ما اسمك؟
Meaning
ما اسمك؟ means What's your name?.
Pronunciation
ma ismuk. Use the displayed ruby/timing as the primary guide once audio is ready.
When to use
Basic name question for introductions. Use this in first conversations when exchanging basic personal information.
How it works
Treat this as a ready-made phrase first. After it feels familiar, compare the translation and pronunciation chunks to see which part carries the request, object, place, or politeness.
Nuance
Neutral polite wording. Arabic wording here is Modern Standard Arabic, so it is widely understood, but local dialects may use a shorter everyday form.
Watch out
Short vowels are often not written in everyday Arabic. Audio and romanization help fill that gap.
Useful detail
Arabic has regional spoken varieties; this card favors widely understood wording for learners. Category: Meeting people.
Notes
Basic name question for introductions. Neutral polite wording.