رَئِيس
raʔīsmasculine
The English word "president" is translated into Arabic as رَئِيس (raʔīs). Wiktionary also lists رَئِيسَة (raʔīsa).
Meaning: the head of state of a republic (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| رَئِيس | raʔīs | masculine |
| رَئِيسَة | raʔīsa | feminine |
The word رَئِيس is used broadly for any head or leader, such as a company president or a committee chairman, not just a head of state.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some North African countries, such as Tunisia, the term بريزيدان is used to refer to the president.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is gendered: use the masculine form رَئِيس and the feminine form رَئِيسَة.
How do you pronounce it?
raʔīs
Did you know?
- In casual speech, you can use رَئِيس to address a friend as a form of endearment, similar to how an English speaker might say 'chief'.
- The root of the word رَئِيس implies someone who sits at the front or leads the way, which is the conceptual basis for the term in many Semitic languages.
- In a business setting, calling someone الرَّئِيس can sometimes sound slightly more authoritative or even intimidating than calling them 'the manager'.
Examples in context
- رئيس الجمهورية المصريةPresident of the Egyptian republic
- رئيس الولايات المتحدةThe president of the United States
- هَذَا هُوَ رَئِيسُ الدَّوْلَةِ.hadha huwa ra'isu ad-dawla.This is the president of the state.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “president” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
