محروس
mahrūs
The English word "guarded" can be translated into Arabic as محروس (mahrūs).
The term محروس is used to describe a guarded or protected place, such as a castle or fortress.
Meaning: cautious (adj)
Which one should you use?
While محروس describes a guarded or protected place, the term محمي is used to indicate being under protection or surveillance.
How do you pronounce it?
mahrūs
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, the word محروس is used as a spiritual blessing or protective amulet to ward off the 'evil eye'.
- The root of محروس is the same as the word for 'guarding' or 'watching', and it is used in the phrase المدينة المحروسة to refer to Cairo as 'the guarded city'.
- The root of محروس is the same one used to describe a 'protected' or 'sanctified' city in historical religious texts. This links the concept of physical guarding with spiritual preservation.
Examples in context
- تم تأمين المبنى بشكل جيد وهو محروسThe building has been well secured and is guarded
- كن حذرًا ولا تكشف أي معلومات شخصيةBe guarded and do not disclose any personal information
Example conversation
Sara and Ahmed are discussing a new business partner.
- سارة Saraما رأيك في الشريك الجديد يا أحمد؟Ma ra'yuka fi al-sharik al-jadid ya Ahmed?What do you think of the new partner, Ahmed?
- أحمد Ahmedإنه شخص محروس ولا يعطي ثقته بسهولة.Innahu shakhs mahrous wa la yu'ti thiqatahu bisuhula.He is a guarded person and doesn't give his trust easily.
- سارة Saraهل تعتقد أن هذا سيؤثر على العمل؟Hal ta'taqidu anna hadha sayu'athiru 'ala al-'amal?Do you think this will affect the work?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، نحتاج إلى بناء الثقة معه أولاً.Na'am, nahtaju ila bina' al-thiqa ma'ahu awwalan.Yes, we need to build trust with him first.
