سُرُور
surūrmasculine
The English phrase 'joy' can be translated into Arabic as سُرُور (surūr) or فَرَح.
Meaning: feeling of happiness (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| سُرُور | surūr | masculine |
| فَرَح | faraḥ | masculine |
Both terms represent a feeling of happiness. سُرُور typically implies a more internal, serene or lasting state of pleasure or delight. In contrast, فَرَح is often used to describe outward, exuberant or momentary joy, such as the expression of joy seen at a celebration or a wedding.
Which one should you use?
سُرُور (surūr) refers to an internal or lasting sense of delight, while فَرَح (faraḥ) refers to more outward and visible expressions of joy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the term فَرَحَان is used to express joy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective مسرور (masrūr) is derived from the root of سُرُور to mean happy or joyful. Similarly, the adjective فرحان (farḥān) is used in many spoken dialects to mean happy or joyful.
How do you pronounce it?
surūr
Did you know?
- In some classical contexts, فَرَح (faraḥ) can carry a negative connotation of 'vain pride' or 'overconfidence' if it is associated with arrogance.
- In many Arabic dialects, the word فرح (faraḥ), which means 'joy', is also the common word for a 'wedding' or a wedding celebration.
- The root of فرح (faraḥ) is also found in words related to 'expanding' or 'spreading', capturing the idea that joy expands one's spirit.
Examples in context
- أشعر بفَرَحٍ كبير.I feel great joy.
- مبسوط وفَرَحَان بالرحلة.Happy and joyful about the trip.
Example conversation
Omar and Sara are celebrating a success.
- عمر Omarأنا في غاية سُرُور لنجاحك يا سارة.Ana fi ghayat surur li-najahiki ya Sara.I am filled with joy for your success, Sara.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك يا عمر، هذا لطف منك.Shukran laka ya Omar, hadha lutf minka.Thank you Omar, that is kind of you.
- عمر Omarتستحقين كل هذا سُرُور.Tastahiqqina kull hadha surur.You deserve all this joy.
- سارة Saraأنا سعيدة لأنك شاركتني هذه اللحظة.Ana sa'ida li'annaka sharaktani hadhihi al-lahdha.I am happy that you shared this moment with me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
