At all times, people sought not only to accumulate knowledge and experience, but also to pass them on to their descendants in a simple and accessible form. One of these forms is a saying, a brightly colored expression that reflects emotions and is easy to remember. In all languages of the world they are, and Arabic is no exception. Often we, without even suspecting it, use them. So what are they, Arabian sayings?
Versatility and similarity
Each nation is unique, but wisdom and knowledge accumulated in one world. That is why the wisdom of different peoples is similar and forms a common, international fund of proverbs and sayings. For millennia, all the peoples of the world have developed special rules and techniques by which the wisdom of their ancestors, social ideals, and the philosophy of worldview itself are transmitted. Reading Arabic sayings that are completely unknown to us, we can always find something similar to the Russians. This is due primarily to the fact that certain situations and the conclusions drawn from them are approximately the same for most peoples.
Like any finished thought, Arabic proverbs are dedicated to a topic:
- friendship;
- respect for elders;
- protection of the weak and disadvantaged;
- hospitality;
- wisdom;
- courage and courage;
- the concept of honor and dignity, etc.
In the folklore of any nation you can find sayings on these topics, and they will be very close. For example: “Sadi'k ti'ri´fu fi-d-di'k” (translated as “You will recognize a friend in trouble”). The Russians have a very similar one: "Friends are in trouble."
Specificity and National Features
The national characteristics of the Arab people have left their mark on the Arabian sayings, giving them a special charm. According to them, one can trace what the Arab people have faced for a long time. In proverbs they found their place and specific musical instruments, and tools, and national cuisine, and outfits. The climate and landscape characteristic of the habitat of the Arabs is also reflected in the national folk wisdom.
They contain Arabic sayings and a memory of historical events, and even of outstanding historical figures, and they also show a change in outlook on life with a change in religion. But let it be studied by paremiologists (scientists, experts in the study of popular sayings). Our goal is just to understand how interesting the sayings of the Arabs can be for us.
Animals in sayings
Consider the specificity of animals. A large role in the folklore of the Arabs is played by the camel. For the Bedouin, this animal is very valuable, because it is both a transport, and a breadwinner, and a monetary currency, and a sign of well-being. Only 20 different words in Arabic are translated into Russian as "camel" or "camel." In many sayings there are references to this animal. We will give some Arabic proverbs with translation in the transcription so that you can pronounce them out loud. Feel their originality, originality and charm, and if you wish, pick up Russian sayings similar in meaning.
"La naki li fiha ўa la jamal" - "There is neither a camel nor a camel for me."
"Kad yumta as-saabu baada mo ramaha" - "And a shy camel can be saddled."
It will be interesting
How often do you hear, and perhaps yourself use the expression: "He who seeks will always find"? There is a similar expression in Arabic, and the translation sounds like this: "He who seeks finds that which he desires or part of it." Beautifully said, is not it?
It is a pity that we have little interest in the wisdom of other peoples, otherwise we would have used many Arabic proverbs and sayings a long time ago. And who knows, maybe after reading the article and you will have a desire to get to know them better and even use them.
Statuses for social networks can be found in Arabic sayings. Moreover, they will be fresh and original. As you like, for example: "If you love someone, then love them whole, along with their scars, sadness and shortcomings." Why not status?
And finally, a bit of eastern humor: "A man invented a kiss to silence a woman for at least a minute."