المشي
almashi
In Arabic, the English phrase "walking" is translated as المشي (almashi).
المشي is the gerund of walk (noun).
Meaning: gerund of walk (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the definite article al- (the) and the verbal noun mashi (walking).
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
almashi
Did you know?
- In certain classical contexts, the term for 'walking' can be used to describe the way stars or planets move across the sky, blending the human and the celestial.
- The root of المشي is m-sh-y, which is shared with the word for 'going' or 'proceeding'. In some Arabic dialects, using the verb form of المشي can imply a permanent departure or 'walking away' from a relationship.
- There is a specific distinction in Arabic between المشي (walking) and السير (marching or traveling). While both translate to 'walking', السير often implies a more formal, determined, or long-distance journey.
Examples in context
- واصل المشي طوال اليوم.He kept walking all the day.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use المشي to describe continuing an action.Tatoeba #1597737 by Amastan, translation #288004 by CK
- واصل زيري المشي متوجها نحو الحوض.Ziri kept walking to make it to the pond.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use المشي in the context of moving toward a destination.Tatoeba #11636196 by dididodo, translation #11222919 by Amastan
- واصل المشي لبعض الوقت.He continued walking for some time.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use المشي to indicate a duration of time.Tatoeba #2882487 by alanood, translation #693970 by Eldad
- أحب المشي في الحديقةI love walking in the park
- قام بتحليل سلوك المشاة في المدينةHe analyzed pedestrian movement in the city
- قررنا القيام بجولة تنزه في المدينةWe decided to take a leisurely stroll around the city
- سأخرج وأمشي في المساءI will go out and take a walk in the evening
- قررت أن أتجول في المنطقة القديمةI decided to wander around the old town
- كيف تفضل التنزه؟How do you prefer to stroll?
- أحب المشي في الحدائق الهادئةI enjoy walking in quiet gardens.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Ahmed are discussing a new healthy habit.
- سارة Saraهل تحب المشي في الصباح؟Hal tuhibbu al-mashi fi al-sabah?Do you like walking in the morning?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، المشي مفيد جداً للصحة.Na'am, al-mashi mufid jiddan lil-siha.Yes, walking is very beneficial for health.
- سارة Saraأريد البدء بالمشي كل يوم.Uridu al-bad' bil-mashi kull yawm.I want to start walking every day.
- أحمد Ahmedيمكننا الذهاب معاً يا سارة.Yumkinuna al-dhahab ma'an ya Sarah.We can go together, Sarah.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
