Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Arabic term or phrase:
مقبلا على
English translation:
was about to get married
Added to glossary by
Haytham Boles
May 26, 2011 09:35
12 yrs ago
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Arabic term
مقبلا على
Arabic to English
Other
Religion
a short autobiography
وكان مقبلا على الزواج فلم يتركوه أن يحقق حلمه،
I am thinking of translating this phrase as:
He was on his way to marriage or He embarked upon marriage?
Do you think that this would be a good translation?
Is there any other better translation?
Your comments or explanations are highly appreciated!
Thank you.
I am thinking of translating this phrase as:
He was on his way to marriage or He embarked upon marriage?
Do you think that this would be a good translation?
Is there any other better translation?
Your comments or explanations are highly appreciated!
Thank you.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +5 | was about to get married |
Noha Kamal, PhD.
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| 4 | He was preparing to get married. |
Morano El-Kholy
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Proposed translations
+5
1 min
Noha Kamal, PhD.
Native in Arabic
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Native in: Arabic
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English, French to Arabic, and 1 more.
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81
Selected
was about to get married
Note from asker:
| Thanks a lot Noha! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I find this answer as most helpful. Thanks also for the other answerer for his help."
11 mins
Morano El-Kholy
Egypt
Egypt
Native in Arabic
Egypt
31 years of Experience. Available 24/7
Native in: Arabic 
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English
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28
He was preparing to get married.
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