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صغير

sagheer

Small

意味

An adjective describing something of limited size.

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文化的背景

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.

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Gender Agreement

Always check if the noun ends in 'Ta Marbuta' (ة). If it does, use 'sagheera'.

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Height vs Age

Never use 'sagheer' to describe a short adult; it's considered slightly offensive or childish.

意味

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.

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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'.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct form of the adjective for: 'The girl is small.'

البنت ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: صغيرة

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.)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: أصغر

The comparative form of 'sagheer' is 'asghar'.

Match the Arabic phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ولد صغير: Young boy, بيت صغير: Small house, أطفال صغار: Young children, مشكلة صغيرة: Small problem

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.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: صغيرة

Pizza is a feminine noun in Arabic, so it takes 'sagheera'.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Sagheer vs. Kabeer

صغير (Sagheer)
قط صغير Small cat
ولد صغير Young boy
كبير (Kabeer)
فيل كبير Big elephant
رجل كبير Old man

When to use Sagheer

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Size

  • Cup
  • Car
  • House
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Age

  • Brother
  • Sister
  • Child
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Importance

  • Problem
  • Detail
  • Mistake

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct form of the adjective for: 'The girl is small.' Choose A1

البنت ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: صغيرة

Since 'Al-bint' (the girl) is feminine, the adjective must be 'sagheera'.

Fill in the blank with the word for 'younger/smaller'. Fill Blank A2

أخي ____ مني بسنة. (My brother is ____ than me by a year.)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: أصغر

The comparative form of 'sagheer' is 'asghar'.

Match the Arabic phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ولد صغير: Young boy, بيت صغير: Small house, أطفال صغار: Young children, مشكلة صغيرة: Small problem

These demonstrate the various uses of sagheer/sagheera/sighar.

Complete the dialogue at the restaurant. dialogue_completion A1

النادل: أي حجم بيتزا تريد؟ أنت: أريد بيتزا ____، من فضلك.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: صغيرة

Pizza is a feminine noun in Arabic, so it takes 'sagheera'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

8 問

No, 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.

関連フレーズ

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كبير

contrast

Big or Old

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قليل

similar

Few or A little

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طفل

builds on

Child

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أصغر

specialized form

Smaller/Youngest

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نتفة

synonym

A tiny bit

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