جيد
jayyid
The Arabic word for good is جيد (jayyid).
The word جيد is used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While جيد refers to quality or standards, the word طيب is used when you mean 'good' in the sense of pleasantness, character or deliciousness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
jayyid
Did you know?
- The word جيد comes from an ancient root meaning 'to be well-proportioned' or 'to be of good build'.
- The word جيد follows a specific rhythmic pattern known as a 'wazn', which is a core part of how Arabic adjectives are constructed from roots.
- The root of جيد is shared with the concept of generosity, as the same letters can relate to the idea of being 'bountiful' or 'generous'.
Examples in context
- إن توم مستمع جيدTom is a good listener.This sentence is useful for describing a person as a good listener using جيد.Tatoeba #3664259 by Alaakhalid, translation #1025176 by CK
- خطر له فكرة جيدة.A good idea crossed his mind.This sentence shows how to use جيد to describe an idea.Tatoeba #372937 by saeb, translation #325838 by CM
- خطر لي فكرة جيدة.A good idea occurred to me.This sentence illustrates the use of جيد when an idea occurs to someone.Tatoeba #374714 by saeb, translation #322901 by CK
- 119 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ziad and Sarah are talking about a movie they just watched.
- زياد Ziadهل كان الفيلم جيداً؟Hal kana al-filmu jayyidan?Was the movie good?
- سارة Saraنعم، لقد كان فيلماً جيداً جداً.Na'am, laqad kana filman jayyidan jiddan.Yes, it was a very good movie.
- زياد Ziadأنا سعيد لأنه أعجبكِ.Ana sa'id li'annahu a'jabaki.I am glad that you liked it.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك يا زياد.Shukran laka ya Ziyad.Thank you, Ziad.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries جيد, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
