Arabic · Family & People

زوج

zawj

Husband

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The man a woman is married to.

Example

زوجها مهندس.

Her husband is an engineer.

Etymology

'زوج' (zawj) means 'husband', derived from roots that imply partnership and complementarity in relationships.

How & Where It’s Used

'zawj' is commonly used in formal discussions, legal contexts, and everyday conversations about marriage and partnerships.

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