خدران
khadran
The Arabic word for numb is خدران (khadran).
خدران is an adjective used to describe a physical state of being unable to feel sensation.
Meaning: physically unable to feel (adj)
Which one should you use?
While خدران refers to the state of being numb, the related verb خَدَّرَ describes the process of inducing that state or making something numb.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form خَدَّرَ is used to describe the specific action of making something numb or administering an anesthetic.
How do you pronounce it?
khadran
Did you know?
- While خدران is used for physical numbness, Arabic speakers often use the term تنميل to describe the 'pins and needles' sensation specifically. تنميل comes from the word for 'ant' نمل, as if ants are crawling on the skin.
- In some dialects, a person might say their limb has نامت, which means 'slept'. This is a common way to say a leg or arm has gone numb.
- The root of خدران is shared with the word خِدْر, which refers to a private room or curtained area where women historically rested. This connects the feeling of numbness to a sense of seclusion and stillness.
Examples in context
- ما يقوله لا يؤثر فيّ، أنا قد صرت مخدرة تجاهه.What he says doesn't affect me anymore, I've become numb towards him.
- هناك خدران في قدمي بسبب البرد.hunaka khudran fi qadami bi-sabab al-bard.There is numbness in my foot because of the cold.
- هل هناك خدران في ذراعك؟hal hunaka khudran fi dhira'ika?Is there numbness in your arm?
Example conversation
Nour and Youssef are sitting on the sofa.
- نور Nourيوسف، لماذا لا تتحرك؟Youssef, limadha la tataharrak?Youssef, why aren't you moving?
- يوسف Youssefرجلي خدرانة من الجلوس.Rijli khadrana min al-julus.My leg is numb from sitting.
- نور Nourحاول أن تقف ببطء.Hawil an taqif bibut'.Try to stand up slowly.
- يوسف Youssefسأفعل ذلك الآن.Sa'af'al dhalika al-an.I will do that now.
