انخرس
inkharas
The English phrase "stfu" can be translated into Arabic as انخرس (inkharas).
انخرس is an aggressive and rude command used to tell someone to stop talking immediately.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a female, the form changes to انخرسي by adding a 'y' sound to the end.
How do you pronounce it?
inkharas
Did you know?
- The root of انخرس is related to the word for 'mute' or 'speechless'. It does not just ask for silence, but implies a total loss of the ability to speak.
- If you use this with an elder, it is not just considered rude but is viewed as a profound violation of cultural respect and honor.
- Because انخرس is so offensive, it is rarely used in mainstream Arabic cinema or television unless the character is intentionally depicted as a villain or extremely volatile.
Example conversation
Ziad and Sarah are having a heated argument.
- زياد Ziadأنا على حق في هذا الموضوع.Ana ala haqq fi hadha al-mawdu.I am right about this subject.
- سارة Saraانخرس يا زياد، كفى كلاماً!Inkharis ya Ziyad, kafa kalaman!Shut up Ziad, enough talking!
- زياد Ziadلماذا تصرخين في وجهي؟Limadha tasrukhina fi wajhi?Why are you shouting in my face?
- سارة Saraلأنني فقدت صبري معك.Liannani faqadtu sabri ma'ak.Because I have lost my patience with you.
