نكز
nakaza
The Arabic verb for 'to poke' is نكز (nakaza).
This verb describes the action of jabbing or prodding someone or something with an object, such as a finger or a stick.
Meaning: to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is nakaza.
Did you know?
- In some classical poetic contexts, verbs related to this motion can describe the 'poking' of a heart or soul by an emotion, such as grief or longing.
- In the digital age, the Arabic translation for the 'poke' feature on Facebook is نكز, transforming a physical jab into a social media notification.
- If you want to describe 'poking' your head into a room, Arabic speakers would not use نكز but instead use a verb meaning 'to peek' or 'to enter slightly'.
Examples in context
- نكز الرجل بالقلم.nakaza al-rajula bil-qalam.He poked the man with the pen.
- نكزت الطفلة اللعبة بعصا.nakazat al-tifla al-lu'ba bi-'asa.The girl poked the toy with a stick.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Maryam are waiting in a long line.
- أحمد Ahmedلماذا نكزتني يا أحمد؟Limadha nakaztani ya Ahmed?Why did you poke me, Ahmed?
- مريم Maryamأردت أن أخبرك بشيء ما.Aradtu an ukhbiraki bi-shay'in ma.I wanted to tell you something.
- أحمد Ahmedكان يمكنك مناداتي فقط.Kana yumkinuka munadati faqat.You could have just called me.
- مريم Maryamآسف، لم أكن أقصد إزعاجك.Asif, lam akun aqsid iz'ajaki.Sorry, I didn't mean to annoy you.
