Arabic → English
هُمْ in English
they
هُم
- Pronunciation
- hum
- Arabizi
hom- Type
- pronoun · masculine
- Plural
- هُنَّ hunna
Other meanings
- ـهُم -hum — their · their (masculine plural suffix)
How to use it
The Arabic pronoun 'hum' (هُم) is used for 'they' when referring to a group of males or a mixed-gender group. When used as a suffix attached to a noun or verb, it means 'their' or 'them' respectively. For a group of females, the pronoun is 'hunna' (هُنَّ).
Example sentences
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هُم طلابٌ مجتهدون.
hum ṭullābun mujtahidūn.
They are diligent students.
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هذا كتابُهُم.
hādhā kitābuhum.
This is their book.
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رأيتُهُم في السوق.
raʾaytuhum fī as-sūq.
I saw them in the market.
Questions and answers
What does 'hum' mean in Arabic?
'Hum' (هُم) means 'they' (masculine plural) or 'them'.
How do I say 'their' in Arabic?
You attach the suffix '-hum' (ـهُم) to the noun. For example, 'baytuhum' (بيتهم) means 'their house'.
What is the difference between 'hum' and 'hunna'?
'Hum' (هُم) is for masculine or mixed groups, while 'hunna' (هُنَّ) is specifically for feminine groups.
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