مقدس
The English word 'holy' is translated into Arabic as مقدس.
مقدس is an adjective used to describe something that is revered in a religion.
Meaning: revered in a religion (adj)
Which one should you use?
While مقدس means 'holy' in the sense of being set apart or sacred, the word مبارك is often used to mean 'blessed'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the noun it describes: use the feminine form مقدسة for feminine nouns, and the masculine plural form مقدسون for masculine plural nouns. Additionally, the plural noun form مقدسات can be used to refer to holy things or sanctities.
Did you know?
- The root of مقدس is also found in the name of the city 'Jerusalem' in many Arabic contexts through the concept of the 'Holy Place'.
- In daily conversation, saying something is مقدس often implies it is 'untouchable' or 'sacrosanct', extending the religious meaning to social or personal boundaries.
- The linguistic structure of the word for 'holy' is related to the way Arabic forms nouns of place, similar to the word for 'rising place' or 'sunrise'.
Examples in context
- رمضان شهر مقدس في الإسلام.Ramadan is a holy month in Islam.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe a holy month using مقدس.Tatoeba #10294236 by Amghar, translation #9953478 by Amastan
- هذا مكان مقدس للغاية.hadha makan muqaddas lil-ghaya.This is a very holy place.
- القرآن هو كتاب مقدس.al-qur'an huwa kitab muqaddas.The Quran is a holy book.
Example conversation
Leila and Youssef are talking about a trip.
- ليلى Laylaهل زرت مكة من قبل؟Hal zurta Makkah min qabl?Have you visited Mecca before?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، إنها مدينة مقدسة.Na'am, innaha madina muqaddasa.Yes, it is a holy city.
- ليلى Laylaأتمنى أن أزورها قريباً.Atamanna an azuraha qariban.I hope to visit it soon.
- يوسف Youssefستستمتعين كثيراً هناك يا ليلى.Satastamti'ina kathiran hunaka ya Layla.You will enjoy it very much there, Leila.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مقدس, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
