إطلاق النار
itlaq an-nar
إطلاق النار (itlaq an-nar) is the Arabic term for shooting.
The term is used to describe the act of shooting.
Meaning: instance of shooting (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verbal noun itlaq (releasing/launching) and an-nar (the fire).
How do you pronounce it?
itlaq an-nar
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking regions, the phrase إطلاق النار is used in celebratory contexts, such as weddings, which is a distinct social custom known as 'celebratory gunfire'.
- The root of إطلاق is shared with the word for 'fluent' (طليق), implying that a 'shooting' is a smooth or unrestricted release.
- While إطلاق النار means 'shooting', the root of إطلاق is also used in the term for 'unleashing' a dog or 'freeing' a prisoner.
Examples in context
- واصل دافيد إطلاق النار.David continued shooting.This sentence is useful for showing the continuous action of إطلاق النار.Tatoeba #11651836 by dididodo, translation #11503171 by Amastan
- لماذا تواصل إطلاق النار؟Why are you still shooting?This sentence is useful for asking a question about the continuation of إطلاق النار.Tatoeba #11980418 by dididodo, translation #8317009 by Amastan
- تم تسجيل حادثة اطلاق الرصاص في منطقة الحدود.A shooting incident was recorded in the border area.
- كان إطلاق النار قوياً جداً.Kana itlaq al-nar qawiyan jiddan.The shooting was very loud.
Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are discussing a news report in a cafe.
- زياد Ziadهل سمعتِ عن إطلاق النار في المدينة؟Hal sami'ti 'an itlaq al-nar fil madina?Did you hear about the shooting in the city?
- مريم Maryamنعم، كان حادثاً مرعباً للغاية.Na'am, kana hadithan mur'iban lil ghaya.Yes, it was a very terrifying incident.
- زياد Ziadأتمنى أن يكون الجميع بخير.Atamanna an yakun al-jami' bikhayr.I hope everyone is okay.
- مريم Maryamأنا أيضاً، أتمنى ذلك.Ana aydan, atamanna dhalik.Me too, I hope so.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries إطلاق, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
