ارحل
irhal
The English phrase 'go away' is translated into Arabic as ارحل (irhal).
ارحل is used to command someone to depart or leave a place. You can make the command more personal and direct by adding the prepositional phrase عني (anī) to create ارحل عني, which means 'go away from me'.
Meaning: to depart or leave a place (verb)
Which one should you use?
While ارحل is a blunt command, the phrase اذهب بعيداً is a more formal or descriptive way to express the idea of going far away. In informal settings, the word Imshi. can be used to mean 'Get lost.'
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the command changes depending on who you are addressing: use ارحلي (irhalī) when speaking to a female, and use ارحلوا (irhalū) when addressing a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
irhal
Did you know?
- In modern political protests across the Arab world, ارحل (irhal) has become a powerful rhythmic chant used to demand the resignation of a leader.
- The word ارحل is the same form used in classical poetry to command a caravan or a tribe to begin their seasonal journey.
- The word ارحل is used in classical Arabic literature to describe the 'departure of the beloved', often evoking a sense of deep sorrow rather than anger.
Examples in context
- ارحل.Go away.This sentence is useful for practicing the command ارحل.Tatoeba #1245435 by saeb, translation #433491 by CK
- ارحل يا زيري.Go away, Ziri.This sentence shows how to use ارحل when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #11614141 by dididodo, translation #10232151 by Amastan
- ارحل من هنا الآن.irḥal min hunā al-ān.Go away from here now.
Example conversation
Layla is angry and wants Omar to leave her room.
- ليلى Laylaأنا لا أريد التحدث معك الآن.Ana la uridu at-tahadduth ma'aka al-an.I don't want to talk to you now.
- عمر Omarلكنني فقط أريد مساعدتكِ.Lakinnani faqat uridu musa'adataki.But I only want to help you.
- ليلى Laylaقلت لك ارحل!Qultu laka irhal!I told you, go away!
- عمر Omarحسناً، سأذهب.Hasanan, sa-adhhab.Alright, I will go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
