غواص
ghawwas
The Arabic word for a loon (referring to a crazy person) is غواص (ghawwas).
Meaning: a crazy person (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ghawwas
Did you know?
- In classical Arabic literature, a غواص is often a metaphor for a scholar who 'dives' into complex texts to find hidden meanings.
- In the Gulf region, calling someone a غواص could be a high compliment regarding their bravery or skill in pearl diving rather than an insult about their sanity.
- In some poetic contexts, calling someone a غواص implies they are seeking a truth that others are too afraid to look for.
Examples in context
- هو مجنونHe is crazy
Example conversation
Omar and Maryam are talking about a strange neighbor.
- عمر Omarهل رأيت جارنا الجديد يا مريم؟Hal ra'ayti jaranat al-jadid ya Maryam?Did you see our new neighbor, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamنعم، إنه يتصرف كأنه غواص!Na'am, innahu yatasarraf ka'annahu ghawwas!Yes, he acts like he is a loon!
- عمر Omarلقد رأيته يتحدث مع شجرة.Laqad ra'aytuhu yatahaddath ma'a shajara.I saw him talking to a tree.
- مريم Maryamيا له من غواص غريب!Ya lahu min ghawwas gharib!What a strange loon!
