رفاهية
rafāhiya
The English word "luxury" is translated into Arabic as رفاهية (rafāhiya).
This term refers to something desirable but expensive.
Meaning: something desirable but expensive (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term تَرَفْ is also used specifically to refer to luxury in a more refined and formal manner.
How do you pronounce it?
rafāhiya
Did you know?
- In some Arabic contexts, the concept of luxury is linked to the word نَعِيم, which refers to a state of blissful ease often used to describe the luxuries of paradise.
- Arabic uses the term بذخ to describe a specific type of luxury characterized by ostentation and showing off wealth to others.
- In modern Arabic political discourse, رفاهية is often used to describe the 'luxury' of having the time or resources to debate a certain issue when more urgent needs exist.
Examples in context
- السفر بالطائرة الخاصة هو رفاهية.al-safar bi-al-ta'ira al-khassa huwa rafahiya.Traveling by private jet is a luxury.
Example conversation
Youssef and Maryam are looking at an expensive hotel room.
- يوسف Youssefالغرفة جميلة جداً يا مريم.al-ghurfa jamila jiddan ya Maryam.The room is very beautiful, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamنعم، لكنها رفاهية لا نحتاجها.na'am, lakinaha rafahiya la nahtajuha.Yes, but it is a luxury we don't need.
- يوسف Youssefهل السعر مرتفع جداً؟hal as-si'r murtafi' jiddan?Is the price too high?
- مريم Maryamنعم، إنه غالي الثمن.na'am, innahu ghali ath-thaman.Yes, it is very expensive.
