غافل
ghafil
The English word unaware is translated into Arabic as غافل (ghafil).
The term is used to describe someone who is not aware or informed.
Meaning: not aware or informed (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective غافل changes based on the gender and number of the subject: use غافلة for a single female, غافلون for a group of males or a mixed group and غافلات for a group of females.
How do you pronounce it?
ghafil
Did you know?
- In classical Arabic poetry, a غافل person is often depicted as being in a 'sleep' while awake, meaning their senses are functioning but their consciousness is absent.
- In certain spiritual contexts, being غافل is considered a state of heedlessness that prevents one from achieving enlightenment or connection with the divine. It describes a lack of mindfulness rather than just a lack of information.
- While غافل means unaware, the Arabic language uses different roots to distinguish between being unaware because of ignorance and being unaware because of distraction.
Examples in context
- لم يكن وعيه شاملاً للوضع الحقيقي. إنه غير مدرك لحجم المشكلة.He didn't have a comprehensive awareness of the actual situation. He is unaware of the magnitude of the problem.
- صديقي مش مدرك لحجم المشكلة التي يواجهها في عمله حاليًا.My friend is unaware of the magnitude of the problem he is currently facing at work.
- لا تكن غافلًا عن التفاصيل.lā takun ghāfilan 'an al-tafāṣīl.Do not be unaware of the details.
- ظل غافلًا عن التغييرات الجديدة.ẓalla ghāfilan 'an al-taghyīrāt al-jadīda.He remained unaware of the new changes.
Example conversation
Sarah tells Ziad about a surprise party.
- سارة Saraهل يعلم زياد عن الحفلة؟Hal ya'lam Ziyad 'an al-hafla?Does Ziad know about the party?
- زياد Ziadنعم، هو غافل تماماً عن الأمر.Na'am, huwa ghafil tamaman 'an al-amr.Yes, he is completely unaware of the matter.
- سارة Saraهذا رائع، ستكون مفاجأة كبيرة.Hadha ra'i', satakuna mufaja'a kabira.That's great, it will be a big surprise.
- زياد Ziadأتمنى أن يظل غافلاً حتى الغد.Atamanna an yazalla ghafilan hatta al-ghad.I hope he stays unaware until tomorrow.
