POST 9: Dana, the Beautician

How Do You Say “Beautician” in Arabic?

Quick answer: A beautician is خبيرة تجميل (khabīrat tajmīl), literally “beauty expert,” pronounced kha-BEE-rat taj-MEEL. A more formal option is أخصائية تجميل (akhiṣṣāʾiyyat tajmīl), “beauty specialist.”

Meet Dana, the Beautician from Southern Saudi Arabia

Dana is the Fella to see for a fresh look, one of the [Southern Shabby Little Fellas → Hub link].

How Do You Pronounce Khabīrat Tajmīl?

Say kha-BEE-rat taj-MEEL. The kh is a scratchy sound from the back of the throat.

Where Do the Words Come From?

Khabīr (expert) comes from خ-ب-ر, the root of khabar (خبر), “news.” An expert is someone who knows. Tajmīl comes from ج-م-ل, the root of jamāl (جمال), beauty. The same three letters also spell jamal (جمل), camel.

How Do You Say “She Is a Beautician” in Arabic?

هي خبيرة تجميل (Hiya khabīrat tajmīl).

FAQ

• What is the Arabic word for beauty? جمال (jamāl).
• What is the Arabic word for beautiful? جميل (jamīl) for masculine, جميلة (jamīla) for feminine.
• What is a beauty salon in Arabic? صالون تجميل (ṣālūn tajmīl).
• How do you say a female hairdresser in Arabic? مصففة شعر (muṣaffifat shaʿr).

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