دَافِئ
dāfiʔ
The Arabic word for warm is دَافِئ (dāfiʔ). Wiktionary also lists دَفِيء (dafīʔ).
Meaning: having a temperature slightly higher than usual (adj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| دَافِئ | dāfiʔ |
| دَفِيء | dafīʔ |
The term is used as an adjective to describe something that has a temperature slightly higher than usual.
How do you pronounce it?
dāfiʔ
Did you know?
- To describe a 'warm' welcome, Arabic speakers often use the word حار ('hot') instead of دَافِئ, as 'hot' carries a stronger connotation of passion and generosity.
- While دَافِئ describes physical temperature, if you want to describe a 'warm' or 'welcoming' personality, you would likely use the word حَنُون (ḥanūn), which implies tenderness and affection.
- While دَافِئ describes a warm temperature, the root د-ف-ء also relates to the concept of shelter and protection from the cold.
Examples in context
- الغُرفة دافِئة ومُريحة.The room is warm and comfortable.
- إنها امرأةٌ دافِئة القَلْب وطيبة.She is a warm-hearted and kind woman.
- هَذَا المَاءُ دَافِئ.Hādhā al-mā'u dāfi'.This water is warm.
- الجَوُّ دَافِئٌ اليَومَ.Al-jawwu dāfi'un al-yawma.The weather is warm today.
- أُرِيدُ طَعَاماً دَافِئاً.Urīdu ṭā'āman dāfi'an.I want warm food.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warm” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
