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A1 verb #4,000 सबसे आम 6 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

يدمر

yudammiru शीर्ष 4,000

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव يدمر 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या يدمر in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'yudammiru' is introduced as a basic action verb meaning 'to destroy.' Learners focus on simple, concrete sentences. The goal is to understand that 'yudammiru' is the opposite of 'yabni' (to build). At this stage, you only need to know how to use it with simple subjects like 'the fire,' 'the storm,' or 'the man.' You should recognize the word in short headlines or basic stories. The focus is on the present tense 'he destroys.' We keep the grammar simple, avoiding complex passive forms or abstract metaphorical uses. For example, 'The fire destroys the house' is a perfect A1 sentence. You are learning the heavy 'D-M-R' sound and associating it with something being broken beyond repair. It is important to distinguish it from 'yaksir' (to break) early on. Even though 'yudammiru' is a Form II verb, A1 students just learn it as a vocabulary item without necessarily diving into the complexities of the Arabic verb system. You will see it in pictures of broken toys or fallen buildings. The word is essential for describing basic negative events in a simple way. You might hear it in a cartoon where a monster destroys a bridge. Keep your sentences short and focused on physical objects.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'yudammiru' in more varied contexts, including the feminine form 'tudammiru' and the plural 'yudammirun.' You start to see the verb used in environmental contexts, such as 'pollution destroys nature.' You also learn to add simple adverbs like 'quickly' (bi-sur'a) or 'completely' (kulliyan). A2 learners should be able to describe the consequences of an action using this verb. For instance, 'If you don't study, you destroy your future.' This introduces the first step into metaphorical usage. You will also encounter the past tense 'dammara' (he destroyed) more frequently. You should be able to read short news snippets that use this word to describe accidents or natural events. The distinction between 'yudammiru' and 'yahdimu' (to demolish) becomes more relevant here as you expand your vocabulary for 'breaking things.' You might also learn the noun form 'damar' (destruction). Exercises at this level will ask you to match the verb with the correct subject or to complete a sentence about a storm or a fire. You are building the ability to describe scenes of damage with more detail than at the A1 level.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B1 level, you transition into using 'yudammiru' in social and political discussions. You will hear it in news reports about the economy, where 'inflation destroys the value of money.' You start to understand the nuance of Form II verbs, recognizing that the shadda on the middle letter adds intensity. You can now use the verb in complex sentences with conjunctions like 'because' (li-anna) or 'although' (bi-al-raghm min). B1 learners are expected to use 'yudammiru' in essays about health, environment, or history. For example, 'Smoking destroys the lungs and leads to death.' You also begin to encounter the passive form 'yudammar' (is being destroyed). You should be able to participate in a simple debate about whether technology 'destroys' traditional jobs. Your vocabulary of synonyms like 'yukharribu' and 'yutlifu' expands, and you must choose the right word based on the context. You will also learn common collocations like 'destroying morale' or 'destroying bridges.' This level is about moving from literal physical destruction to more abstract, societal impacts. You will practice writing paragraphs about the effects of war or natural disasters on a community.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, your use of 'yudammiru' becomes more sophisticated and precise. You can use it to describe complex psychological states or intricate economic theories. You understand the rhetorical power of the word in political speeches—how a leader might claim that an opponent's policy 'destroys the fabric of society.' You are also familiar with the verbal noun (Masdar) 'tadmir' (destroying/destruction) and how to use it in various grammatical positions. B2 learners can distinguish between the nuances of 'yudammiru' and high-level synonyms like 'yuzilu' (to eliminate) or 'yas-haqu' (to crush). You will read literature where 'yudammiru' describes the tragic downfall of a protagonist. You should be able to summarize a news article about a conflict using this verb and its related forms accurately. Your grammar is more stable, allowing you to use the verb in all tenses, moods (subjunctive, jussive), and voices. You might also explore idioms involving 'yudammiru,' such as 'destroying the bridges of communication.' At this stage, you are expected to produce nuanced arguments about the destructive nature of certain behaviors or policies in both written and spoken Arabic.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you use 'yudammiru' with the fluency of a near-native speaker. You appreciate the word's weight in classical and modern standard Arabic. You can analyze how authors use the verb 'yudammiru' to create specific moods or to emphasize the finality of an event. You are comfortable using it in academic papers or professional reports, such as an environmental impact study or a political analysis. C1 learners can use the word in sophisticated metaphorical ways, such as 'The silence destroyed the remaining hope.' You are also aware of the historical and etymological roots of the word and how it has been used in classical texts, including the Quran or pre-Islamic poetry. You can engage in deep philosophical discussions about 'creative destruction' or the 'destructive' nature of time. Your ability to switch between 'yudammiru' and its most formal synonyms like 'yubidu' or 'yasta'silu' (to uproot/eradicate) is seamless. You can detect subtle sarcasm or irony when the word is used in informal settings. This level involves a high degree of precision, ensuring that 'yudammiru' is used only when the scale of destruction truly warrants such a strong term.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you have mastered 'yudammiru' in all its dimensions. You can use it in highly specialized fields, from legal documents describing 'destructive intent' to poetic works where the word carries multiple layers of meaning. You are sensitive to the rhythmic and phonetic qualities of the word in a sentence, choosing it for its impact and sound. You can interpret and use the word in the context of complex regional dialects, although 'yudammiru' itself is primarily Modern Standard Arabic. C2 learners can write critiques of literature or film, discussing the 'destructive' elements of a plot with nuance. You understand the full range of the D-M-R root, including rare and archaic forms. You can translate complex English texts involving the word 'destroy' into Arabic, choosing 'yudammiru' or an alternative with perfect accuracy based on the register and tone. You are capable of using the word in high-stakes negotiations or diplomatic contexts where every word choice has significant consequences. At this level, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a tool for precise and powerful communication, used to convey the utmost severity, finality, and impact in any given situation.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

يدمر 30 सेकंड में

A powerful Arabic verb meaning 'to destroy' or 'to demolish'.
Used for both physical destruction (buildings) and metaphorical ruin (future, trust).
It is a Form II verb, implying intensity or thoroughness in the action.
Common in news, environmental discussions, and health warnings.

The Arabic verb يدمر (yudammiru) is a powerful and evocative term that translates primarily to 'to destroy,' 'to demolish,' or 'to wreck.' Rooted in the triliteral root د-م-ر (D-M-R), this specific form (Form II) carries an intensive meaning, suggesting a thorough or complete annihilation of an object, structure, or even an abstract concept. In daily life, you will encounter this word when people discuss the aftermath of natural disasters, the consequences of war, or the impact of negative habits on one's health and future. It is not merely about breaking something; it is about ending its existence or utility. For instance, while you might 'break' (yaksir) a glass, you 'destroy' (yudammiru) a city or a reputation.

Physical Destruction: This refers to the tangible leveling of buildings, infrastructure, or land. It is the most common usage in news reports and historical accounts.

الزلزال يدمر المباني القديمة في المدينة. (The earthquake destroys the old buildings in the city.)

Metaphorical Ruin: Used to describe the erosion of trust, the failure of a relationship, or the loss of hope. It implies a damage so deep that recovery is difficult.

الإهمال يدمر العلاقات الطويلة. (Neglect destroys long relationships.)

Environmental Context: Commonly used in environmental science to describe the destruction of habitats or the ozone layer.

التلوث يدمر البيئة البحرية. (Pollution destroys the marine environment.)

الحرب يدمر اقتصاد البلاد. (War destroys the country's economy.)

التدخين يدمر صحة الإنسان. (Smoking destroys human health.)

Using 'yudammiru' correctly requires understanding its conjugation as a present-tense verb for the third-person masculine singular. It follows the pattern of Form II verbs (Fa'ala -> Yufa'ilu). The subject of the verb can be a person, a natural force, or an abstract concept. Because it is a transitive verb, it usually takes a direct object (Maf'ul Bihi) in the accusative case. When constructing sentences, remember that the verb usually comes first in a standard Verbal Sentence (Jumla Fi'liyya), though it can follow the subject in a Nominal Sentence (Jumla Ismiyya) for emphasis.

Active Voice Construction: In the active voice, the focus is on the agent of destruction. 'Al-Nar yudammiru al-ghaba' (The fire destroys the forest).

الجيش يدمر معاقل الأعداء. (The army destroys the enemy strongholds.)

Conjugation Variants: To say 'she destroys,' use 'tudammiru'. To say 'they destroy,' use 'yudammirun'. The root remains consistent.

العاصفة تدمر المحاصيل الزراعية. (The storm destroys the agricultural crops.)

Usage with Adverbs: You can add 'kulliyan' (completely) or 'tamaman' (entirely) to emphasize the scale of destruction.

الغضب يدمر العقل تماماً. (Anger destroys the mind completely.)

الصدأ يدمر الحديد بمرور الوقت. (Rust destroys iron over time.)

الفيروس يدمر خلايا الجسم. (The virus destroys the body's cells.)

'Yudammiru' is a staple of Arabic media. If you turn on Al Jazeera or Al Arabiya, you will frequently hear this verb in segments regarding regional conflicts, urban development, or climate crises. It is a 'high-frequency' word in news broadcasts because it conveys the severity of an event. In documentaries, particularly those about history or nature, it describes the rise and fall of civilizations or the impact of invasive species. In literature, it is used to describe the internal turmoil of characters or the tragic end of a story. Interestingly, it is also common in educational contexts, such as health classes where teachers warn students about things that 'destroy' their future or health.

News Headlines: Headline: 'Al-I'sar yudammiru al-mudun al-sahiliyya' (The hurricane destroys coastal cities).

القصف يدمر البنية التحتية. (The shelling destroys the infrastructure.)

Environmental Documentaries: Narrators often use this word to describe the loss of biodiversity.

الصيد الجائر يدمر التوازن البيئي. (Overfishing destroys the ecological balance.)

Social Media & Debates: In political debates, you might hear 'Al-fasad yudammiru al-mujtama' (Corruption destroys society).

الكذب يدمر الثقة بين الناس. (Lying destroys trust between people.)

هذا القرار قد يدمر مستقبلك المهني. (This decision might destroy your professional future.)

الجيش يدمر النفق السري. (The army destroys the secret tunnel.)

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is confusing 'yudammiru' with 'yaksir' (to break). While 'yaksir' is used for physical objects like glass or a stick, 'yudammiru' is for large-scale or total destruction. You wouldn't say you 'yudammiru' a pencil unless you pulverized it into dust. Another mistake involves the conjugation of Form II verbs. Learners often forget the 'u' sound at the beginning (yudammiru) and mistakenly say 'yadammaru', which is the passive voice or a different form entirely. Additionally, some learners use 'yudammiru' for 'to ruin' in a light sense, like 'you ruined my shirt with coffee.' In Arabic, 'atlafa' or 'kharraba' would be more appropriate there, as 'yudammiru' is quite heavy and dramatic.

Verb Form Confusion: Confusing Form II (yudammiru - to destroy) with Form I (damara - to perish). 'Yudammiru' requires an object; 'damara' describes the subject perishing.

هو يدمر (Correct) vs هو يدمَر (Incorrect conjugation for active voice).

Overuse in Casual Contexts: Avoid using 'yudammiru' for small mishaps. It is a word of gravity.

الإدمان يدمر حياة الشباب. (Addiction destroys the lives of young people.)

Subject-Verb Agreement: Remember that if the subject is plural and non-human (like 'storms'), the verb often takes the feminine singular form 'tudammiru'.

العواصف تدمر الأشجار. (The storms [fem. sing. verb] destroy the trees.)

الجشع يدمر القيم الإنسانية. (Greed destroys human values.)

Arabic is a language rich in synonyms, each with a slightly different nuance. 'Yudammiru' is the general 'to destroy.' If you want to be more specific, you might use يهدم (yahdimu), which specifically means to 'demolish' or 'knock down' a physical structure like a wall or a house. Another alternative is يخرب (yukharribu), which means to 'ruin,' 'sabotage,' or 'vandalize'—it implies making something unusable rather than completely erasing it. Then there is يتلف (yutlifu), which is often used for 'damaging' or 'spoiling' goods or documents. For the absolute eradication of something, you might use يبيد (yubidu), meaning 'to exterminate' or 'to annihilate' (often used for populations or pests).

Yudammiru vs. Yahdimu: Use 'yudammiru' for total destruction (physical or abstract). Use 'yahdimu' specifically for tearing down a building.

Yudammiru vs. Yukharribu: 'Yukharribu' suggests sabotage or making something a mess. 'Yudammiru' is more final.

العامل يهدم الجدار القديم. (The worker demolishes the old wall.)

Yudammiru vs. Yutlifu: 'Yutlifu' is for spoiling or damaging something like a crop or a file. 'Yudammiru' is much stronger.

الحريق يدمر الأرشيف الوطني. (The fire destroys the national archive.)

الجيش يبيد الحشرات الضارة. (The army [or team] exterminates harmful insects.)

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The word 'Damar' (destruction) is often used in Arabic poetry to describe the inevitable decay of physical beauty or power over time.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /juˈdam.mɪ.ru/

US /juˈdæm.mɪ.ru/

The stress is on the second syllable: yu-DAM-mi-ru.

तुकबंदी

يُعمر (yu'ammiru) يُثمر (yuthmiru) يُعبر (yu'abbiru) يُسطر (yusattiru) يُغير (yughayyiru) يُحذر (yuhadhiru) يُقدر (yuqaddiru) يُصور (yusuwwiru)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing it as 'yadamiru' (forgetting the damma on the 'y' and the shadda on the 'm').
Not rolling the 'r' at the end.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

The word is common and easy to recognize once you know the root.

लिखना 3/5

Requires correct placement of shadda and damma.

बोलना 3/5

The doubled 'm' and rolled 'r' need practice for fluency.

श्रवण 2/5

Distinctive sound makes it easy to pick out in news broadcasts.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

يبني (to build) نار (fire) بيت (house) حرب (war) مدينة (city)

आगे सीखें

يخرب (to ruin) يهدم (to demolish) إبادة (extermination) بنية تحتية (infrastructure) توازن (balance)

उन्नत

يستاصل (to uproot) يفني (to annihilate) يقوض (to undermine) يجتاح (to overrun) يزلزل (to shake/shatter)

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Form II Verbs (Fa'ala)

Dammara (Past), Yudammiru (Present), Tadmir (Masdar). Focus on the doubled middle radical.

Gender Agreement with Non-Human Plurals

Al-Awاصif (The storms) - plural, so we use 'tudammiru' (feminine singular verb).

Transitive Verbs (Al-Fi'l al-Muta'addi)

'Yudammiru' needs an object. 'Yudammiru al-jaysh al-jisr' (The army destroys the bridge).

The Use of 'Qad'

'Qad yudammiru' means 'it might destroy' (probability with present tense).

Passive Voice (Al-Fi'l al-Mabni li-al-Majhul)

'Yudammaru al-mabna' (The building is being destroyed).

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

النار تدمر البيت.

The fire destroys the house.

'Tudammiru' is feminine because 'Al-Nar' (fire) is feminine in Arabic.

الولد يدمر اللعبة.

The boy destroys the toy.

'Yudammiru' is masculine to agree with 'Al-Walad' (the boy).

العاصفة تدمر الشجرة.

The storm destroys the tree.

'Al-Asifa' (the storm) is feminine, so the verb starts with 'ta'.

هو يدمر كل شيء.

He destroys everything.

'Kulla shay' means 'everything' and acts as the object.

الزلزال يدمر المدينة.

The earthquake destroys the city.

'Al-Zilzal' is the subject, 'yudammiru' is the verb.

لا تدمر غرفتك.

Do not destroy your room.

'La' + jussive (tudammir) is used for a negative command.

الجيش يدمر الجسر.

The army destroys the bridge.

'Al-Jaysh' is singular masculine in Arabic.

المطر يدمر الورق.

The rain destroys the paper.

Simple subject-verb-object structure.

التلوث يدمر الطبيعة الجميلة.

Pollution destroys beautiful nature.

Adjective 'al-jamila' follows the noun 'al-tabi'a'.

التدخين يدمر الرئتين.

Smoking destroys the lungs.

'Al-Ri'atayn' is the dual form (two lungs) in the accusative case.

هل يدمر الإهمال العمل؟

Does neglect destroy work?

'Hal' is used to start a yes/no question.

السيارة تدمر السياج.

The car destroys the fence.

'Al-Sayyara' is feminine.

الحرارة تدمر الطعام.

The heat destroys the food.

'Al-Harara' is feminine.

العدو يدمر القلعة.

The enemy destroys the castle.

'Al-Aduww' (the enemy) is masculine singular.

الفيل يدمر المحاصيل.

The elephant destroys the crops.

'Al-Mahasil' is the plural of 'mahsul' (crop).

المواد الكيميائية تدمر التربة.

Chemicals destroy the soil.

'Al-Mawadd' is a non-human plural, so the verb is feminine singular.

الحرب تدمر مستقبل الأطفال.

War destroys the future of children.

'Mustaqbal al-atfal' is an Idafa (possessive) construction.

التضخم يدمر القدرة الشرائية.

Inflation destroys purchasing power.

'Al-qudra al-shira'iyya' is a common economic term.

الغضب يدمر العلاقات الأسرية.

Anger destroys family relationships.

'Al-asariyya' is an adjective modifying 'al-alaqat'.

الآفات تدمر المحصول الزراعي بالكامل.

Pests destroy the agricultural crop completely.

'Bi-al-kamil' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'completely'.

الفيروسات تدمر الملفات على الكمبيوتر.

Viruses destroy files on the computer.

'Al-malaffat' is the plural of 'malaff' (file).

هذا القرار قد يدمر الشركة.

This decision might destroy the company.

'Qad' + present tense indicates possibility.

الجفاف يدمر الحياة البرية في المنطقة.

Drought destroys wildlife in the region.

'Al-haya al-barriyya' means wildlife.

الفساد يدمر مؤسسات الدولة.

Corruption destroys state institutions.

'Mu'assasat' is the plural of 'mu'assasa'.

الصراعات الداخلية تدمر النسيج الاجتماعي.

Internal conflicts destroy the social fabric.

'Al-nasij al-ijtima'i' is a metaphorical expression.

الاستخدام المفرط للموارد يدمر الكوكب.

Excessive use of resources destroys the planet.

'Al-mufrit' is an adjective for 'al-istikhdam'.

تلك الفضيحة قد تدمر سمعته السياسية.

That scandal might destroy his political reputation.

'Sum'a' means reputation.

الأمواج العاتية تدمر الميناء القديم.

The powerful waves destroy the old port.

'Al-atiyya' means powerful or fierce (for waves/winds).

الإحباط يدمر الروح المعنوية للفريق.

Frustration destroys the team's morale.

'Al-ruh al-ma'nawiyya' is the standard term for morale.

النقد الجارح يدمر ثقة الفنان بنفسه.

Harsh criticism destroys the artist's self-confidence.

'Thiqat al-fannan bi-nafsihi' is a complex phrase.

السياسات الخاطئة تدمر الاقتصاد الوطني.

Wrong policies destroy the national economy.

'Al-khati'a' is the adjective for 'al-siyasat'.

هذه الحشرة تدمر جذور النباتات.

This insect destroys the roots of plants.

'Judhur' is the plural of 'jidhr' (root).

اللامبالاة تدمر القيم الديمقراطية ببطء.

Indifference destroys democratic values slowly.

'Al-lamubalah' is a compound noun for indifference.

العولمة قد تدمر الهويات الثقافية المحلية.

Globalization might destroy local cultural identities.

'Al-huwiyyat al-thaqafiyya' is plural.

الديون المتراكمة تدمر فرص النمو الاقتصادي.

Accumulated debts destroy opportunities for economic growth.

'Al-mutarakima' means accumulated.

اليأس يدمر الإرادة الإنسانية في التغيير.

Despair destroys the human will to change.

'Al-irada' means will or determination.

التدخلات الخارجية تدمر سيادة الدول.

Foreign interventions destroy the sovereignty of states.

'Siyada' means sovereignty.

الشائعات تدمر السلم الأهلي في المجتمعات.

Rumors destroy civil peace in societies.

'Al-silm al-ahli' is a formal term for civil peace.

السرطان يدمر الأنسجة السليمة في الجسم.

Cancer destroys healthy tissues in the body.

'Al-ansija' is the plural of 'nasij' (tissue).

تغير المناخ يدمر التوازن البيولوجي في القطبين.

Climate change destroys the biological balance in the poles.

'Al-tawazun al-bayuluji' is a scientific term.

إن الاستبداد يدمر جوهر الكرامة الإنسانية.

Indeed, tyranny destroys the essence of human dignity.

'Inna' provides emphasis at the start of the sentence.

الشكوك المستمرة تدمر أواصر المودة بين الأصدقاء.

Constant doubts destroy the bonds of affection between friends.

'Awasir' is a high-level word for bonds/ties.

تلك الأيديولوجيا المتطرفة تدمر العقول الشابة.

That extremist ideology destroys young minds.

'Al-mutatarrifa' means extremist.

الزمن يدمر حتى أصلب الصخور بمروره.

Time destroys even the hardest rocks with its passage.

'Aslab' is the elative form of 'salb' (hard).

الأنانية المفرطة تدمر روح التعاون المجتمعي.

Excessive selfishness destroys the spirit of community cooperation.

'Al-ananiya' means selfishness.

التكنولوجيا غير المنضبطة قد تدمر الخصوصية الفردية.

Unregulated technology might destroy individual privacy.

'Ghayr al-mundabita' means unregulated/uncontrolled.

الصمت في وجه الظلم يدمر العدالة.

Silence in the face of injustice destroys justice.

'Fi wajh' means 'in the face of'.

العداوات القديمة تدمر أي محاولة للصلح.

Old enmities destroy any attempt at reconciliation.

'Al-adawat' is the plural of 'adawa' (enmity).

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

يدمر البيئة

يدمر الصحة

يدمر المستقبل

يدمر الاقتصاد

يدمر الثقة

يدمر المعنويات

يدمر البنية التحتية

يدمر المحاصيل

يدمر العلاقة

يدمر الخلايا

सामान्य वाक्यांश

يدمر نفسه بنفسه

— To be self-destructive.

هو يدمر نفسه بنفسه بسبب عاداته السيئة.

يدمر الجسور

— To destroy bridges (metaphorically), ending relationships.

لا تدمر الجسور مع أصدقائك القدامى.

يدمر كل ما في طريقه

— To destroy everything in its path.

الإعصار يدمر كل ما في طريقه.

يدمر الأحلام

— To destroy dreams or aspirations.

الفقر قد يدمر الأحلام.

يدمر الأدلة

— To destroy evidence.

حاول المجرم أن يدمر الأدلة.

يدمر السمعة

— To ruin someone's reputation.

الإشاعات تدمر السمعة.

يدمر الأمل

— To destroy hope.

اليأس يدمر الأمل في قلوبنا.

يدمر التوازن

— To destroy the balance.

هذا التدخل يدمر التوازن الطبيعي.

يدمر الحياة

— To destroy life or a way of living.

الحرب تدمر الحياة في هذه المدينة.

يدمر النظام

— To destroy the system or order.

الفوضى تدمر النظام العام.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

يدمر vs يخرب

'Yukharribu' is for sabotage or making a mess; 'yudammiru' is for total destruction.

يدمر vs يهدم

'Yahdimu' is specifically for buildings/walls; 'yudammiru' is more general.

يدمر vs يتحطم

'Yatahattamu' means 'to be shattered' (intransitive); 'yudammiru' is 'to destroy' (transitive).

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"يدمر الجسور خلفه"

— To do something that makes it impossible to return to a previous state.

بقراره هذا، دمر الجسور خلفه.

Formal

"يدمر الأخضر واليابس"

— To destroy everything (literally the green and the dry).

الحرب دمرت الأخضر واليابس.

Literary

"يدمر معنوياته"

— To break someone's spirit or confidence.

كلامه القاسي دمر معنوياتي.

Neutral

"يدمر مستقبله بيده"

— To be the cause of one's own downfall.

الشاب يدمر مستقبله بيده.

Neutral

"يدمر عش الزوجية"

— To ruin a marriage or home life.

الخلافات دمرت عش الزوجية.

Metaphorical

"يدمر جدار الصمت"

— To break the silence (usually about a sensitive topic).

الصحفي دمر جدار الصمت حول القضية.

Journalistic

"يدمر هيبة الدولة"

— To undermine the prestige or authority of the state.

الفوضى تدمر هيبة الدولة.

Political

"يدمر قلبه"

— To break someone's heart (intense).

الوداع دمر قلبه.

Poetic

"يدمر كبرياءه"

— To crush someone's pride.

الفشل دمر كبرياءه.

Neutral

"يدمر خططهم"

— To ruin their plans.

المطر دمر خططنا للرحلة.

Informal

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

يدمر vs يدمر (Yudammiru)

Transitive Form II verb.

It means 'He destroys [something]'. It requires an object.

الجيش يدمر الجسر.

يدمر vs يدمر (Yudammaru)

Passive Form II verb.

It means 'It is being destroyed'. The focus is on the object.

الجسر يدمر الآن.

يدمر vs يدمر (Yadamaru)

Intransitive Form I verb.

It means 'It perishes' or 'It is ruined'. Used for the subject itself.

يدمر الظالم بفعله.

يدمر vs يخرب (Yukharribu)

Similar meaning of ruin.

Used for vandalism, sabotage, or making something dysfunctional but not necessarily gone.

المخربون يخربون الممتلكات.

يدمر vs يتلف (Yutlifu)

Similar meaning of damage.

Used for spoiling food, damaging documents, or making items defective.

المطر يتلف المحصول.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Subject + يدمر + Object

النار تدمر البيت.

Subject + يدمر + Object + Adjective

التلوث يدمر الطبيعة الجميلة.

Subject + قد + يدمر + Object

الإهمال قد يدمر العمل.

Subject + يدمر + Object + Adverb

الزلزال يدمر المباني كلياً.

Noun (Masdar) + يدمر + Object

إدمان المخدرات يدمر الشباب.

Passive: Object + يُدمر + by...

تُدمر الغابات بسبب الحرائق.

Negative: لا شيء يدمر + Object + مثل + ...

لا شيء يدمر الأمة مثل الجهل.

Metaphorical: يدمر + Abstract Noun

يدمر اليأس إرادة الشعوب.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

تدمير Destruction (The act of destroying)

دمار Destruction/Ruin (The state of being destroyed)

مدمر Destroyer (The person or thing that destroys)

क्रिया

دمر He destroyed (Past tense)

يدمر He destroys (Present tense)

دمر Destroy! (Imperative)

يُدمَّر It is being destroyed (Passive)

विशेषण

مدمر Destructive

مدمر Destroyed

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High in news and education; Moderate in casual speech.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using 'yaksir' for destroying a city. → الزلزال يدمر المدينة.
'Yaksir' is for small physical objects. 'Yudammiru' is for large-scale destruction.
Saying 'yadammaru' for 'he destroys'. → هو يدمر (yudammiru).
'Yadammaru' would be the passive voice or a different form. Active present is 'yudammiru'.
Forgetting to change the verb for feminine subjects. → العاصفة تدمر (tudammiru).
Arabic verbs must agree in gender with the subject. 'Storm' is feminine.
Using it for minor damage (e.g., a scratch on a car). → الخدش يتلف الطلاء.
'Yudammiru' is too strong for a scratch. Use 'yutlif' or 'yukhrib'.
Adding unnecessary prepositions. → يدمر البيئة.
It's a direct transitive verb. You don't need 'bi' or 'fi' after it to link to the object.

सुझाव

Watch the Vowels

Always start with a 'yu' sound for the present tense active voice. 'Ya' changes the meaning or form.

Learn the Root

D-M-R is the key. Once you know it, words like 'Damar' and 'Mudammir' become easy to learn.

Intensity Matters

Use 'yudammiru' when you want to emphasize that something is completely gone, not just broken.

News Literacy

This is a top-100 word for understanding Arabic news. Focus on it if you want to follow Middle Eastern politics.

The Shadda

Don't skip the double 'm'. It's 'yu-dam-miru', not 'yu-damiru'. The pause on the 'm' is vital.

Object Case

Since it's a transitive verb, the noun following it should be in the accusative case (fatha at the end).

Abstract Use

Don't be afraid to use it for 'trust' or 'dreams'. It makes your Arabic sound more advanced and expressive.

Compare with 'Breaking'

Keep a mental list: 'yaksir' (glass), 'yahdim' (wall), 'yudammir' (city).

Visual Cues

Picture a 'Dam' bursting. The sound 'Dam' is right there in the word.

Audio Immersion

Search for 'tadmir' on Arabic news sites to hear how native speakers use it in various contexts.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of a 'DAM' that breaks and 'ROARS' (D-M-R) as it destroys everything in its path.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a wrecking ball hitting a building with the letters D-M-R written on it.

Word Web

War Earthquake Fire Pollution Anger Habits Buildings Future

चैलेंज

Try to use 'yudammiru' in three different contexts today: one about nature, one about health, and one about society.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Arabic triliteral root D-M-R (د-م-ر).

मूल अर्थ: In its basic form (Form I), it relates to perishing, vanishing, or being ruined. Form II (Dammara) is the causative/intensive form.

Semitic (Afroasiatic).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be cautious using this word around those who have experienced war or trauma, as it is a very heavy term.

English speakers might use 'destroy' more casually than Arabs use 'yudammiru'. In Arabic, it often sounds more dramatic and final.

The phrase 'Asliha al-damar al-shamil' (Weapons of Mass Destruction) became globally recognized in Arabic during the early 2000s. Various Arabic poems use the root D-M-R to describe the ruins of ancient encampments (Atlal).

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Natural Disasters

الزلزال يدمر المباني
الفيضان يدمر الجسور
الإعصار يدمر الأشجار
العاصفة تدمر المحاصيل

War and Conflict

القصف يدمر المدينة
الحرب تدمر الاقتصاد
الجيش يدمر الموقع
الصاروخ يدمر الهدف

Health and Habits

التدخين يدمر الرئتين
السكر يدمر الأسنان
الإدمان يدمر العقل
القلق يدمر النوم

Social Relationships

الكذب يدمر الثقة
الغيرة تدمر الزواج
الإهمال يدمر الصداقة
الغضب يدمر الحوار

Technology

الفيروس يدمر البيانات
الاختراق يدمر النظام
الحرارة تدمر المعالج
الماء يدمر الهاتف

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"هل تعتقد أن التكنولوجيا تدمر الروابط الاجتماعية؟ (Do you think technology destroys social bonds?)"

"ما هو أكثر شيء يدمر البيئة في رأيك؟ (What is the thing that destroys the environment most in your opinion?)"

"كيف يمكننا منع الفساد من أن يدمر المجتمع؟ (How can we prevent corruption from destroying society?)"

"هل الصمت يدمر العلاقات أكثر من الكلام؟ (Does silence destroy relationships more than words?)"

"ماذا تفعل إذا شعرت أن التوتر يدمر صحتك؟ (What do you do if you feel stress is destroying your health?)"

डायरी विषय

اكتب عن عادة سيئة تدمر وقتك وكيف ستتخلص منها. (Write about a bad habit that destroys your time and how you will get rid of it.)

صف مشهداً لمدينة دمرها الزلزال. (Describe a scene of a city destroyed by an earthquake.)

هل يمكن للنجاح أن يدمر الإنسان أحياناً؟ (Can success sometimes destroy a person?)

تحدث عن أثر الحروب في تدمير التراث الثقافي. (Talk about the impact of wars in destroying cultural heritage.)

كيف يدمر الجهل مستقبل الشعوب؟ (How does ignorance destroy the future of nations?)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

If the phone is completely smashed and unusable, yes. However, if it just has a cracked screen, 'yaksir' (break) or 'yutlif' (damage) is better.

Yes, the root D-M-R appears in the Quran to describe the destruction of ancient civilizations that disobeyed divine commands.

'Yahdimu' is for knocking down structures like walls. 'Yudammiru' is broader and can be used for abstract things like a future or an economy.

You can say 'Al-tadmir al-dhati' (التدمير الذاتي).

Yes, but it might be pronounced slightly differently. In many dialects, people might prefer 'yikhrib' or 'iyid' depending on the intensity.

It is standard Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). It is used in formal news but also in serious daily conversations.

Yes, metaphorically. 'He destroyed him' (damma-ra-hu) means he ruined his life or reputation.

The past tense is 'dammara' (دمر).

Almost always. Destruction is generally a negative act, though in some academic contexts like 'creative destruction', it is a neutral term.

The act is 'tadmir' (destruction) and the state is 'damar' (ruin).

सुझाव और नोट्स के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें