بَطَل
baṭalmasculine
The English phrase champion is translated into Arabic as بَطَل (baṭal). Wiktionary also lists بَطَلَة (baṭala).
Meaning: someone who has been winner in a contest (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| بَطَل | baṭal | masculine |
| بَطَلَة | baṭala | feminine |
The word is used to describe someone who has won a contest or competition, such as a sports champion. Additionally, it is a common way to refer to a hero in a story or a person of great courage.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form بَطَل is used when referring to a male champion or hero, while the feminine form بَطَلَة is used when referring to a female.
How do you pronounce it?
baṭal
Did you know?
- The word بطل can refer to a 'champion' or a 'hero' but also has a completely different meaning as 'null' or 'void' in legal contexts. In law, a 'void contract' is described using a derivative of the same root.
- In some modern colloquial settings, calling a friend بَطَل is a common way to say 'bravo' or 'well done' after they perform a small, helpful task.
- While بطل is the standard word for champion, in some Arabic dialects the word 'champion' is borrowed directly from French as champion, especially in North African countries.
Examples in context
- اللاعب البطل فاز بالميدالية الذهبية.The champion player won the gold medal.
- إيمان كانت بطلة في المباراة.Eiman was the champion in the match.
- هُوَ بَطَلٌ كَبِيرٌ.Huwa batalun kabīrun.He is a great champion.
- الْبَطَلُ جَاءَ أَوَّلاً.Al-batalu jā'a awwalan.The champion came in first.
- كُنْتَ بَطَلًا فِي المُبَارَاةِ.Kunta batalan fī al-mubārāh.You were a champion in the match.
Example conversation
Layla and Omar are talking about a sports match.
- ليلى Laylaهل شاهدت المباراة يا عمر؟Hal shahadta al-mubarah ya Omar?Did you watch the match, Omar?
- عمر Omarنعم، لقد فاز فريقي!Naam, laqad faza fariqi!Yes, my team won!
- ليلى Laylaمبارك! أنت الآن تشجع بَطَل.Mubarak! Anta alan tushajji' batal.Congratulations! You are now cheering for a champion.
- عمر Omarشكراً يا ليلى.Shukran ya Layla.Thank you, Layla.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “champion” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
