نسر
nasr
The English word "eagle" is translated into Arabic as نسر (nasr).
In common everyday speech, many people use this word to mean "eagle," though its most accurate meaning in many Arabic dialects is actually "vulture."
Meaning: any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae (noun)
Which one should you use?
While نسر is frequently used for "eagle" in common parlance, the biologically and technically accurate term for a true eagle is عقاب.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of نسر is نسور.
How do you pronounce it?
nasr
Did you know?
- The term عقاب is used for the true eagle, which is a word that conveys a sense of strength and punishment in many Arabic dialects.
- In traditional Arabic poetry, the عقاب is often portrayed as a noble predator, while the نسر was historically viewed as a scavenger.
- Arabic possesses a vast vocabulary for birds of prey, with different words used depending on the bird's size, hunting style and role in the ecosystem.
Examples in context
- الشعار الوطني يضم بصورة بارزة نسرًا يحلق فوق علم البلاد.The national emblem prominently features an eagle soaring above the country's flag.
- رأيت نسرًا كبيرًا في السماء.ra'aytu nasran kabīran fī al-samā'.I saw a large eagle in the sky.
- هل هذا نسر أم صقر؟hal hādhā nasrun am ṣaqrun?Is this an eagle or a falcon?
Example conversation
Ahmed and Layla are looking at birds through binoculars.
- أحمد Ahmedانظري يا ليلى، هل هذا نسر؟Unzuri ya Layla, hal hadha nasr?Look Layla, is that an eagle?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، إنه نسر جميل حقاً.Na'am, innahu nasr jamil haqqan.Yes, it is a truly beautiful eagle.
- أحمد Ahmedأحب مراقبة هذه الطيور.Uhibbu muraqabat hadhihi at-tuyur.I love watching these birds.
- ليلى Laylaأنا أيضاً، انظري كيف يطير!Ana aydan, unzuri kayfa yatir!Me too, look how it flies!
