شغف
shaghaf
The English word "passion" is translated into Arabic as شغف (shaghaf).
شغف is used to describe an object of passionate love or a strong interest in something.
Meaning: object of passionate love or strong interest (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
shaghaf
Did you know?
- The root of شغف refers to the 'heart membrane', specifically the thin layer or lining that surrounds the heart.
- Using شغف to describe a hobby might sound overly dramatic or poetic to a native speaker if used in a casual business context.
- In classical Arabic poetry, شغف implies that a feeling has actually pierced through or reached the very core of the heart's lining.
Examples in context
- أشعر بالعشق تجاه فنون الأدبI feel a passion for literary arts
- عندما يغني هذا المغني المفضل لي، يثير في نفسي عشقا متجدداWhen my favorite singer performs, it ignites a renewed passion within me
- إن ركوب الأمواج يثير فيّ شغفا عارمًا ونشوة فائقةSurfing ignites a strong passion and exhilaration within me
- أمتلك شغفًا عميقًا تجاه الرقص الكلاسيكيI possess a deep passion for classical dance
- حبي للغناء نشأ من تربيتي في أسرة فنيةMy love for singing arose from being raised in an artistic family
- عشقي للموسيقى يشتعل كنيران مشتعلة في قلبيMy passion for music blazes like a burning fire in my heart
- هذا العمل هو شغف حياتي.hadha al-'amal huwa shaghaf hayati.This work is my life's passion.
- لدي شغف كبير بالرسم.ladayya shaghaf kabir bi-al-rasm.I have a great passion for painting.
- تحولت هوايته إلى شغف حقيقي.tahawwalat hiwayatuhu ila shaghaf haqiqi.His hobby turned into a real passion.
Example conversation
Youssef and Layla are discussing their career choices in a cafe.
- يوسف Youssefما هو شغفك الحقيقي يا ليلى؟ma huwa shagafuki al-haqiqi ya Layla?What is your true passion, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaشغفي هو التصوير الفوتوغرافي.shagafi huwa al-taswir al-fotughrafi.My passion is photography.
- يوسف Youssefهذا رائع، وأنا أيضاً لدي شغف بالموسيقى.hadha ra'i', wa ana aydan ladayya shaghaf bi-al-musiqa.That is wonderful, and I also have a passion for music.
- ليلى Laylaنحن نمتلك الكثير من الشغف!nahnu namtaliku al-kathir min al-shaghaf!We possess a lot of passion!
