كريم
karim
The English adjective "generous" is translated into Arabic as كريم (karim).
The word كريم is used to describe someone who is willing to give and share unsparingly. It can be used to describe a person's character or the quality of an action or a gift.
Meaning: willing to give and share unsparingly (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is كريمة. The plural form of the adjective is كرماء.
How do you pronounce it?
karim
Did you know?
- The word كريم can be used as a loanword in Arabic to refer to 'cream', borrowed from the French word 'crème'.
- The word كريم is used in a specific polite formula when asking for a favor, essentially calling the person 'generous' before they have even given anything.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, hospitality is so central that being كريم is considered a fundamental duty of honor rather than just a kind choice.
Examples in context
- يا لك من رجل كريم!What a generous man you are!This sentence is useful for expressing admiration for a generous man using كريم.Tatoeba #4185280 by Alaakhalid, translation #13454404 by EsraaTawfik
- كانت ليلى تعلم أنّ فاضل رجل ودود و كريم.Layla knew that Fadil was a warm-hearted generous person.This sentence shows how كريم is used to describe a person alongside other positive traits.Tatoeba #5931002 by OsoHombre, translation #5895523 by OsoHombre
- زيري كريم.Ziri is generous.This sentence demonstrates a simple way to state that someone is كريم.Tatoeba #10231236 by Amastan, translation #10210006 by Amastan
- أثمن سماحتكم وكرمكم في حقنا.I appreciate your generosity and kindness towards us.
- هو شخص سخي جداً ويساعد الناس في حاجاتهم.He is a very generous person and helps people in their needs.
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Example conversation
Omar and Layla are discussing a neighbor who helped them.
- عمر Omarجاري رجل كريم جداً.Jari rajul karim jiddan.My neighbor is a very generous man.
- ليلى Laylaهو دائماً يساعد الناس.Huwa da'iman yusa'id al-nas.He always helps people.
- عمر Omarنعم، هو كريم مع الجميع.Na'am, huwa karim ma' al-jami'.Yes, he is generous with everyone.
- ليلى Laylaنحن نحترم كرمه كثيراً.Nahnu nahtarim karamahu kathiran.We respect his generosity a lot.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries كريم, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
