أنت سمين
anta samin
The English phrase "you're fat" is translated into Arabic as أنت سمين (anta samin).
This phrase is used to state that someone has a lot of excess body fat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the phrase is أنتِ سمينة (anti samina).
How do you pronounce it?
anta samin
Did you know?
- While سمين is the literal term, Arabic speakers often use the word دبدوب (meaning 'teddy bear') as a cute or affectionate way to call someone plump.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, being سمين was historically viewed as a sign of wealth, prosperity and high social status rather than a health concern.
- The root of the word سمين, which is the consonants s-m-n, is the same root used to describe things that are 'thick' or 'dense', such as certain types of oils or liquids.
Examples in context
- أنت سمين جداً.anta samin jiddan.You are very fat.
Example conversation
A brother and sister are talking about his recent weight gain.
- مريم Maryamيا عمر، أنت سمين الآن.ya Omar, anta samin al-an.Omar, you are fat now.
- عمر Omarهذا ليس صحيحاً يا مريم.hadha laysa sahihan ya Maryam.That is not true, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamبل أنت سمين فعلاً.bal anta samin fi'lan.But you are actually fat.
- عمر Omarسأبدأ حمية غذائية غداً.sa-abda' himya ghidaiya ghadan.I will start a diet tomorrow.
