واصل
waasil
The English phrase "keep going" is translated into Arabic as واصل (waasil).
واصل is a verb used to describe making progress, whether physically, such as walking or figuratively, such as continuing to study or work.
Meaning: To make progress, physically or figuratively. (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form واصل is the imperative singular masculine form used to command someone to continue. To command a female to keep going, use the form واصلي. To command a group of people to keep going, use the form واصلوا.
How do you pronounce it?
waasil
Did you know?
- While واصل means to continue, in certain dialects, using the same root in a different form can mean 'to call' someone on the phone, as in 'connecting' a call.
- Because واصل is rooted in the verb 'to arrive' or 'to connect', using it to say 'keep going' implies that your continued movement is what will eventually lead you to your destination.
- The concept of 'reaching' (the root of واصل) is often used in Arabic poetry to describe the soul finally connecting with its creator or reaching a state of peace.
Examples in context
- واصل السير بسرعةKeep going fast.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of واصل.Tatoeba #11976972 by dididodo, translation #11889282 by Amastan
- استمروا في سعيكم للتفوقKeep going in your pursuit of excellence
- كمل العمل وستتجاوز الصعوباتKeep going with your work, and you will overcome the difficulties
- انطلق ولا تيأسKeep going and do not lose hope
- استمر يا عم ورح ندعمكKeep going, bro, and we will support you
- واصل العمل بجد.Wasil al-'amal bi-jid.Keep working hard.
- واصل التدريب يومياً.Wasil al-tadrib yawmiyan.Keep training daily.
Example conversation
Ziad is encouraging Maryam during her running practice.
- زياد Ziadأنتِ سريعة جداً، واصلي!Anti sari'a jiddan, wasili!You are very fast, keep going!
- مريم Maryamشكراً، سأحاول الاستمرار.Shukran, sa-uhawil al-istimrar.Thanks, I will try to continue.
- زياد Ziadلا تتوقفي الآن.La tatawaqqafi al-aan.Don't stop now.
- مريم Maryamسأواصل الركض حتى النهاية.Sa-wasil al-rakd hatta al-nihaya.I will keep running until the end.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries واصل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
