Arabic Expression · Intermediate
خاتم الذهب
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see خَاتَم (ḵātam), ذَهَب (ḏahab)
Pronunciation: /xaː.tam að.ða.hab/
Meaning
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see خَاتَم (ḵātam), ذَهَب (ḏahab).
Example
وَنَهَانَا عَنْ سَبْعٍ، عَنْ خَاتَمِ الذَّهَبِ ـ أَوْ قَالَ حَلْقَةِ الذَّهَبِ ـ وَعَنْ لُبْسِ الْحَرِيرِ، وَٱلدِّيبَاجِ، وَٱلسُّنْدُسِ، وَٱلْمَيَاثِرِ.
And he forbade us seven things: to wear golden signets – or golden rings –, to wear silk, silk brocade, fine silk or silk saddle-pillows.
Practice tips
- Practice خاتم الذهب out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic expression is for intermediate-level learners.