Bahrain
Definition
A sovereign island nation in the Middle East, situated in a small archipelago within the Persian Gulf, governed as a constitutional monarchy (Kingdom of Bahrain). Etymologically, the name derives from Arabic and translates to 'the two seas', historically referencing the intersection of the gulf's saltwater with sweet underwater springs.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Bahrain
- Kingdom of Bahrain
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, singular only, takes standard definite articles in historical context. |
| Formation | Grammatical dual form of the Arabic noun bahr (sea), explicitly representing two seas. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [baħˈraɪn] |
| Source | Official Gazetteer of World Sovereign States and Geopolitical Entities |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Capitala statului Bahrain este Manama, un centru financiar modern și dinamic.
EN: The capital of Bahrain is Manama, a modern and dynamic financial center.
RO: Economia din Bahrain s-a bazat istoric pe recoltarea de perle naturale înainte de descoperirea petrolului.
EN: The economy of Bahrain historically relied on natural pearl harvesting prior to the discovery of oil.
RO: Un pod impresionant conectează arhipelagul Bahrain de coasta Arabiei Saudite.
EN: An impressive bridge connects the Bahrain archipelago to the coast of Saudi Arabia.
Idioms & Phrases
Arhipelagul Bahrain / Bahrain archipelago
RO: Grupul de insule naturale și artificiale care alcătuiesc teritoriul național al țării.
EN: The group of natural and artificial islands that make up the national territory of the country.
Dinastia din Bahrain / Bahrain dynasty
RO: Familia regală Al Khalifa, care conduce țara și îi dictează politicile economice de la sfârșitul secolului al XVIII-lea.
EN: The Al Khalifa royal family, which rules the country and dictates its economic policies since the late 18th century.
Golful Bahrain / Gulf of Bahrain
RO: Zonă de mică adâncime din Golful Persic situată între peninsula Qatar și coasta saudită, înconjurând insulele.
EN: A shallow inlet of the Persian Gulf located between the Qatar peninsula and the Saudi coast, surrounding the islands.
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