خارج
kharij
The English word "outside" is translated into Arabic as خارج (kharij).
The word خارج can function as an adverb meaning "outdoors" or as a preposition meaning "outside of" a specific place. While it can describe being outdoors, it is most frequently used as a preposition to indicate being outside of a particular location.
Meaning: outdoors (adv)
Which one should you use?
While خارج can mean 'outdoors' as an adverb, it is most frequently used as a preposition meaning 'outside of [a specific place]'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
خارج is the formal way to say "outside". In many Arabic dialects, such as Egyptian or Levantine, the colloquial term بره is more common.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, 'outside' is commonly expressed as 'barra'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
kharij
Did you know?
- In some contexts, خارج can be used to describe a mathematical 'product', as the result of a calculation is seen as something that comes out of the process.
- The root of خارج is shared with the word مخرج, which means 'exit' or 'director' of a film, as both refer to the act of bringing something out.
- The transition from the formal خارج to the colloquial بره involves a complete change in the word's root, making them look nothing alike.
Examples in context
- كان زيري خارج الخيمة.Ziri was outside the tent.This sentence shows how to use خارج to indicate a position relative to a tent.Tatoeba #11800324 by dididodo, translation #11227752 by Amastan
- كان سامي خارج المدرسة.Sami was outside school.This sentence shows how to use خارج to indicate a position relative to a school.Tatoeba #6990040 by OsoHombre, translation #6472512 by OsoHombre
- نظر زيري خارج النافذة.Ziri looked outside the window.This sentence shows how to use خارج to describe looking out from a window.Tatoeba #11770949 by dididodo, translation #11441146 by Amastan
- يرجى الانتظار خارج المبنى.Please wait outside the building.
- يمنع التدخين في الداخل وفي الخارج.No smoking inside or outside.
- الجو جميل خارج المنزل اليوم.The weather is beautiful outside the house today.
- تعال لنلعب كرة القدم برّا.Come, let's play football outside.
- مشتاق للتجوّل خارج البيت.I miss going for a walk outside the house.
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Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are discussing where to have their meeting.
- أحمد Ahmedهل تريدين الجلوس خارج البيت؟Hal turīdīna al-julūsa khārij al-bayt?Do you want to sit outside the house?
- سارة Saraنعم، الجو جميل خارج الغرفة.Na'am, al-jawwu jamīl khārij al-ghurfa.Yes, the weather is beautiful outside the room.
- أحمد Ahmedسأحضر الكراسي خارجاً الآن.Sa-uhdiru al-karāsī khārijan al-ān.I will bring the chairs outside now.
- سارة Saraشكراً يا أحمد، سأنتظرك خارجاً.Shukran yā Ahmad, sa-antaziruka khārijan.Thank you Ahmed, I will wait for you outside.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
