فَلَّاح
fallāḥmasculine
The English word "peasant" is translated into Arabic as فَلَّاح (fallāḥ). Wiktionary also lists فَلَّاحَة (fallāḥa).
Meaning: member of the agriculture low class (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| فَلَّاح | fallāḥ | masculine |
| فَلَّاحَة | fallāḥa | feminine |
The term refers to a member of the agricultural low class.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form is فَلَّاح and the feminine form is فَلَّاحَة.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the masculine plural, use فَلَّاحُونَ. For the feminine plural, use فَلَّاحَات.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is fallāḥ.
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, the word فَلَاح with a slightly different vowel sound means 'success' or 'salvation', making the name of the farmer a linguistic pun on achieving prosperity.
- If you are describing a woman who is a farmer, you must use the feminine form فَلَّاحَة, which also happens to be a common female given name in some rural areas.
- The root of فَلَّاح relates to the word فَلَحَ, which means 'to split' or 'to cleave', referring to the way a plow cuts through the earth.
Examples in context
- فلاح هو شخص يعمل في الزراعة ويزرع الحقول ويهتم بالماشية.A fellaah is someone who works in agriculture, tills the fields, and cares for livestock.
- كان جدي فَلَّاحًا بسيطًا.kana jaddi fallahan basitan.My grandfather was a simple peasant.
Example conversation
A woman asks a man about his family history.
- أحمد Ahmedهل كان والدك فَلَّاحًا؟hal kana waliduka fallahan?Was your father a peasant?
- مريم Maryamنعم، كان فَلَّاحًا في القرية.na'am, kana fallahan fil-qarya.Yes, he was a peasant in the village.
- أحمد Ahmedالعمل كفَلَّاح صعب جدًا.al-amal ka-fallah sa'b jiddan.Working as a peasant is very difficult.
- مريم Maryamصحيح، لكنه كان يحب الأرض.sahih, lakinahu kana yuhib al-ard.True, but he loved the land.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peasant” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
