أرداف
ardaf
The English word "buttocks" is translated into Arabic as أرداف (ardaf).
The term refers to the pair of buttocks.
Meaning: pair of buttocks (noun)
Which one should you use?
مؤخرة is used to refer specifically to the rear area or the buttocks. Additionally, الأرداف is the formal version of the term.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
مؤخرة can be used as an informal way to refer to the buttocks, but it is also considered a more formal or clinical way to describe the rear area. الأرداف is the formal term for buttocks.
How does it change in a sentence?
أرداف is a plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
ardaf
Did you know?
- The term مؤخرة can be used to describe the 'rear' of a fleet of ships or the 'back' of a group of people in a formal military context.
- The root of أرداف literally means 'to follow' or 'to come after', reflecting the body part's position behind the torso.
- In classical Arabic literature, describing someone's أرداف was often a way to denote beauty and physical grace rather than being seen as crude.
Examples in context
- فحص الطبيب الأرداف للمريض للتأكد من عدم وجود أي تشوهات.The doctor examined the patient's buttocks for any abnormalities.
- انزلقت وسقطت على مؤخرتها.She slipped and fell on her buttocks.
- شعرَتْ بألم في أردافها.sha'arat bi-alam fi ardafiha.She felt pain in her buttocks.
Example conversation
Yusuf and Sarah are discussing a fitness routine at the gym.
- يوسف Youssefهل تشعرين بألم في أردافكِ؟hal tash'urina bi-alam fi ardafiki?Do you feel pain in your buttocks?
- سارة Saraنعم، أردافي تؤلمني قليلاً اليوم.na'am, ardafi tu'limuni qalilan al-yawm.Yes, my buttocks hurt a little today.
- يوسف Youssefربما تحتاجين إلى راحة.rubbama tahtajina ila raha.Maybe you need some rest.
- سارة Saraسأفعل ذلك، شكراً لك يا يوسف.sa'af'alu dhalika, shukran laka ya Yusuf.I will do that, thank you Yusuf.
