رائع
rā'iʻ
The Arabic word for super is رائع (rā'iʻ).
The term رائع is used to describe something that is great or wonderful. To add emphasis and mean superb or excellent, you can use the phrase ممتاز جدًا.
Meaning: better than usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
While رائع means great or wonderful, the word ممتاز is used specifically to mean excellent or superb. If you want to emphasize intensity, use ممتاز جدًا to mean superb or excellent.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the informal term جامد is used to mean super. In Levantine Arabic, the informal word خطير is used to convey the same meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
rā'iʻ
Did you know?
- Arabic speakers may use the word خرافي to mean 'super' or 'legendary'. This word literally translates to 'fabulous' in the sense of being a 'myth' or 'fairy tale'.
- In Levantine Arabic, the word خطير is used to mean 'super', but its literal meaning is 'dangerous'. In this context, it implies something is so great that it is almost alarming.
- In Egypt, calling something جامد is a common way to say it is 'super' or 'cool'. However, the literal meaning of this word is 'solid' or 'hard'.
Examples in context
- عمل رائع!Great work!
- العرض كان زي الفل!The show was excellent!
- أنت عظيم!You are awesome!
- المهرجان كان خطير!The festival was super!
- هذا الطعم رائع اليوم.hadha al-ta'm ra'i' al-yawm.This taste is wonderful today.
- الجو رائع جداً الآن.al-jaww ra'i' jiddan al-an.The weather is wonderful right now.
Example conversation
Youssef and Mariam are discussing a movie they just watched.
- يوسف Youssefهل أعجبك الفيلم يا مريم؟Hal a'jabaki al-film ya Maryam?Did you like the movie, Mariam?
- مريم Maryamنعم، كان الفيلم رائع!Na'am, kana al-film ra'i'!Yes, the movie was super!
- يوسف Youssefأنا أتفق معكِ تماماً.Ana attafiqu ma'aki tamaman.I completely agree with you.
- مريم Maryamلنذهب لمشاهدة فيلم آخر.Linadhhab limushahadat film akhar.Let's go watch another movie.
