اسمك
ismuk
The English phrase "your name" is translated into Arabic as اسمك (ismuk).
This phrase is used to refer to the name belonging to the person being spoken to.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of اسم (ism), meaning 'name' and the suffix '-ك' (-uk/-ik), meaning 'your'.
How do you pronounce it?
ismuk
Did you know?
- In some social circles, instead of asking 'what is your name', people might ask 'what is your kunya', which refers to a person's nickname based on their eldest child.
- The word اسم is one of the first words encountered in the Quran, which begins its first chapter with the phrase بسم الله meaning 'In the name of God'.
- While اسمك is the direct translation for 'your name', it is common in many Arabic cultures to ask for a person's 'noble name' or 'honorable name' الاسم الكريم to show extra respect.
Examples in context
- ما اسمك؟ – اسمي روبوت.Your name? – Robot.This sentence is useful for a basic exchange of names using اسمك.Tatoeba #7036516 by OsoHombre, translation #1083887 by Katheriinne
- أكتب اسمك و عنوانك هنا.Fill in your name and address here.This sentence is useful for showing how to provide اسمك and an address in a written context.Tatoeba #9843369 by OsoHombre, translation #61723 by CK
- مرحبًا، أنا ليلى. ما اسمك؟Hello, I'm Mary. What's your name?This sentence is useful for a polite greeting and asking for someone's اسمك.Tatoeba #11896686 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #3093822 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Sara and Youssef are meeting for the first time at a party.
- سارة Saraأهلاً، أنا سارة. هل يمكنني معرفة اسمك؟Ahlan, ana Sara. Hal yumkinuni ma'rifat ismuka?Hello, I am Sara. May I know your name?
- يوسف Youssefأهلاً سارة، اسمي يوسف.Ahlan Sara, ismi Youssef.Hello Sara, my name is Youssef.
- سارة Saraتشرّفت بمعرفتك يا يوسف.Tasharraftu bi-ma'rifatika ya Youssef.Nice to meet you, Youssef.
- يوسف Youssefوأنا أيضاً، شكراً لكِ.Wa ana aydan, shukran laki.Me too, thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
