متحد
muttahid
The English word "united" is translated into Arabic as متحد (muttahid).
متحد is an adjective used to describe being joined into a single entity.
Meaning: joined into a single entity (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a passive participle derived from the root (و–ح–د), meaning 'one' or 'unity'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the feminine form متحدة when describing a feminine noun. For masculine plural nouns, the form depends on the grammatical case: use متحدون in the nominative case and متحدين in the accusative or genitive cases.
How do you pronounce it?
muttahid
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, the formal متحد might be replaced by the word إيد وحدة, which literally translates to 'one hand'.
- The root و–ح–د is used to form the word توحيد, which refers to the concept of 'monotheism' in Islam. This links the political or social idea of being 'united' to the theological concept of the oneness of God.
- When describing a 'united' group, an Arabic speaker might use متكاتفون instead of متحدون to emphasize mutual support. This word literally means 'linking arms', turning a conceptual state into a physical gesture.
Examples in context
- نقف متحدين ضد الشر.We stand united against evil.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the form متحد in a plural context.Tatoeba #9840285 by OsoHombre, translation #6702212 by Eccles17
- الأمم المتحدةThe United Nations
- نحن شعب متحد.nahnu sha'bun muttahid.We are a united people.
Example conversation
Mariam and Omar are discussing their group project.
- مريم Maryamهل تعتقد أننا سننجح يا عمر؟Hal ta'taqidu annana sananjahu ya Omar?Do you think we will succeed, Omar?
- عمر Omarنعم، لأننا نعمل كفريق متحد.Na'am, li'annana na'malu kafariqin muttahid.Yes, because we are working as a united team.
- مريم Maryamهذا هو سر القوة.Hadha huwa sirru al-quwwah.That is the secret of strength.
- عمر Omarبالضبط، التعاون هو الحل.Biddabt, at-ta'awun huwa al-hall.Exactly, cooperation is the solution.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
