حاضر
hadir
The Arabic word for 'present' is حاضر (hadir).
While the source pack defines the meaning as 'to show/exhibit', the provided forms and examples actually refer to the adjective meaning 'present' in the sense of being physically in attendance.
Meaning: to put (something) forward in order for it to be seen, to show, exhibit (verb)
Which one should you use?
The base form حاضر is used for the masculine singular, but the word changes based on number and gender.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression هدية عشانك means a gift for you in dialectal Arabic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form of the adjective is حاضرة, the feminine plural form of the adjective is حاضرات, the masculine plural form of the adjective is حاضرون in the nominative case and the masculine plural form changes to حاضرين when used in the accusative or genitive case.
How do you pronounce it?
hadir
When do people say it?
It is common to say شكرا (thank you) when receiving a present in Arabic-speaking countries.
Did you know?
- If you use حاضر as a standalone reply to a command or a request, it functions as a polite way to say 'Okay', 'At your service', or 'Consider it done'.
- The root of حاضر refers to being 'settled' or 'staying in one place'. Historically, this distinguished people living in permanent towns from those who were nomadic.
- The word حاضر is often used in news broadcasts to describe a 'present' or 'current' situation, such as الحاضر (al-hadir) for 'the present time'.
Examples in context
- كنا جميعنا حاضرون وقت حفل زفافها.We were all present at her wedding.This sentence shows the use of the masculine plural form.Tatoeba #507851 by saeb, translation #248993 by CK
- كن حاضرات.They were present.This sentence shows the use of the feminine plural form.Tatoeba #11687209 by dididodo, translation #8796675 by Amastan
- جميع الطلاب حاضرين.All the pupils are present.Tatoeba #11897560 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #10730846 by sundown
- أحضرت لكم هديةI brought you a present
- جبتلك هديةI got you a present
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are preparing a project for school.
- زياد Ziadهل تريدين أن تكوني حاضر في العرض؟Hal tureedeena an takooni hadir fil-ard?Do you want to be present during the presentation?
- مريم Maryamنعم، سأكون حاضر لتقديم المشروع معكم.Na'am, sa-akoon hadir li-taqdeem al-mashrou' ma'akum.Yes, I will be present to present the project with you.
- زياد Ziadممتاز، يجب أن يكون الجميع حاضر غداً.Mumtaz, yajib an yakoon al-jami' hadir ghadan.Excellent, everyone must be present tomorrow.
- مريم Maryamسأحرص على أن أكون حاضر في الموعد.Sa-ahris ala an akoun hadir fil-maw'id.I will make sure to be present on time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries حاضر, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
