مهاجم
muhajim
The English word striker translates to Arabic as مهاجم (muhajim).
The term مهاجم is used to refer to a person who is a striker.
Meaning: person who is on strike (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word مهاجم is derived from a root meaning to attack or to assault, which is why it is used for a striker in sports.
How do you pronounce it?
muhajim
Did you know?
- If you are watching a football match in Arabic, a 'striker' might also be referred to as رأس الحربة, which literally translates to 'the tip of the bayonet'.
- If a striker in a game is performing exceptionally well, an announcer might call them قناص, which means 'sniper'.
- In a political or labor context, if you want to describe a person on strike, you would not use مهاجم. Instead, you would use the word مضرب, which comes from a root meaning to strike or hit an object.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Nour are discussing a labor dispute at a local company.
- أحمد Ahmedهل رأيتِ أي مهاجم أمام البوابة؟Hal ra'ayti ayya muhajim amama al-bawwaba?Did you see any striker in front of the gate?
- نور Nourنعم يا أحمد، هناك الكثير منهم.Na'am ya Ahmed, hunaka al-kathir minhum.Yes Ahmed, there are many of them.
- أحمد Ahmedهل يعتقد كل مهاجم أن الإدارة ستوافق؟Hal ya'taqid kull muhajim anna al-idara satawafiq?Does every striker believe that the management will agree?
- نور Nourأعتقد أنهم متفائلون جداً يا أحمد.A'taqid annahum mutafa'ilun jiddan ya Ahmed.I think they are very optimistic, Ahmed.
