يراوغ
yurawigh
To dribble is said in Arabic as يراوغ (yurawigh).
The verb يراوغ is used to describe the action of moving with a ball, typically by kicking or bouncing it.
Meaning: to move (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is yurawigh.
Did you know?
- The term مراوغة is used in Arabic literature to describe the strategic movements of a fox or a predator stalking prey.
- In Arabic, the 'dribbler' or player who excels at this skill is often called a مراوغ, which can also translate to 'a manipulator' in a non-sporting context.
- While يراوغ describes a sports dribble, it is also the standard word for 'evading' or 'dodging' a question in a political debate.
Examples in context
- يجب أن يراوغ اللاعب بالكرة بسرعة.yajibu an yurawigh al-la'ib bil-kura bi-sur'a.The player must dribble the ball quickly.
- هو يراوغ الكرة بمهارة عالية.huwa yurawigh al-kura bi-maharat 'aliya.He dribbles the ball with high skill.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a football match on television.
- سارة Saraانظر كيف يراوغ هذا اللاعب!unzur kayfa yurawigh hadha al-la'ib!Look how this player dribbles!
- زياد Ziadإنه يراوغ بشكل مذهل حقاً.innahu yurawigh bi-shakl mudhil haqqan.He really dribbles amazingly.
- سارة Saraهل تعتقد أنه سيسجل هدفاً؟hal ta'taqidu annahu sayusajjil hadafan?Do you think he will score a goal?
- زياد Ziadنعم، مهارته في المراوغة قوية جداً.na'am, maharatuhu fil-murawagha qawiya jiddan.Yes, his dribbling skill is very strong.
