Za'rud found his match in Zarifa

Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-09-27

Meaning: Verified

English translation: Za'rud found his match in Zarifa.
Literal wording: Za'rud came together with Zarifa.

Meaning and lesson: Two people have found one another and make a particularly fitting pair.
When it is used: Used to remark on a pairing that seems especially apt.

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PROVERB (ARABIC)
«اِتْلَم زَأْرُودْ عَلَى ظَرِيفَهْ»
Literal translation: Za'rud came together with Zarifa.
Natural translation: Za'rud found his match in Zarifa.
Meaning: Two people have found one another and make a particularly fitting pair.
Used when: Used to remark on a pairing that seems especially apt.

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