نَاضِج
nāḍij
The English word 'mature' can be translated into Arabic using several different terms depending on the context. The default form is نَاضِج (nāḍij). Wiktionary also lists رَاشِد (rāšid) and مُعَتَّق (muʕattaq).
Meaning: fully developed (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| نَاضِج | nāḍij |
| رَاشِد | rāšid |
| مُعَتَّق | muʕattaq |
Arabic uses different words for maturity depending on whether you are describing biological development, legal status or things that have aged over time.
Which one should you use?
نَاضِج is used to describe biological or mental maturity, such as ripe fruit or a person who has reached mental maturity. If you want to specify that someone has reached the legal age of adulthood or the age of discretion, use رَاشِد. For items that have matured through time, such as vintage wine, aged cheese or perfumes, use مُعَتَّق.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective نَاضِج changes based on the noun it describes. For the masculine plural form, use نَاضِجُونَ.
How do you pronounce it?
nāḍij
Did you know?
- The word مُعَتَّق is also used in classical Arabic to describe things that have been 'liberated' or 'set free', adding a layer of profound history to the concept of aging.
- The word نَاضِج is derived from the same root as the Arabic verb for 'cooking'. This suggests that both the ripening of a fruit and the cooking of food are viewed as the same process of reaching maturity.
- The term رَاشِد describes a mature adult, but its linguistic heart is about being 'rightly guided'. In Arabic, maturity is closely tied to the ability to follow the correct path of wisdom.
Examples in context
- لقد أظهر أحمد نضجًا في تفكيره وسلوكه.Ahmad has shown maturity in his thinking and behavior.
- كان اختيارها واعيًا وناضجًا.Her decision was conscious and mature.
- القادة الناضجون يتولون المسؤوليات بفهم وصبر.Mature leaders undertake responsibilities with understanding and patience.
- أظهر تصرفات رزينة.He displayed mature behaviors.
- قرارك عاقل جداً.Your decision is very mature.
- يجب أن يكون عقله نَاضِجاً.yajibu an yakūna ‘aqluhu nāḍijan.His mind must be mature.
- هذا القرار نَاضِج ومدروس.hādha al-qarār nāḍij wa madrūs.This decision is mature and well-thought-out.
Example conversation
Maryam and Ziad are discussing a fruit they bought.
- مريم Maryamهل تعتقد أن هذا التين نَاضِج؟Hal ta'taqid anna hadha al-tin nadij?Do you think this fig is ripe?
- زياد Ziadنعم، يبدو نَاضِجاً وحلواً.Na'am, yabdu nadijan wa hulwan.Yes, it looks ripe and sweet.
- مريم Maryamسأقطعه الآن إذاً.Sa-u-qatti'uhu al-an idhan.I will cut it now then.
- زياد Ziadفكرة جيدة يا مريم.Fikra jayyida ya Maryam.Good idea, Maryam.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mature” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
