عنيد
'anid
The Arabic word for stubborn is عنيد ('anid).
The adjective describes someone who is refusing to move or change their opinion.
Meaning: refusing to move or change one's opinion (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Gulf Arabic, the term used for a stubborn female is عِنِيدَة.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on gender and number: use عنيدة for a feminine subject and عنيدون for a masculine plural subject.
How do you pronounce it?
'anid
Did you know?
- While عنيد is the standard adjective, in casual conversation, people often use the word رأس يابس, which literally translates to 'dry head' to describe someone's stubbornness.
- In some Levantine dialects, a person who is stubborn can be called مكابر, which comes from a root meaning 'to make oneself greater'. This suggests that stubbornness is seen as a form of pride.
- The root of عنيد is linked to the idea of turning away or deviating from a straight path, implying that a stubborn person is one who wanders from the 'correct' way.
Examples in context
- هو عنيد.He's stubborn.This sentence is useful for practicing the adjective عنيد.Tatoeba #7320369 by OsoHombre, translation #6710460 by AlanF_US
- هذا الطفل عنيد جداً.hadha al-tifl 'anid jiddan.This child is very stubborn.
- لا تكن عنيداً في هذا الأمر.la takun 'anidan fi hadha al-amr.Do not be stubborn about this matter.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Nour are discussing a difficult coworker.
- أحمد Ahmedهل تكلمت مع المدير؟hal takallamta ma'a al-mudir?Did you speak with the manager?
- نور Nourنعم، لكنه عنيد للغاية.na'am, lakinahu 'anid lil-ghaya.Yes, but he is extremely stubborn.
- أحمد Ahmedنور، هل تعتقدين أن رأيه سيتغير؟nur, hal ta'taqidina anna ra'yahu sayataghayyar?Nour, do you think his opinion will change?
- نور Nourلا، هو لا يغير رأيه أبداً.la, huwa la yughayyiru ra'yahu abadan.No, he never changes his mind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
