شعري
shi'ri
The Arabic word for "poetic" is شعري (shi'ri).
The adjective is used to describe things relating to poetry.
Meaning: relating to poetry (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word شعري is derived from the noun شعر, which means "poetry".
Which one should you use?
While شعري is the standard adjective for "poetic", the word شاعري is specifically used to describe something that is in the style of a poet or a poem.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to agree with the noun it modifies: use the masculine form شعريّ for masculine nouns and the feminine form شعرية for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
shi'ri
Did you know?
- Because of the shared root mentioned above, the word شعري can also mean 'my hair' depending on how it is pronounced and the context of the sentence. A reader must look at the short vowels to distinguish between 'poetic' and 'my hair'.
- Ancient Arabs would hang their most celebrated شعري works on the Kaaba in Mecca to honor the poets.
- Arabic poetry was historically the primary way to record tribal history and genealogy, making a شعري style essential for political diplomacy and legal claims.
Examples in context
- هذا الشاعر نسج قصيدة شعرية جميلةThis poet composed a beautiful poetic poem.
- كتابتها تحمل بعدًا شاعريًاHer writing carries a poetic dimension.
- تحاكي هذه المقطوعة الموسيقية شعرًاThis musical piece resembles poetry.
- فيلمه الجديد يحمل روح أدبية وشعريةHis new movie carries a literary and poetic spirit.
- هذا نص شعري جميل.hadha nass sha'ri jamil.This is a beautiful poetic text.
Example conversation
Nour and Youssef are discussing a book at a cafe.
- نور Nourهل أعجبك هذا الكتاب يا يوسف؟hal a'jabaka hadha al-kitab ya yusif?Did you like this book, Youssef?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، أسلوبه شعري جداً.na'am, uslubuhu sha'ri jiddan.Yes, its style is very poetic.
- نور Nourأنا أيضاً أحب هذا النوع.ana aydan uhibbu hadha al-naw'.I also love this kind.
- يوسف Youssefإنه ممتع للقراءة.innahu mumti' lil-qira'a.It is enjoyable to read.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries شعري, CC BY-SA 4.0.
