جديد
gedīd/d͡ʒa.diːd/Egyptian Arabic
The English word 'new' is translated into Arabic as جديد (gedīd). Wiktionary also lists جَدِيد (jadīd) and حَدِيث (ḥadīṯ).
Meaning: recently made or created (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| جديد | gedīd | /d͡ʒa.diːd/ | Egyptian Arabic |
| جَدِيد | jadīd | ||
| حَدِيث | ḥadīṯ | ||
| جَديد | jadīd | Hijazi Arabic |
The term is used to describe something that has been recently made or created.
Which one should you use?
While جديد refers to something being new in the sense of something recently made or unused, حَدِيث is often used to mean 'modern' or 'contemporary' in a more formal or academic context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Egyptian dialect, the pronunciation of the first syllable shifts from 'ja-' to 'ge-' (as in 'get').
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing non-human plurals (like 'new books' or 'new cars'), the adjective remains in the singular masculine form جديد.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /dʒa.diːd/.
Did you know?
- The word حديث not only means 'modern' but is also the exact word used for a 'prophetic tradition' or a 'saying' of the Prophet Muhammad.
- In Egyptian slang, describing a situation as جديد can sometimes be used sarcastically to mean 'ridiculous' or 'unbelievable' when something strange happens.
- Because the root of جديد relates to 'bringing forth', it is closely tied to words describing the 'renewal' of nature and spring.
Examples in context
- أنا في بيت جديد.I am in a new house.This sentence shows how to use جديد to describe a house.Tatoeba #370676 by saeb, translation #370677 by saeb
- هل أنت جديد هنا؟Are you new here?This sentence uses جديد to ask if a person is new here.Tatoeba #377003 by saeb, translation #502232 by marauder016
- هل من نكت جديدة؟Any new jokes?This sentence uses جديد to ask for new jokes.Tatoeba #12172740 by dididodo, translation #1665044 by Amastan
- هناك منتج جديد في السوق.There is a new product in the market.
- لدينا منتجات جديدة في متجرنا.We have new products in our store.
- 162 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Layla and Omar are talking at a shopping mall.
- ليلى Laylaعمر، إيه الشنطة الجديدة دي؟Omar, eh el shanta el gedida di?Omar, what is this new bag?
- عمر Omarدي شنطة جديدة اشتريتها النهاردة.di shanta gedida ishtaraytha el naharda.This is a new bag I bought today.
- ليلى Laylaشكلها جميل جداً يا عمر.shaklaha gamil geddan ya Omar.It looks very beautiful, Omar.
- عمر Omarشكراً يا ليلى.shokran ya Layla.Thank you, Layla.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “new” translations and entries جديد, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
