غير مريح
ghayr murīḥ
The English word 'uncomfortable' is translated into Arabic as غير مريح (ghayr murīḥ).
غير مريح is used to describe the experience of discomfort.
Meaning: experiencing discomfort (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ghayr meaning 'non' or 'un-' and murīḥ meaning 'comfortable' or 'relaxing'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe a feminine noun, you should use the feminine form غير مريحة.
How do you pronounce it?
ghayr murīḥ
Did you know?
- To express that a person feels uncomfortable emotionally, speakers might use متضايق, which literally means 'feeling narrow' or 'tight'.
- In Arabic, the word راحة means 'comfort' or 'rest', but it also specifically refers to the 'palm' of the hand.
- The word مريح comes from the same root as ريح, which means 'wind' or 'scent'. In Arabic, the concept of comfort is deeply linked to the sensation of a refreshing breeze.
Examples in context
- لا أحب الأجواء المتوترة في هذا المكان.I don't like the tense atmosphere in this place.
- أنا محرج من الموقف.I feel embarrassed/uncomfortable in this situation.
- هذا الكرسي غير مريح.hadha al-kursi ghayr murih.This chair is uncomfortable.
- الجو في الغرفة غير مريح.al-jaww fi al-ghurfa ghayr murih.The atmosphere in the room is uncomfortable.
- الحذاء الجديد غير مريح.al-hidha' al-jadid ghayr murih.The new shoes are uncomfortable.
Example conversation
Youssef and Layla are sitting in a waiting room.
- يوسف Youssefهل أنتِ بخير يا ليلى؟hal anti bikhayr ya Layla?Are you okay, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaلا، هذا المقعد غير مريح.la, hadha al-maq'ad ghayr murih.No, this seat is uncomfortable.
- يوسف Youssefيمكننا البحث عن مكان آخر.yumkinuna al-bahth 'an makan akhar.We can look for another place.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك يا يوسف.shukran laka ya Youssef.Thank you, Youssef.
