شفاء عاجل
shifāʾ ʿāajil
The English phrase 'quick recovery' is translated into Arabic as شفاء عاجل (shifāʾ ʿāajil).
شفاء عاجل is used as a standalone expression or a wish when someone is ill, similar to saying 'Get well soon' in English. You can also use the phrase يا رب ترجعلك صحة وعافية to wish both health and wellbeing to a person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun 'shifāʾ' (healing/recovery) and the adjective 'ʿāajil' (quick/speedy).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase شفاء عاجل, the adjective ʿāajil follows the noun shifāʾ to modify it, which is the standard word order for noun-adjective agreement in Arabic.
How do you pronounce it?
shifāʾ ʿāajil
Did you know?
- The word عاجل is the same term used in Arabic news broadcasts to label 'Breaking News', as both imply an urgent or immediate arrival.
- In many Arab cultures, a verbal wish for recovery is often accompanied by the phrase 'La ba's', which translates to 'No harm', a way of reassuring the person that the illness is temporary.
- When wishing for a شفاء عاجل, it is common to add إن شاء الله meaning 'if God wills', as health is traditionally viewed as being in divine hands.
Examples in context
- أطلب من الله أن يرجعك إلينا قريبًا بصحة جيدةI pray that Allah brings you back to us soon with good health.
- أتمنى أن تستعيد صحتك الجيدة قريبًاI hope you regain your good health soon.
Example conversation
Sara is visiting Yusuf who is sick at home.
- سارة Saraكيف تشعر اليوم يا يوسف؟Kayfa tash'ur al-yawm ya Yusuf?How are you feeling today, Yusuf?
- يوسف Youssefأشعر بتحسن قليل، شكراً لسؤالك.Ash'ur bi-tahassun qalil, shukran li-su'alik.I feel a little better, thank you for asking.
- سارة Saraأتمنى لك شفاء عاجل يا صديقي.Atamanna laka shifa' ajil ya sadiqi.I wish you a quick recovery, my friend.
- يوسف Youssefشكراً جزيلاً لك يا سارة.Shukran jazilan laki ya Sara.Thank you very much, Sara.
