your, masculine singular).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the phrase خليك جمب كلبك can be used to mean "Stay near your dog". In Levantine Arabic, the phrase عندك كلب؟ is used to ask "Do you have a dog?"
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on who you are addressing.
How do you pronounce it?
kalbuka
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, calling someone's name or a person 'kalb' is one of the most offensive insults possible, often far more biting than in English.
- In classical Arabic poetry, describing someone as having the qualities of a 'kalb' can be a high compliment for loyalty, despite the word being a heavy slur in modern street slang.
- Using the phrase كلبك to refer to a person's child or family member can be perceived as a grave insult to their honor in certain Middle Eastern social contexts.
Examples in context
- إذا أطعمت كلبك بشكل صحيح، تستطيع أن ترفع من عمره.If you feed your dog properly, you can increase his lifespan.This sentence is useful for discussing the lifespan of a dog using كلبك.Tatoeba #4982180 by wuvixx, translation #898553 by CK
- هنا كلبك.Your dog is here.This sentence is useful for stating the location of a dog using كلبك.Tatoeba #450160 by saeb, translation #449111 by CK
- أبعد كلبك.Take your dog away.This sentence is useful for giving a command regarding a dog using كلبك.Tatoeba #11248231 by Amghar, translation #1635444 by Amastan
- إن كلبك جميل!Your dog is beautiful!
- أحب كلبتك!I love your dog!
- شوفت كلبك الجديد؟Have you seen your new dog?
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Example conversation
Yousef and Maryam are talking in a park.
- يوسف Youssefأين كلبك يا مريم؟Ayna kalbuki ya Maryam?Where is your dog, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamكلبي يلعب هناك مع الأطفال.Kalbi yal'abu hunaka ma'a al-atfal.My dog is playing over there with the children.
- يوسف Youssefهل كلبك مدرب جيداً؟Hal kalbuki mudarrab jayyidan?Is your dog well trained?
- مريم Maryamنعم، هو هادئ جداً.Na'am, huwa hadi' jiddan.Yes, he is very calm.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
