عكس
aks
The English verb 'reverse' can be translated into Arabic as عكس (aks).
This term is used to describe the action of causing a mechanism or a vehicle to operate or move in the opposite direction.
Meaning: to cause a mechanism or vehicle to operate or move in the opposite directions (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is aks.
Did you know?
- While عكس describes the act of reversing, Arabic drivers often use the word ريوس to refer to the reverse gear, which is a loanword from the English 'reverse'.
- The root of عكس is associated with the idea of turning something over or flipping it, which relates to how a mirror reflects an image.
- When someone says your behavior is عكس التيار, they are saying you are 'going against the current' or acting as a contrarian in society.
Examples in context
- استخدم طريقة عكسية لحل هذه المسألة.Use a reverse method to solve this problem.
- هل يمكنك عكس الاتجاه؟hal yumkinuka a'ks al-ittijah?Can you reverse the direction?
Example conversation
Ziyad is helping Layla park her car in a tight space.
- زياد Ziadليلى، عكسي السيارة قليلاً.Layla, akkisi as-sayyarah qalilan.Layla, reverse the car a little.
- ليلى Laylaهل هناك مساحة كافية؟Hal hunaka masahah kafiyah?Is there enough space?
- زياد Ziadنعم، استمري في عكس الحركة.Na'am, istamirri fi aks al-harakah.Yes, keep reversing the movement.
- ليلى Laylaحسناً، سأتوقف هنا.Hasanan, sa-atawaqqaf huna.Okay, I will stop here.
