صلب
The English word rigid is translated into Arabic as صلب.
The term is used to describe something that is stiff.
Meaning: stiff (adj)
Did you know?
- The word صلب is related to the Ge'ez word ጸለበ, which is used in Ethiopia's ancient liturgical language.
- In Arabic, the root used for 'rigid' صلب is also used to describe the 'loins' or 'backbone' of a person.
- Even though صلب means 'rigid', it is often used in the phrase صلب الموضوع, which means 'the heart of the matter'.
Examples in context
- هذا قانون قاس وصعب التعديل.This is a rigid and difficult-to-amend law.
- الجدول صلب جداً، ما بنقدر نغير المواعيد.The schedule is very rigid. We cannot change the appointments.
- هذا المعدن صلب جداً.hadha al-ma'dan salb jiddan.This metal is very rigid.
- السطح صلب ولا يمكن تحريكه.al-sath salb wa la yumkin tahrikuh.The surface is rigid and cannot be moved.
Example conversation
Omar and Sarah are inspecting a new construction material.
- سارة Saraهل هذا النوع من البلاستيك صلب؟hal hadha al-naw' min al-blastik salb?Is this type of plastic rigid?
- عمر Omarنعم، إنه صلب للغاية.na'am, innahu salb lil-ghaya.Yes, it is extremely rigid.
- سارة Saraهل سيتحمل الوزن؟hal sayatahammal al-wazn?Will it withstand the weight?
- عمر Omarنعم، بما أنه صلب فسيتحمل.na'am, bima annahu salb fasayatahammal.Yes, since it is rigid, it will withstand it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries صلب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
