خاص
khas
The English word "special" is translated into Arabic as خاص (khas).
خاص is used to describe something of particular interest or value. Certain. Dear. Beloved. Favored. In many contexts, it is used to mean "private" or "personal", such as when referring to private property.
Meaning: of particular interest or value, certain, dear, beloved, favored (adj)
Which one should you use?
خاص is the antonym of عام, which means general, public or common.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective خاص has a feminine form, خاصة.
How do you pronounce it?
khas
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking countries, a 'special' offer or 'special' price is often referred to as a عرض خاص, but the term is frequently used in markets as a starting point for negotiation rather than a final price.
- While خاص means 'private' or 'special', the opposite عام does not just mean 'public' but can also mean 'general' or 'year' depending on the vowel sounds used.
- In Arabic, the word خاصة can function as a phrase meaning 'especially' or 'particularly' when it starts a sentence or modifies a clause, moving beyond its role as a simple adjective.
Examples in context
- لم يقترح طبيب سامي أيّ علاج خاص.Sami's doctor didn't suggest any special treatment.This sentence shows how to use خاص to describe a treatment.Tatoeba #6991213 by OsoHombre, translation #6388749 by OsoHombre
- للأمومة والطفولة الحق في مساعدة ورعاية خاصتين. وينعم كل الأطفال بنفس الحماية الاجتماعية سواء أكانت ولادتهم ناتجة عن رباط شرعي أم بطريقة غير شرعية.Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.This sentence uses خاص in the context of providing special care and assistance.Tatoeba #629320 by Samer, translation #554874 by jakov
- "عزيزتي، أسرعي، أسرعي. هذا موقع اسمه تتويبا يعرض مجموعته من الجمل للمزاد العلني وكل جملة بسنت! بل إن عندهم عروضًا خاصة مثل اشترِ 100 جملة واحصل على واحدة مجانًا!" "يا سلام! أصبح الناس يتخذون جمع الجمل هوايةً؟ّ! إلامَ وصل العالم!""Honey, quick, quick. There's this website called Tatoeba that's auctioning its sentence collection for a cent each! They've even got special offers like buy 100 sentences and get 1 free!" "Ah great! now people collect sentences as a hobby?! What's the world coming to!"This sentence uses خاص to describe special offers.Tatoeba #629134 by Samer, translation #451568 by saeb
- محمد هو شخص مميز في عمله.Mohammed is a special person in his work.
Example conversation
Yousef and Maryam are talking about a gift.
- يوسف Youssefهل هذا اليوم مناسب لهدية خاصة؟Hal hadha al-yawm munasib li-hadiyya khassa?Is today a good day for a special gift?
- مريم Maryamنعم، يوسف، إنه يوم ميلاد والدتي.Na'am, Yousef, innahu yawm milad walidati.Yes, Yousef, it is my mother's birthday.
- يوسف Youssefسأختار لها شيئاً خاصاً جداً.Sa-akhtar laha shay'an khassan jiddan.I will choose something very special for her.
- مريم Maryamشكراً لك، هي ستحب ذلك كثيراً.Shukran laka, hiya sa-tuhibu dhalika kathiran.Thank you, she will love that very much.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
