أنت جميلة
'anti jamilah
The English phrase "you're beautiful" is translated into Arabic as أنت جميلة ('anti jamilah).
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a woman or girl that she is physically or internally attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the second-person feminine singular pronoun أنتِ (you) and the feminine adjective جميلة (beautiful).
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form أنتِ جميلة is specifically the feminine version used when addressing a woman or girl.
How do you pronounce it?
'anti jamilah
Did you know?
- Arabic uses the root ج م ل to derive words for beauty, and this same root is used to form the word for 'camel' جمل, as camels were historically seen as symbols of grace and value.
- In many Arabic cultures, telling a woman she is جميلة may be followed by the phrase ما شاء الله to protect her from the 'evil eye' or unintentional jealousy.
- In many Arabic dialects, rather than using the formal أنت جميلة, people often use the word قمر (moon) to tell someone they are beautiful. Calling someone a 'moon' is a common way to compliment their radiance and beauty.
Examples in context
- سكورا، أنت جميلة.Skura, you're beautiful.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase أنت جميلة.Tatoeba #11985342 by dididodo, translation #8417507 by Amastan
- أنت جميلة جداً اليوم.anti jamila jiddan al-yawm.You are very beautiful today.
- أنت جميلة من الداخل والخارج.anti jamila min al-dakhel wal-kharij.You are beautiful from the inside and out.
Example conversation
A man compliments a woman during a romantic dinner.
- أحمد Ahmedأنت جميلة في هذا الفستان.anti jamila fi hadha al-fustan.You are beautiful in this dress.
- مريم Maryamشكراً لك يا أحمد.shukran laka ya Ahmad.Thank you, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedأنت جميلة حقاً.anti jamila haqqan.You are truly beautiful.
- مريم Maryamهذا لطيف جداً منك.hadha latif jiddan minka.That is very kind of you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
