What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
djinni
Example
The djinni granted the young boy three wishes. [djinni: noun]
Example
She believed that the djinni had possessed her body and was controlling her actions. [djinni: noun]
jinn
Example
The jinn are said to be made of smokeless flame. [jinn: noun]
Example
He believed that the jinn had cursed his family for generations. [jinn: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jinn is more commonly used than djinni in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between djinni and jinn?
Both djinni and jinn are associated with a mystical and supernatural context, making them more appropriate for informal or creative writing rather than formal contexts.
