غني
ghanī
The English word "rich" is translated into Arabic as غني (ghanī).
The term is an adjective used to describe someone possessing wealth.
Meaning: having wealth (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender, number and grammatical role. The feminine form is غنية, and the plural form for people is أغنياء. If the masculine adjective is used as the object of a verb or follows certain particles like 'an' (to), it takes the accusative form غنياً.
How do you pronounce it?
ghanī
Did you know?
- In religious or poetic contexts, the term غني is often used to refer to God, implying that He is 'Self-Sufficient' and needs nothing from His creation.
- The root of غني implies a state of being 'free from need', which is a more profound philosophical concept than simply having a high balance in a bank.
- Arabic uses the word غني to describe things that are 'rich' in flavor or color, just like English. However, when describing a 'rich' history, speakers often use عريق, which implies something ancient and rooted.
Examples in context
- أنا أعلم أنك غنيI know you are rich.This sentence is useful for expressing knowledge of someone's wealth using غني.Tatoeba #6679701 by marhabaan, translation #17881 by CK
- أريد أن أبدو غنياًI want to look rich.This sentence shows how to use غني when describing an appearance.Tatoeba #6679706 by marhabaan, translation #2548401 by CK
- يبدو أنه كان غنياً.He seems to have been rich.This sentence demonstrates the use of غني when describing a past state.Tatoeba #386595 by saeb, translation #295494 by CK
- هل تعتقد أن هذه الشركة غنية؟Do you think this company is rich?
- لدى الصندوق ثروة ضخمة.The fund possesses vast wealth.
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Example conversation
Nour and Ahmed are discussing a famous businessman.
- نور Nourهل هذا الرجل غني جداً؟Hal hadha al-rajul ghani jiddan?Is this man very rich?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، هو أغنى شخص في المدينة.Na'am, huwa aghna shakhs fi al-madina.Yes, he is the richest person in the city.
- نور Nourكيف أصبح غنياً بهذا الشكل؟Kayfa asbaha ghaniyan bi-hadha al-shakl?How did he become rich in this way?
- أحمد Ahmedلقد بدأ شركة تكنولوجيا ناجحة.Laqad bada' sharikat tiknuluqiya najiha.He started a successful technology company.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
