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البنطلون (al-bantaloon) is the Arabic word for trousers or pants, commonly used across the Arab world to refer to this essential piece of clothing. It's a masculine noun that can be used in both singular and plural forms, and represents a fundamental garment in modern Arabic-speaking cultures. The word is used in everyday conversation when discussing clothing, fashion, or getting dressed.
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اشتريت بنطلوناً أزرق جديداً من المتجر.
Ishtaraitu bantaloonan azraq jadeedan min al-mutajir.
I bought a new blue pair of trousers from the store.
هذا البنطلون مريح جداً للعمل.
Hadha al-bantaloon murah jiddan lil-amal.
These trousers are very comfortable for work.
البنطلونات السوداء تناسب الحفلات الرسمية.
Al-bantaloonat as-sawda tasib al-hafallat ar-rasmiyya.
Black trousers suit formal occasions.
يرتدي محمد بنطلوناً كاكي كل يوم.
Yartadi Muhammad bantaloonan kaki kull yawm.
Muhammad wears khaki trousers every day.
البنطلون الجديد يحتاج إلى تعديل الطول.
Al-bantaloon al-jadeed yahtaj ila taadeel at-tool.
The new trousers need the length adjusted.
In modern Arabic-speaking countries, البنطلون is the standard term for trousers and is worn by both men and women in everyday and professional settings. The word itself is borrowed from English (pantaloon), reflecting historical Western influence on Arabic fashion terminology. In traditional Arab culture, men wore different types of loose-fitting garments, but contemporary dress codes have made trousers a universal clothing item across the Arab world.
Remember that البنطلون is masculine, so when modifying it with adjectives, use masculine agreements (e.g., بنطلون أزرق - bantaloon azraq for 'blue trousers'). The plural form is البنطلونات (al-bantaloonat), which is feminine in grammatical gender despite referring to multiple pairs. When shopping or discussing clothing, this is one of the most commonly used words you'll encounter in everyday Arabic.
البنطلون (al-bantaloon) is the modern Arabic word for trousers or pants. It's a masculine noun that forms its plural as البنطلونات (al-bantaloonat), which takes feminine grammatical gender despite referring to multiple pairs of trousers. This word has become the standard terminology across most Arab countries for this common article of clothing and is widely used in daily conversations about fashion and clothing.
The word البنطلون is actually borrowed from English (pantaloon), which itself comes from Italian theatrical tradition. This borrowing reflects the historical process of how Western fashion and terminology entered Arabic through modern contact and globalization. While traditional Arab garments for men included different types of robes and loose-fitting clothing, contemporary Arab society has fully adopted Western-style trousers as everyday wear, and the Arabic language has incorporated this vocabulary accordingly.
When using البنطلون in sentences, remember that it follows standard Arabic masculine noun patterns. Adjectives modifying البنطلون must agree in gender and number:
The word can be used with indefinite articles (بنطلون - a trouser) or with the definite article (البنطلون - the trouser), depending on the context. When counting, you would say "ثلاثة بنطلونات" (three trousers).
In modern Arab countries, البنطلون is used across all age groups and social contexts. You'll hear it in clothing stores, fashion discussions, laundry contexts, and everyday conversations about what people are wearing. It's equally common in both formal and casual settings, making it essential vocabulary for anyone learning Arabic. The word appears frequently in media, advertising, and fashion-related content throughout the Arab world.
While البنطلون is the most common modern term, older or more traditional speakers might use السروال (as-sirwal), which refers to trousers in classical Arabic. Other related clothing terms include:
Understanding these related words will help you develop a complete vocabulary around clothing and fashion discussions in Arabic.
When learning to use البنطلون, pay special attention to the gender agreement rules, as this is where many learners make mistakes. Practice using the word with different adjectives and in various sentence structures. Additionally, familiarize yourself with common phrases like "محل بيع البنطلونات" (trouser shop) and "غسل البنطلون" (wash the trousers) to build practical communication skills.
The word is so common in modern Arabic that you'll encounter it frequently in textbooks, media, and conversations. Don't hesitate to use it in your speaking practice, as native speakers will immediately recognize it and it's an excellent word for building confidence in everyday vocabulary.