استلقى
istalqā
The English phrase 'lay down' (to place on the ground) is translated into Arabic as استلقى (istalqā).
Meaning: to place on the ground (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
istalqā
Did you know?
- If you are 'laying down' on a prayer mat, the term used is often specific to the religious posture, such as سجود for prostration, rather than the general 'lay down'.
- The verb استلقى is specifically used for reclining or lying on one's back, while different verbs are used for lying on one's stomach or side.
- In many Arabic dialects, instead of استلقى, people use تمدد, which literally means 'to stretch out'.
Example conversation
Sarah tells Ziad that he looks tired.
- سارة Saraتبدو متعباً جداً يا زياد.Tabdū mut'aban jiddan yā Ziyād.You look very tired, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadنعم، أشعر ببعض الدوار.Na'am, ash'uru bi-ba'ḍ al-duwār.Yes, I feel a bit dizzy.
- سارة Saraهل تريد أن استلقى هنا؟Hal turīdu an astalqī hunā?Do you want to lay down here?
- زياد Ziadنعم، سأفعل ذلك شكراً لكِ.Na'am, sa-af'alu dhālika shukran laki.Yes, I will do that, thank you.
