مخلص
mukhallis
The English phrase saviour is translated into Arabic as مخلص (mukhallis).
The term is used to describe a person who saves someone from a dangerous or difficult situation.
Which one should you use?
While مخلص is the default form, المنقذ is specifically a formal term used to refer to a saviour.
How do you pronounce it?
mukhallis
Did you know?
- The word مخلص shares its root with the concept of 'sincerity' and 'loyalty'. While it can mean 'saviour', it is more commonly encountered in everyday Arabic to describe a person who is 'faithful' or 'sincere' in their work or relationships.
- While مخلص can be a general saviour, the term المنقذ is the specific word used for a professional lifeguard at a beach or swimming pool.
- In certain contexts, the word مخلص can also function as an adjective meaning 'pure' or 'unadulterated'. This links the idea of a 'saviour' who frees someone to the idea of something being 'free' from impurities.
Examples in context
- رأيت فيه مخلصًا لعائلتي.Ra'aytu fihi mukhliṣan li-a'ilati.I saw him as a saviour for my family.
Example conversation
Yusuf helped Sarah find her lost passport right before her flight.
- يوسف Youssefها هو جواز سفرك يا سارة.Ha huwa jawaz safarik ya Sarah.Here is your passport, Sarah.
- سارة Saraيا إلهي! أنت مخلصي حقاً يا يوسف.Ya ilahi! Anta mukhallisi haqqan ya Yusuf.Oh my god! You are truly my saviour, Yusuf.
- يوسف Youssefلا شكر على واجب، أنا سعيد بمساعدتك.La shukra 'ala wajib, ana sa'id bi-musa'adatiki.You're welcome, I am happy to help you.
- سارة Saraشكراً جزيلاً، سألحق بطائرتي الآن.Shukran jazilan, sa-alhaq bi-ta'irati al-an.Thank you so much, I will catch my plane now.
