عمرك
umruk
The phrase "your age" in Arabic is عمرك (umruk).
This phrase refers to the number of years a person has lived.
What does it mean word for word?
The word عمرك is composed of عمر, meaning "age" or "lifetime" and the suffix -ك, meaning "your".
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix changes depending on whom you are addressing.
How do you pronounce it?
umruk
Did you know?
- The root of عمر is also found in the word تعمير, which refers to 'construction' or 'building' a place. This implies that a person's age is a structure being built over time.
- In a religious context, the root of عمر is used in the word for 'Umrah', the non-mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca, though the two meanings have diverged over centuries.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, asking someone عمرك can be considered intrusive or rude, especially when addressing elders or women.
Examples in context
- هل يمكنني معرفة عمرك؟hal yumkinunī ma'rifatu 'umrika?May I know your age?
- عمرك مناسب لهذا العمل.'umruka munasib li-hadha al-'amal.Your age is suitable for this job.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Maryam are filling out a registration form together.
- أحمد Ahmedمريم، كم عمرك بالضبط؟Maryam, kam 'umruki bi-dhabt?Maryam, what is your age exactly?
- مريم Maryamعمري خمسة وعشرون سنة.'Umrī khamsah wa 'ishrūn sanah.I am twenty-five years old.
- أحمد Ahmedسأكتب عمرك في هذه الخانة.Sa-aktubu 'umraki fī hādhihi al-khānah.I will write your age in this box.
- مريم Maryamشكراً يا أحمد.Shukran yā Ahmad.Thank you, Ahmed.
