عقلي
'aqli
The English word "mental" is translated into Arabic as عقلي ('aqli).
The term عقلي is a direct translation of "mental" and refers specifically to mental functions, processes or states.
Meaning: relating to the mind (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the noun عقل, meaning "mind" or "intellect".
Which one should you use?
While عقلي refers to mental or intellectual processes, the word نفسي is used to translate "psychological" and can also be used to convey the concept of mental well-being. Additionally, نفساني encompasses the psychological aspects of mental states and health.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, the word نفسية is commonly used to mean "mental".
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is عقلي. When modifying a feminine noun, use the feminine form عقلية.
How do you pronounce it?
'aqli
Did you know?
- The root of عقلي, the word عقل, originally referred to the thongs used to tie a camel's leg to prevent it from wandering. This metaphor suggests that the 'mind' is what binds or restricts a person from acting on impulse.
- While عقلي refers to the intellect, the word نفسية in some dialects is used as a slang term to describe someone who is moody or 'mentally' unstable in a social sense.
- In Arabic, the concept of 'reason' or 'intellect' represented by عقل is often contrasted with 'heart' قلب, but both are historically viewed as centers of understanding depending on the context.
Examples in context
- سامي يتلقّى علاجا بسبب مرض عقلي.Sami is being treated for mental illness.This sentence is useful for seeing عقلي used in the context of mental illness.Tatoeba #6998019 by OsoHombre, translation #6571925 by OsoHombre
- لم يكن لدى سامي مرض عقلي قابل للتّشخيص.Sami didn't have a diagnosable mental illness.This sentence shows the use of عقلي regarding a diagnosable mental illness.Tatoeba #6998020 by OsoHombre, translation #6119242 by OsoHombre
- لم يبدِ سامي أيّ أعراض تدلّ على مرض عقليّ خطير.Sami wasn't showing the signs and symptoms of serious mental illness.This sentence demonstrates عقلي in relation to signs and symptoms of serious mental illness.Tatoeba #6998025 by OsoHombre, translation #6119240 by OsoHombre
- الصحة العقليةMental Health
- مشاكل نفسيةMental issues
Example conversation
Sara and Omar are discussing health and wellness.
- سارة Saraالجهد العقلي المتواصل يسبب التعب.al-juhd al-aqli al-mutawasel yusabbib al-ta'ab.Continuous mental effort causes fatigue.
- عمر Omarهل تقصدين التعب الجسدي أيضاً؟hal taqsideen al-ta'ab al-jasadi aydan?Do you mean physical fatigue as well?
- سارة Saraلا، أتحدث عن الصحة والراحة بشكل عقلي.la, atahaddath 'an al-siha wal-raha bishakl aqli.No, I am talking about health and rest in a mental way.
- عمر Omarمعك حق يا سارة، هذا مهم جداً.ma'aki haqq ya Sara, hadha muhim jiddan.You are right, Sara, this is very important.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
