معطف
mi‘ṭaf
The English word 'coat' is translated into Arabic as معطف (mi‘ṭaf).
The term refers to an outer garment that covers the upper torso and arms.
Meaning: outer garment covering the upper torso and arms (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun معطف is derived from a root meaning 'to wrap' or 'to cover'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
معطف is the formal way to say coat in Arabic. In many Arabic dialects, people use the colloquial loanword جاكيت to refer to a coat or a light outer garment.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the word for coat is often جاكت. In Gulf Arabic, the word جاكيت is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of معطف is معاطف.
How do you pronounce it?
mi‘ṭaf
Did you know?
- The root of معطف is shared with the word for 'compassion' or 'kindness' عطف, suggesting a sense of enveloping someone in care.
- In some traditional contexts, a garment similar to a معطف called a بشت is worn over a thobe to signal prestige or royalty.
- In some Arabic-speaking regions, the word for a heavy winter coat might change to بالطو, a word borrowed from the French 'blouson' or 'paletot'.
Examples in context
- عليك أن تلبس معطفا.You should wear a coat.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone should wear a معطف.Tatoeba #1580745 by Amastan, translation #419660 by CK
- توم يرتدي معطف رياطيTom is wearing a sports coat.This sentence shows how to describe someone wearing a sports معطف.Tatoeba #4808744 by khaledp16, translation #2643232 by CK
- ارتدت معطفها ثم خرجت.She put on her coat and went out.This sentence illustrates the action of putting on a معطف before going out.Tatoeba #508767 by saeb, translation #310793 by CK
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Example conversation
Noor and Ahmed are preparing to leave the house.
- نور Nourهل رأيت معطفي يا أحمد؟Hal ra'ayta mi'tafi ya Ahmed?Did you see my coat, Ahmed?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، هو في الخزانة.Na'am, huwa fil-khizana.Yes, it is in the closet.
- نور Nourشكراً لك، الجو بارد جداً.Shukran lak, al-jawu barid jiddan.Thank you, the weather is very cold.
- أحمد Ahmedخذي معطفك معكِ إذاً.Khudhi mi'tafaki ma'aki idhan.Take your coat with you then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
