مستقيم
mustaqim
The English word 'upright' is translated into Arabic as مستقيم (mustaqim).
The adjective مستقيم is used to describe something that is vertical or erect.
Meaning: vertical, erect (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
mustaqim
Did you know?
- The root letters (q-w-m) found in مستقيم also form the basis for the word قائمة, which means 'list' because a list is something that 'stands' or remains fixed.
- While مستقيم means 'upright', the related word قيمة (qima) refers to 'value' or 'worth'. Both stem from the idea of something standing firm or having a basis.
- In a religious context, the word مستقيم is famously used in the phrase 'al-sirat al-mustaqim', referring to the 'straight path' in the Quran.
Examples in context
- أحمد دائمًا مستقيمٌ في أعماله وأفعاله.Ahmed is always upright in his actions and behavior.
- يجب أن يكون ظهرك مستقيماً.yajibu an yakuna zahruka mustaqiman.Your back must be straight.
- هذا العمود مستقيم.hadha al-'amud mustaqim.This pillar is upright.
Example conversation
A yoga instructor is correcting a student's posture.
- نور Nourاجلس بشكل مستقيم يا أحمد.ijlis bishaklin mustaqim ya Ahmad.Sit in an upright position, Ahmad.
- أحمد Ahmedهل ظهري مستقيم الآن؟hal zahri mustaqim al-an?Is my back straight now?
- نور Nourنعم، أنت الآن مستقيم تماماً.na'am, anta al-an mustaqim tamamman.Yes, you are perfectly upright now.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لكِ يا نور.shukran laki ya Nur.Thank you, Nur.
