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B1 adjective #1,800 सबसे आम 5 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

مَشْهُور

mashhur शीर्ष 1,800

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव مَشْهُور 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या مَشْهُور in your Level:

At the A1 level, you learn 'mashhūr' as a simple adjective to describe people you know from TV or history. You use it in basic 'Noun + Adjective' sentences like 'The man is famous.' You focus on the masculine 'mashhūr' and feminine 'mashhūra.' It's one of the first descriptive words you'll use to talk about your country or celebrities you like. You don't need to worry about complex prepositions yet, just the basic meaning of 'famous.'

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you start using 'mashhūr' to describe places and landmarks. You learn that it follows the noun and must agree in gender. You might say 'I visited a famous city' (Zurti madina mashhūra). You also begin to see it in plural forms when talking about 'famous people' (nās mashhūrīn). You are starting to understand that 'mashhūr' is a very common word in travel and tourism contexts.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B1 level, you master the preposition 'bi' (بـ). You can now explain *why* something is famous. You say 'Egypt is famous for the pyramids' (Misr mashhūra bi-l-ahrāmāt). You also learn the noun 'shuhra' (fame) and the verb 'ishtahara' (to become famous). You can participate in conversations about culture, media, and history using this word accurately with its correct grammatical attachments.

At the B2 level, you distinguish between 'mashhūr' and its synonyms like 'ma'ruf' (known) or 'marmūq' (distinguished). You use 'mashhūr' in more abstract ways, such as 'a famous saying' or 'a famous legal case.' You understand the nuance that fame isn't always positive. You can use the comparative 'ashhar' (more famous) and the superlative 'al-ashhar' (the most famous) fluently in discussions.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you use 'mashhūr' in academic and literary contexts. You might discuss the 'mashhūr' opinions in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) or the 'mashhūr' meters in Arabic poetry. You are comfortable with idiomatic expressions and can use the root to derive other words like 'tashhīr' (defamation/publicizing). Your usage is precise, and you can swap it for more eloquent terms like 'dhā'i' al-ṣīt' when writing formally.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you have a deep philological understanding of 'mashhūr.' You understand its relationship to the lunar cycle and how the concept of 'visibility' evolved into 'fame.' You can analyze classical texts where 'mashhūr' might have specific technical meanings. You use the word with perfect native-like intuition, including its use in complex rhetorical structures and high-level social commentary.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

مَشْهُور 30 सेकंड में

Mashhūr means famous or well-known.
It is used for people, places, and things.
The feminine form is mashhūra.
Use the preposition 'bi' to say 'famous for'.

The word مَشْهُور (mashhūr) is a passive participle derived from the Arabic root sh-h-r (ش-ه-ر), which fundamentally relates to visibility, clarity, and the lunar month. In its primary sense, it refers to something or someone that has become 'public' or 'evident' to the masses. Unlike the English word 'famous,' which sometimes carries a purely positive connotation, mashhūr is more neutral, simply indicating high visibility or widespread recognition. It is the most common way to describe a celebrity, a landmark, or even a well-known proverb.

Root Meaning: The root 'sh-h-r' implies 'making something known' or 'spreading news.' This is why the word for month, 'shahr,' comes from the same root—it is a period marked by the visible moon.

هذا الكاتب مَشْهُور جداً في العالم العربي.
This writer is very famous in the Arab world.

Grammatical Gender: Add a 'ta marbuta' (ة) to make it feminine: مَشْهُورَة (mashhūra). For example, 'مدينة مشهورة' (a famous city).

القاهرة مدينة مَشْهُورَة بآثارها.
Cairo is a city famous for its monuments.

Plural Forms: The sound masculine plural is 'mashhūrūn' (مشهورون) or 'mashhūrīn' (مشهورين). The feminine plural is 'mashhūrāt' (مشهورات).

هؤلاء لاعبون مَشْهُورون.
These are famous players.

الأهرامات هي معالم مَشْهُورَة.
The pyramids are famous landmarks.

قصة مَشْهُورَة.
A famous story.

Using مَشْهُور correctly requires understanding its prepositional companion: بـِ (bi-). When you want to say someone is famous 'for' something, you must use this preposition. For example, 'famous for his courage' becomes 'mashhūr bi-shujā‘atihi.' This structure is vital for B1 learners to master as it elevates simple descriptions into complex sentences.

The Preposition 'Bi': Always follow 'mashhūr' with 'bi' to indicate the reason for fame. It connects the adjective to the noun of the attribute.

المغرب مَشْهُور بالشاي المنعنع.
Morocco is famous for mint tea.

Definiteness: If the noun is definite, the adjective must be definite: 'al-rajulu al-mashhūru' (the famous man).

زار السائح المتحف المَشْهُور.
The tourist visited the famous museum.

أغنية مَشْهُورَة.
A famous song.

طبيب مَشْهُور.
A famous doctor.

Comparative Form: To say 'more famous,' use 'akthar shuhra' (أكثر شهرة) or 'ashhar' (أشهر).

هذا الممثل أشهر من ذاك.
This actor is more famous than that one.

You will encounter مَشْهُور in almost every facet of Arabic life. In news broadcasts (Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya), it is used to introduce political figures or discuss global events. In travel documentaries, it describes the 'famous' sites of Petra, the Pyramids, or the Burj Khalifa. Even in casual conversation, if you are talking about a popular restaurant or a viral video, mashhūr is the go-to word.

In Media: Journalists use it to describe public figures or 'well-known' reports. 'Al-mashhūr' often prefaces a title.

هذا الخبر مَشْهُور في الصحف.
This news is well-known in the newspapers.

In Tourism: Tour guides use it to point out landmarks. 'Hādhā maqām mashhūr' (This is a famous shrine).

البتراء مكان مَشْهُور جداً.
Petra is a very famous place.

عالم مَشْهُور.
A famous scientist.

لوحة مَشْهُورَة.
A famous painting.

In Literature: Classic stories often begin by describing a 'famous' king or a 'famous' land.

كان هناك ملك مَشْهُور.
There was a famous king.

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is confusing مَشْهُور (mashhūr) with محبوب (maḥbūb). While someone can be both, mashhūr only means they are known, not necessarily liked. You can be a 'mashhūr' criminal, but you wouldn't be 'maḥbūb.' Another mistake is forgetting the 'bi' (بـ) preposition when explaining the reason for fame.

Confusing with 'Ma'ruf': 'Ma'ruf' means 'known' or 'recognized.' While similar, 'mashhūr' implies a higher level of public fame. Use 'mashhūr' for celebrities and 'ma'ruf' for a local shopkeeper everyone knows.

خطأ: هو مَشْهُور لـِ كرمه.
Incorrect: He is famous 'li' (for) his generosity. (Should use 'bi').

Adjective Agreement: Learners often forget to change the gender. 'Madina mashhūr' is wrong; it must be 'Madina mashhūra'.

صح: هذه ممثلة مَشْهُورَة.
Correct: This is a famous actress.

طباخ مَشْهُور.
A famous chef.

شخصية مَشْهُورَة.
A famous personality.

Plural Errors: Using 'mashhūr' for a plural noun is a common A2/B1 mistake. It must be 'mashhūrūn' for people.

صح: فنانون مَشْهُورون.
Correct: Famous artists.

While مَشْهُور is the standard term, Arabic is rich with synonyms that offer specific nuances. Understanding these will help you move from B1 to B2/C1 levels. For instance, ma'ruf is more about being 'known,' while dhā'i' al-ṣīt implies someone whose reputation has spread far and wide, often used in more formal or literary contexts.

Mashhūr vs. Ma'ruf: 'Mashhūr' is 'famous' (celebrity status). 'Ma'ruf' is 'well-known' (could be a local person or a known fact).

هذا مطعم مَعْرُوف في الحي.
This is a known restaurant in the neighborhood.

Mashhūr vs. Marmūq: 'Marmūq' (مرموق) means 'distinguished' or 'prestigious.' It implies high status and respect, not just fame.

هو طبيب مَرْمُوق.
He is a distinguished doctor.

شاعر مَشْهُور.
A famous poet.

موقع مَشْهُور.
A famous site.

Mashhūr vs. Shā'i': 'Shā'i'' (شائع) means 'common' or 'widespread,' often used for rumors or mistakes.

هذا خطأ شَائِع.
This is a common mistake.

How Formal Is It?

कठिनाई स्तर

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjective-Noun Agreement

Prepositional Phrases

Passive Participles

Comparative and Superlative

Definiteness in Arabic

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

هو مَشْهُور.

He is famous.

Subject + Adjective.

هذه مَشْهُورَة.

She is famous.

Feminine form.

الرجل المَشْهُور هنا.

The famous man is here.

Definite adjective.

أنا لستُ مَشْهُوراً.

I am not famous.

Negation with laysa.

هل أنت مَشْهُور؟

Are you famous?

Interrogative.

هذا فيلم مَشْهُور.

This is a famous movie.

Noun + Adjective.

أمي ليست مَشْهُورَة.

My mother is not famous.

Feminine negation.

كتاب مَشْهُور.

A famous book.

Indefinite phrase.

دبي مدينة مَشْهُورَة.

Dubai is a famous city.

City is feminine.

هذا مطعم مَشْهُور جداً.

This is a very famous restaurant.

Adverb 'jiddan'.

رأيتُ ممثلاً مَشْهُوراً.

I saw a famous actor.

Accusative case.

هناك معالم مَشْهُورَة في مصر.

There are famous landmarks in Egypt.

Non-human plural takes feminine singular adjective.

هم لاعبون مَشْهُورون.

They are famous players.

Masculine plural.

هذه قصة مَشْهُورَة.

This is a famous story.

Feminine agreement.

هل هذا المكان مَشْهُور؟

Is this place famous?

Interrogative.

أحب الأغاني المَشْهُورَة.

I like famous songs.

Definite plural.

إيطاليا مَشْهُورَة بالبيتزا.

Italy is famous for pizza.

Use of 'bi' for 'famous for'.

أصبح هذا الشاب مَشْهُوراً بسرعة.

This young man became famous quickly.

Verb 'asbaha' takes accusative.

هو مَشْهُور بكرمه وحسن ضيافته.

He is famous for his generosity and hospitality.

Abstract noun after 'bi'.

هذه الماركة مَشْهُورَة بجودتها.

This brand is famous for its quality.

Feminine agreement.

هل تعرف هذا الكاتب المَشْهُور؟

Do you know this famous writer?

Definite noun phrase.

المدينة مَشْهُورَة بأسواقها القديمة.

The city is famous for its old markets.

Plural noun with 'bi'.

لم يكن مَشْهُوراً في الماضي.

He was not famous in the past.

Past tense negation.

هذا النوع من الفن مَشْهُور هنا.

This type of art is famous here.

Subject is 'naw' (type).

إنه أكثر مَشْهُور من أخيه.

He is more famous than his brother.

Comparative structure.

اشتهر الطبيب بإجراء عمليات صعبة.

The doctor became famous for performing difficult surgeries.

Verb form 'ishtahara'.

هذه النظرية مَشْهُورَة في الأوساط العلمية.

This theory is famous in scientific circles.

Abstract context.

رغم أنه مَشْهُور، إلا أنه متواضع.

Even though he is famous, he is humble.

Concessive clause.

تعتبر هذه اللوحة من أشهر اللوحات في العالم.

This painting is considered one of the most famous in the world.

Superlative 'ashhar'.

لقد نال شهرة واسعة بعد الحادثة.

He gained wide fame after the incident.

Noun 'shuhra'.

المسلسل مَشْهُور جداً بين الشباب.

The series is very famous among the youth.

Preposition 'bayna'.

ليس كل مَشْهُور محبوباً.

Not every famous person is loved.

Nuanced meaning.

هذا القول مَشْهُور عند العرب.

This saying is well-known among Arabs.

Scholarly 'mashhūr'.

تعد هذه المنطقة مَشْهُورَة بتنوعها البيئي.

This region is renowned for its ecological diversity.

Formal 'tu'ad' (is considered).

ذاع صيته كعالم مَشْهُور في الفيزياء.

His reputation spread as a famous scientist in physics.

Idiom 'dhā'a ṣītuhu'.

هناك رواية مَشْهُورَة تنسب لابن خلدون.

There is a famous account attributed to Ibn Khaldun.

Historical context.

الرأي المَشْهُور في هذه المسألة هو كذا.

The prevailing/famous opinion on this matter is such.

Technical legal use.

اشتهرت الأندلس بعلمائها وفلاسفتها.

Al-Andalus was famous for its scholars and philosophers.

Historical verb usage.

إنها شخصية مَشْهُورَة ومؤثرة في المجتمع.

She is a famous and influential figure in society.

Complex description.

لا يخفى على أحد هذا الخبر المَشْهُور.

This well-known news is hidden from no one.

Rhetorical structure.

لقد غدا مَشْهُوراً يشار إليه بالبنان.

He became so famous that he is pointed out with fingertips.

Classical idiom.

تتسم قصائده بأسلوب مَشْهُور بالجزالة.

His poems are characterized by a style famous for its eloquence.

Literary criticism.

هذا المصطلح مَشْهُور في المعاجم اللغوية.

This term is well-known in linguistic dictionaries.

Academic precision.

استفاض الخبر حتى صار مَشْهُوراً لا ينكر.

The news spread so much it became an undeniable well-known fact.

Philosophical certainty.

كانت شهرته وبالاً عليه في نهاية المطاف.

His fame was ultimately a curse upon him.

Abstract noun 'shuhra'.

المشهور من مذهبهم هو التيسير.

The well-known stance of their school of thought is facilitation.

Theological usage.

لقد أضحى مَشْهُوراً في الآفاق.

He became famous across the horizons.

Poetic expression.

بين طيات التاريخ قصص لمشاهير نُسوا.

Between the folds of history are stories of famous people who were forgotten.

Melancholic tone.

समानार्थी शब्द

مَعْرُوف بَارِز شَهِير ذَائِع الصِّيت

विलोम शब्द

مَجْهُول نَكِرَة

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

عالم مشهور

مكان مشهور

ممثلة مشهورة

مشهور عالمياً

مشهور جداً

أصبح مشهوراً

شخصية مشهورة

قول مشهور

مشهور بـ

غير مشهور

सामान्य वाक्यांश

بشكل مشهور

أكثر شهرة

نال شهرة

فقد شهرته

سلسلة مشهورة

ماركة مشهورة

قصة مشهورة

لاعب مشهور

مشهور في التاريخ

مشهور لدى الجميع

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

مَشْهُور vs محبوب (Loved)

مَشْهُور vs معروف (Known)

مَشْهُور vs شائع (Common)

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"نار على علم"

"يشار إليه بالبنان"

"طبق الأصل"

"ذائع الصيت"

"ملء السمع والبصر"

"سارت به الركبان"

"أشهر من نار على علم"

"دخل التاريخ"

"صنع اسماً لنفسه"

"خطف الأضواء"

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

مَشْهُور vs

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

सभी उदाहरण देखने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

nuance

Mashhūr is neutral; it doesn't imply goodness.

dialect

In some dialects, 'ma'ruf' is used more for 'well-known'.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using 'li' instead of 'bi'.
Forgetting feminine agreement.
Confusing with 'ma'ruf'.
Using singular for plural people.
Mispronouncing the 'h'.

सुझाव

Gender Match

Always check if the noun is feminine. If it is, add 'ة' to make it 'mashhūra'.

Use 'Bi'

The secret to sounding natural is using 'bi' to explain the reason for fame.

Hospitality

Arabs often use 'mashhūr' to praise a tribe or city's hospitality.

Emphasis

Use 'mashhūr 'ālamiyyan' to say 'world-famous'.

Synonyms

In formal writing, try 'dhā'i' al-ṣīt' for variety.

News

Listen for this word when news anchors introduce guests.

Influencers

Refer to social media stars as 'mashāhīr al-suwshiyal mīdiyā'.

Root Link

Link it to 'shahr' (month) to remember the idea of visibility.

Avoid 'Li'

Never say 'mashhūr li-'; it's always 'mashhūr bi-'.

Superlative

Use 'ashhar' to compare two famous things.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of 'Mash-hur' as 'Mash-her' (making her famous).

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Arabic root 'sh-h-r'

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Poets were the 'celebrities' of ancient Arabia.

Being famous for generosity is the highest honor.

Influencers are now the primary 'mashāhīr'.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"من هو الممثل المشهور في بلدك؟"

"هل تحب أن تكون مشهوراً؟"

"بماذا تشتهر مدينتك؟"

"ما هو أشهر كتاب قرأته؟"

"هل الشهرة تجلب السعادة؟"

डायरी विषय

اكتب عن شخص مشهور تحبه.

ما هي إيجابيات وسلبيات أن تكون مشهوراً؟

صف مكاناً مشهوراً زرته.

لماذا يريد الكثير من الشباب أن يصبحوا مشاهير؟

هل تفضل الشهرة أم المال؟

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Not exactly. It means famous/well-known. A person can be famous but hated. Popular is 'maḥbūb' or 'sha'bī'.

Use the preposition 'bi'. For example: 'mashhūr bi-jamālihi' (famous for his beauty).

Yes, you can be a 'mashhūr' criminal, though 'sayyi' al-sum'a' (notorious) is more specific.

For people, it's 'mashhūrūn' or 'mashhūrīn'. As a noun (celebrities), it's 'mashāhīr'.

Yes, 'akla mashhūra' means a famous dish.

The opposite is 'maghmūr' (obscure) or 'majhūl' (unknown).

It is used in both Modern Standard Arabic and all dialects.

Use 'al-ashhar'.

Yes, 'ishtahara' means 'to become famous'.

Yes, 'al-mashhūr' can mean 'the famous one'.

सुझाव और नोट्स के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें