أنت عبدي
The phrase "you're my slave" in Arabic is أنت عبدي.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form أنت عبدي is used when addressing a male.
Did you know?
- While the phrase literally means 'you are my slave', in some classical poetic contexts, it can be used metaphorically to describe being completely captivated or 'enslaved' by love.
- The word عبد (slave/servant) is a common component in many Arabic names, such as 'Abdullah', which means 'servant of God'.
- The root letters of عبد are also used to form the word عبادة, which means 'worship' in Arabic.
Examples in context
- أنت عبدي في هذا القصر.Anta 'abdi fi hadha al-qasr.You're my slave in this palace.
- أنت عبدي المطيع دائماً.Anta 'abdi al-muti' da'iman.You're my obedient slave always.
- تذكر أنك أنت عبدي.Tadhakkar annaka anta 'abdi.Remember that you're my slave.
Example conversation
A dramatic scene in a historical period drama.
- ليلى Laylaأنت عبدي ولا تملك شيئاً.Anta 'abdi wala tamliku shay'an.You're my slave and you own nothing.
- يوسف Youssefأنا أسمع أوامرك يا سيدتي.Ana asma'u awamiraki ya sayyidati.I hear your commands, my lady.
- ليلى Laylaإذن اذهب ونفذ المهمة فوراً.Idhan idhhab wa naffidh al-muhimma fawran.Then go and carry out the task immediately.
- يوسف Youssefسأفعل ذلك الآن.Sa'af'alu dhalika al-an.I will do that now.
