برج
burj
The English phrase 'zodiac sign' is translated into Arabic as برج (burj).
The term is used to refer to a zodiac sign or a constellation in an astronomical context.
Meaning: star sign (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word برج literally means 'tower' or 'castle', but in the context of astronomy, it refers to a constellation or zodiac sign.
How do you pronounce it?
burj
Did you know?
- The word برج is used for both the astrological sign and the actual physical tower, which is why the world's tallest building is called the 'Burj Khalifa'.
- The word برج is derived from the Ancient Greek word πύργος, which meant 'tower'.
- If you are talking about your 'horoscope' in Arabic, you would use the word طالع, which literally refers to the 'rising' or 'emerging' of a star.
Examples in context
- ما هو بُرجك؟What is your zodiac sign?
- شنو بُرجك؟What's your zodiac sign?
- برجي هو العقرب.burji huwa al-'aqrab.My zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Example conversation
Maryam and Ziyad are chatting about astrology.
- مريم Maryamيا زياد، ما هو برجك؟Ya Ziyad, ma huwa burjuk?Ziyad, what is your zodiac sign?
- زياد Ziadبرجي هو الأسد.Burji huwa al-asad.My zodiac sign is Leo.
- مريم Maryamهذا يفسر شخصيتك القوية!Hada yufassiru shakhsiyataka al-qawiya!That explains your strong personality!
- زياد Ziadربما، هل تؤمنين بذلك يا مريم؟Rubbama, hal tu'minina bidhalika ya Maryam?Maybe, do you believe in that, Maryam?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries برج, CC BY-SA 4.0.
