حاد
hadd
The English word "sharp" is translated into Arabic as حاد (hadd).
حاد is used to describe an object that is able to cut easily.
Meaning: able to cut easily (adj)
Which one should you use?
The term لاذع is a formal way to say "sharp" in Arabic, often used metaphorically for sharp words or criticisms.
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing a masculine plural noun, the adjective takes the form حادون. For non-human plural nouns, the adjective uses the singular feminine form حادة.
How do you pronounce it?
hadd
Did you know?
- The word حد can mean both the 'edge' of a blade and a 'border' or 'limit' between two countries.
- The Arabic word حاد shares a common linguistic root with the Hebrew word חַד and the Old Armenian word խադ meaning 'sword'.
- When describing a 'sharp' turn in the road, Arabic speakers typically use a word meaning 'sudden' or 'severe' rather than حاد.
Examples in context
- هذه السكين حادة جداً.This knife is very sharp.This sentence is useful for describing how sharp a knife is using حاد.Tatoeba #377041 by saeb, translation #60764 by CK
- السكين ليست حادة.The knife is not sharp.This sentence is useful for stating that a knife is not sharp using حاد.Tatoeba #377039 by saeb, translation #60758 by CK
- أسنان الطفل حادة.Baby teeth are sharp.This sentence is useful for describing the sharpness of baby teeth using حاد.Tatoeba #10291564 by alhamdi, translation #1981148 by FlamingTofu
- هناك سكين حادة على الطاولة.There is a sharp knife on the table.
- نقدها كان لاذعًا وقاسيًا.Her criticism was sharp and harsh.
- السكين حادة جداً، احذر!The knife is very sharp, be careful!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sara and Ahmed are preparing food in the kitchen.
- سارة Saraأحمد، هل هذا السكين حاد؟Ahmed, hal hadha al-sikkin had?Ahmed, is this knife sharp?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، إنه حاد جداً، كن حذراً.Na'am, innahu had jiddan, kun hadhiran.Yes, it is very sharp, be careful.
- سارة Saraشكراً، سأقطع الخضروات الآن.Shukran, sa-aqta' al-khudrawat al-an.Thanks, I will cut the vegetables now.
- أحمد Ahmedجيد، السكين الحاد يسهل العمل.Jayyid, al-sikkin al-had yusahhil al-amal.Good, a sharp knife makes the work easier.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries حاد, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
