May 13, 2007 18:24
17 yrs ago
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Arabic term

عطوفة

Arabic to English Art/Literary Journalism general
حضر الاجتماع عطوفة المدير العام وعطوفة الأمين العام
I don't understand what عطوفه means in Arabic actually. The text is in Jordanian dialect. Thanks.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +2 Your Excellency
5 +3 His Excellency

Proposed translations

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Your Excellency

that's what it means but depending on the purpose of your translation, I don't think you need to use it - we wouldn't use it in English
Peer comment(s):

agree Iman Khaireddine : I would also skip it in English
5 mins
thank you
agree Abdallah Ali : His Grace as well. Agree with Imane also.
1 hr
thank you
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you."
+3
7 mins

His Excellency

it means فخامته
من قاموس المورد - أطلس
Example sentence:

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Peer comment(s):

agree Ahmad Batiran : In Jordan, عطوفة is used like سعادة >> http://www.ammancity.gov.jo/english/Activities/cv19.asp
41 mins
Thank you very much arabic tongue
agree Abdallah Ali : His Grace as well
1 hr
Thank you very much Mr. Abdallah
agree Mona Ragaei
19 hrs
Thank you very much
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