Meaning
Stating marital status for a female.
Cultural Background
Marriage is considered 'half of the religion' (nisf al-din) in Islam, making this status very significant socially. In Egypt, people often use the word 'مدام' (Madam) to address a married woman instead of 'آنسة' (Miss). It is common to ask 'Are you married?' shortly after meeting someone; it is not considered as intrusive as in some Western cultures. In the Gulf, family privacy is highly valued, but marital status is essential for administrative and social categorization.
The 'Ah' Rule
If you are a woman, almost every adjective describing you will end in the 'ah' sound (ta marbuta).
Expect Blessings
When you say you are married, people will often say 'Ma sha' Allah'. Just smile and say 'Shukran'.
Meaning
Stating marital status for a female.
The 'Ah' Rule
If you are a woman, almost every adjective describing you will end in the 'ah' sound (ta marbuta).
Expect Blessings
When you say you are married, people will often say 'Ma sha' Allah'. Just smile and say 'Shukran'.
Preposition Alert
Never say 'married with' (ma'a). Always use 'married from' (min).
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form for a woman to say 'I am married'.
____ متزوجة.
'أنا' (Ana) is the pronoun for 'I'.
Fill in the missing feminine marker.
أنا متزوج___
The 'ta marbuta' (ة) is required for the feminine form.
Complete the dialogue.
ليلى: هل أنتِ عزباء؟ سارة: لا، أنا ____.
The context asks about marital status, so 'married' is the logical answer.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a woman at a hospital registration desk?
The clerk asks for your 'Social Status' (الحالة الاجتماعية).
'أنا متزوجة' is the standard way to state marital status.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Gender Agreement in Arabic
Marital Status Vocabulary
Status
- • متزوجة
- • عزباء
- • مخطوبة
- • مطلقة
Practice Bank
4 exercises____ متزوجة.
'أنا' (Ana) is the pronoun for 'I'.
أنا متزوج___
The 'ta marbuta' (ة) is required for the feminine form.
ليلى: هل أنتِ عزباء؟ سارة: لا، أنا ____.
The context asks about marital status, so 'married' is the logical answer.
The clerk asks for your 'Social Status' (الحالة الاجتماعية).
'أنا متزوجة' is the standard way to state marital status.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
You can say 'أنا متزوجة وسعيدة' (Ana mutazawwija wa sa'ida).
Yes, in response to a question, you can drop the 'أنا'.
We are married (females) is 'نحن متزوجات' (Nahnu mutazawwijat).
In most Arabic cultures, it is a very common and acceptable social question.
Say 'لست متزوجة بعد' (Lastu mutazawwija ba'd).
It is the male version of 'married'.
No, you would usually say 'أنا أرملة' (Ana armala).
أنا متجوزة (Ana mitgawwiza).
The root is Z-W-J (ز-و-ج).
Related Phrases
أنا عزباء
contrastI am single
أنا مخطوبة
similarI am engaged
ربة منزل
builds onHousewife
عقد زواج
specialized formMarriage contract
