What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mouedhin
Example
The mouedhin's voice echoed through the streets as he called for the evening prayer. [mouedhin: noun]
Example
The mosque's mouedhin recites the adhan five times a day. [mouedhin: noun]
muezzin
Example
The muezzin's voice echoed through the streets as he called for the evening prayer. [muezzin: noun]
Example
The mosque's muezzin recites the adhan five times a day. [muezzin: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Muezzin is more commonly used than mouedhin in English and in Muslim countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mouedhin and muezzin?
Both mouedhin and muezzin are formal words that are used in religious contexts.
