noun clothing beginner

khatam

Moroccan Darija for “ring”

/khatam/

خاتم

Translations

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English ring
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Arabic Script خاتم

Word Information

Part of Speech
noun
Category
clothing
Difficulty
beginner

Example: khatam in a Darija sentence

Darija

Shrit khatem dyal dheb.

English

I bought a gold ring.

How to say “ring” in Moroccan Darija

Say khatam (خاتم) for “ring” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /khatam/. It is a noun. In a natural conversation, you can say “Shrit khatem dyal dheb.”, meaning “I bought a gold ring.”

More example sentences with “khatam”

Khatem dyal l'3rs kan zwin bzzaf.

خاتم ديال العرس كان زوين بزاف.

The wedding ring was very beautiful. · La bague de mariage était très belle.

3tani khatem fhadya mn lkhoti.

عطاني خاتم فهدية من لخوتي.

My siblings gave me a ring as a gift. · Mes frères et sœurs m'ont offert une bague en cadeau.

Khatem dyal lfidda kaytla3 lma3nawiyat.

خاتم ديال الفضة كيطلع المعنويات.

A silver ring lifts the spirits. · Une bague en argent remonte le moral.

How Moroccans use “khatam”

The word 'khatam' is commonly used in everyday Moroccan Darija to refer to rings, especially in the context of jewelry and fashion. It is a neutral term used across different regions without notable variations. A common expression is 'khatem dyal l'3rs' meaning 'wedding ring'.

Similar words and expressions

  • mohraz — bracelet
  • taba3 — stamp

“khatam” in other languages

Englishring
Spanishanillo
Italiananello
GermanRing
Portugueseanel
Dutchring
Turkishyüzük

Frequently Asked Questions

What does khatam mean in English?

khatam (خاتم) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "ring" in English. It is a beginner-level word in the clothing category.

How do you use khatam in a Darija sentence?

A natural example is “Shrit khatem dyal dheb.” It means “I bought a gold ring.”

How do you pronounce khatam?

Khatam is pronounced /khatam/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.

How do you write khatam in Arabic script?

In Arabic script it is written خاتم.

When do Moroccans use khatam?

The word 'khatam' is commonly used in everyday Moroccan Darija to refer to rings, especially in the context of jewelry and fashion. It is a neutral term used across different regions without notable variations. A common expression is 'khatem dyal l'3rs' meaning 'wedding ring'.

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