It is no wonder this term is used in Arabic soap operas in either romantic exchanges or scenes when a partner begs for forgiveness. While its literal meaning is “my life”, it serves the same function as “Oh sweetie” or “Oh, honey”. The person just completed one of the most important and gruelling tasks of their faith, so they deserve to be respected. You can eventually resort to normal first-name basis, but for the first few weeks stick to the term. For example, Hajji Ahmed or Hajja Fatima. Once they return from their journey, it is customary to call them hajji or hajja followed by their first name. The title immediately bestows a level of respect reserved for society’s intelligentsia.Ī term of respect used for those who have completed the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj. With a high regard for education instilled in the culture, this designator is also used to honour those who have completed a PhD.
#Thank you sweetie professional
You don’t have to be a medical professional to be a doctor in the Arab world. For example, you would perhaps call the attendant filling your gas tank or the waiter "boss".
BossĪ term of respect used to those often performing a service, whether labour-intensive or in the hospitality industry. Bash muhandis was initially used to address qualified engineers and architects - now it is used for anyone who is handy with a screwdriver. Bash is short for "basha", a term used by the Turks for those of a high rank, while muhandis is an Arabic word that means engineer. Bash muhandis (Bash mu-han-dis)Īn old and charming handle from Egypt, mostly used for males, which dates back to the country's former Ottoman rule. Anyone more advanced in age should be referred to as jaddu or jaddati, which mean grandfather and grandmother respectively. Those roughly 20 years above your age qualify for a’amu or a'mati status. These mean uncle or auntie, and are to be used with people you're familiar with. Both terms also carry weight spiritually, with Muslims encouraged to call fellow adherents brother or sister. With friendship a premium in the Arab world, don't be surprised if you are graduated by your mate to "akhy" and "ukhty" status in no time. Meaning "my brother" and "my sister" respectively, this descriptor is bigger than family. Here are 15 terms to use to widen your UAE phrasebook: 1.
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