درامي
dirāmiyy
The English phrase "dramatic" is translated into Arabic as درامي (dirāmiyy).
The adjective درامي is used to describe something that is striking in appearance or effect.
Meaning: striking in appearance or effect (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
dirāmiyy
Did you know?
- If you want to describe a 'dramatic change' in a formal context, you might use the word جذري, which literally means 'radical' or 'relating to roots'.
- In many Arabic dialects, calling someone درامي can be a subtle way of calling them a 'drama queen' or someone who overreacts to small situations.
- The word درامي is a loanword from the Greek 'drama'. It follows a common Arabic pattern of adding the suffix ي to foreign roots to turn them into adjectives.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ziad are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- سارة Saraانظر يا زياد، الألوان هنا تبدو درامية.unzur ya Ziyad, al-alwan huna tabdu dramiyya.Look Ziad, the colors here look dramatic.
- زياد Ziadنعم، التباين بين الأسود والأبيض قوي جداً.na'am, al-tabayun bayna al-aswad wal-abyad qawi jiddan.Yes, the contrast between black and white is very strong.
- سارة Saraهذا الأسلوب درامي ويجذب الانتباه.hadha al-uslub drami wa yajdhib al-intibah.This style is dramatic and attracts attention.
- زياد Ziadأوافقك الرأي، اللوحة رائعة حقاً.uwafiquki al-ra'y, al-lawha ra'i'a haqqan.I agree with you, the painting is truly wonderful.
