Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Arabic term or phrase:
فديتك بروحي
English translation:
I would give my life for you
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sktrans
Mar 12, 2016 03:12
8 yrs ago
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Arabic term
فديتك بروحي
Non-PRO
Arabic to English
Art/Literary
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Can anyone explain this phrase to me? Many thanks in advance.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | I would give my life for you |
sktrans
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| 5 | I sacrifice my soul for you |
Awad Balaish
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Change log
Mar 20, 2016 23:31: sktrans Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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I would give my life for you
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Note added at 19 mins (2016-03-12 03:31:46 GMT)
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"Roohee" is my soul
"Fada" is to save someone or sacrifice for someone.
Therefore, literally, "I will sacrifice my soul to save you" becomes my answer.
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Note added at 51 mins (2016-03-12 04:03:52 GMT)
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Well, you asked for an explanation of a sentence.
Who can use it?
-Lovers
- Masses, subjects of a dictator during a pro-regime demonstration
- Parents to their children, healthy or sickly
- Siblings occasionally depending on situation
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Note added at 19 mins (2016-03-12 03:31:46 GMT)
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"Roohee" is my soul
"Fada" is to save someone or sacrifice for someone.
Therefore, literally, "I will sacrifice my soul to save you" becomes my answer.
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Note added at 51 mins (2016-03-12 04:03:52 GMT)
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Well, you asked for an explanation of a sentence.
Who can use it?
-Lovers
- Masses, subjects of a dictator during a pro-regime demonstration
- Parents to their children, healthy or sickly
- Siblings occasionally depending on situation
Note from asker:
| Thank you - I understand the literal meaning, but am wondering more along the lines of when it is used, or in what contexts? |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
2 hrs
Awad Balaish
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Native in Arabic
Specializes in field
Saudi Arabia
Translation is an informative profission
Native in: Arabic 
Works in: Arabic to English, English to Arabic
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I sacrifice my soul for you
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