noun
jinn
jihn
Jinn (noun) means In Arabic and Islamic tradition, a supernatural being made of smokeless fire, distinct from angels and humans, capable of taking different forms. Example: “Folklore tells of a jinn granting wishes to whoever frees it.”
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In Arabic and Islamic tradition, a supernatural being made of smokeless fire, distinct from angels and humans, capable of taking different forms.
"Folklore tells of a jinn granting wishes to whoever frees it."
"The word "genie" in Western stories comes from this same tradition."
How to use jinn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA supernatural spirit from Arabic folklore and Islamic belief — the origin of the Western "genie."
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Word forms
- Plural
- jinns, jawan, jinnan, jinnah
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Folklore tells of a _____ granting wishes to whoever frees it.
Etymology
From Arabic jinn, a collective noun for these spirit beings (singular jinnī).
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What does “jinn” mean?
The word “jinn” means in Arabic and Islamic tradition, a supernatural being made of smokeless fire, distinct from angels and humans, capable of taking different forms. In plain terms, a supernatural spirit from Arabic folklore and Islamic belief — the origin of the Western "genie.".
How do you pronounce “jinn”?
“Jinn” is pronounced jihn (/d͡ʒɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “jinn” in a sentence?
Here is “jinn” used in a sentence: “Folklore tells of a jinn granting wishes to whoever frees it.”
What part of speech is “jinn”?
“Jinn” is a noun.
Where does the word “jinn” come from?
The word “jinn” comes from Arabic. From Arabic jinn, a collective noun for these spirit beings (singular jinnī).
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