قنبلة يدوية
qunbulah yadawiyyah
The English phrase 'throwing hand grenade' is translated into Arabic as قنبلة يدوية (qunbulah yadawiyyah).
The phrase قنبلة يدوية refers to a small explosive device designed to be thrown by hand. If you wish to describe the specific action of throwing a hand grenade, you can use the verbal noun رمي (throwing) followed by the phrase to form رمي قنبلة يدوية.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is qunbulah yadawiyyah.
Did you know?
- The Arabic word قنبلة for 'bomb' is derived from a word meaning 'a small jar' or 'earthenware box'. This refers to the early practice of filling clay pots with gunpowder to create explosives.
- The word قنبلة is often used in modern Arabic slang to describe something 'explosive' or surprising, such as a shocking piece of news or a hit song.
- The word رمي ('throwing') comes from a root that also relates to 'aiming' or 'shooting' an arrow, linking the act of throwing a grenade to ancient archery.
Examples in context
- رأيت قنبلة يدوية في الفيلم.Ra'aytu qunbulatan yadawiyatan fi al-film.I saw a hand grenade in the movie.
- استخدم الجندي قنبلة يدوية.Istakhdama al-jundiyyu qunbulatan yadawiyatan.The soldier used a hand grenade.
- هذه قنبلة يدوية قديمة.Hadhihi qunbulatun yadawiyyatun qadima.This is an old hand grenade.
Example conversation
Sarah and Omar are discussing a historical museum exhibit.
- سارة Saraانظر يا عمر، هذه قنبلة يدوية!Unzur ya Omar, hadhihi qunbula yadawiyya!Look Omar, this is a hand grenade!
- عمر Omarيا إلهي، هل هي حقيقية؟Ya ilahi, hal hiya haqiqiyya?Oh my god, is it real?
- سارة Saraنعم، لكنها فارغة الآن.Na'am, lakinaha farigha al-an.Yes, but it is empty now.
- عمر Omarهذا مذهل حقاً.Hadha mudh-hil haqqan.That is truly amazing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries قنبلة, CC BY-SA 4.0.
