باكراً
bākiran
In Arabic, early is expressed as باكراً (bākiran).
The word is used to describe arriving or performing an action at a time before expected.
Meaning: arriving at a time before expected (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb باكراً is derived from the adjective باكر, which means early.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the provided examples, باكراً functions as an adverb.
How do you pronounce it?
bākiran
Did you know?
- The word باكر is used in many Gulf dialects to mean 'tomorrow' instead of just 'early'. If a speaker in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait says باكر, they are often referring to the next day.
- The word بدري (the dialect version of 'early') is also used to mean 'it is too late' in certain contexts, such as the phrase 'too late' or 'it's past the time'.
- In a poetic or religious context, being 'early' can be linked to 'blessing', as the early hours of the morning are considered a time of high spiritual productivity.
Examples in context
- لماذا عادت إلى المنزل باكراً؟Why did she come home early?This sentence shows how to use باكراً regarding returning home.Tatoeba #418891 by saeb, translation #36328 by CK
- كنت متعباً فخلدت إلى النوم باكراً.Being very tired, I went to bed early.This sentence uses باكراً in the context of going to sleep.Tatoeba #383341 by saeb, translation #37764 by CM
- استيقظ بيل باكراً ليلحق بأوّل قطار.Bill got up early in order to catch the first train.This sentence demonstrates using باكراً when describing getting up for a train.Tatoeba #405867 by saeb, translation #405057 by CN
- الوصول مبكرًاArriving early
- الاستيقاظ مبكرًاRising early
- لدي موعد في وقت مبكرI have an early appointment
- غادر قبل الأوانHe left early
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Omar and Sara are meeting for coffee.
- عمر Omarأهلاً يا سارة، لقد وصلتِ باكراً اليوم!Ahlan ya Sara, laqad wasalti bakiran al-yawm!Hello Sara, you arrived early today!
- سارة Saraنعم، أردت أن أجد مكاناً جيداً.Na'am, aradtu an ajida makanan jayyidan.Yes, I wanted to find a good spot.
- عمر Omarهذا رائع، أنا أيضاً جئت باكراً.Hadha ra'i', ana aydan ji'tu bakiran.That's great, I also came early.
- سارة Saraإذاً فلنطلب القهوة الآن.Idhan falanatlub al-qahwa al-an.Then let's order coffee now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
