مخزٍ
mukhzin
The Arabic word for shameful is مخزٍ (mukhzin).
The word مخزٍ is used to describe something or someone that causes or deserves shame or disgrace.
Meaning: causing or meriting shame or disgrace (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form مخزٍ is the indefinite masculine form. Its final vowel is dropped because of specific Arabic grammar rules for certain adjectives known as defective nouns. To describe a feminine noun, use the form مخزية.
How do you pronounce it?
mukhzin
Did you know?
- The root of مخزٍ is linked to the concept of being exposed or laid bare. In a cultural context, the 'shame' described by this word is often tied to the public loss of face or being stripped of one's dignity in front of the community.
- In Arabic culture, the concept of 'shame' is often split between عيب (ayb), which refers to social taboo or faux pas, and خزي (khizi), which refers to deep disgrace or dishonor.
- While مخزٍ describes something that causes shame, the root word خزي is frequently used in the Quran to describe the ultimate divine humiliation of wrongdoers.
Examples in context
- The corrupt practices of certain officials are مخزٍ (makhzin) in our society.The corrupt practices of certain officials are shameful in our society.
- His behavior at the party was مخجل (makhejal) and made everyone uncomfortable.His behavior at the party was shameful and made everyone uncomfortable.
- هذا التصرف مخزٍ للغاية.hadha al-tasarruf mukhzin lil-ghaya.This behavior is extremely shameful.
- إن غش الطلاب أمر مخزٍ.inna ghish al-tullab amrun mukhzin.Students cheating is a shameful matter.
Example conversation
Yousef and Nour are discussing a recent news report about corruption.
- يوسف Youssefلقد رأيت الخبر، إنه أمر مخزٍ حقاً.laqad ra'aytu al-khabar, innahu amrun mukhzin haqqan.I saw the news, it is truly shameful.
- نور Nourنعم، يا يوسف، هذا الفعل غير مقبول.na'am, ya Yousef, hadha al-fi'l ghayru maqbul.Yes, Yousef, this act is unacceptable.
- يوسف Youssefكيف يمكنهم فعل ذلك؟kayfa yumkinuhum fi'lu dhalik?How could they do that?
- نور Nourلا أعرف، لكنه سلوك مخزٍ.la a'rif, lakinahu suluk mukhzin.I don't know, but it is shameful behavior.
