فَهْد
fahdmasculine
The English word "cheetah" is translated into Arabic as فَهْد (fahd). Wiktionary also lists شِيتَه (šītah).
Meaning: Acinonyx jubatus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| فَهْد | fahd | masculine |
| شِيتَه | šītah | feminine |
The term refers to the animal *Acinonyx jubatus*.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is fahd.
Did you know?
- In some dialects, if you call a person a فَهْد, you are not just saying they are fast, but implying they are a brave and formidable leader.
- Historically, the royal courts of the Middle East used trained فَهْد for hunting, and specific terminology exists for the hood and leash used to control them.
- While the English word 'cheetah' comes from a Sanskrit word, the Arabic فَهْد is a purely Semitic root that has been used in the region for millennia.
Examples in context
- الفهد هو حيوان ثديي يتميز بسرعته الهائلة في الركض.The cheetah is a mammal characterized by its immense running speed.
- الصحراء العربية موطن للفهود.The Arabian desert is a home for cheetahs.
- رَأَيْتُ فَهْدًا فِي الحَدِيقَةِ.ra'aytu fahdan fī al-ḥadīqati.I saw a cheetah in the park.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Maryam are watching a nature documentary on TV.
- أحمد Ahmedانْظُرِي، هَذَا فَهْدٌ جَمِيلٌ.unẓurī, hadhā fahdun jamīlun.Look, that is a beautiful cheetah.
- مريم Maryamنَعَمْ، إِنَّهُ سَرِيعٌ جِدًّا.naʿam, innahu sarīʿun jiddan.Yes, it is very fast.
- أحمد Ahmedأَنَا أُحِبُّ مَلَامِحَ الفَهْدِ.anā uḥibbu malāmiḥa al-fahdi.I love the cheetah's features.
- مريم Maryamأَنَا أَيْضًا أُحِبُّهُ.anā ayḍan uḥibbuhu.I love it too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheetah” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
