ضرطت
darattu
The English phrase "I farted" is translated into Arabic as ضرطت (darattu).
This phrase is a statement used to admit that one has released gas from the anus.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Arabic dialects, particularly the Gulf dialects, the informal phrase طلعت وحدة can also be used to mean "I farted".
How do you pronounce it?
darattu
Did you know?
- Arabic has multiple words for passing gas depending on whether the act was silent or audible, with ضرط specifically referring to a fart that makes a sound.
- The word ضرطة (the noun form) can be used figuratively in some dialects to describe a person who talks a lot without saying anything of substance.
- Socially, using the word ضرط is considered significantly more vulgar and 'low-class' in many urban Arabic dialects than the English equivalent 'fart' might be in casual settings.
Examples in context
- أنا ضرطت.ana daratt.I farted.
- آسف، ضرطت دون قصد.asif, daratt dun qasd.Sorry, I farted unintentionally.
- لقد ضرطت للتو.laqad daratt lil-taw.I just farted.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ahmed are sitting in a quiet room.
- سارة Saraأوه، أنا ضرطت!Oh, ana darat!Oh, I farted!
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، لقد شممت رائحة.Na'am, laqad shamamtu raiha.Yes, I smelled something.
- سارة Saraأنا آسفة جداً يا أحمد.Ana asifa jiddan ya Ahmed.I am very sorry, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedلا بأس، يحدث هذا للجميع.La ba's, yahduth hadha lil-jami'.No problem, it happens to everyone.
