مضرب
مضرب in 30 Seconds
- Madrib means a racket or bat used in sports.
- It comes from the root D-R-B, meaning to hit.
- The plural form is Madarib.
- It is also used in the idiom 'Madrib al-mathal' to mean an exemplar.
- Sporting Context
- In the world of athletics, this word is indispensable. Whether you are playing tennis, badminton, squash, or even baseball, the tool you hold in your hand is a مضرب. For instance, a tennis racket is specifically called مضرب تنس. The word encompasses the physical characteristics of being an implement designed to strike a ball or projectile with precision and force.
اشتريت مضرب تنس جديداً للبطولة القادمة.
- Material and Quality
- When discussing the quality of a مضرب, speakers often describe its weight (خفيف - light or ثقيل - heavy) and the material it is made of, such as carbon fiber or wood. In the context of table tennis, it is called مضرب تنس الطاولة.
هذا الـمضرب مصنوع من ألياف الكربون الخفيفة.
انكسر مضرب البيسبول أثناء المباراة الحماسية.
- Metaphorical Use
- There is a very famous idiomatic expression: مضرب المثل (Madrib al-mathal), which literally translates to 'the place where a proverb is struck' but means 'to be an exemplar' or 'to be the epitome of something'. If someone is exceptionally generous, you might say they are 'مضرب المثل في الكرم'.
أصبح هذا اللاعب مضرب المثل في الإصرار والعزيمة.
تحتاج إلى مضرب قوي لتتمكن من إرسال الكرة بسرعة عالية.
- Possessive Constructions (Idafa)
- The most common way to use the word is by pairing it with the sport: مضرب التنس (Tennis racket), مضرب الريشة (Badminton racket), مضرب الاسكواش (Squash racket). In these cases, 'مضرب' loses its nunation (tanween) and takes the specific sport as a following noun in the genitive case.
نسيت مضرب التنس في السيارة اليوم.
- Verbal Pairings
- Common verbs used with مضرب include أمسك (to hold), استخدم (to use), كسر (to break), and اشترى (to buy). You might say 'أمسك اللاعب المضرب بقوة' (The player held the racket firmly).
هل يمكنك إعارتي مضربك لمباراة الغد؟
يفضل المحترفون استخدام مضارب ذات وزن متوازن.
كان مضرب الغولف طويلاً جداً بالنسبة للطفل.
- Descriptive Adjectives
- Adjectives follow the noun and match in gender (masculine) and number. Common adjectives include احترافي (professional), متين (durable), and مريح (comfortable).
هذا مضرب متين يتحمل الاستخدام اليومي الشاق.
- Sports Commentary
- On channels like BeIN Sports or Abu Dhabi Sports, commentators frequently use this word during tennis or squash matches. They might discuss the tension of the strings on a player's مضرب or how a player changed their مضرب during a break. It's a technical term in this domain.
يغير اللاعب مضربه كل تسعة أشواط في هذه البطولة.
- Shopping and Retail
- When browsing online stores like Amazon.ae or Noon, searching for 'مضرب' will lead you to a wide range of sports equipment. The product descriptions will specify the grip size, weight, and brand of the مضرب.
ابحث عن مضرب بمقبض مريح لتجنب إصابات اليد.
هل هذا الـمضرب مناسب للمبتدئين أم للمحترفين؟
كان مضرب الذباب فعالاً جداً في التخلص من الحشرات.
- Literature and Idioms
- In formal writing or motivational speeches, you will hear the phrase 'مضرب المثل' to describe someone who has achieved legendary status. It elevates the conversation from physical objects to abstract concepts of excellence.
صارت قصته مضرب المثل في النجاح بعد الفشل.
- Confusing with the Verb
- Because 'مضرب' looks like a verb form (it shares the root with 'ضرب' - to hit), beginners sometimes confuse it with the past or present tense. Remember that 'مضرب' is a noun. You cannot say 'أنا مضرب الكرة' to mean 'I hit the ball'; you must say 'أنا أضرب الكرة بالمضرب'.
خطأ: هو مضرب الكرة. صح: هو يضرب الكرة بـمضرب.
- Pluralization Errors
- Some learners try to pluralize it as 'مضربات' (following the sound feminine plural) or 'مضربون' (following the sound masculine plural). The correct plural is the broken plural مضارب. This is a common pattern for nouns starting with 'ma-'.
اشترينا مضارب جديدة للنادي الرياضي.
لا تترك الـمضرب تحت أشعة الشمس المباشرة.
- Overextending the Meaning
- While 'مضرب' means bat or racket, it is not used for a 'club' in the sense of a social organization (that would be 'نادي'). It is also rarely used for a 'hammer' (which is 'مطرقة'). Stick to sporting implements that hit balls.
استخدم النجار المطرقة وليس الـمضرب.
- مضرب vs. عصا
- عصا (Asa) means 'stick' or 'cane'. While a baseball bat is a 'مضرب', a simple wooden stick is an 'عصا'. In hockey, the implement is often called 'عصا الهوكي' rather than 'مضرب', although 'مضرب' is sometimes used loosely.
يستخدم لاعب الهوكي عصا خاصة، بينما يستخدم لاعب التنس مضرباً.
- مضرب vs. هراوة
- هراوة (Hirawa) refers to a club or a baton used for hitting (often in a security or historical context). A 'مضرب' is for sport; a 'هراوة' is for force or defense.
كان الحارس يحمل هراوة لحماية المكان.
هل تفضل مضرب التنس ذا الرأس الكبير؟
- مضرب vs. خفاقة
- In the kitchen, while 'مضرب بيض' is common, 'خفاقة' is the more precise term for a whisk. Use 'مضرب' if you want to be understood colloquially, but 'خفاقة' in formal recipes.
استخدمي الـخفاقة الكهربائية لخلط الكيك.
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
The same root is used for 'striking a deal', 'striking a coin' (minting), and 'striking a protest' (strike).
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing the 'D' (ض) like a light English 'd'. It should be heavy.
- Vocalizing the 'i' as a long 'ee' (Madreeb). It is short.
- Ignoring the 'r' sound (Madib). The 'r' must be heard.
- Confusing it with 'Madrab' (place of hitting).
- Stress on the second syllable.
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read once the root is known.
The letter 'Daad' (ض) can be tricky for beginners.
Requires correct emphatic pronunciation of 'Daad'.
Very distinct sound in sports contexts.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Ism al-Ala (Noun of Instrument)
مضرب (from Daraba), مفتاح (from Fataha).
Broken Plural Pattern (Mafā'il)
مضارب, مساجد, مكاتب.
Idafa Construction
مضربُ التنسِ (The tennis racket).
Emphatic Consonants
The 'Daad' in مضرب changes the sound of the surrounding vowels.
Gender of Nouns
مضرب is masculine, so adjectives must match: مضربٌ كبيرٌ.
Examples by Level
هذا مضرب.
This is a racket.
Simple demonstrative sentence.
عندي مضرب تنس.
I have a tennis racket.
Possessive 'Idafa' construction.
المضرب صغير.
The racket is small.
Noun-adjective agreement.
أين المضرب؟
Where is the racket?
Interrogative sentence.
هذا مضرب جميل.
This is a beautiful racket.
Adjective follows the noun.
أريد مضرباً.
I want a racket.
Accusative case (tanween fath).
المضرب لونه أزرق.
The racket's color is blue.
Equational sentence with color.
لعبت بالمضرب.
I played with the racket.
Preposition 'bi' (with/using).
اشتريت مضرباً جديداً أمس.
I bought a new racket yesterday.
Past tense verb with object.
مضرب التنس مكسور.
The tennis racket is broken.
Passive participle 'maksoor'.
هل تحب هذا المضرب؟
Do you like this racket?
Present tense question.
المضارب في الحقيبة.
The rackets are in the bag.
Broken plural 'madarib'.
هذا مضرب خفيف جداً.
This is a very light racket.
Adverb 'jiddan' (very).
أعطني المضرب من فضلك.
Give me the racket, please.
Imperative verb.
لا أجد مضربي.
I can't find my racket.
Possessive suffix '-i'.
مضرب الريشة طويل.
The badminton racket is long.
Specific sport term.
يستخدم اللاعب مضرباً مصنوعاً من الكربون.
The player uses a racket made of carbon.
Passive participle phrase.
يجب أن تمسك المضرب بطريقة صحيحة.
You must hold the racket in a correct way.
Modal verb 'yajibu' + 'an'.
تختلف أسعار المضارب حسب الجودة.
Racket prices vary according to quality.
Plural subject with verb.
هذا المضرب يوفر تحكماً أفضل في الكرة.
This racket provides better control of the ball.
Comparative 'afdal' (better).
فقدت مضربي المفضل في النادي.
I lost my favorite racket at the club.
Adjective following possessive noun.
هل جربت المضرب الجديد؟
Have you tried the new racket?
Past tense 'jarrabta'.
المضرب ثقيل على يدي.
The racket is heavy on my hand.
Prepositional phrase 'ala yadi'.
نحتاج إلى مضربين لمباراة الزوجي.
We need two rackets for the doubles match.
Dual form 'madribayn'.
يتميز هذا المضرب بمرونة عالية في الإطار.
This racket is characterized by high flexibility in the frame.
Verb 'yatamayazu' (characterized by).
أصبح اللاعب مضرب المثل في الروح الرياضية.
The player became an exemplar of sportsmanship.
Idiomatic use of 'madrib al-mathal'.
تؤثر شدة أوتار المضرب على قوة الضربة.
The tension of the racket strings affects the power of the hit.
Complex Idafa structure.
يفضل المحترفون المضارب ذات التوازن الأرضي.
Professionals prefer rackets with ground balance.
Relative adjective 'dhat'.
تم تصميم المضرب لتقليل الاهتزازات عند الاصطدام.
The racket was designed to reduce vibrations upon impact.
Passive voice 'tumma taseem'.
اشتهر الشاعر بكونه مضرب المثل في البلاغة.
The poet was famous for being an exemplar of eloquence.
Gerund 'kawnihi'.
تعتبر هذه الشركة رائدة في صناعة المضارب.
This company is considered a leader in the racket industry.
Verb 'tu'tabar' (is considered).
هل يمكن تعديل وزن المضرب بإضافة أثقال؟
Can the racket's weight be adjusted by adding weights?
Passive infinitive structure.
إن جودة المضرب لا تغني عن المهارة الفنية للاعب.
The quality of the racket does not compensate for the technical skill of the player.
Particle 'inna' for emphasis.
بات الصمود الأسطوري للفريق مضرب المثل في التاريخ.
The legendary resilience of the team became a proverb in history.
Verb 'bata' (became).
يعكس تصميم المضرب التطور التكنولوجي في المواد المركبة.
The design of the racket reflects the technological development in composite materials.
Verb 'ya'kisu' (reflects).
لا يقتصر استخدام المضرب على الرياضة بل يتعداها للمجاز.
The use of the word 'madrib' is not limited to sports but extends to metaphor.
Negative 'la yaqtasiru' (not limited).
كان مضرب الخيام في الصحراء يشير إلى كرم المضيف.
The setting up of tents in the desert used to indicate the host's generosity.
Archaic use of 'madrib'.
تتطلب صيانة المضرب عناية فائقة للحفاظ على أدائه.
Racket maintenance requires extreme care to preserve its performance.
Abstract noun 'inaya' (care).
أضحت تضحياتها مضرب المثل للأجيال القادمة.
Her sacrifices became an exemplar for future generations.
Verb 'adh-hat' (became).
ينبغي اختيار المضرب الذي يتناغم مع أسلوب اللعب.
One should choose the racket that harmonizes with the playing style.
Relative clause 'alladhi yatanagham'.
في ثنايا النص، يبرز المضرب كأداة رمزية للقوة الغاشمة.
In the folds of the text, the bat emerges as a symbolic tool for brute force.
Sophisticated prepositional phrase.
لقد غدا صبره على البلاء مضرب المثل بين معاصريه.
His patience in the face of affliction became a proverb among his contemporaries.
Verb 'ghada' (became).
يتجلى إبداع الصانع في أدق تفاصيل انحناءات المضرب.
The craftsman's creativity is manifested in the finest details of the racket's curves.
Verb 'yatajalla' (manifests).
ليس المضرب إلا وسيلة، أما الغاية فهي التميز الرياضي.
The racket is but a means; the goal is athletic excellence.
Restriction 'laysa... illa'.
استحالت ذكراه مضرب المثل في النبل والترفع عن الصغائر.
His memory became an exemplar of nobility and rising above trivialities.
Verb 'istahalat' (transformed into).
تتضافر الجهود لابتكار مضرب يتحدى قوانين الفيزياء التقليدية.
Efforts are combining to innovate a racket that defies traditional laws of physics.
Verb 'tatadafar' (join forces).
يمثل المضرب في الثقافة الشعبية أحياناً رمزاً للمقاومة.
In popular culture, the bat sometimes represents a symbol of resistance.
Verb 'yumathilu' (represents).
إن توظيف 'مضرب المثل' في الخطاب السياسي يعزز من قوة الحجة.
The employment of 'madrib al-mathal' in political discourse enhances the strength of the argument.
Verbal noun 'tawzeef'.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Often Confused With
Means 'coach' or 'trainer'. It has a Shadda on the 'r'.
Means 'trained' or 'accustomed'. Different vowels.
Specifically a plectrum for instruments.
Idioms & Expressions
— To be the perfect example of something. Used to praise a quality.
أصبح كرمه مضرب المثل.
Formal— To become a legend or widely talked about for a specific trait.
صار صبره مضرباً للأمثال في القرية.
FormalEasily Confused
Both are tools for hitting.
A 'matraqa' is a hammer for nails, 'madrib' is for balls.
استخدم المطرقة للمسمار والمضرب للتنس.
Both are long hitting tools.
A 'asa' is a stick/cane, 'madrib' is a specialized sports racket.
العصا للمشي والمضرب للعب.
Both are used for striking.
A 'hirawa' is a weapon/baton, 'madrib' is sports equipment.
يحمل الشرطي هراوة واللاعب مضرباً.
Both beat things.
A 'khaffaqa' is for liquids/eggs, 'madrib' is for solid objects like balls.
الخفاقة للكيك والمضرب للريشة.
Both hit small things.
A 'minashah' is for flies, 'madrib' is broader.
استخدم المنشة للذباب والمضرب للكرة.
Sentence Patterns
هذا [مضرب].
هذا مضرب.
عندي [مضرب] [صفت].
عندي مضرب جديد.
أستخدم [المضرب] لـ[فعل].
أستخدم المضرب لضرب الكرة.
[الاسم] هو مضرب المثل في [الصفة].
أحمد هو مضرب المثل في الكرم.
على الرغم من جودة [المضرب]، إلا أن...
على الرغم من جودة المضرب، إلا أن اللاعب خسر.
يتجلى [المفهوم] في [مضرب]...
يتجلى الإبداع في مضرب الصناعة التقليدية.
هل يمكنني [فعل] [مضربك]؟
هل يمكنني استعارة مضربك؟
[المضرب] في [المكان].
المضرب في الحقيبة.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
Common in sports and idiomatic expressions.
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Saying 'Mudarrib' for racket.
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Madrib
Mudarrib means coach; Madrib means racket.
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Using 'Madribat' as plural.
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Madarib
The plural is broken, not sound feminine.
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Pronouncing 'ض' as 'د'.
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Madrib (heavy D)
Correct pronunciation is essential for meaning.
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Saying 'Al-Madrib Tannis'.
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مضرب التنس
In Idafa, the first word doesn't take 'Al-'.
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Using Madrib for a social club.
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Nadi
Madrib is a tool, Nadi is a social/sports club.
Tips
Instrument Nouns
Nouns starting with 'ma-' like 'madrib' often describe tools. Learn this pattern to guess meanings of other words.
The Heavy D
Practice the 'Daad' (ض) by placing the tongue against the side teeth. This is crucial for 'Madrib'.
Sport Specifics
Always pair 'Madrib' with the sport name (Tannis, Reesha, Squash) to be precise.
Use 'Madrib al-mathal'
Use this phrase to sound more native when praising someone's qualities.
Broken Plurals
Remember 'Madarib'. Broken plurals are common in Arabic; don't try to add '-at' to everything.
Root Recognition
When you hear 'D-R-B', think about 'hitting'. It will help you understand 'Madrib' even in fast speech.
Squash Context
Since squash is huge in Egypt, you'll hear 'Madrib' a lot in Egyptian sports media.
Adjective Order
Remember: 'Madrib Jadeed' (Racket New), not 'Jadeed Madrib'.
Tool vs. Action
Madrib is the thing you hold. Daraba is what you do with it.
Word Families
Link 'Madrib' with 'Daraba' (to hit) and 'Darba' (a hit) to learn three words at once.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'Mad Rib'. If you hit someone in the 'rib' with a racket, they will get 'mad'. Mad-Rib.
Visual Association
Imagine a giant tennis racket hitting a drum. The sound is like 'D-R-B'.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to name three sports that use a Madrib in Arabic without looking at the notes.
Word Origin
Derived from the Arabic triliteral root D-R-B (ض-ر-ب). This root is one of the most prolific in the Arabic language.
Original meaning: The root fundamentally means 'to strike' or 'to beat'.
Semitic (Afroasiatic).Cultural Context
No specific sensitivities, but avoid using 'madrib' in violent contexts unnecessarily.
In English, we distinguish between 'racket' and 'bat', but Arabic often uses 'مضرب' for both.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Tennis Court
- أمسك المضرب
- المضرب مكسور
- أحتاج مضرباً
- مضرب تنس
Sports Store
- كم سعر المضرب؟
- أفضل ماركة مضرب
- مضرب خفيف
- قسم المضارب
Kitchen
- مضرب البيض
- استخدم المضرب
- مضرب يدوي
- مضرب كهربائي
Home
- مضرب ذباب
- أين المضرب؟
- المضرب في الخزانة
- مضرب قديم
Literature
- مضرب المثل
- صار مضرباً للأمثال
- مضرب خيام
- مضرب السيف
Conversation Starters
"هل تفضل مضرب التنس الخفيف أم الثقيل؟"
"ما هي الماركة التي تفضلها في شراء المضارب؟"
"هل سبق لك أن كسرْتَ مضرباً أثناء اللعب؟"
"من هو اللاعب الذي تعتبره مضرب المثل في النجاح؟"
"أين يمكنني شراء مضرب تنس ذو جودة عالية؟"
Journal Prompts
صف شعورك عندما اشتريت أول مضرب تنس خاص بك.
اكتب عن شخص في حياتك تعتبره مضرب المثل في الصبر.
هل تعتقد أن نوع المضرب يؤثر فعلاً على أداء اللاعب؟ لماذا؟
تخيل أنك تصمم مضرباً ذكياً، ما هي المميزات التي ستضعها فيه؟
اكتب قصة قصيرة عن مضرب قديم وجده طفل في العلية.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsThe plural is 'Madarib' (مضارب). It is a broken plural pattern.
Yes, 'مضرب بيسبول' is the standard term for a baseball bat.
No, 'coach' is 'Mudarrib' (مدرب). They sound similar but are different.
It means 'an exemplar' or someone who is the perfect example of a trait.
It is a masculine noun.
Yes, 'مضرب غولف' is commonly used, though 'عصا غولف' is also heard.
It is 'مضرب تنس' (Madrib Tunis).
You say 'مضربي' (Madribi).
No, it is an emphatic 'D' (ض), which is much deeper and heavier.
Yes, 'مضرب بيض' is common colloquially for an egg beater.
Test Yourself 200 questions
Write a sentence using 'مضرب' and 'جديد'.
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Translate: 'The tennis racket is in the bag.'
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Write the plural of 'مضرب'.
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Use 'مضرب المثل' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'I have two rackets.'
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Describe a racket using two adjectives.
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Write a question asking for the price of a racket.
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Translate: 'He broke the baseball bat.'
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Write a sentence about an egg beater.
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Translate: 'The strings of the racket are broken.'
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Write a sentence using the plural 'مضارب'.
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Translate: 'I need a light racket for my son.'
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Use the word 'أمسك' with 'مضرب'.
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Translate: 'Is this a professional racket?'
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Write about your favorite sports equipment.
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Translate: 'The fly swatter is on the table.'
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Write a sentence about a carbon fiber racket.
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Translate: 'They are exemplary in their work.'
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Write a sentence using 'مضرب' as an object.
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Translate: 'I lost my racket yesterday.'
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Pronounce the word 'مضرب' clearly.
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Say 'Tennis Racket' in Arabic.
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Pronounce the plural 'مضارب'.
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Say 'The racket is broken'.
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Say 'I have two tennis rackets'.
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Say 'The rackets are in the car'.
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Say 'I like this racket'.
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Say 'How much is the racket?'.
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Say 'Give me the baseball bat'.
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Say 'The strings are loose'.
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Say 'I play with a wooden racket'.
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Say 'This is a professional racket'.
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Say 'The racket department is there'.
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Say 'I use the racket for squash'.
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Listen to the word: 'مضرب'. What does it mean?
Listen: 'مضرب تنس'. Which sport is mentioned?
Listen: 'المضرب مكسور'. What happened to the racket?
Listen: 'عندي مضارب كثيرة'. How many rackets does the speaker have?
Listen: 'مضرب بيض'. Where are you likely to be?
Listen: 'مضرب المثل'. Is this literal or idiomatic?
Listen: 'اشتريت مضرباً خفيفاً'. Is the racket heavy or light?
Listen: 'أين المضرب؟'. What is the person looking for?
Listen: 'مضارب التنس غالية'. Are the rackets cheap or expensive?
Listen: 'أمسك المضرب بقوة'. How should you hold the racket?
Listen: 'مضرب بيسبول خشبي'. What material is the bat made of?
Listen: 'نحتاج مضرباً جديداً'. What do we need?
Listen: 'المضرب في الحقيبة'. Where is the racket?
Listen: 'هذا مضرب احترافي'. Who is this racket for?
Listen: 'مضارب الذباب'. What are these for?
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Summary
The word مضرب is the essential Arabic term for any handheld hitting tool in sports, such as a tennis racket or baseball bat. Example: 'أمسك المضرب بقوة' (Hold the racket firmly).
- Madrib means a racket or bat used in sports.
- It comes from the root D-R-B, meaning to hit.
- The plural form is Madarib.
- It is also used in the idiom 'Madrib al-mathal' to mean an exemplar.
Instrument Nouns
Nouns starting with 'ma-' like 'madrib' often describe tools. Learn this pattern to guess meanings of other words.
The Heavy D
Practice the 'Daad' (ض) by placing the tongue against the side teeth. This is crucial for 'Madrib'.
Sport Specifics
Always pair 'Madrib' with the sport name (Tannis, Reesha, Squash) to be precise.
Use 'Madrib al-mathal'
Use this phrase to sound more native when praising someone's qualities.
Example
يحتاج اللاعب إلى مضرب تنس جديد.
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This Word in Other Languages
More sports words
ألعب
A1I play, to engage in activity for enjoyment or recreation.
الفوز
A1Winning; victory; triumph.
الخسارة
A1Loss; defeat; failure to win.
أربح
A2I win, to be successful in a competition or game.
إصابة
A2Physical harm or damage to a body part.
بامتياز
B1In an excellent or outstanding manner.
باستمرار
A1Without interruption; continuously.
بدني
A1Relating to the body; physical.
بصعوبة
A1With great effort or difficulty.
بذكاء
A1In an intelligent manner.