مهووس
mahwūs
The English word "obsessed" is translated into Arabic as مهووس (mahwūs).
The adjective مهووس is used to describe someone who is intensely preoccupied with a specific topic or emotion. When you want to say someone is "obsessed with" something, you typically follow the adjective with the preposition بـ (bi-).
Meaning: Intensely preoccupied with or by a given topic or emotion, driven by a specified obsession (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective مهووس is derived from the noun هوس, which refers to obsession or a state of madness and delirium.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person being described. The feminine singular form is مهووسة, the masculine plural form is مهووسون and the feminine plural form is مهووسات.
How do you pronounce it?
mahwūs
Did you know?
- The root of مهووس is linked to the idea of being 'crushed' or 'driven', suggesting that an obsession is something that physically overwhelms or pushes a person.
- While مهووس is the standard term, some speakers use شغوف to describe a positive passion, as مهووس often carries a clinical or negative connotation of madness.
- In some Arabic dialects, the noun هوس can shift from meaning 'obsession' to describing a state of utter chaos or a frantic commotion.
Examples in context
- كان دافيد مهووسا بالنظافة.David was obsessed with cleanliness.This sentence shows how to use مهووس to describe someone's preoccupation with cleanliness.Tatoeba #11669005 by dididodo, translation #11503209 by Amastan
- صرت متيمًا بهذا الموضوع.I have become obsessed with this topic.
- أنا مهووس بالتفاصيل الدقيقة.I am obsessed with the intricate details.
- هو مهووس بكرة القدم.huwa mahwous bi-kurat al-qadam.He is obsessed with football.
- لا تكن مهووساً بالعمل دائماً.la takun mahwousan bi-al-'amal da'iman.Don't be obsessed with work all the time.
Example conversation
Layla and Ahmed are talking about their hobbies.
- ليلى Laylaأنا مهووسة بالقراءة هذه الأيام.Ana mahwoosa bil-qira'a hādhihi al-ayyam.I am obsessed with reading these days.
- أحمد Ahmedماذا تقرئين يا ليلى؟Mādhā taqra'īn yā Laylā?What are you reading, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaأقرأ كل شيء عن تاريخ الفن.Aqra' kull shay' 'an tārikh al-fann.I'm reading everything about art history.
- أحمد Ahmedيبدو أنكِ مهووسة جداً بهذا الموضوع.Yabdū annaki mahwoosa jiddan bi-hādha al-mawdū'.It seems you are very obsessed with this topic.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مهووس, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
