مُدِير
mudīrmasculine
The English word 'manager' is translated into Arabic as مُدِير (mudīr). Wiktionary also lists مُدِيرَة (mudīra).
Meaning: person whose job is to manage something (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| مُدِير | mudīr | masculine |
| مُدِيرَة | mudīra | feminine |
The term مُدِير is used broadly to describe various types of managers, such as school principals, office managers or department heads.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root d-y-r (د–ي–ر), which relates to turning, rotating or managing and directing affairs.
How does it change in a sentence?
To create the feminine form مُدِيرَة, the suffix -a (ة) is added to the end of the masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
mudīr
Did you know?
- The root of مُدِير is shared with the word مُدَوَّر, meaning 'circular' or 'round'. This suggests that managing is conceptually like steering or turning a wheel to keep things moving.
- In many Arabic-speaking countries, students address their school principal as يا مُدِير (O Manager) as a mark of respect, even when speaking directly to them.
- While مُدِير is the standard term, the word مُدَبِّر is used for someone who manages resources or 'makes things work' with limited means, similar to ' resourceful manager'.
Examples in context
- سيكون المدير هنا قريبًا.The manager will be here shortly.
- يُرجى التحدث إلى المدير بشأن مخاوفك.Please speak to the manager regarding your concerns.
- الرئيس عرضَ عليَّ ترقيةً.My boss offered me a promotion.
- أحتاج أن أطلب إجازة من الرئيس.I need to ask my boss for some time off.
- الْمُدِيرُ جَالِسٌ فِي الْمَكْتَبِ.al-mudīru jālisun fī al-maktabi.The manager is sitting in the office.
- أُرِيدُ مُكَالَمَةَ الْمُدِيرِ، مِنْ فَضْلِكَ.urīdu mukālamata al-mudīri, min fadlika.I want to speak to the manager, please.
- هَلِ الْمُدِيرُ مَوْجُودٌ الآنَ؟hal al-mudīru mawjūdun al-āna?Is the manager present now?
Example conversation
Ziad is calling a company to ask for his boss.
- زياد Ziadأَيْنَ الْمُدِيرُ يَا سَارَة؟ayna al-mudīru yā sāra?Where is the manager, Sarah?
- سارة Saraالْمُدِيرُ فِي اِجْتِمَاعٍ طَويلٍ.al-mudīru fī ijtima'in tawīlin.The manager is in a long meeting.
- زياد Ziadهَلْ سَيَعُودُ قَرِيباً؟hal saya'ūdu qarīban?Will he be back soon?
- سارة Saraنَعَمْ، بَعْدَ سَاعَةٍ.na'am, ba'da sā'atin.Yes, in an hour.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “manager” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
