Azan Meaning in English

word

US

əˈzɑn

uh-ZAHN

UK

əˈzɑːn

uh-ZAHN

Definition

The "azan" is the Islamic call to prayer, a ritual announcement recited in Arabic at specific times of the day to invite Muslims to pray.

Usage & Nuances

"Azan" (also spelled "adhan") is specific to Islamic tradition and always refers to the call to prayer. Used in both religious and cultural contexts; not interchangeable with general words for 'announcement' or 'invitation'.

• Spanish: adhan - llamada a la oración
• Portuguese (BR): adhan - chamado para a oração
• Portuguese (PT): adhan - chamada à oração
• Chinese (Simplified): 阿赞 - 宣礼
• Chinese (Traditional): 阿贊 - 宣禮
• Hindi: अज़ान - नमाज़ के लिए बुलावा
• Arabic: أذان
• Bengali: আযান - আজান
• Russian: азан
• Japanese: アザーン
• Vietnamese: adhan - tiếng gọi cầu nguyện - azan
• Korean: 아잔
• Turkish: ezan
• Urdu: اذان
• Indonesian: azan - adzan

Example Sentences

The azan is heard five times a day in many Muslim countries.

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The mosque broadcasts the azan before each prayer.

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Ahmed stops working when the azan starts.

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Some people set their schedules around the times of the azan.

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You can hear the azan echoing across the city at sunset.

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During Ramadan, the evening azan signals it’s time to break the fast.

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