مَطِر
maṭir
The English phrase 'rainy' can be translated into Arabic using مَطِر (maṭir). Wiktionary also lists مَاطِر (māṭir) and مُمْطِر (mumṭir).
Meaning: abounding with rain (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| مَطِر | maṭir |
| مَاطِر | māṭir |
| مُمْطِر | mumṭir |
To describe rainy weather, the adjective is most commonly used in the phrase جَوّ مُمْطِر.
How do you pronounce it?
maṭir
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, rain is viewed as a direct blessing from God, often referred to as رَحْمَة which means 'mercy'. Because of this, people frequently say اللهم صيباً نافعاً when it starts to rain, asking for the rain to be beneficial.
- In some dialects, instead of using the formal adjective مُمْطِر, people describe a rainy day by saying it is تِشْتِي, which comes from the word for winter شِتَاء. This effectively turns the word 'winter' into a verb meaning 'to rain'.
- In traditional Arabic poetry, rain is not just 'rainy' weather but a symbol of generosity and hospitality. A 'rainy' cloud is often used as a metaphor for a generous leader or a wealthy patron.
Examples in context
- أتوقع أن يكون الجو ممطرًا غدًا.I expect the weather to be rainy tomorrow.
- الآن الجو ممطر وأنا أحب رائحة المطر.It's raining now, and I love the smell of rain.
- جَوٌّ مَطِرٌ اليَومَ.jawwun maṭirun al-yawm.The weather is rainy today.
Example conversation
Nour and Youssef are planning a walk.
- نور Nourهل نخرج الآن يا يوسف؟hal nakhruju al-aan ya Youssef?Shall we go out now, Youssef?
- يوسف Youssefلا، الجو مَطِر في الخارج.la, al-jawwu matar fi al-kharij.No, the weather is rainy outside.
- نور Nourهل سيتوقف المطر قريباً؟hal sayatawaqqaf al-matar qariban?Will the rain stop soon?
- يوسف Youssefلا أظن ذلك، الجو سيبقى مَطِراً.la azunnu dhalik, al-jawwu sayabqa matiran.I don't think so, the weather will stay rainy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rainy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
