السفر
al-safar
Traveling in Arabic is السفر (al-safar).
The phrase refers to the general activity of going from one place to another, typically over a long distance.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun السفر (al-safar) is the definite form, whereas سفر (safar) is the indefinite form used for referring to travel in a general or non-specific sense.
How do you pronounce it?
al-safar
Did you know?
- In Islamic law, السفر (al-safar) triggers specific exemptions, such as the permission to shorten or combine daily prayers.
- The root of السفر (al-safar) is related to the concept of 'uncovering' or 'revealing', as traveling was historically seen as a way to uncover the truth or the unknown.
- Arabic uses the word سفر (safar) to describe the journey, but also shares a root with the word for 'ambassador' (سفير), who is the ultimate professional traveler.
Examples in context
- إنه معتاد على السفر.He's accustomed to traveling.This sentence shows how to describe someone being accustomed to السفر.Tatoeba #616629 by saeb, translation #387430 by CK
- يحب توم السفرTom likes traveling.This sentence demonstrates the use of السفر with a subject's preference.Tatoeba #8284017 by alhamdi, translation #1164458 by CK
- إنه يحب السفر.He loves traveling.This sentence illustrates expressing a love for السفر.Tatoeba #586956 by saeb, translation #391906 by CK
- أنا أخطط للسفر إلى دبي.I am planning to travel to Dubai.
- أستمتع بالرحلات الطويلة.I enjoy long trips.
- الأسفار تعطيني شعورًا رائعًا.Trips give me a wonderful sensation.
- أنا مشغولة اليوم، سأسافر غدًا.I am busy today, I will travel tomorrow.
- حبينا نعمل مشية ع أجمل مكانWe wanted to take a leisurely walk to a beautiful place.
- أذهب إلى أوروبا في الصيف.I'm going to Europe in the summer.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ahmed and Maryam are talking about their future plans.
- مريم Maryamهل تحب السفر؟hal tuhibbu al-safar?Do you like traveling?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، أنا أعشق السفر.na'am, ana a'shaqu al-safar.Yes, I adore traveling.
- مريم Maryamما هي وجهتك المفضلة؟ma hiya wijhatuka al-mufaddala?What is your favorite destination?
- أحمد Ahmedأحب السفر إلى اليابان.uhibbu al-safar ila al-yaban.I love traveling to Japan.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
