هادئ
hadi'
The English word "calm" is translated into Arabic as هادئ (hadi').
هادئ is an adjective used to describe someone who is free from anger and anxiety.
Meaning: free from anger and anxiety (adj)
Which one should you use?
While هادئ describes a person's temperament or a state of being, the verb طَمْأَنَ is used specifically for the action of reassuring or calming someone down.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is هادئة. The masculine plural form of the adjective is هادئون.
How do you pronounce it?
hadi'
Did you know?
- While هادئ describes a person, the word سكينة (sakina) is often used to describe a much deeper, more spiritual form of 'calm' or 'serenity'.
- In many Arabic dialects, instead of using the formal هادئ, people might use the word رايق (rayiq) to describe being 'calm' in a relaxed, chilled-out way.
- In a metaphorical sense, a 'calm' person in some Arabic contexts might be described as having 'coolness' in their temperament, rather than just 'quietness'.
Examples in context
- كان زيري هادئا للغاية.Ziri was very calm.This sentence shows how to use هادئ to describe a person's state.Tatoeba #12172581 by dididodo, translation #10214172 by Amastan
- حاول سامي أن يبقى هادئا.Sami tried to remain calm.This sentence demonstrates using هادئ to describe an attempt to remain in a certain state.Tatoeba #7147773 by OsoHombre, translation #7147480 by OsoHombre
- ابقى هادئا و متملكا لنفسك.Stay calm and collected.This sentence provides an imperative way to use هادئ when telling someone to stay calm.Tatoeba #12172577 by dididodo, translation #8417237 by Amastan
- شعرت بالسكينة والسلام بعد المشي في الطبيعة.I felt calm and peaceful after walking in nature.
- استمتع بلحظات الهدوء في حديقة الزهور.Enjoy moments of calmness in the flower garden.
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Example conversation
Ziad and Sarah are talking about a stressful day at work.
- زياد Ziadأنا لست هادئاً اليوم بسبب العمل.Ana lastu hadi'an al-yawm bisabab al-amal.I am not calm today because of work.
- سارة Saraيجب أن تكون هادئاً يا زياد.Yajib an takuna hadi'an ya Ziad.You must be calm, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadأحاول ذلك، لكنني متوتر جداً.Uhawil dhalik, lakinani mutawattir jiddan.I am trying, but I am very stressed.
- سارة Saraخذ نفساً عميقاً لتصبح هادئاً.Khudh nafasan amiqan litasbiha hadi'an.Take a deep breath to become calm.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
