فخور
fakhūr
The English word 'proud' is translated into Arabic as فخور (fakhūr).
The adjective فخور is used to express being gratified, feeling honoured or feeling satisfied. When you want to say you are 'proud of' someone or something, you must use the adjective followed by the preposition بـ (bi-).
Meaning: gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied (adj)
Which one should you use?
While فخور is used for feeling pride or honour, the term متباهٍ should be used in formal or poetic contexts when you specifically mean 'boastful'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Gulf Arabic, the phrase فخور فيك is a common way to express that you are proud of someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on gender and number: use فخورة (fakhūrah) for the feminine singular, فخورون (fakhūrūn) for the masculine plural and فخورات (fakhūrāt) for the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
fakhūr
Did you know?
- While فخور is positive, the root ف-خ-ر can also describe something 'grand' or 'luxurious', such as a 'grand' palace, using the same linguistic root as the feeling of being proud.
- In classical Arabic poetry, the concept of 'pride' is often expressed through فخر, a specific genre of poetry where poets boast about their lineage and virtues to establish social standing.
- The adjective فخور is derived from a 'hyperbolic' form in Arabic grammar, meaning the word itself is built to convey an intensity of feeling that exceeds a standard adjective.
Examples in context
- أنا فخورة جدا بأبي.I'm very proud of my father.This sentence shows how to express being very proud of a father using فخور.Tatoeba #3666314 by Alaakhalid, translation #261560 by CK
- أنا فخور بكونه صديقي.I'm proud to have him as a friend.This sentence demonstrates using فخور to express pride in someone's friendship.Tatoeba #7238425 by OsoHombre, translation #1574271 by erikspen
- زيري فخور بكم يا رفاق.Ziri is proud of you, guys.This sentence uses فخور to express pride towards a group of people.Tatoeba #10612461 by Amghar, translation #10231856 by Amastan
- أنا فخور بنجاحك في الامتحان.I am proud of your success in the exam.
- أنا فخور جدًا بك.I am very proud of you.
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Example conversation
Laila and Ziad are celebrating Ziad's recent graduation.
- ليلى Laylaمبارك التخرج يا زياد!Mubarak al-takhurruj ya Ziad!Congratulations on your graduation, Ziad!
- زياد Ziadشكراً يا ليلى، أنا سعيد جداً.Shukran ya Laila, ana sa'id jiddan.Thank you, Laila, I am very happy.
- ليلى Laylaأنا فخورة جداً بنجاحك.Ana fakhura jiddan bi-najahika.I am very proud of your success.
- زياد Ziadهذا لطف منكِ، شكراً لكِ.Hadha lutf mink, shukran laki.That is kind of you, thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
