سَرِير
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- Sarir (سَرِير) is the Arabic word for 'bed', used in everyday life to describe the furniture we sleep on.
- It is a masculine noun with a broken plural form, 'asirra' (أَسِرَّة), which is important for learners to memorize.
- The word is used in various contexts, including homes, hotels, and hospitals, often paired with the preposition 'ala' (on).
- Synonyms like 'firash' (bedding) exist, but 'sarir' remains the most common and versatile term for a bed frame and mattress.
The Arabic word سَرِير (Sarīr) is a fundamental noun in the Arabic language, primarily referring to a bed—the essential piece of furniture used for sleeping and resting. At its most basic level, it describes the physical structure found in a bedroom. However, its usage extends beyond the domestic sphere into medical, hospitality, and even metaphorical contexts. Understanding this word is crucial for any beginner because it is one of the first objects you will identify in a home setting. The word is masculine in gender and follows specific grammatical rules for pluralization and possession.
- The Domestic Setting
- In a house, the sarir is the focal point of the 'ghurfat al-nawm' (bedroom). Whether it is a large king-size bed or a small child's cot, the term remains consistent. It represents comfort, privacy, and the end of a long day.
أُرِيدُ أَنْ أَشْتَرِيَ سَرِيرًا جَدِيدًا لِغُرْفَتِي. (I want to buy a new bed for my room.)
- Medical and Institutional Use
- In hospitals, 'sarir al-mustashfa' refers to the specialized beds used for patients. The word is frequently used in healthcare news to discuss 'bed capacity' or 'available beds' during public health discussions.
الْمَرِيضُ يَرْقُدُ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ مُنْذُ الصَّبَاحِ. (The patient has been lying on the bed since morning.)
- Travel and Hospitality
- When booking a hotel in an Arabic-speaking country, you will often specify if you need a 'sarir mufrad' (single bed) or 'sarir muzdawaj' (double bed). This is one of the most practical applications of the word for travelers.
هَلْ هَذَا سَرِيرٌ مُرِيحٌ؟ (Is this a comfortable bed?)
نَامَ الطِّفْلُ فِي سَرِيرِهِ الصَّغِيرِ. (The child slept in his small bed.)
الْغُرْفَةُ تَحْتَوِي عَلَى سَرِيرَيْنِ. (The room contains two beds.)
Using سَرِير correctly requires an understanding of Arabic sentence structure, particularly the use of prepositions and adjectives. The most common preposition used with sarir is 'عَلَى' (on), as in 'sleeping on the bed'. However, 'فِي' (in) is also used, especially when referring to being tucked inside or the bed as a space. Because it is a noun, it follows standard declension (i'rab), though in casual speech, the final vowel markers are often dropped. When describing a bed, adjectives follow the noun and match it in gender (masculine) and number.
- Descriptive Phrases
- To describe a bed, you might use 'murih' (comfortable), 'kabir' (large), or 'khashabi' (wooden). For example, 'sarir khashabi kabir' means 'a large wooden bed'. Notice how the adjectives come after the noun.
هَذَا السَّرِيرُ وَاسِعٌ جِدًّا. (This bed is very spacious.)
- Action Verbs
- Common verbs associated with sarir include 'nama' (to sleep), 'istaraaha' (to rest), and 'qafaza' (to jump). You might say 'al-walad yaqfiz 'ala al-sarir' (The boy is jumping on the bed).
وَضَعْتُ الْكِتَابَ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ. (I put the book on the bed.)
- Possession
- To say 'my bed', you add the suffix '-i', making it 'sariri'. 'Your bed' (masculine) is 'sariruka', and 'her bed' is 'sariruha'. This is vital for daily conversation.
أَيْنَ سَرِيرُكَ يَا أَحْمَد؟ (Where is your bed, Ahmed?)
تَرْتِيبُ السَّرِيرِ مُهِمٌّ كُلَّ صَبَاحٍ. (Making the bed is important every morning.)
اشْتَرَيْنَا أَسِرَّةً جَدِيدَةً لِلْفُنْدُقِ. (We bought new beds for the hotel.)
The word سَرِير is ubiquitous in daily life. You will hear it most frequently in the home, especially during morning and evening routines. Parents tell their children 'idhab ila al-sarir' (go to bed). In furniture stores (ma'arid al-athath), you will see signs and hear salespeople using the word constantly to describe various models and sizes. It is also a key term in the travel industry, specifically when checking into hotels or reading room descriptions on booking websites.
- In the News and Media
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the phrase 'asirrat al-'inaya al-murakkaza' (intensive care beds) became a staple of nightly news broadcasts across the Arab world, highlighting the word's importance in public health contexts.
هَلْ تُرِيدُ غُرْفَةً بِـسَرِيرٍ وَاحِدٍ أَمْ سَرِيرَيْنِ؟ (Do you want a room with one bed or two?)
- Literature and Poetry
- In classical Arabic poetry, the sarir was often associated with royalty (as a throne) or with the finality of life (the deathbed). While modern usage is more mundane, the word carries a weight of history in literary texts.
الْأُمُّ تُغَطِّي طِفْلَهَا فِي السَّرِيرِ. (The mother is covering her child in the bed.)
- Social Media and Vlogs
- In lifestyle vlogs or home decor videos, influencers often use 'sarir' when showing off room makeovers or discussing 'morning routines' (rutin al-sabah).
تَحْتَ السَّرِيرِ يُوجَدُ صُنْدُوقٌ قَدِيمٌ. (Under the bed, there is an old box.)
قَرَّرَ الطَّبِيبُ بَقَاءَ الْمَرِيضِ فِي السَّرِيرِ. (The doctor decided the patient should stay in bed.)
لَقَدْ كَسَرْتُ السَّرِيرَ بِالْخَطَأِ. (I broke the bed by mistake.)
Learning Arabic involves navigating nuances that can lead to common errors for English speakers. With the word سَرِير, mistakes often occur in pronunciation, pluralization, and confusion with similar-sounding words. One major pitfall is the confusion with the word 'sirr' (secret) or 'sarira' (inner thought/secret), which share the same root but have vastly different meanings. Another common error is using the wrong preposition; while in English we say 'in bed', in Arabic, 'on the bed' (ala al-sarir) is much more common for the physical act of lying down.
- Pluralization Errors
- Many learners try to apply a regular plural ending like '-at' (sarirat), which is incorrect. The plural is the broken form 'asirra' (أَسِرَّة). Remembering this irregularity is key to sounding like a native speaker.
الْخَطَأ: هُنَاكَ ثَلَاثَةُ سَرِيرَات. الصَّحِيح: هُنَاكَ ثَلَاثَةُ أَسِرَّة. (Error: There are three 'sarirat'. Correct: There are three 'asirra'.)
- Pronunciation of the 'R'
- English speakers often produce a soft 'r' (like in 'car'). In Arabic, the 'r' in 'sarir' should be slightly trilled or tapped against the roof of the mouth. Failing to do this can make the word sound muffled or unclear.
لَا تَقُلْ: أَنَا فِي سَرِير. قُلْ: أَنَا عَلَى السَّرِيرِ. (Don't say: I am 'in' bed [meaning on top]. Say: I am 'on' the bed.)
- Gender Agreement
- Since 'sarir' is masculine, ensure your adjectives are also masculine. Saying 'sarir kabira' (feminine) is a common grammatical slip for beginners.
الْخَطَأ: سَرِيرِي جَدِيدَة. الصَّحِيح: سَرِيرِي جَدِيد. (Error: My bed is new [fem]. Correct: My bed is new [masc].)
تَأَكَّدْ مِنْ نُطْقِ حَرْفِ الرَّاءِ بِشَكْلٍ صَحِيحٍ. (Make sure to pronounce the letter 'Ra' correctly.)
لَا تَخْلِطْ بَيْنَ سَرِير وَسِرّ. (Don't mix up 'bed' and 'secret'.)
While سَرِير is the standard word for a bed, Arabic offers several alternatives depending on the context, the type of bedding, or the level of formality. Understanding these synonyms helps in enriching your vocabulary and comprehending different types of texts, from modern novels to ancient poetry.
- Firash (فِرَاش)
- Often used to mean 'bedding' or 'mattress', but can colloquially refer to the bed itself. It carries a connotation of the soft layers one lies upon rather than the wooden or metal frame.
يَنَامُ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى فِرَاشٍ نَاعِمٍ. (The man sleeps on soft bedding.)
- Mahd (مَهْد)
- Specifically refers to a 'cradle' or 'crib'. It is often used metaphorically to mean 'the birthplace' or 'the beginning' of something, such as 'mahd al-hadara' (the cradle of civilization).
الْعِلْمُ مِنَ الْمَهْدِ إِلَى اللَّحْدِ. (Knowledge from the cradle to the grave.)
- Marqad (مَرْقَد)
- A more formal or literary word for a 'sleeping place' or 'resting place'. It is sometimes used to refer to a shrine or a final resting place in a religious context.
هَذَا هُوَ مَرْقَدُهُ الْأَخِيرُ. (This is his final resting place.)
تَغْيِيرُ الْفِرَاشِ يُسَاعِدُ عَلَى النَّوْمِ. (Changing the bedding helps with sleep.)
وَضَعَتِ الْأُمُّ رَضِيعَهَا فِي الْمَهْدِ. (The mother placed her infant in the cradle.)
How Formal Is It?
재미있는 사실
The root S-R-R also gives us 'Surur' (happiness) and 'Sirr' (secret). This implies that in the Arabic worldview, a bed is a place where you find happiness and keep your secrets.
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing it like 'Sareer' with a very long first 'a'.
- Ignoring the long 'ee' sound and saying 'Sarir' like 'Sir'.
- Using an English 'r' instead of a tapped Arabic 'r'.
- Confusing it with 'Sirr' (secret).
- Failing to pronounce the final 'r' clearly.
난이도
Very easy to read as it follows standard three-letter root rules with a long vowel.
Easy, but the plural 'asirra' requires memorization of the hamza and shadda.
Simple, but requires correct pronunciation of the long 'ee' and tapped 'r'.
Easy to distinguish from other words in a sentence context.
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Broken Plurals
The plural of 'sarir' is 'asirra', which doesn't follow the standard suffix rules.
Possessive Suffixes
Adding '-i' to 'sarir' makes it 'sariri' (my bed).
Gender Agreement
'Sarir' is masculine, so it takes 'hatha' (this) and 'kabir' (big).
Prepositions of Place
Use 'ala' (on) for being on the bed and 'tahta' (under) for being beneath it.
Definite Article
Add 'al-' to make it 'al-sarir' (the bed).
수준별 예문
هَذَا سَرِيرِي.
This is my bed.
Uses the possessive suffix '-i' for 'my'.
السَّرِيرُ كَبِيرٌ.
The bed is big.
Definite article 'al-' and masculine adjective 'kabir'.
أَنَا أَنَامُ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ.
I sleep on the bed.
Verb 'anamu' (I sleep) + preposition 'ala' (on).
أَيْنَ السَّرِيرُ؟
Where is the bed?
Question word 'ayna' (where).
السَّرِيرُ فِي الْغُرْفَةِ.
The bed is in the room.
Preposition 'fi' (in).
هَذَا سَرِيرٌ صَغِيرٌ.
This is a small bed.
Indefinite noun and adjective.
عِنْدِي سَرِيرٌ.
I have a bed.
Preposition 'inda' used for possession.
السَّرِيرُ أَبْيَضُ.
The bed is white.
Color adjective 'abyad' (white).
أُرِيدُ سَرِيرًا مُرِيحًا.
I want a comfortable bed.
Accusative case for the object 'sariran'.
يُوجَدُ سَرِيرَانِ فِي الْغُرْفَةِ.
There are two beds in the room.
Dual form 'sarirani'.
السَّرِيرُ بِجَانِبِ النَّافِذَةِ.
The bed is beside the window.
Compound preposition 'bi-janib' (beside).
هَلِ السَّرِيرُ قَدِيمٌ؟
Is the bed old?
Question particle 'hal'.
اشْتَرَيْتُ سَرِيرًا جَدِيدًا أَمْسِ.
I bought a new bed yesterday.
Past tense verb 'ishtaraytu'.
الْقِطَّةُ تَحْتَ السَّرِيرِ.
The cat is under the bed.
Preposition 'tahta' (under).
سَرِيرِي مَصْنُوعٌ مِنَ الْخَشَبِ.
My bed is made of wood.
Passive participle 'masnu' (made).
نَظِّفِ السَّرِيرَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ.
Clean the bed, please.
Imperative verb 'nazzif'.
فِي الْفُنْدُقِ، طَلَبْتُ سَرِيرًا إِضَافِيًّا.
In the hotel, I requested an extra bed.
Adjective 'idafiyyan' (extra).
الْأَسِرَّةُ فِي هَذَا الْمَحَلِّ غَالِيَةٌ.
The beds in this shop are expensive.
Broken plural 'asirra' treated as feminine singular for adjectives.
يَجِبُ عَلَيْكَ الْبَقَاءُ فِي السَّرِيرِ لِتَشْفَى.
You must stay in bed to recover.
Verbal noun 'al-baqa' (staying).
كَمْ سَرِيرًا يُوجَدُ فِي هَذَا الْقِسْمِ؟
How many beds are in this ward?
Interrogative 'kam' followed by singular accusative.
سَرِيرُ الطِّفْلِ يَحْتَاجُ إِلَى حِمَايَةٍ.
The baby's bed needs protection.
Idafa construction (possessive phrase).
لَا أُحِبُّ السَّرِيرَ اللَّيِّنَ جِدًّا.
I don't like a very soft bed.
Adjective 'layyin' (soft).
هَلْ يُمْكِنُ تَحْوِيلُ هَذِهِ الْأَرِيكَةِ إِلَى سَرِيرٍ؟
Can this sofa be turned into a bed?
Verbal noun 'tahwil' (transforming).
الْمَسَاحَةُ لَا تَكْفِي لِسَرِيرٍ كَبِيرٍ.
The space is not enough for a large bed.
Verb 'takfi' (to be enough).
تَمَّ تَوْفِيرُ مِائَةِ سَرِيرٍ لِلْمُسْتَشْفَى الْمَيْدَانِيِّ.
One hundred beds were provided for the field hospital.
Passive structure with 'tamma'.
الْبَحْثُ عَنِ السَّرِيرِ الْمِثَالِيِّ يَسْتَغْرِقُ وَقْتًا.
Searching for the ideal bed takes time.
Subject as a verbal noun 'al-bahth'.
كَانَ الْمَلِكُ يَجْلِسُ عَلَى سَرِيرِ الْمُلْكِ.
The king was sitting on the throne (bed of kingship).
Historical use of 'sarir' as throne.
يُفَضِّلُ بَعْضُ النَّاسِ السَّرِيرَ الصُّلْبَ لِآلَامِ الظَّهْرِ.
Some people prefer a firm bed for back pain.
Adjective 'sulb' (firm/hard).
لَا تَقْفِزْ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ كَي لَا يَنْكَسِرَ.
Don't jump on the bed so it doesn't break.
Prohibition with 'la' + jussive.
السَّرِيرُ هُوَ الْمَكَانُ الْوَحِيدُ الَّذِي أَشْعُرُ فِيهِ بِالرَّاحَةِ.
The bed is the only place where I feel comfortable.
Relative clause starting with 'alladhi'.
قَامَ بِتَصْمِيمِ سَرِيرٍ مُبْتَكَرٍ يُوَفِّرُ الْمَسَاحَةَ.
He designed an innovative bed that saves space.
Active participle 'mubtakar' (innovative).
إِنَّ تَرْتِيبَ السَّرِيرِ يَعْكِسُ نِظَامَ الشَّخْصِ.
Making the bed reflects a person's orderliness.
Emphasis with 'inna'.
تَنَاوَلَ الْأَدِيبُ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ مَفْهُومَ 'سَرِيرِ الْمَوْتِ' بِعُمْقٍ.
The writer addressed the concept of the 'deathbed' deeply in his novel.
Metaphorical usage.
تُعَدُّ نِسْبَةُ إِشْغَالِ الْأَسِرَّةِ مُؤَشِّرًا حَيَوِيًّا فِي الصِّحَّةِ.
The bed occupancy rate is considered a vital indicator in health.
Technical terminology 'nisbat ishghal'.
كَانَ السَّرِيرُ فِي الْعُصُورِ الْوُسْطَى رَمْزًا لِلثَّرَاءِ.
The bed in the Middle Ages was a symbol of wealth.
Historical context.
لَمْ يَكُنْ سَرِيرُهُ سِوَى حَصِيرٍ بَسِيطٍ عَلَى الْأَرْضِ.
His bed was nothing but a simple mat on the ground.
Negative 'lam yakun' with exception 'siwa'.
يَصِفُ الشَّاعِرُ السَّرِيرَ بِأَنَّهُ مَلَاذُ الْأَرْوَاحِ الْمُتْعَبَةِ.
The poet describes the bed as the sanctuary of tired souls.
Poetic metaphor.
الْفَرْقُ بَيْنَ السَّرِيرِ وَالْفِرَاشِ دَقِيقٌ فِي اللُّغَةِ الْعَرَبِيَّةِ.
The difference between 'sarir' and 'firash' is subtle in the Arabic language.
Linguistic comparison.
تَمَّ تَنْجِيدُ السَّرِيرِ بِأَفْخَرِ أَنْوَاعِ الْأَقْمِشَةِ.
The bed was upholstered with the finest types of fabrics.
Passive verb 'tanjid' (upholstering).
أَصْبَحَ السَّرِيرُ الذَّكِيُّ جُزْءًا مِنْ مَنَازِلِ الْمُسْتَقْبَلِ.
The smart bed has become a part of the homes of the future.
Compound noun 'al-sarir al-dhaki'.
يَتَجَلَّى فِي النَّصِّ اسْتِخْدَامُ السَّرِيرِ كَمَسْرَحٍ لِلصِّرَاعَاتِ النَّفْسِيَّةِ.
The use of the bed as a stage for psychological conflicts is evident in the text.
Abstract literary analysis.
إِنَّ دَلَالَاتِ السَّرِيرِ فِي التُّرَاثِ الْعَرَبِيِّ تَتَجَاوَزُ مُجَرَّدَ الْأَثَاثِ.
The connotations of 'sarir' in Arab heritage transcend mere furniture.
Sociocultural analysis.
تَضَمَّنَتِ الْمُعَاهَدَةُ بَنْدًا حَوْلَ تَوْفِيرِ الْأَسِرَّةِ لِأَسْرَى الْحَرْبِ.
The treaty included a clause regarding the provision of beds for prisoners of war.
Legal/Diplomatic register.
يَنْظُرُ الْفَلَاسِفَةُ إِلَى السَّرِيرِ كَحَدٍّ فَاصِلٍ بَيْنَ الْوَعْيِ وَاللَّاوَعْيِ.
Philosophers view the bed as a dividing line between consciousness and the unconscious.
Philosophical discourse.
تَعْكِسُ هَنْدَسَةُ السَّرِيرِ فِي الْعِمَارَةِ الْإِسْلَامِيَّةِ ذَوْقًا رَفِيعًا.
The engineering of the bed in Islamic architecture reflects high taste.
Art history terminology.
مَا بَيْنَ السَّرِيرِ وَالْقَبْرِ رِحْلَةٌ قَصِيرَةٌ فِي نَظَرِ الزَّاهِدِ.
Between the bed and the grave is a short journey in the eyes of the ascetic.
Spiritual/Ascetic expression.
اسْتَفَاضَ اللُّغَوِيُّونَ فِي شَرْحِ اشْتِقَاقَاتِ كَلِمَةِ سَرِيرٍ.
Linguists have elaborated on the derivations of the word 'sarir'.
Philological discussion.
تُشَكِّلُ الْأَسِرَّةُ الْمُمَغْنَطَةُ ثَوْرَةً فِي عِلْمِ النَّوْمِ الْحَدِيثِ.
Magnetized beds constitute a revolution in modern sleep science.
Scientific register.
동의어
반의어
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
— Go to bed. Used by parents to tell children it is time to sleep.
اذْهَبْ إِلَى السَّرِيرِ الآنَ.
— Bedridden. Used to describe someone very ill who cannot leave their bed.
هُوَ طَرِيحُ السَّرِيرِ مُنْذُ أُسْبُوعٍ.
— Bunk bed. A bed with two levels, common in children's rooms.
الْأَوْلَادُ يَنَامُونَ عَلَى سَرِيرٍ ذِي طَبَقَتَيْنِ.
— King-size bed. Refers to a very large and luxurious bed.
الْفُنْدُقُ يُوَفِّرُ سَرِيرًا مَلِكِيًّا.
— Jumped on the bed. A common action for children playing.
الْوَلَدُ قَفَزَ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ بِفَرَحٍ.
— Folding bed. A bed that can be stored away easily.
عِنْدَنَا سَرِيرٌ قَابِلٌ لِلطَّيِّ لِلضُّيُوفِ.
— Deathbed. The bed where someone spends their final moments.
قَالَ كَلِمَاتِهِ الْأَخِيرَةَ عَلَى سَرِيرِ الْمَوْتِ.
— Next to the bed. Used for locating items like lamps or tables.
الْمِصْبَاحُ بِجَانِبِ السَّرِيرِ.
— Bedspread or bed cover. The decorative cloth on top of the bed.
اشْتَرَيْتُ غِطَاءَ سَرِيرٍ جَمِيلًا.
— Rocking bed or cradle. Used to soothe babies to sleep.
نَامَ الرَّضِيعُ فِي سَرِيرٍ هَزَّازٍ.
자주 혼동되는 단어
Means 'secret'. Shares the same root but has a short 'i' and no long 'ee'.
Means 'inner thought' or 'conscience'. It is a feminine noun from the same root.
Means 'car'. Beginners sometimes confuse the 's' and 'r' sounds.
관용어 및 표현
— The throne. Metaphorically refers to the seat of power.
ارْتَقَى إِلَى سَرِيرِ الْمُلْكِ.
Literary— Very sick/bedridden. Similar to 'tarih al-sarir'.
أَصْبَحَ طَرِيحَ الْفِرَاشِ.
Formal— Pure-hearted. Uses the same root to mean someone with pure inner thoughts.
هُوَ رَجُلٌ نَقِيُّ السَّرِيرَةِ.
Literary/Praise— The bed of rest. A poetic way to describe a comfortable bed.
وَجَدَ ضَالَّتَهُ فِي سَرِيرِ الرَّاحَةِ.
Poetic— From the cradle to the grave. Meaning throughout one's entire life.
اطْلُبُوا الْعِلْمَ مِنَ الْمَهْدِ إِلَى اللَّحْدِ.
Proverbial— The bed of exile. Lying in a bed far from home.
بَكَى عَلَى سَرِيرِ الْغُرْبَةِ.
Literary— He doesn't leave his bed. Meaning he is extremely lazy or very ill.
مُنْذُ الصَّبَاحِ لَا يَبْرَحُ سَرِيرَهُ.
Neutral— The bed of pain. Used for someone suffering a long illness.
تَعَذَّبَ كَثِيرًا عَلَى سَرِيرِ الْأَلَمِ.
Literary— The marriage bed. Refers to the marital relationship.
احْتِرَامُ سَرِيرِ الزَّوْجِيَّةِ وَاجِبٌ.
Formal/Legal— The bed of secrets. A place where private things are shared.
الْغُرْفَةُ هِيَ سَرِيرُ الْأَسْرَارِ.
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Both relate to sleeping.
Sarir is the bed (frame + mattress), while Firash is the bedding or mattress specifically.
نَامَ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ، لَكِنَّ الْفِرَاشَ خَشِنٌ.
Both are beds.
Mahd is specifically for babies (cradle).
السَّرِيرُ لِلْكِبَارِ وَالْمَهْدُ لِلصِّغَارِ.
Both are furniture for sitting/lying.
Arika is a sofa; Sarir is a bed.
أَجْلِسُ عَلَى الْأَرِيكَةِ وَأَنَامُ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ.
Both mean a place to sleep.
Marqad is much more formal or refers to a final resting place.
زَارَ مَرْقَدَ الْإِمَامِ.
Both are for lying on.
Hasir is a woven mat, not a bed frame.
نَامَ الْفَقِيرُ عَلَى الْحَصِيرِ.
문장 패턴
هَذَا [اسم].
هَذَا سَرِيرٌ.
[اسم] + [صفة].
السَّرِيرُ كَبِيرٌ.
أَنَا [فعل] عَلَى [اسم].
أَنَا أَنَامُ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ.
يُوجَدُ [عدد] [اسم].
يُوجَدُ سَرِيرَانِ.
أُرِيدُ [اسم] + [صفة].
أُرِيدُ سَرِيرًا جَدِيدًا.
[اسم] + [حرف جر] + [اسم].
السَّرِيرُ فِي الْغُرْفَةِ.
مِنَ الْمُهِمِّ [فعل] [اسم].
مِنَ الْمُهِمِّ تَرْتِيبُ السَّرِيرِ.
يُعْتَبَرُ [اسم] [صفة].
يُعْتَبَرُ السَّرِيرُ مَلَاذًا.
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Very High. One of the top 500 most common nouns in Arabic.
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Using 'sarirat' as the plural.
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asirra (أَسِرَّة)
Arabic uses broken plurals for many nouns. 'Sarir' is one of them.
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Saying 'al-sarir al-kabira'.
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al-sarir al-kabir.
'Sarir' is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine too.
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Confusing 'sarir' with 'sirr'.
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sarir (bed) vs. sirr (secret).
One has a long 'ee' sound, the other has a short 'i' and a doubled 'r'.
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Using 'fi' when 'ala' is more natural.
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ana 'ala al-sarir.
In Arabic, you are 'on' the bed frame/mattress.
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Pronouncing the 'r' like an English 'r'.
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A tapped or trilled 'r'.
The Arabic 'Ra' is a dental/alveolar tap, similar to the 'tt' in 'butter' in American English.
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Adjective Agreement
Always match your adjective to 'sarir' in masculinity. 'Sarir jamil' is correct; 'sarir jamila' is not.
Learn the Plural
Don't wait to learn 'asirra'. It's a common word and broken plurals are a core part of Arabic.
Long Vowels
The 'i' in 'sarir' is a long vowel (ya). Make sure to stretch it out so it doesn't sound like 'sarar'.
Hospitality
In many Arab homes, the best 'sarir' is reserved for guests. It's a sign of honor.
Prepositions
Use 'ala' (on) for most daily activities related to a bed. It's the most natural choice.
Spelling
The word ends with a single 'r', but when it's indefinite and nominative, it has a tanween: 'sarirun'.
Context Clues
If you hear 'nawm' (sleep) or 'ghurfa' (room), 'sarir' is likely to follow.
Mnemonic
Associate 'sarir' with 'sleep'—both start with an 's' sound in English and Arabic.
Root Connections
Remember the root S-R-R. It will help you learn related words like 'surur' (happiness) later.
Regional Variations
In Egypt, you might hear 'sereer'. The spelling in books stays 'sarir'.
암기하기
기억법
Think of 'Sarir' as 'So Rare'. A good night's sleep is 'so rare', and you get it on a 'Sarir'.
시각적 연상
Imagine the letter 'Seen' (س) as the headboard of a bed and the long 'Ya' (ي) as the mattress you lie on.
Word Web
챌린지
Try to label your bed at home with a sticky note that says 'سَرِير'. Every time you see it, say 'Hatha sariri' (This is my bed).
어원
The word comes from the Arabic root S-R-R (س-ر-ر). This root is fundamentally associated with things that are hidden, internal, or bring joy. A bed was seen as a place of private retreat and comfort.
원래 의미: Originally, it referred to a raised seat or a throne. In the Quran, it is used to describe the elevated couches of paradise.
Semitic. Cognates exist in other Semitic languages like Hebrew (eres) with similar meanings for couches or beds.문화적 맥락
No specific sensitivities, but avoid discussing 'sarir' in overly intimate contexts in formal settings.
In English, we say 'go to bed'. In Arabic, we say 'idhab ila al-sarir'. The concept is identical.
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실제 사용 상황
At Home
- أُرِيدُ النَّوْمَ فِي سَرِيرِي.
- رَتِّبِ السَّرِيرَ.
- السَّرِيرُ غَيْرُ مُرِيحٍ.
- الْقِطَّةُ فَوْقَ السَّرِيرِ.
At a Hotel
- هَلْ يُوجَدُ سَرِيرٌ مُزْدَوَجٌ؟
- أُرِيدُ سَرِيرًا إِضَافِيًّا.
- الْغُرْفَةُ بِهَا سَرِيرَانِ.
- السَّرِيرُ نَظِيفٌ جِدًّا.
At a Furniture Store
- كَمْ سِعْرُ هَذَا السَّرِيرِ؟
- هَلْ هَذَا السَّرِيرُ خَشَبِيٌّ؟
- أُرِيدُ سَرِيرًا لِلْأَطْفَالِ.
- هَذَا السَّرِيرُ كَبِيرٌ جِدًّا.
In a Hospital
- الْمَرِيضُ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ.
- نَحْتَاجُ إِلَى سَرِيرٍ فَارِغٍ.
- هَلِ السَّرِيرُ جَاهِزٌ؟
- بَقِيَ فِي السَّرِيرِ لِأَيَّامٍ.
In a Story
- كَانَ السَّرِيرُ مَسْحُورًا.
- نَامَ الْمَلِكُ عَلَى سَرِيرِهِ.
- تَحْتَ السَّرِيرِ سِرٌّ كَبِيرٌ.
- الْجِنِّيُّ يَسْكُنُ خَلْفَ السَّرِيرِ.
대화 시작하기
"هَلْ سَرِيرُكَ مُرِيحٌ؟ (Is your bed comfortable?)"
"مَا هُوَ لَوْنُ غِطَاءِ سَرِيرِكَ؟ (What color is your bedspread?)"
"هَلْ تُفَضِّلُ السَّرِيرَ الْكَبِيرَ أَمِ الصَّغِيرَ؟ (Do you prefer a big or small bed?)"
"مَتَى تَذْهَبُ إِلَى السَّرِيرِ عَادَةً؟ (When do you usually go to bed?)"
"هَلْ تُحِبُّ الْقِرَاءَةَ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ؟ (Do you like reading on the bed?)"
일기 주제
صِفْ سَرِيرَكَ الْمِثَالِيَّ بِالتَّفْصِيلِ. (Describe your ideal bed in detail.)
مَاذَا يُوجَدُ تَحْتَ سَرِيرِكَ؟ (What is under your bed?)
تَحَدَّثْ عَنْ مَرَّةٍ لَمْ تَسْتَطِعْ فِيهَا مُغَادَرَةَ السَّرِيرِ. (Talk about a time you couldn't leave the bed.)
هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ تَرْتِيبَ السَّرِيرِ مُهِمٌّ؟ لِمَاذَا؟ (Do you think making the bed is important? Why?)
اُكْتُبْ قِصَّةً قَصِيرَةً عَنْ سَرِيرٍ سِحْرِيٍّ. (Write a short story about a magic bed.)
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is a masculine noun. You use 'hatha' (this) and masculine adjectives with it. For example, 'sarir kabir' (a big bed).
The plural is 'asirra' (أَسِرَّة). It is a broken plural, which is common in Arabic. You must memorize it separately from the singular.
Yes, but it is more accurate to call it 'arika tatahawwal ila sarir' (a sofa that turns into a bed).
You say 'sarir al-mustashfa'. This is a common phrase used in medical contexts and news.
Sarir refers to the whole bed as a piece of furniture. Firash refers more to the bedding, mattress, or the soft part you lie on.
In Arabic, you usually say 'ana 'ala al-sarir' (I am on the bed). If you are under the covers, you might say 'ana fi al-sarir', but 'ala' is more common for the physical location.
Yes, it is used several times, often in the plural 'surur', to describe the elevated couches of the people in Paradise.
You can say 'sarir dhu tabaqatayn', which literally means 'a bed with two levels'.
Yes, in standard Arabic, the 'r' should be a light trill or tap, not a soft English 'r'.
In classical Arabic, yes, it could mean a throne. In modern usage, it almost exclusively means a bed.
셀프 테스트 180 질문
Translate to Arabic: 'This is my bed.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'The bed is big.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'I want a new bed.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'Where is the bed?'
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Translate to Arabic: 'The child is on the bed.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'I have two beds.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'The bed is comfortable.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'He is in bed.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'Clean the bed.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'The bed is under the window.'
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Write a sentence using 'asirra' (beds).
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Write a sentence using 'sariri' (my bed).
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Translate: 'A wooden bed'.
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Translate: 'A hospital bed'.
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Translate: 'Go to bed'.
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Describe your bed in 3 Arabic words.
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Translate: 'The cat is under the bed'.
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Translate: 'I bought a bed yesterday'.
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Translate: 'Is the bed old?'
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Translate: 'The room has one bed'.
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Pronounce 'Sarir' correctly.
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Say 'My bed' in Arabic.
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Say 'A big bed' in Arabic.
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Say 'Comfortable bed' in Arabic.
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Say 'Under the bed' in Arabic.
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Say 'The bed is white' in Arabic.
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Say 'The child is sleeping on the bed' in Arabic.
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Say 'Where is the bed?' in Arabic.
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Say 'I have a bed' in Arabic.
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Say 'This bed is mine' in Arabic.
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Say 'The beds are many' in Arabic.
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Say 'I sleep on my bed' in Arabic.
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Listen and identify: Sarir.
Listen and identify: Asirra.
Listen and identify: Sariri.
Listen and identify: Ala al-sarir.
Listen and identify: Sarir kabir.
Listen and identify: Sarir jadid.
Listen and identify: Tahta al-sarir.
Listen and identify: Sarir murih.
Listen and identify: Sarir al-atfal.
Listen and identify: Rattib al-sarir.
Listen and identify: Sarir khashabi.
Listen and identify: Sarirani.
Listen and identify: Ayna al-sarir?
Listen and identify: Al-sarir abyad.
Listen and identify: Idhab ila al-sarir.
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Summary
The word 'sarir' is a foundational A1 vocabulary item. Master its singular and plural forms early on. Example: 'أَنَا أَنَامُ عَلَى سَرِيرِي' (I sleep on my bed). It is masculine and follows standard adjective agreement rules.
- Sarir (سَرِير) is the Arabic word for 'bed', used in everyday life to describe the furniture we sleep on.
- It is a masculine noun with a broken plural form, 'asirra' (أَسِرَّة), which is important for learners to memorize.
- The word is used in various contexts, including homes, hotels, and hospitals, often paired with the preposition 'ala' (on).
- Synonyms like 'firash' (bedding) exist, but 'sarir' remains the most common and versatile term for a bed frame and mattress.
Adjective Agreement
Always match your adjective to 'sarir' in masculinity. 'Sarir jamil' is correct; 'sarir jamila' is not.
Learn the Plural
Don't wait to learn 'asirra'. It's a common word and broken plurals are a core part of Arabic.
Long Vowels
The 'i' in 'sarir' is a long vowel (ya). Make sure to stretch it out so it doesn't sound like 'sarar'.
Hospitality
In many Arab homes, the best 'sarir' is reserved for guests. It's a sign of honor.
예시
أَنَامُ عَلَى السَّرِيرِ.
관련 콘텐츠
Home & Family 관련 단어
اِبْن
A1부모와의 관계에서 아들.
ودود
B1다정하고 친절하며 타인에게 애정을 보이는 사람.
ابن
A1아들. 이 아이는 제 아들입니다.
ابْن
A1아들. 부모와의 관계에서 남자 아이.
عائِلة
A1가족은 혈연이나 결혼으로 맺어진 사람들의 집단입니다.
شُؤُون
B1사정, 업무, 또는 관심사. 특히 일상적인 관리나 개인 생활과 관련된 것.
بنت
A1소녀 또는 딸. 예를 들어, '이 아이는 착한 소녀입니다' 또는 '그녀는 제 딸입니다'라고 말할 때 사용합니다.
وسادة
A2베개 또는 쿠션. 나는 부드러운 베개를 베고 잔다.
ضيوف
A2손님들. 누군가의 집을 방문하거나 특정 행사에 참석하도록 초대받은 사람들.
مَفْرُوشَات
B1카페트, 커튼, 소파 커버와 같은 실내 장식용 직물 제품.