قلق
The English word "anxiety" is translated into Arabic as قلق.
قلق refers to a state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession.
Meaning: state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
قلق is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The word can sometimes be applied to inanimate objects, such as describing a 'shaky' or 'unstable' light or a flickering flame.
- A person experiencing قلق might be described as having a 'disturbed heart'. In Arabic, the heart is often the seat of anxiety and apprehension, whereas English focuses on the mind.
- While قلق refers to the internal feeling, Arabic uses a different word توتر for 'tension' which specifically evokes the image of a stretched rope about to snap.
Examples in context
- قلق سامي وضع ضغطاُ على عائلته.Sami's anxiety put more stress on his family.This sentence is useful for seeing how قلق can be used to describe how a person's anxiety affects others.Tatoeba #8279916 by AhmedJamal, translation #6711576 by OsoHombre
- أشعر بقلق دائمI constantly feel anxious.
- القلق يؤثر على حياتي اليوميةAnxiety affects my daily life.
- أعاني من القلق المستمرI suffer from constant anxiety.
- عندي توتر كبير بسبب الامتحانI have great anxiety because of the exam.
- التوتر يسيطر عليّ اليومAnxiety is taking over me today.
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting in a cafe discussing their feelings.
- مريم Maryamهل تشعر بالقلق تجاه العمل الجديد؟hal tash'uru bi-l-qalaqi tujaha al-'amali al-jadid?Are you feeling anxiety regarding the new job?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، لدي قلق دائم من الفشل.na'am, ladayya qalaqun da'imun min al-fashal.Yes, I have constant anxiety about failing.
- مريم Maryamلا تقلق يا يوسف، أنت رائع.la taqlaq ya Yusuf, anta ra'i'.Don't worry, Yusuf, you are wonderful.
- يوسف Youssefشكراً لكِ يا مريم، هذا يريحني.shukran laki ya Maryam, hadha yurihuni.Thank you, Maryam, that comforts me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
