مرفق
murfaq
The Arabic word for مرفق (murfaq) means "attached".
Meaning: In a romantic or sexual relationship (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
murfaq
Did you know?
- The word مرفق can function as a noun for 'elbow' in certain historical linguistic contexts due to the root's connection to support.
- The root ر ف ق is also used to form the word رفيق which means 'companion' or 'comrade'.
- Because the root implies providing convenience, the word can also describe a 'facility' or 'amenity' in modern contexts.
Examples in context
- أرفقت لكم الملف المطلوبI have attached the requested file for you.
- يسرني أن أرفق لكم الوثيقةI am pleased to attach the document for you.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ahmed are talking about their relationship status.
- سارة Saraهل ما زلت عازباً أم أنك مرفق بشخص؟Hal ma zilta 'aziban am annaka murfaq bi-shakhs?Are you still single or are you attached to someone?
- أحمد Ahmedفي الحقيقة، أنا لست مرفقاً بأحد الآن.Fi al-haqiqa, ana lastu murfaqan bi-ahad alan.Actually, I am not attached to anyone right now.
- سارة Saraهذا مفاجئ، كنت أظن أنك في علاقة.Hadha mufaji', kuntu azunnu annaka fi 'alaqa.That is surprising, I thought you were in a relationship.
- أحمد Ahmedلا، أنا أبحث عن الشخص المناسب.La, ana abhathu 'an al-shakhs al-munasib.No, I am looking for the right person.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مرفق, CC BY-SA 4.0.