أنت وسيم
anta waseem
The English phrase "you're handsome" is translated into Arabic as أنت وسيم (anta waseem).
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a man that he is physically attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "you are beautiful" to a woman, use the feminine form أنتِ وسيمة instead of the masculine أنت وسيم.
How do you pronounce it?
anta waseem
Did you know?
- While وسيم refers to physical looks, you might hear someone called قمر, which literally means 'moon'. Calling a man a 'moon' is a common, high-level compliment for his beauty.
- In many Middle Eastern cultures, complimenting a man's appearance is often followed by a phrase to protect him from the 'evil eye', such as ما شاء الله (what God has willed).
- The root of the word وسيم relates to 'signs' or 'marks' on the face, implying that his handsome appearance is due to distinct, notable features.
Examples in context
- أنت وسيم جداً اليوم.Anta waseem jiddan al-yawm.You are very handsome today.
- يا يوسف، أنت وسيم حقاً.Ya Yusuf, anta waseem haqqan.Yusuf, you are truly handsome.
Example conversation
Layla is complimenting Yusuf on his appearance at a party.
- ليلى Laylaتبدو رائعاً في هذه البدلة.Tabdu ra'i'an fi hadhihi al-badla.You look great in this suit.
- يوسف Youssefشكراً لكِ يا ليلى.Shukran laki ya Layla.Thank you, Layla.
- ليلى Laylaأنت وسيم للغاية!Anta waseem lil-ghaya!You are extremely handsome!
- يوسف Youssefهذا لطيف جداً منكِ.Hadha latif jiddan minki.That is very kind of you.
