مُمْتَاز
mumtāz
The English word 'excellent' can be translated into Arabic as مُمْتَاز (mumtāz). Wiktionary also lists فَاخِر (fāḵir).
Meaning: of the highest quality (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| مُمْتَاز | mumtāz |
| فَاخِر | fāḵir |
مُمْتَاز is used to describe something of the highest quality or performance. It is commonly used in academic contexts to denote a grade of 'excellent' or 'distinction'.
Which one should you use?
While مُمْتَاز refers to excellence in terms of quality or performance, فَاخِر is used to describe things that are luxurious or high-end, such as a hotel or a car.
How do you pronounce it?
mumtāz
Did you know?
- While فَاخِر describes luxury, it shares a root with words for 'pride' and 'boasting', suggesting that luxury is something to be proud of.
- In casual conversation, an Arabic speaker might use the word تَمَام (tamām) to mean 'excellent' or 'great', even though its literal meaning is 'complete'.
- The word فَاخِر is often used to describe high-quality fabrics and textiles, reflecting the historical importance of the luxury textile trade in the Arab world.
Examples in context
- لقد قمت بعمل رائع!You've done an excellent job!
- أنت طالب متفوق جداً.You are an excellent student.
- شغلك عالي يا رجل!Your work is excellent, man!
- هذه الأغنية أحلى شيء سمعتهThis song is the most excellent thing I've heard.
- هذا العمل مُمْتَاز.Hādhā al-'amal mumtāz.This work is excellent.
- الطقس اليوم مُمْتَاز.Al-ṭaqs al-yawm mumtāz.The weather today is excellent.
Example conversation
Sara and Omar are discussing a book Omar just finished.
- سارة Saraهل أعجبك الكتاب يا عمر؟Hal a'jabaka al-kitab ya Omar?Did you like the book, Omar?
- عمر Omarنعم، أسلوب الكتابة مُمْتَاز.Na'am, uslub al-kitaba mumtaz.Yes, the writing style is excellent.
- سارة Saraسأقوم بشرائه غداً إذاً.Sa-aqumu bishira'ihi ghadan idhan.I will buy it tomorrow then.
- عمر Omarأنصحك بذلك بشدة.Ansahuki bidhalika bishidda.I highly recommend it to you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “excellent” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
