In English, we now have the words hijabi and niqabi? So in the plural can we say hijabis?

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Can we say niqabis? I would like to know, instead of saying, "When I walk through the local mall, I see several ladies wearing hijab" can I say instead "I see several hijabis"?

Thank you.

Ruchjat · Accepted Answer

Salam Yes according to me  you can say hijabis and niqabis in plural if you met more than one Muslim woman who wear hijab without face veil or niqab with face veil

chococheesecake · Answer

I thought Quebec had officially banned religious headwear? But yeah definitely there is a huge disliking of niqab and hijab there...taking away religious freedom of women, democrazy for ya. smh 
It is ok to say hijabis and niqabis. But these terms are made up so they do not have plurals in Arabic of course this is in English.I feel it is better to say women wearing hijab&#x2F;niqab but I do not find it disrespectful if you were to call me a Hijabi.

? · Answer

Hijab and niqab are arabic words. In English you translate into veil, head veil or face veil.

Anonymous · Answer

In English the usual thing is to say hijab or niqab. Plural is rarely seen, but usually just with an -s at the end.

? · Answer

Dunya I think it&#x27;s head scarf, correct me if I&#x27;m wrong

NamisanX1 · Answer

you can say ladies only

Anonymous · Answer

We call them goni billahs

In English, we now have the words hijabi and niqabi? So in the plural can we say hijabis?

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