Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| فَائِز | fāʔiz | masculine |
| فَائِزَة | fāʔiza | feminine |
| غَالِب | ḡālib | masculine |
| غَالِبَة | ḡāliba | feminine |
| ظَافِر | ẓāfir | masculine |
| ظَافِرَة | ẓāfira | feminine |
| رَابِح | rābiḥ | masculine |
| رَابِحَة | rābiḥa | feminine |
The term refers to one who has won or often wins.
What does it mean word for word?
فَائِز is an active participle (ism al-fa'il) derived from the root meaning 'to win' or 'to succeed', literally meaning 'one who wins/prevails'.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends on the context of the victory. فَائِز is the most common term for a winner of a competition, contest or prize. رَابِح is used specifically for someone who wins through profit, such as in business, gambling or a trade. غَالِب refers to a winner in the sense of someone who prevails over an opponent or overcomes an obstacle.
Is it said differently in some regions?
فَائِز is commonly used in the Gulf region, while غَالِب refers to the 'winner' in some contexts in Maghrebi Arabic, specifically in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
How does it change in a sentence?
The available forms are فَائِز (masculine), فَائِزَة (feminine), غَالِب (masculine), غَالِبَة (feminine), ظَافِر (masculine), ظَافِرَة (feminine), رَابِح (masculine) and رَابِحَة (feminine).
How do you pronounce it?
fāʔiz
Did you know?
- The word فَائِز is also a common male given name across the Arab world. When used as a name, it implies that the person is destined for success or victory.
- The root of فَائِز is closely tied to the concept of 'salvation'. In a spiritual context, the ultimate 'winner' is one who attains paradise and escapes punishment.
- In Arabic, the root for غَالِب also forms the word for 'majority' or 'most'. To be a 'winner' in this sense is to be the prevailing or dominant force.
Examples in context
- الفائز في هذه المسابقة هو جون.The winner of this competition is John.
- الفريق الفائز مُحتَرَف في لعبة الكُرة الطائرة.The winning team is professional in volleyball.
- أنت رَابِح في هذه اللعبة!You are a winner in this game!
- هُوَ فَائِزٌ فِي هَذِهِ الْمُسَابَقَةِ.Huwa fā'izun fī hādhihi al-musābaqa.He is a winner in this competition.
- مَنْ هُوَ الْفَائِزُ الْأَوَّلُ؟Man huwa al-fā'izu al-awwal?Who is the first winner?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “winner” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
