وَعْد
waʕdmasculine
In Arabic, the English phrase 'promise' is expressed as وَعْد (waʕd). If unsure, use وَعْد. Wiktionary also lists وَعْدَة (waʕda).
Meaning: vow (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| وَعْد | waʕd | masculine |
| وَعْدَة | waʕda | feminine |
The word وَعْد means 'vow'. You can also use the verb وَعَدَ and تَعَهَّدَ to mean committing to something. If you wish to express the idea of a promise or obligation in a formal context, the word التزام is often translated as 'commitment' or 'obligation'. Additionally, the verb بَشَّرَ means to give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
Which one should you use?
While وَعْد is a general promise, تَعَهُّد is used for more formal commitments or legal undertakings.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun وَعْد is وُعُود, which means 'promises'. To say 'he promised' in the past tense, use the verb وَعَدَ.
How do you pronounce it?
waʕd
Did you know?
- In many Arabic cultures, a 'promise' given by placing one's hand over the heart or on the Quran is considered a sacred bond that transcends a simple verbal وَعْد.
- The root letters of وَعْد are also found in words related to 'appointment' or 'fixed time', suggesting that a promise in Arabic is conceptually tied to a specific moment of fulfillment.
- While وَعْد is a promise, the term عَهْد can mean both a 'covenant' and an 'era' or 'epoch' in history.
Examples in context
- سأوفّر النتيجة بكل تأكيد، وعد!I will definitely deliver the result, I promise!
- لدي ثقة في قدرتك على الوفاء بوعودك.I have confidence in your ability to keep your promises.
- هذا وَعْدٌ حقيقي.hadha wa'dun haqiqi.This is a real promise.
Example conversation
Layla and Yusuf are talking about a commitment to meet later.
- ليلى Laylaهل تذكر وَعْدَكَ لي؟hal tadhkur wa'daka li?Do you remember your promise to me?
- يوسف Youssefبالطبع، لا أنسى وَعْدِي.bi-tab', la ansa wa'di.Of course, I don't forget my promise.
- ليلى Laylaأنا أثق في وَعْدِكَ.ana athiqu fi wa'dika.I trust your promise.
- يوسف Youssefسأكون هناك في الموعد.sa-akunu hunaka fi al-maw'id.I will be there on time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “promise” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
