Signification
Stating marital status for a female.
Contexte culturel
Marital status is often asked early in social interactions. It is not considered rude, but rather a way to understand one's social context. The term 'Anisa' (Miss) is frequently used as a polite title for any woman who is 'Azbaa,' regardless of age. There is a growing trend of women proudly identifying as 'Azbaa' to emphasize career independence and personal freedom. In official documents, 'Azbaa' is strictly used, but in social settings, people might use more indirect language to avoid pressure.
Use 'Anisa' for Politeness
If you want to sound extra polite or formal, you can use 'Anisa' (Miss) alongside 'Azbaa'.
Avoid 'A'zab'
Female students often default to the masculine form they see first in dictionaries. Always check the gender!
Signification
Stating marital status for a female.
Use 'Anisa' for Politeness
If you want to sound extra polite or formal, you can use 'Anisa' (Miss) alongside 'Azbaa'.
Avoid 'A'zab'
Female students often default to the masculine form they see first in dictionaries. Always check the gender!
The 'Uqbalak' Response
If someone says 'Uqbalak' (May it be your turn) after you say you are single, just smile and say 'Shukran' (Thank you). It's a standard blessing.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word for a woman to say 'I am single'.
أنا ____.
عزباء is the correct feminine form for 'single'.
Complete the sentence to say 'I am single and I live in Cairo'.
أنا عزباء و____ في القاهرة.
The verb must be in the first person (I live).
Complete the dialogue naturally.
سارة: هل أنتِ متزوجة؟ ليلى: لا، أنا ____.
The natural response to 'Are you married?' is 'No, I am single'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits an official visa application?
أنا عزباء is the standard formal term for official documents.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Marital Status for Women
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesأنا ____.
عزباء is the correct feminine form for 'single'.
أنا عزباء و____ في القاهرة.
The verb must be in the first person (I live).
سارة: هل أنتِ متزوجة؟ ليلى: لا، أنا ____.
The natural response to 'Are you married?' is 'No, I am single'.
Which phrase fits an official visa application?
أنا عزباء is the standard formal term for official documents.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsTechnically yes, until the marriage contract is signed, but it's more accurate to say 'Ana makhtuba' (I am engaged).
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though local variations like 'mish mizzawwaja' are more common in speech.
The masculine version is 'A'zab' (أعزب).
No, it specifically refers to marital status. The word for virgin is 'Bakir'.
In many Arab cultures, it's a standard question, but in modern professional settings, it's better to wait for her to mention it.
Simply write 'عزباء' in the 'Social Status' (الحالة الاجتماعية) box.
The plural is 'Azibat' (عازبات).
Yes, 'Sengal' is common slang among youth in Cairo and Beirut.
'Azbaa' is a noun/adjective (Single); 'Ghayr Mutazawwija' is a phrase (Not married). They are interchangeable.
Not at all. It is the standard modern term.
It follows the 'Fa'laa' pattern, which is a classical Arabic pattern for feminine adjectives.
It's better to use 'Mutallaqa' to be precise, especially in legal contexts.
It's a deep pharyngeal sound, like a gentle squeeze in the middle of your throat.
'Anisa' is a title (Miss); 'Azbaa' is a status (Single). Use 'Anisa' when addressing someone, 'Azbaa' when describing yourself.
Expressions liées
آنسة
similarMiss / Young lady
مطلقة
contrastDivorced
أرملة
contrastWidowed
مرتبطة
contrastIn a relationship
مخطوبة
builds onEngaged
