محظوظ
mahzuz
The English word "lucky" is translated into Arabic as محظوظ (mahzuz).
The adjective is used to describe people who possess good fortune.
Meaning: of people, having good fortune (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective محظوظ is derived from the noun حظ, which means luck or fortune.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is محظوظة. The masculine plural form of the adjective is محظوظون.
How do you pronounce it?
mahzuz
Did you know?
- To avoid the 'evil eye' when calling someone محظوظ, one might actually use a phrase that expresses protection, as praising luck too directly can be seen as inviting bad luck.
- Arabic speakers may use the term زهر (literally 'flowers' or 'dice') in certain dialects to refer to one's luck, similar to how English uses 'dice' or 'cards'.
- The root letters of محظوظ are the same as those used to describe a 'protected' or 'reserved' area, linking the idea of luck to being specially chosen or kept.
Examples in context
- يا لك من محظوظ!How lucky you are!This sentence is useful for expressing how lucky someone is.Tatoeba #393983 by saeb, translation #16445 by CK
- إنه محظوظ أكثر مما هو ذكي.He is more lucky than clever.This sentence compares luck and cleverness.Tatoeba #1019372 by alkhaldy, translation #302462 by CM
- اعتبرت سكورة نفسها محظوظة.Skura considered herself lucky.This sentence shows how to use the adjective when describing a female subject.Tatoeba #11682863 by dididodo, translation #8795325 by Amastan
- أنت مُحظُوظ جدًا!You're very lucky!
- هي مُحظوظة بفوزها بهذه الجائزة.She is lucky to win this award.
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Example conversation
Ziad and Layla are talking about a prize Ziad won.
- زياد Ziadلقد فزت بالجائزة الكبرى!Laqad fuztu bil-ja'izati al-kubra!I won the grand prize!
- ليلى Laylaأنت محظوظ جداً يا زياد.Anta mahzuz jiddan ya Ziyad.You are very lucky, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadشكراً لكِ يا ليلى.Shukran laki ya Layla.Thank you, Layla.
- ليلى Laylaأتمنى أن أكون محظوظة مثلك.Atamanna an akuna mahzuza mithluka.I wish I were lucky like you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
