Arabic Word · Intermediate
إشبين
somebody who is adduced as a witness to a baptism, godfather, baptismal sponsor
Pronunciation: /ʔiʃ.biːn/
Meaning
somebody who is adduced as a witness to a baptism, godfather, baptismal sponsor
Example
إنها الملكة فيكتوريا التي قامت بدور الإشبين لاثنتين من بناتها الأميرة هيلينا عام 1866 والأميرة بياتريس عام 1885 عقب وفاة زوجها الأمير ألبرت.
It was the Queen Victoria who slipped into the role of a bridesmaid for her two daughters Princesses Helena in the year 1866 and Beatrice in the year 1885 after the death of her
Practice tips
- Practice إشبين 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.