Signification
An adjective describing something of limited size.
Contexte culturel
The 'sagheer' of the family often has the nickname 'A'nkoud' (the last grape on the bunch), signifying they are the youngest and often the most pampered. In traditional gatherings, the 'sagheer' (youngest) is expected to stand up when a 'kabeer' (elder) enters the room as a sign of respect. Arabic uses 'tasgheer' (diminution) to show affection. Turning a name into a 'smaller' version makes it a pet name. When serving Arabic coffee, the 'sagheer' of the host family usually holds the pot (dallah) and serves the guests starting from the right or the eldest.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the noun ends in 'Ta Marbuta' (ة). If it does, use 'sagheera'.
Height vs Age
Never use 'sagheer' to describe a short adult; it's considered slightly offensive or childish.
Signification
An adjective describing something of limited size.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the noun ends in 'Ta Marbuta' (ة). If it does, use 'sagheera'.
Height vs Age
Never use 'sagheer' to describe a short adult; it's considered slightly offensive or childish.
The 'Al' Rule
If you say 'Al-walad sagheer', it means 'The boy IS small'. If you say 'Al-walad al-sagheer', it means 'The small boy'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective for: 'The girl is small.'
البنت ____.
Since 'Al-bint' (the girl) is feminine, the adjective must be 'sagheera'.
Fill in the blank with the word for 'younger/smaller'.
أخي ____ مني بسنة. (My brother is ____ than me by a year.)
The comparative form of 'sagheer' is 'asghar'.
Match the Arabic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These demonstrate the various uses of sagheer/sagheera/sighar.
Complete the dialogue at the restaurant.
النادل: أي حجم بيتزا تريد؟ أنت: أريد بيتزا ____، من فضلك.
Pizza is a feminine noun in Arabic, so it takes 'sagheera'.
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Aides visuelles
Sagheer vs. Kabeer
When to use Sagheer
Size
- • Cup
- • Car
- • House
Age
- • Brother
- • Sister
- • Child
Importance
- • Problem
- • Detail
- • Mistake
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesالبنت ____.
Since 'Al-bint' (the girl) is feminine, the adjective must be 'sagheera'.
أخي ____ مني بسنة. (My brother is ____ than me by a year.)
The comparative form of 'sagheer' is 'asghar'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These demonstrate the various uses of sagheer/sagheera/sighar.
النادل: أي حجم بيتزا تريد؟ أنت: أريد بيتزا ____، من فضلك.
Pizza is a feminine noun in Arabic, so it takes 'sagheera'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, for money use 'mablagh qaleel' (a small amount). 'Mablagh sagheer' is occasionally used but 'qaleel' is more natural.
Use 'Al-asghar' (الأصغر). For example: 'Ana al-asghar' (I am the youngest).
No, for a short time use 'waqt qaseer' (short time) or 'qaleel min al-waqt'.
For people, it is 'sighar' (صغار). For objects, it is usually 'sagheera' (feminine singular).
It's not common. Usually, 'habibi' is used. 'Sagheeri' is mostly for children.
No, 'cheap' is 'rakhees'. A small price is 'si'r munkhafid'.
It's like gargling water. Practice by making a 'g' sound but letting air flow through.
Use 'masefa qaseera' (short distance) instead.
Expressions liées
كبير
contrastBig or Old
قليل
similarFew or A little
طفل
builds onChild
أصغر
specialized formSmaller/Youngest
نتفة
synonymA tiny bit
