شتائم
shata'im
The Arabic word for insults is شتائم (shata'im).
شتائم refers to rude or offensive words used to attack or offend someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word شتائم is a plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
shata'im
Did you know?
- Arabic possesses a vast vocabulary for insults that specifically target a person's lineage or ancestors, reflecting the historical importance of tribal honor.
- Using 'insults' in a formal debate or literary context is often referred to as تجريح (tajreeh), which literally means 'to wound' or 'to scratch' someone's feelings.
- A person might use the word إهانة (ihana) to describe an insult, but this word specifically implies a loss of 'honor', which is a much more severe social concept than just being rude.
Examples in context
- أنت تفتقر إلى الأدبYou lack manners.
- أنت أحمقYou're an idiot.
- أنت كسولYou're lazy.
- أنت عار على العائلةYou're a disgrace.
- لا تستخدم شتائم هنا.la tastakhdim shata'im huna.Do not use insults here.
