مطاردة
muṭāradah
In Arabic, 'chase' is translated as مطاردة (muṭāradah).
The term مطاردة is used to express the act of pursuing or following something at speed.
Meaning: to pursue, to follow at speed (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root ṭ-r-d (ط–ر–د), which relates to the concept of driving something away or chasing it away.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Gulf region, the word لحق can be used to express 'chase'.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to use a verb meaning 'he chases', use يُطَارِدُ.
How do you pronounce it?
muṭāradah
Did you know?
- The root ط ر د is also used to describe a 'parcel' or 'package' in طرد, which is the object being sent or 'driven' to a destination.
- In Arabic, the word for 'chase' shares a root with the term for a 'dismissal' or 'firing' from employment.
- The word مطاردة shares a conceptual space with words used for 'exile', because both involve forcing something to move away from a specific point.
Examples in context
- قامت الشرطة بمطاردة المشتبه بهThe police chased the suspect
- لقد قمت بمطاردة الحافلةI chased after the bus
Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are watching a fast action movie.
- زياد Ziadانظر إلى مطاردة السيارات هذه!Unzur ila mutaradati al-sayyarat hadhihi!Look at this car chase!
- مريم Maryamإنها سريعة ومثيرة جداً يا زياد.Innaha sari'a wa muthira jiddan ya Ziyad.It is very fast and exciting, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadهل تعتقد أن الشرطة ستلحق به؟Hal ta'taqidu anna al-shurta satalhaqu bihi?Do you think the police will catch him?
- مريم Maryamنعم، سينتهي الأمر قريباً.Na'am, sayantahi al-amr qariban.Yes, it will end soon.
