منتفخ
The English word "bloated" can be translated into Arabic as منتفخ.
The term is used to describe something that is swollen with fluid or gas.
Meaning: swollen with fluid or gas (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the adjective in a feminine context, use the form منتفخة.
Did you know?
- The root of منتفخ is the same as the root used for 'inflation' in an economic sense in many Arabic-speaking countries. This creates a linguistic link between a swollen belly and an inflated economy.
- The word منتفخ can also be used metaphorically to describe an inflated ego or someone who is 'puffed up' with pride. This makes it a common way to insult someone's character in literature.
- In many Arabic dialects, a person who is 'bloated' might be described using a word related to 'fullness' rather than 'swelling'. This shifts the focus from a medical symptom to the sensation of having eaten too much.
Examples in context
- وجهه منتفخ بسبب الحساسية.wajhuho muntafikh bisababi al-hasasiyah.His face is bloated because of an allergy.
- أشعر أن بطني منتفخ اليوم.ash'uru anna batni muntafikh al-yawm.I feel like my stomach is bloated today.
Example conversation
Yusuf and Maryam are discussing a health issue at home.
- يوسف Youssefهل تشعرين أن بطنك منتفخ؟hal tash'urina anna batniki muntafikh?Do you feel like your stomach is bloated?
- مريم Maryamنعم، يوسف، أشعر ببعض الألم.na'am, Yusuf, ash'uru bi ba'di al-alam.Yes, Yusuf, I feel some pain.
- يوسف Youssefربما يجب أن ترتاحي قليلاً.rubbama yajibu an tartahi qalilan.Maybe you should rest a little.
- مريم Maryamسأفعل ذلك، شكراً لك.sa'af'alu dhalika, shukran lak.I will do that, thank you.
