فَرِيد
farīd
The English word 'unique' is translated into Arabic as فَرِيد (farīd). Wiktionary also lists فَذّ (faḏḏ) and وَحِيد (waḥīd).
Meaning: one of a kind (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| فَرِيد | farīd |
| فَذّ | faḏḏ |
| وَحِيد | waḥīd |
Which one should you use?
Use فَرِيد to describe something that is one-of-a-kind or unparalleled in quality or type. While وَحِيد can mean unique, it more commonly means 'lonely' or 'the only one' in a numerical sense. Use فَذّ to describe a person or a talent that is exceptionally unique or extraordinary.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of فَرِيد is فَرِيدَة. The masculine plural form of فَرِيد in the nominative case is فَرِيدُونَ.
How do you pronounce it?
farīd
Did you know?
- The feminine version فَرِيدَة can also be used as a proper female name, meaning 'unique' or 'precious'.
- In classical Arabic poetry, the term فَرِيد was a specific way to describe a 'pearl' or 'gem' that stood out from all others.
- The root of فَرِيد is based on the idea of being 'separated' or 'set apart' from a group.
Examples in context
- هذا المشروع لديه طابع فريد في هذا القطاع.This project has a unique character in this sector.
- إن أبحاثه لا مثيل لها في هذا المجال.His research is unparalleled in this field.
- يجب أن تزور هذا المطعم، إنه مكان مميز لتناول الطعام.You must visit this restaurant, it's a unique place to dine.
- الألوان المستخدمة في هذا الفستان بالفعل خاصة جداً.The colors used in this dress are truly special.
- عندما تراه بنفسك، ستدرك أن جمال هذا الشلال شيء فريد.When you see it yourself, you'll realize the beauty of this waterfall is one of a kind.
- هذا تصميم فَرِيد.hadha tasmeem fareed.This is a unique design.
- هذا طائر فَرِيد من نوعه.hadha ta'ir fareed min naw'ihi.This is a unique bird.
Example conversation
Omar and Maryam are looking at a piece of jewelry.
- عمر Omarانظري يا مريم، هذا الخاتم فَرِيد.Unẓurī yā Maryam, hādhā al-khātim farīd.Look Maryam, this ring is unique.
- مريم Maryamنعم، لم أرَ مثله أبدًا.Naʿam, lam ara mithlahu abadan.Yes, I have never seen anything like it.
- عمر Omarهل تعتقدين أنه يناسبك؟Hal taʿtaqidīna annahu yunāsibuki?Do you think it suits you?
- مريم Maryamأعتقد ذلك، لأنه مميز جدًا.Aʿtaqidu dhālik, li'annahu mumayyiz jiddan.I think so, because it is very special.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unique” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
