حذاء
hidhâ'
The English word 'shoes' is translated into Arabic as حذاء (hidhâ').
The term refers to footwear worn to protect and support the feet. In many contexts, the singular form can be used to refer to either a single shoe or a single pair of shoes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word حذاء is a singular noun. The plural form of حذاء is أحذية.
How do you pronounce it?
hidhâ'
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, it is considered highly disrespectful to point the soles of your أحذية at another person, especially if they are sitting.
- The root of حذاء relates to the concept of 'matching' or 'being equal', mirroring how a pair of shoes must match each other.
- In some contexts, using the word حذاء in a derogatory way can imply that someone is 'beneath' another person's feet, signifying low social status.
Examples in context
- من فضلك البس حذاءك.Please put on your shoes.This sentence shows how to use حذاء when asking someone to put on their shoes.Tatoeba #416562 by saeb, translation #18092 by CK
- كان حذاء سامي ضائعا.Sami's shoes were missing.This sentence uses حذاء to describe a missing shoe.Tatoeba #6981615 by OsoHombre, translation #6668796 by OsoHombre
- زيري يعلم من سرق حذاءه.Ziri already knows who stole his shoes.This sentence uses حذاء to refer to someone's stolen shoes.Tatoeba #11987407 by dididodo, translation #10217603 by Amastan
- في السوق يُمْكِنُ أَنْ تَجِدَ أَحَذِيَةً رائِعَةً.In the market, you can find excellent shoes.
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Example conversation
Ziad and Nour are getting ready to go outside.
- زياد Ziadأين حذاء الرياضة الخاص بي؟Ayna hidha' ar-riyada al-khass bi?Where is my sports shoe?
- نور Nourإنه بجانب الباب يا زياد.Innahu bijanib al-bab ya Ziyad.It is next to the door, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadهل هذا حذاء جديد؟Hal hadha hidha' jadid?Is this a new shoe?
- نور Nourنعم، اشتريته بالأمس.Na'am, ishtaraytuhu bil-ams.Yes, I bought it yesterday.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
