فوضى
fawdā
The English phrase 'chaos' is translated into Arabic as فوضى (fawdā).
فوضى refers to a state of disorder.
Meaning: state of disorder (noun)
Which one should you use?
البلبلة is a formal way to convey the notion of chaos and هرج ومرج is an informal phrase used to describe chaos.
How do you pronounce it?
fawdā
Did you know?
- The word بلبلة shares a root with the word for 'nightingale', which is a bird known for its complex and overlapping songs.
- The term هرج ومرج is often used in religious contexts to describe the tribulations and social upheaval preceding the end of times.
- In some dialects, the root of فوضى relates to the act of delegating or handing over authority, suggesting that 'chaos' arises when leadership is abandoned.
Examples in context
- لن تكون فوضى في الجزائر.There won't be chaos in Algeria.This sentence shows how to express that there will not be فوضى in a specific country.Tatoeba #11707536 by dididodo, translation #8566073 by Amastan
- لن تكون فوضى في منطقة القبائلThere won't be chaos in Kabylie.This sentence shows how to express that there will not be فوضى in a specific region.Tatoeba #11707572 by dididodo, translation #8566074 by Amastan
- لن تدخل الجزائر في فوضى عسكرية.Algeria will not slide into military chaos.This sentence demonstrates the use of فوضى in the context of military disorder.Tatoeba #11622960 by dididodo, translation #8297965 by Amastan
- تسود الفوضى عقب الإنهيار السياسيChaos prevails after the political collapse.
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Example conversation
A conversation between two colleagues about a messy office.
- ليلى Laylaهناك فوضى كبيرة في المكتب اليوم.Hunaka fawda kabira fi al-maktab al-yawm.There is great chaos in the office today.
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، إنه وضع فوضوي للغاية.Na'am, innahu wad' fawdawī lil-ghaya.Yes, it is an extremely chaotic situation.
- ليلى Laylaيجب أن ننهي هذه الفوضى بسرعة.Yajibu an nunhiya hadhihi al-fawda bi-sur'a.We must end this chaos quickly.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا أتفق معكِ يا ليلى.Ana attafiqu ma'aki ya Layla.I agree with you, Layla.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
