حدث
hadath
The Arabic word for event is حدث (hadath).
حدث is used to refer to a prearranged social activity.
Meaning: prearranged social activity (noun)
Which one should you use?
While حدث refers to a general event or occurrence, the word حادثة often carries a connotation of an incident, accident or a specific noteworthy occurrence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of حدث is أحداث. The verb form حدثت is the third-person feminine singular past tense, used when the subject of 'happened' is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
hadath
Did you know?
- In Arabic, the root ح-د-ث is used to describe both a 'happening' and a 'conversation'. A 'hadith' is a recorded saying or action of the Prophet Muhammad.
- The Arabic language uses the same root for حدث as it does for the word meaning 'youth' or 'adolescence', حدث, because youth is seen as the 'newest' stage of life.
- The word shares a linguistic ancestor with the Hebrew word 'ḥiddeš', which means 'to renew'.
Examples in context
- حضر سامي حدثا لبناء العلاقات.Sami attended a networking event.This sentence shows how to use حدث regarding a networking event.Tatoeba #12489466 by OsoHombre, translation #7241484 by OsoHombre
- ذهب سامي لحضور حدث للدراجات النارية الجبلية.Sami went to a motocross event.This sentence shows how to use حدث regarding a motocross event.Tatoeba #12489486 by OsoHombre, translation #7992363 by OsoHombre
- أتذكر الحادثة بكل وضوح وكأنها حدثت البارحة فقط.I remember the event as clearly as if it had happened just yesterday.This sentence shows how to use حدث in the context of something happening.Tatoeba #5131449 by damascene, translation #58989 by CM
- حدث فني مميز سيقام الأسبوع المقبل في مركز المؤتمرات.A special artistic event will take place next week at the convention center.
- سيتم تنظيم حفلة توديع للطلاب المتخرجين في قاعة المدينة.A farewell party for the graduating students will be held at the city hall.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Ziad are discussing a community gathering.
- سارة Saraهل ستذهب إلى هذا الحدث غداً؟hal satadhhabu ila hadha al-hadath ghadan?Will you go to this event tomorrow?
- زياد Ziadنعم، أريد حضور هذا الحدث بالتأكيد.na'am, uridu hudur hadha al-hadath bi-tta'kid.Yes, I definitely want to attend this event.
- سارة Saraسيكون حدثاً رائعاً للجميع.sayakunu hadathan ra'i'an lil-jami'.It will be a great event for everyone.
- زياد Ziadأوافقك الرأي يا سارة.uwafiquki ar-ra'y ya Sarah.I agree with you, Sarah.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries حدث, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
