صِهْر
صِهْر در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Sihr means a male relative by marriage (son-in-law or brother-in-law).
- It comes from a root meaning to melt or fuse families together.
- The plural is 'As-haar' and it is a formal, respectful term.
- It is linguistically distinct from 'Nasab' (blood relations) and is used in legal contexts.
The Arabic word صِهْر (Sihr) is a foundational term in the lexicon of Arabic kinship and social structures. At its core, it refers to a relative by marriage. While in modern usage it is most frequently encountered to mean a son-in-law or a brother-in-law, its classical and linguistic roots encompass a broader spectrum of affinity. Understanding this word requires looking beyond a simple English translation, as it carries the weight of familial fusion and legal standing in Islamic and Arab social traditions.
- Linguistic Root
- The word is derived from the root ص-ه-ر (S-H-R), which fundamentally relates to the process of melting or fusing. In a culinary or metallurgical context, 'Sahr' means to melt something down until it becomes a unified mass. Metaphorically, this describes the 'melting' of two distinct families into one cohesive unit through the bond of marriage.
- Social Context
- In Arab culture, the 'Sihr' is not just an individual; he represents the bridge between two tribes or families. When a man becomes a 'Sihr' to a family, he is often treated with a high degree of respect and is expected to uphold the honor of his wife's family as if it were his own.
جاء صِهْرِي لزيارتنا اليوم مع أختي.
The term is distinct from 'Nasab' (blood relation). In the Quran, the two are often paired to describe the two ways humans are bonded: through blood (Nasab) and through marriage (Sihr). This duality defines the entire social fabric of traditional Middle Eastern societies. If you are introduced as someone's 'Sihr', you are being identified by your marital connection, which carries specific legal rights in inheritance and social obligations in communal support.
يعتبر الصِّهْرُ فرداً من أفراد العائلة الكبيرة.
- Gender and Plurality
- The word 'Sihr' is masculine. The plural form is 'As-haar' (أَصْهَار). While 'Sihr' specifically refers to the male relative, the collective concept of affinity is 'Musaharah'. Interestingly, while English uses 'in-laws' for both genders, Arabic typically uses 'Sihr' for males and 'Kannah' or 'Hamaah' for specific female in-law roles, though 'As-haar' can sometimes be used collectively for the group of people related by marriage.
In formal settings, such as a court of law or a religious sermon, 'Sihr' is the preferred term. If a judge asks about the relationship between two men, one might say, 'He is my Sihr,' immediately establishing that there is no blood relation but a significant legal and social bond exists. This word is also frequently used in literature to describe the alliances formed between kingdoms through royal marriages, where the 'Sihr' becomes a strategic partner in power.
أكرم الرجل أَصْهَارَهُ في مأدبة كبيرة.
Using 'Sihr' correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a noun and its typical placement in 'Idafa' (possessive) constructions. Because it describes a relationship, it is almost always followed by a possessive pronoun or a proper noun to specify whose relative we are talking about. For example, 'Sihri' (my son-in-law) or 'Sihru Ahmad' (Ahmad's brother-in-law).
- The Idafa Structure
- In Arabic, to say 'the son-in-law of the king,' you would say 'Sihru al-Malik'. The word 'Sihr' takes the case ending based on its position in the sentence (nominative, accusative, or genitive), while the following word is always in the genitive case.
كان صِهْرُ المدير حاضراً في الاجتماع.
When using the plural form 'As-haar', the same rules apply. It is important to note that 'As-haar' can refer to a group of men who are all related to the speaker by marriage—for instance, a man's sisters' husbands and his wife's brothers. In a patriarchal lineage system, these men are vital allies. You will often see this used in historical texts describing political alliances.
دعوتُ أَصْهَارِي إلى العشاء بمناسبة العيد.
- Ambiguity in Usage
- One challenge for learners is that 'Sihr' can be ambiguous. If someone says 'This is my Sihr,' they could mean 'This is my sister's husband' or 'This is my wife's brother' or 'This is my daughter's husband.' Usually, context or a follow-up sentence clarifies the specific role. In very formal Arabic, 'Sihr' is more commonly used for the daughter's husband (son-in-law).
In poetic or high literary Arabic, 'Sihr' is used to emphasize the bond of affinity as a sacred tie. It is not merely a label but an acknowledgment of a shared destiny between families. When writing, use 'Sihr' to maintain a professional or respectful tone. In casual conversation, you might hear 'Zawj ukhti' (my sister's husband), but using 'Sihri' adds a layer of sophistication and traditional warmth.
أصبح خالد صِهْراً لعائلة كريمة.
The word 'Sihr' resonates deeply in specific environments, ranging from the sacred to the legal. Because it defines a relationship that has legal consequences (like the prohibition of marriage to certain people once affinity is established), it is a staple of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and modern civil law in Arab countries.
- Religious Contexts
- In the Quran, Surah Al-Furqan (25:54) mentions: 'And He it is who has created man from water, and has appointed for him kindred by blood (Nasab) and kindred by marriage (Sihr).' This verse is often recited in Friday sermons or during marriage ceremonies to highlight the importance of the family bond created through 'Sihr'.
ذُكرت علاقة الصِّهْرِ في القرآن الكريم كنعمة من الله.
You will also encounter 'Sihr' in news reports and historical biographies. When a journalist describes the family of a political leader, they will use 'As-haar' to refer to the influential men who married into the leader's family. For instance, 'The president's sons-in-law (As-haar al-Ra'is) hold key positions.' Here, the word carries a connotation of power and proximity to the center of authority.
تحدث التقرير عن دور أَصْهَارِ الملك في السياسة.
- Formal Social Gatherings
- At a wedding or a funeral, when a patriarch is introducing the men of the family to guests, he might say, 'This is my Sihr, Fulan.' It signals that while this person isn't a blood relative, he is a trusted and integrated member of the inner circle. It is a term of inclusion.
In television dramas (Musalsalat), particularly those set in historical periods or rural areas where family honor is a central theme, the 'Sihr' is often a character who must prove his loyalty to his father-in-law. Phrases like 'You are our Sihr, and your honor is our honor' are common tropes that reinforce the social expectations attached to this word.
في المسلسلات التاريخية، نرى احتراماً كبيراً للصِّهْرِ.
For English speakers, the most common mistake is assuming 'Sihr' is a direct equivalent to 'brother-in-law' in all contexts. While it often translates that way, its scope is narrower in some ways and broader in others. Understanding the boundaries of this term will help you avoid awkward social errors.
- Confusing Sihr with Nasab
- The most fundamental error is using 'Sihr' for a blood relative like a cousin or a nephew. 'Sihr' is strictly for affinity through marriage. If you call your biological brother your 'Sihr', it will sound like you are saying he is your brother-in-law, which is biologically impossible and linguistically confusing.
الخطأ: أخي هو صِهْرِي. (الصواب: أخي هو نَسَبِي)
Another mistake is applying the word 'Sihr' to females. While 'As-haar' can sometimes be a collective plural, the singular 'Sihr' is masculine. If you want to refer to your daughter-in-law, you should use 'Kannah' (كَنَّة). If you want to refer to your sister-in-law (brother's wife), you use 'Zawjat akhi'. Using 'Sihr' for a woman is grammatically incorrect in Arabic.
يجب التمييز بين صِهْر (قريب) و سِحْر (شعوذة).
- The Plural Confusion
- Learners often try to pluralize it as 'Sihroun' or 'Sihrin' following the regular masculine plural rules. However, 'Sihr' has a broken plural: 'As-haar' (أَصْهَار). Using the regular plural will mark you as a beginner.
Finally, avoid using 'Sihr' in very casual, youth-oriented slang. While it isn't 'wrong', it can sound overly formal or 'Fusha-heavy' in a coffee shop setting. In those cases, people usually just say 'the husband of my sister' or 'the brother of my wife'. Save 'Sihr' for when you want to show respect or when speaking in a professional or literary context.
لا تستخدم كلمة صِهْر في المواقف غير الرسمية جداً.
To truly master the concept of 'Sihr', you must understand its neighbors in the Arabic semantic field of family. Arabic is famous for having specific words for every type of relative, often distinguishing between the mother's side and the father's side, or between blood and marriage.
- Nasib (نَسِيب)
- Often used interchangeably with 'Sihr' in dialects, 'Nasib' literally means someone who has a 'Nisba' (connection) to you. In many regions, this is the go-to word for a brother-in-law. While 'Sihr' feels more legalistic and Quranic, 'Nasib' feels more social and friendly.
- Ham (حَم)
- This word specifically refers to the father-in-law. While a father-in-law is technically a 'Sihr' (relative by marriage), he is almost always called 'Ham' or 'Hama' (my father-in-law) to specify the hierarchy. Calling your father-in-law 'Sihri' might sound a bit distant or overly technical.
- Khatan (خَتَن)
- This is a very classical, almost archaic term for a son-in-law or any male relative on the wife's side. You will find this in ancient poetry or very old Hadith texts. In modern conversation, it has been almost entirely replaced by 'Sihr'.
يُفضل استخدام نَسِيب في العامية و صِهْر في الفصحى.
When comparing 'Sihr' to English 'in-law', remember that 'in-law' is a suffix, whereas 'Sihr' is a standalone noun. In English, you must say 'brother-in-law' or 'father-in-law'. In Arabic, 'Sihr' can stand alone to mean 'that man who is related to me by marriage'. This makes it a very efficient word for describing complex family networks without needing to specify the exact link every time.
الفرق بين الصِّهْرِ والنَّسَبِ هو كالفرق بين العقد والدم.
چقدر رسمی است؟
"حضر الصِّهْرُ مأدبة الاستقبال الرسمية."
"صِهْرِي يعمل في شركة كبيرة."
"وين صِهْرَك اليوم؟"
"هذا زوج عمتك، هو صِهْرُنَا."
"النسيب غالي!"
نکته جالب
The reason 'marriage-affinity' uses the same root as 'melting' is the poetic idea that two families are melted down and forged into a single, inseparable unit.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'Sad' (ص) like 'Sin' (س), which turns 'affinity' into 'magic'.
- Dropping the 'h' sound in the middle, making it sound like 'Sir'.
- Adding a vowel between 'h' and 'r' (e.g., Si-har), which is incorrect in Fusha.
- Using a light 's' instead of the heavy, velarized 'S'.
- Not rolling the final 'r' slightly.
سطح دشواری
Easy to read but can be confused with 'Sihr' (magic) if diacritics are missing.
Requires memory of the broken plural 'As-haar'.
The emphatic 'Sad' followed by 'h' and 'r' can be a tongue-twister for beginners.
Usually clear in context, but watch for the heavy 'S'.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
The Idafa Construction (Possessive)
صِهْرُ المَلِكِ (The king's in-law). 'Sihr' is the Mudaf, 'al-Malik' is the Mudaf Ilayh.
Broken Plurals (Jam' Taksir)
صِهْر becomes أَصْهَار. This pattern (Af'aal) is common for triliteral nouns.
Emphatic Consonants (Sad)
The 'Sad' in صِهْر must be pronounced with the tongue pressed against the roof of the mouth to distinguish it from 'Sin'.
Gender Agreement in Adjectives
صِهْرٌ كَرِيمٌ (A generous in-law). The adjective 'Karim' must be masculine to match 'Sihr'.
Possessive Pronouns with Nouns
صِهْرِي، صِهْرُكَ، صِهْرُهُ. The pronoun attaches directly to the end of the noun.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
هذا صِهْرِي الجديد.
This is my new brother-in-law.
'Sihri' is 'Sihr' + 'i' (my).
صِهْرِي يسكن في دبي.
My brother-in-law lives in Dubai.
Subject-verb agreement: Sihri (singular) lives (yaskun).
هل هذا صِهْرُكَ؟
Is this your son-in-law?
Question format using 'hal'.
صِهْرِي رجل طيب.
My brother-in-law is a good man.
Simple nominal sentence (Mubtada and Khabar).
أين صِهْرُ أحمد؟
Where is Ahmad's brother-in-law?
Idafa construction: Sihru Ahmad.
صِهْرِي يحب القهوة.
My brother-in-law likes coffee.
Verb 'yuhibbu' follows the masculine subject.
زارني صِهْرِي أمس.
My brother-in-law visited me yesterday.
Past tense verb 'zara'.
صِهْرِي يعمل في البنك.
My brother-in-law works in the bank.
Present tense verb 'ya'mal'.
سأذهب إلى بيت صِهْرِي اليوم.
I will go to my brother-in-law's house today.
Future tense with 'sa-' prefix.
صِهْرِي وأختي في عطلة.
My brother-in-law and my sister are on holiday.
Compound subject with 'wa' (and).
اشتريتُ هديةً لِصِهْرِي.
I bought a gift for my brother-in-law.
Preposition 'li-' (for) followed by 'Sihri'.
صِهْرِي مهندس ناجح.
My brother-in-law is a successful engineer.
Adjective 'najih' modifying 'muhandis'.
كيف حالُ صِهْرِكَ؟
How is your brother-in-law?
Common greeting structure.
صِهْرِي يتحدث العربية بطلاقة.
My brother-in-law speaks Arabic fluently.
Adverbial phrase 'bi-talaqa'.
سافر صِهْرِي إلى لندن.
My brother-in-law traveled to London.
Past tense verb 'safara'.
أحبُّ الجلوس مع صِهْرِي.
I like sitting with my brother-in-law.
Masdar 'al-julus' after 'uhibbu'.
يُعتبر الصِّهْرُ فرداً أساسياً في العائلة.
The relative by marriage is considered an essential member of the family.
Passive verb 'yu'tabaru'.
اجتمع الأَصْهَارُ في بيت الجد.
The in-laws gathered at the grandfather's house.
Plural form 'As-haar'.
علاقتي بِصِهْرِي مبنية على الاحترام.
My relationship with my in-law is built on respect.
Abstract noun 'alaqa' (relationship).
ساعدني صِهْرِي في حل المشكلة.
My brother-in-law helped me solve the problem.
Verb with object suffix 'sa'adani'.
كان صِهْرُهُ غائباً عن الحفل.
His brother-in-law was absent from the party.
Use of 'kana' for past state.
أصبحنا أَصْهَاراً منذ خمس سنوات.
We have been in-laws for five years.
Verb 'asbahna' indicating a change in state.
تكلم صِهْرِي عن تجاربه في السفر.
My brother-in-law spoke about his travel experiences.
Preposition 'an' (about).
هذا الرجل هو صِهْرُ عائلة الجابر.
This man is the in-law of the Al-Jaber family.
Complex Idafa.
نشأت بينهما علاقة صِهْرٍ قوية.
A strong bond of marriage-affinity developed between them.
Genitive 'Sihrin' after 'alaqa'.
يتمتع أَصْهَارُ العائلة بمكانة مرموقة.
The family's in-laws enjoy a prestigious status.
Verb 'yatamatta'u' takes 'bi-'.
قرر الملك تقوية الروابط مع جيرانه عبر الصِّهْرِ.
The king decided to strengthen ties with his neighbors through marriage-affinity.
Masdar 'taqwiya' (strengthening).
ليس هناك فرق في الحقوق بين النَسَبِ والصِّهْرِ في هذا السياق.
There is no difference in rights between blood relation and marriage-affinity in this context.
Negation with 'laysa'.
كان الصِّهْرُ دائماً وسيلة للتحالف السياسي.
Marriage-affinity has always been a means for political alliance.
Adverb 'da'iman' (always).
أثنى الوالد على صِهْرِهِ أمام الضيوف.
The father praised his son-in-law in front of the guests.
Verb 'athna' (praised) takes 'ala'.
تعتبر المصاهرة (علاقة الصهر) سبباً للمنع من الزواج.
Affinity (the relationship of Sihr) is considered a reason for prohibition in marriage.
Noun 'Musaharah' derived from 'Sihr'.
رحبوا بِصِهْرِهِم الجديد بكل حفاوة.
They welcomed their new in-law with great warmth.
Plural verb 'rahabu'.
لقد تشابكت المصالح والأَصْهَارُ بين القبيلتين.
Interests and marital ties have intertwined between the two tribes.
Verb 'tashabakat' (intertwined).
يؤكد الفقهاء على حرمة الصِّهْرِ في الشريعة.
Jurists emphasize the sanctity (and legal prohibitions) of affinity in Sharia.
Emphasis with 'yu'akkidu'.
ما زالت تقاليد الصِّهْرِ تحكم العلاقات الاجتماعية في القرى.
The traditions of marriage-affinity still govern social relations in the villages.
Continuous state with 'ma zalat'.
كان صِهْرُ الخليفة رجلاً ذا حكمة ودهاء.
The Caliph's son-in-law was a man of wisdom and cunning.
Use of 'dha' (possessor of) in the accusative.
إنَّ رِباطَ الصِّهْرِ لا يقلُّ متانةً عن رِباطِ الدَّمِ.
The bond of marriage-affinity is no less durable than the bond of blood.
Comparative structure 'la yaqillu ... an'.
تحدث الشاعر عن فخره بِأَصْهَارِهِ من بني تميم.
The poet spoke of his pride in his in-laws from the Banu Tamim tribe.
Prepositional phrase 'min Bani'.
تتجلى أهمية الصِّهْرِ في توحيد الصفوف وقت الأزمات.
The importance of marriage-affinity is manifested in unifying ranks during times of crisis.
Reflexive verb 'tatajalla'.
لم يكن مجرد صِهْرٍ، بل كان عضداً وسنداً.
He was not just an in-law, but a support and a mainstay.
Negation 'lam yakun' followed by 'bal' (but rather).
إنَّ التداخل بين النَّسَبِ والصِّهْرِ يمثل جوهر الأنثروبولوجيا العربية.
The overlap between lineage and affinity represents the essence of Arab anthropology.
Abstract noun 'tadakhul' (overlap).
يُفضي الصِّهْرُ في القانون المدني إلى نشوء حقوق التزام متبادلة.
Affinity in civil law leads to the emergence of mutual obligations.
Verb 'yufdi' (leads to) with 'ila'.
استخدمت السلالات الحاكمة الصِّهْرَ كأداة جيوسياسية بامتياز.
Ruling dynasties used marriage-affinity as a geopolitical tool par excellence.
Adverbial phrase 'bi-imtiyaz'.
تُعدُّ المصاهرة (الصِّهْرُ) مانعاً مؤبداً من موانع النكاح في حالات معينة.
Affinity is considered a perpetual impediment to marriage in certain cases.
Technical legal term 'mani' mu'abbad'.
تغلغل مفهوم الصِّهْرِ في الوعي الجمعي كرمز للاندماج الاجتماعي.
The concept of Sihr has permeated the collective consciousness as a symbol of social integration.
Verb 'taghalghala' (permeated).
تأصلت وشائج الصِّهْرِ بين العائلتين عبر أجيال متعاقبة.
The bonds of affinity became deep-rooted between the two families over successive generations.
Plural noun 'washaij' (bonds/links).
لا يمكن إغفال البعد الاقتصادي لعلاقات الصِّهْرِ في المجتمعات التقليدية.
The economic dimension of affinity relationships in traditional societies cannot be overlooked.
Passive potential 'la yumkinu ighfal'.
يمتد أثر الصِّهْرِ ليشمل الحماية القانونية والاجتماعية للطرفين.
The impact of affinity extends to include legal and social protection for both parties.
Verb 'yamtaddu' (extends).
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— A warm welcome to our dear in-law. Used when the son-in-law or brother-in-law visits.
قال الأب: أهلاً بِصِهْرِنَا الغالي.
— He became an in-law to us. Used to describe someone recently married into the family.
بعد الزفاف، صار صِهْراً لَنَا.
— Honor your in-law. A common piece of advice in Arab culture.
يا بني، أكرم صِهْرَكَ دائماً.
— We share blood and marriage ties. Indicates a very deep, multi-layered family connection.
القبيلتان بينهما نَسَبٌ وصِهْرٌ.
— The in-law of a people is one of them. An idiom suggesting that marriage integrates a person fully.
كما يقال: صِهْرُ القومِ منهم.
— What an excellent in-law you are. A high compliment.
قال له عمه: نِعْمَ الصِّهْرُ أنت.
— He sought marriage-affinity (asked for a daughter's hand).
جاء الشاب يَطْلُبُ الصِّهْرَ.
— He severed the bond of affinity (usually through divorce or conflict).
للأسف، قَطَعَ رِبَاطَ الصِّهْرِ بعد المشاكل.
— My in-law is like my brother. Expresses close friendship.
أنا أحب صِهْرِي، فَصِهْرِي كَأَخِي.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Spelled with 'Sin'. Means 'magic'. Confusing these two can lead to saying 'My brother-in-law is magic' or 'I am practicing in-law'.
Means 'dawn' or 'pre-dawn'. Also spelled with 'Sin'.
The verbal noun (Masdar) meaning 'the act of melting'. Same spelling as 'Sihr' but different vowels (Fatha instead of Kasra).
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— An in-law is a cover/protection. Means that a good in-law protects the family's secrets and honor.
يقولون في الأمثال: الصِّهْرُ سَتْرٌ.
Proverbial— He sold out his in-law. Means to betray someone you are related to by marriage.
خان الأمانة وباع صِهْرَهُ.
Informal— An evil/bad in-law. Refers to someone who brings trouble to the family they married into.
أعاذنا الله من صِهْرِ السُّوءِ.
Formal/Literary— He strengthened his arm with his in-law. Means to gain power or support through a marriage alliance.
شَدَّ المَلِكُ عَضُدَهُ بِصِهْرِهِ القوي.
Literary— An in-law is the measure of a man. Suggests you can judge a man's character by how he treats his wife's family.
تذكر أنَّ الصِّهْرَ مِيزَانُ الرَّجُلِ.
Traditional— To bring about an affinity. Often used when a marriage brings prestige to a family.
هذا الزواج جَلَبَ الصِّهْرَ الرفيع.
Neutral— An unbreakable bond (often applied to Sihr).
الصِّهْرُ رِبَاطٌ لا يَنْفَصِمُ.
Religious/Poetic— The son-in-law of the tribe. Usually implies he is a protector of that tribe.
كان يُعرف بِأنه خَتَنُ القومِ.
Classical— Noble in-laws. A standard way to describe a family one is proud to be joined with.
نحن نعتز بِأَنَّ لَنَا أَصْهَاراً كِرَاماً.
Formal— Not every in-law is truly an in-law. Means that the title doesn't guarantee the behavior.
في هذا الزمان، لَيْسَ كُلُّ صِهْرٍ صِهْراً.
Informal/Wiseبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean relative by marriage.
Sihr is more formal and Quranic. Nasib is more common in dialects and can sometimes imply a more distant relative.
صِهْرِي (Formal) vs نَسِيبِي (Casual).
Both are in-laws.
Ham is specifically the father-in-law. Sihr is a general term for any male in-law but usually refers to those of the same or younger generation (son-in-law/brother-in-law).
هذا حَمِي (My father-in-law) vs هذا صِهْرِي (My brother-in-law).
Both mean son-in-law.
Khatan is archaic and rarely used today. Sihr is the modern standard.
Sihr is used in a 2024 newspaper; Khatan is used in a 9th-century poem.
A Sihr is often a husband (Zawj) of a relative.
Zawj means 'husband'. Sihr means 'the man who is a husband to one of my female relatives'.
هو زَوْجِي (He is my husband) vs هو صِهْرِي (He is my sister's husband).
Both mean relative.
Qarib is any relative (blood or marriage). Sihr is specifically by marriage.
كل صِهْرٍ قَرِيب، ولكن ليس كل قَرِيبٍ صِهْراً.
الگوهای جملهسازی
هذا [اسم] صِهْرِي.
هذا خالد صِهْرِي.
[اسم] هو صِهْرُ [اسم].
عمر هو صِهْرُ أحمد.
سأذهب لزيارة [أَصْهَارِي].
سأذهب لزيارة أَصْهَارِي في العيد.
تعتبر علاقة [الصِّهْرِ] [صفة].
تعتبر علاقة الصِّهْرِ متينة جداً.
لقد جمعت بيننا أواصر [الصِّهْرِ].
لقد جمعت بيننا أواصر الصِّهْرِ والنسب.
يُفضي [الصِّهْرُ] إلى [نتيجة قانونية].
يُفضي الصِّهْرُ إلى منع النكاح مؤبداً.
كان [صِهْرُهُ] [مهنة].
كان صِهْرُهُ طبيباً مشهوراً.
هل [صِهْرُكَ] هنا؟
هل صِهْرُكَ هنا في البيت؟
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in formal writing, moderate in daily speech.
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Using 'Sihr' for a sister-in-law.
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Use 'Kannah' or 'Zawjat Akh'.
'Sihr' is strictly masculine. Arabic family terms are very gender-specific.
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Pronouncing it as 'Sihar'.
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Pronounce it as 'Sihr' (one syllable).
Adding an extra vowel sound between the 'h' and 'r' is a common error for English speakers struggling with consonant clusters.
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Using 'Sihroun' as the plural.
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Use 'As-haar'.
'Sihr' does not take the regular sound masculine plural ending.
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Confusing it with 'Nasab' (blood relation).
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Use 'Sihr' for marriage, 'Nasab' for blood.
Calling your biological brother your 'Sihr' is a major semantic error.
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Writing it with 'Sin' (سحر).
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Write it with 'Sad' (صهر).
Writing 'Sihr' with a 'Sin' changes the meaning to 'magic'.
نکات
Master the Sad
Don't let the 'Sad' sound like a 'Sin'. If you say 'Sihr' with a light 'S', people might think you are talking about magic. Keep it heavy!
Learn the Plural
Memorize 'As-haar' alongside 'Sihr'. Broken plurals are tricky, and this is a high-frequency one in family discussions.
Use it for Respect
When meeting your sister's husband's family, using the word 'Sihr' or 'Musaharah' will impress them with your cultural knowledge.
Idafa Practice
Practice saying 'Sihru [Name]'. It's the most common way the word appears. 'Sihru Ahmad', 'Sihru al-Mudir', etc.
Context is King
Since 'Sihr' can be a son-in-law or brother-in-law, always listen for the surrounding sentences to know exactly who is being discussed.
Spelling Check
Remember the 'h' (ه) in the middle. It's a soft breath. Don't skip it, or the word becomes 'Sir' (which isn't an Arabic word in this context).
The Welding Link
Associate 'Sihr' with 'Solder'. They both start with 'S' and both involve joining things together permanently.
The 'Nasib' Alternative
If you find 'Sihr' too formal for a casual chat, try 'Nasib'. It's the friendly 'cousin' of the word 'Sihr'.
Quranic Connection
Knowing that 'Sihr' is in the Quran gives the word a sense of dignity. Use it when you want to sound eloquent.
Root Power
Learning the root S-H-R (to melt) helps you remember other words like 'Mas-har' (foundry). It's all about the heat and fusion!
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Sihr' as 'Solder'. Just as solder melts and joins two pieces of metal, a 'Sihr' is the person who 'solders' two families together through marriage.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a glowing piece of metal being welded to another. That central weld point is the 'Sihr'.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use 'Sihr' in a sentence describing a famous historical marriage alliance, like those of the Ottoman or Umayyad dynasties.
ریشه کلمه
The word comes from the Semitic root S-H-R. In Ancient Semitic languages, this root was associated with heat and the melting of fats or metals.
معنای اصلی: To melt, to fuse, or to weld together.
Afroasiatic -> Semitic -> Central Semitic -> Arabic.بافت فرهنگی
Be careful when using 'Sihr' in very modern, Westernized Arab circles; they might prefer the specific 'husband of my sister' to sound less formal.
English speakers often find the lack of gender-neutral 'in-law' in Arabic confusing. While 'Sihr' is masculine, it doesn't have a direct female singular equivalent with the same root; instead, 'Kannah' or 'Hamaah' are used.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Family Weddings
- مبروك لِصِهْرِنَا الجديد
- أهلاً بِأَصْهَارِ العريس
- تشرّفنا بِهذا الصِّهْر
- العائلة ترحب بِصِهْرِهَا
Legal/Court Settings
- ما هي علاقة الصِّهْرِ بينكما؟
- يمنع القانون زواج الصِّهْرِ في هذه الحالة
- أثبتت الوثائق وجود صِهْرٍ
- شهادة الصِّهْرِ مقبولة
Religious Lessons
- حقوق الصِّهْرِ في الإسلام
- برُّ الأَصْهَارِ من مكارم الأخلاق
- آية النَسَبِ والصِّهْرِ
- الرسول وأَصْهَارُهُ
Historical Narratives
- كان صِهْرُ المَلِكِ قائداً للجيش
- عقدوا صِهْراً لِوقف الحرب
- تحالف الأَصْهَارُ ضد العدو
- سلالة قامت على الصِّهْرِ
Daily Introductions
- أعرفك على صِهْرِي
- هذا صِهْرُ أخي
- صِهْرِي يسلم عليك
- هل أنت صِهْرُ فلان؟
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"هل عندك صِهْرٌ يعمل في هذا المجال؟ (Do you have an in-law working in this field?)"
"كيف هي علاقتك مع أَصْهَارِكَ؟ (How is your relationship with your in-laws?)"
"هل سافر صِهْرُكَ إلى الخارج مؤخراً؟ (Did your in-law travel abroad recently?)"
"متى سيأتي صِهْرُكَ لزيارتكم؟ (When will your in-law come to visit you?)"
"هل صِهْرُ أحمد هو نفسه صديقنا القديم؟ (Is Ahmad's in-law the same old friend of ours?)"
موضوعات نگارش
اكتب عن أهمية علاقة الصِّهْرِ في مجتمعك. (Write about the importance of the in-law relationship in your society.)
صف موقفاً ساعدك فيه صِهْرُكَ. (Describe a situation where your in-law helped you.)
كيف تختلف كلمة 'صِهْر' عن كلمة 'نَسِيب' في رأيك؟ (How does the word 'Sihr' differ from 'Nasib' in your opinion?)
تخيل أنك ملك، من ستختار ليكون صِهْرَكَ ولماذا؟ (Imagine you are a king, who would you choose to be your in-law and why?)
اكتب رسالة شكر لِصِهْرِكَ على كرمه. (Write a thank-you letter to your in-law for his generosity.)
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt can mean both! In Arabic, 'Sihr' is a general term for any male relative by marriage. Context usually clarifies. If an older man says it, he likely means his son-in-law. If a young man says it, he likely means his brother-in-law.
Not from the same root in common usage. For a daughter-in-law, use 'Kannah' (كَنَّة). For a mother-in-law, use 'Hamaah' (حَمَاة). For a sister-in-law, use 'Zawjat Akh' (brother's wife) or 'Ukht al-Zawj' (husband's sister).
It's an emphatic 'S'. Pull your tongue back and slightly up toward the roof of your mouth. It sounds 'thicker' than a normal English 'S'. Practice by saying 'saw' but with a very deep voice.
This is a beautiful linguistic metaphor. Marriage 'melts' two separate families and 'fuses' them into one new unit. The 'Sihr' is the person who facilitates this fusion.
Yes, 'Sihr' is perfectly appropriate for your wife's brother in formal Modern Standard Arabic.
The plural is 'As-haar' (أَصْهَار). It follows the 'broken plural' pattern, which is very common in Arabic nouns.
Yes, it appears in Surah Al-Furqan, verse 54, where God is praised for creating kinship through blood (Nasab) and marriage (Sihr).
Yes, it is very polite and respectful. Using it shows that you have a good command of formal Arabic and respect for family traditions.
No, that is a different word: 'Sihr' (سِحْر) with the letter 'Sin'. They sound similar to untrained ears, but the 'S' sounds are different ('Sad' vs 'Sin').
Yes, as a Modern Standard Arabic word, it is understood everywhere. However, in local dialects, words like 'Nasib' or 'Sihir' (with dialectal pronunciation) might be more common.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Write 'This is my brother-in-law' in Arabic.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'I have two in-laws' in Arabic.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'My in-law is a doctor' in Arabic.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the meaning of 'As-haar' in one sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce the word: صِهْر
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My brother-in-law is from Egypt' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the word: [Audio: Sihr]. Does it mean magic or in-law?
Listen to the sentence: 'جاء الأصهار.' Is it one person or more?
Write 'Where is your in-law?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'My in-law is tall.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'I have many in-laws.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'As-haar' in a formal context.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'The in-laws are here' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'Is he your in-law?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen: 'صِهْرُ أحمد.' Whose in-law is it?
Listen: 'المصاهرة رابطة.' What is Musaharah called?
Write 'My in-law is here.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'I saw your in-law.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'We are in-laws.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe the root of 'Sihr' in Arabic.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'Hello in-law' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'He is a noble in-law' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen: 'صِهْر'. Repeat it.
Listen: 'أَصْهَارِي'. Is it singular or plural?
Write 'He is my in-law.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'Where is your in-law?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'I love my in-laws.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'The in-law relationship is important.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'Sihri'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'As-haar'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen: 'صِهْرِي'. Who is it?
Listen: 'أَصْهَار'. Is it one or many?
Write 'This in-law.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'I have one in-law.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write 'My in-laws are kind.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about family alliances.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'Sihruhu'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Musaharah'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen: 'صِهْرِي'. Is it mine or yours?
Listen: 'أَصْهَار'. Is it singular?
Write 'Is your in-law here?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'Sihr'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen: 'صِهْر'. Identify the first letter.
Write 'The in-laws are coming.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'Sihruka'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen: 'صِهْرِي'. How many syllables?
Write 'My in-law.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'As-haar'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen: 'صِهْر'. Identify the last letter.
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نمره کامل!
Summary
The word 'Sihr' is more than just 'in-law'; it represents the sacred and legal 'fusion' of two families through marriage. Example: 'He is my Sihr' (هو صِهْرِي) implies a bond of trust and mutual honor.
- Sihr means a male relative by marriage (son-in-law or brother-in-law).
- It comes from a root meaning to melt or fuse families together.
- The plural is 'As-haar' and it is a formal, respectful term.
- It is linguistically distinct from 'Nasab' (blood relations) and is used in legal contexts.
Master the Sad
Don't let the 'Sad' sound like a 'Sin'. If you say 'Sihr' with a light 'S', people might think you are talking about magic. Keep it heavy!
Learn the Plural
Memorize 'As-haar' alongside 'Sihr'. Broken plurals are tricky, and this is a high-frequency one in family discussions.
Use it for Respect
When meeting your sister's husband's family, using the word 'Sihr' or 'Musaharah' will impress them with your cultural knowledge.
Idafa Practice
Practice saying 'Sihru [Name]'. It's the most common way the word appears. 'Sihru Ahmad', 'Sihru al-Mudir', etc.
مثال
زارنا صهرنا الجديد في عطلة نهاية الأسبوع.
محتوای مرتبط
این کلمه در زبانهای دیگر
واژههای بیشتر Home & Family
إعالة
B1عمل ارائه حمایت مالی و مادی به اعضای خانواده مانند غذا، پوشاک و مسکن.
عاطفة
B1عاطفه یا احساسات عمیق. این واژه به تمایل قلبی و محبت نسبت به دیگران اشاره دارد.
عائِلة
A1خانواده گروهی از افراد است که با خون یا ازدواج به هم مرتبط هستند.
عَائِل
B1نانآور خانواده.
عائل
B1نانآور؛ کسی که مخارج زندگی خانواده را تأمین میکند.
عَائِلَة
A1یک واحد اجتماعی شامل والدین و فرزندان.
عازب
B1مجرد. کسی که ازدواج نکرده است.
عقارات
B1املاک و مستغلات؛ دارایی شامل زمین یا ساختمان.
عِمَارَة
A2یک ساختمان بزرگ که به چندین آپارتمان یا دفتر تقسیم شده است.
عرس
A2مهمانی یا مراسمی که در آن دو نفر ازدواج می کنند. این یک رویداد اجتماعی بسیار مهم است.