مختار
mukhtar
The English phrase "chosen" can be translated into Arabic as مختار (mukhtar).
مختار is used to describe someone or something that has been selected from a group.
What does it mean word for word?
The word مختار is a passive participle derived from the root meaning "to choose", and it can also mean "one who chooses".
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is مختارة and the masculine plural form is مختارون.
How do you pronounce it?
mukhtar
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking countries, مختار is the official title for a village headman or a local administrative representative.
- The root خ ي ر is shared with the word خير, which means 'good' or 'virtue'.
- The word مختار is used as a common male given name in several Arabic-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- تم اختيارهم للمهمة الصعبة.They were chosen for the difficult mission.
- هذا الفيلم مُختار لاعتباره من أفضل الأفلام السينمائية هذا العام.This film is chosen for being one of the best films of the year.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ahmed are discussing a project team.
- سارة Saraمن هو العضو المختار؟Man huwa al-udw al-mukhtar?Who is the chosen member?
- أحمد Ahmedلقد اخترت سامي.Laqad ikhtartu Sami.I have chosen Sami.
- سارة Saraهل هو مختار لأنه خبير؟Hal huwa mukhtar li'annahu khabir?Is he chosen because he is an expert?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، هو الأنسب.Na'am, huwa al-ansab.Yes, he is the most suitable.
