مَتْجَر
مَتْجَر 30秒了解
- Meaning: A store or shop where goods are sold.
- Usage: Used for physical shops, supermarkets, and online stores.
- Grammar: Masculine noun, plural is مَتاجِر (matajir) which is treated as feminine singular.
- Root: Derived from ت-ج-ر (t-j-r) relating to trade and commerce.
The Arabic word مَتْجَر (matjar) is a highly versatile and commonly used noun that translates to 'store' or 'shop' in English. It refers to a physical building, a specific part of a building, or even an online platform where goods and services are sold to consumers. The root of the word comes from the verb تَجَرَ (tajara), which means 'to trade' or 'to do business'. This root is the foundation for many commerce-related words in Arabic, such as تِجارَة (commerce) and تاجِر (merchant). Understanding the etymology helps learners grasp the core concept of the word: a place dedicated to trading and commercial activities. In modern contexts, مَتْجَر encompasses everything from a small local boutique to a massive retail supermarket, and increasingly, digital e-commerce platforms known as مَتْجَر إلكتروني (online store). When navigating Arabic-speaking countries, you will frequently encounter this word on storefronts, in shopping malls, and in daily conversations about errands and shopping. It is a CEFR B1 level word because while the concept is simple, its usage extends into more complex discussions about economics, retail, and digital commerce. Mastering this word is essential for anyone looking to achieve fluency in everyday Arabic, as shopping and commerce are universal human activities. The plural form is مَتاجِر (matajir), which follows the broken plural pattern common in Arabic nouns. Whether you are asking for directions to the nearest grocery store, discussing retail trends, or setting up an online business, مَتْجَر is the foundational vocabulary word you need. It is important to note that while دُكّان (dukkan) and مَحَل (mahal) are also used for 'shop', مَتْجَر often carries a slightly more formal or comprehensive connotation, suitable for both small shops and large retail enterprises.
- Root Origin
- Derived from ت-ج-ر (t-j-r) meaning to trade.
- Plural Form
- مَتاجِر (matajir) - Broken plural pattern.
- Common Usage
- Used for both physical and online retail spaces.
ذَهَبْتُ إِلَى مَتْجَر المَلابِس.
هَذَا مَتْجَر كَبِير.
أَيْنَ أَقْرَب مَتْجَر؟
اِفْتَتَحَ مَتْجَرًا جَدِيدًا.
تَسَوَّقْتُ مِنْ مَتْجَر إلكتروني.
Using مَتْجَر correctly in a sentence requires an understanding of Arabic noun-adjective agreement and prepositional usage. As a masculine noun, any adjective modifying مَتْجَر must also be masculine. For example, 'a big store' is مَتْجَر كَبِير (matjar kabir), and 'a new store' is مَتْجَر جَدِيد (matjar jadid). When referring to a specific type of store, Arabic uses the Idafa (genitive) construction. In this structure, مَتْجَر is placed first, followed by the noun defining what it sells. For instance, 'clothing store' becomes مَتْجَر المَلابِس (matjar al-malabis), and 'shoe store' is مَتْجَر الأَحْذِيَة (matjar al-ahdhiya). Notice that the second noun typically takes the definite article 'al-' if the store is specific. When discussing movement towards a store, the preposition إِلَى (ila - to) is used, as in ذَهَبْتُ إِلَى المَتْجَر (I went to the store). If you are inside the store, use فِي (fi - in), as in أَنَا فِي المَتْجَر (I am in the store). For purchasing from a store, the preposition مِنْ (min - from) is appropriate: اِشْتَرَيْتُ هَذَا مِنَ المَتْجَر (I bought this from the store). In the plural form, مَتاجِر is treated as a non-human plural, which means it takes feminine singular adjectives according to Arabic grammar rules. Therefore, 'big stores' is translated as مَتاجِر كَبِيرَة (matajir kabira), not kabirun. This is a crucial grammatical point for learners at the B1 level. Furthermore, the word can be possessed by attaching pronoun suffixes: مَتْجَرِي (my store), مَتْجَرُكَ (your store), مَتْجَرُهُ (his store). Understanding these structural rules allows for fluid and accurate communication when discussing retail, shopping habits, and commercial locations in the Arabic-speaking world.
- Adjective Agreement
- Takes masculine singular adjectives (e.g., مَتْجَر كَبِير).
- Idafa Construction
- Used to specify store type (e.g., مَتْجَر المَلابِس).
- Plural Agreement
- Non-human plural takes feminine singular adjectives (مَتاجِر كَبِيرَة).
أَعْمَلُ فِي مَتْجَر لِلْهَوَاتِف.
هَذَا المَتْجَر مُغْلَق اليَوْم.
زُرْتُ مَتْجَرًا قَدِيمًا.
يُوجَد مَتْجَر بِجِوَارِ المَنْزِل.
مَتَى يُفْتَح المَتْجَر؟
The word مَتْجَر is ubiquitous across the Arab world, heard in a wide variety of contexts ranging from casual street conversations to formal business news broadcasts. In everyday life, you will hear it when people are planning their day, running errands, or discussing where they bought a particular item. For example, a friend might ask, 'مِنْ أَيِّ مَتْجَرٍ اشْتَرَيْتَ هَذَا؟' (From which store did you buy this?). In shopping malls, which are central to social life in many Middle Eastern cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, the term is constantly used to navigate the vast arrays of retail outlets. You will also see it on physical signage above shop doors, often combined with the owner's name or the type of goods sold, such as 'مَتْجَر الأَمَل لِلْمَوَاد الغِذَائِيَّة' (Al-Amal Store for Foodstuffs). In the digital realm, the phrase مَتْجَر التَّطْبِيقَات (App Store) is used daily by millions of smartphone users. Furthermore, during news segments covering economics, trade, or local business developments, reporters frequently use the plural مَتاجِر to discuss retail sector performance, inflation impacts on shops, or the opening of new commercial centers. It is also a standard vocabulary word in Arabic language learning materials, appearing in early-to-intermediate dialogues about city life and commerce. Because it is Standard Arabic (Fusha), it is universally understood across all dialects, even though local dialects might prefer words like 'mahal' or 'dukkan' in highly informal speech. Therefore, whether you are watching an Arabic news channel, browsing an Arabic e-commerce website, or walking down a street in Cairo or Amman, مَتْجَر is a word you will encounter constantly.
- Daily Errands
- Used when discussing shopping and buying goods.
- Digital World
- Commonly seen as App Store (مَتْجَر التَّطْبِيقَات).
- News & Media
- Used in economic reports regarding the retail sector.
حَمِّلِ اللُّعْبَةَ مِنْ مَتْجَر التَّطْبِيقَات.
تَعَرَّضَ المَتْجَر لِلسَّرِقَة.
هَذَا مَتْجَر مَشْهُور جِدًّا.
يُقَدِّمُ المَتْجَر خُصُومَات كَبِيرَة.
أَبْحَثُ عَنْ مَتْجَر يَبِيعُ الكُتُب.
When learning the word مَتْجَر, students often make a few predictable errors related to grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary selection. A primary grammatical mistake occurs with the plural form مَتاجِر. Because it refers to inanimate objects (stores), the plural is considered non-human. According to Arabic grammar, non-human plurals must be treated as feminine singular for the purposes of adjective agreement and pronoun reference. Learners often incorrectly say مَتاجِر كَبِيرُونَ (matajir kabirun - using the masculine human plural adjective) instead of the correct مَتاجِر كَبِيرَة (matajir kabira - using the feminine singular adjective). Another common error is in pronunciation. The word is pronounced mat-jar, with a fatha on the meem, a sukoon on the taa, a fatha on the jeem, and the raa takes the case ending. Some learners mistakenly pronounce it as mut-jar or mi-tjar, confusing the noun pattern. Additionally, learners sometimes confuse مَتْجَر with مَخْزَن (makhzan), which means 'warehouse' or 'storage'. While a store may have a warehouse, they are not synonymous; a matjar is where retail transactions occur, whereas a makhzan is for storage. Finally, in spoken dialects, learners might overuse مَتْجَر in highly informal settings where a native speaker would naturally use مَحَل (mahal) or دُكّان (dukkan). While using مَتْجَر is never technically wrong and will always be understood, knowing when to switch to the colloquial terms can make a learner's Arabic sound much more natural and fluent. Paying attention to these nuances ensures accurate and contextually appropriate usage.
- Plural Agreement Error
- Using human plural adjectives instead of feminine singular.
- Pronunciation Error
- Misvoweling the first letter (saying mutjar instead of matjar).
- Vocabulary Confusion
- Confusing it with makhzan (warehouse).
المَتاجِر مُغْلَقَة (Correct plural agreement).
لَيْسَ مَخْزَنًا، بَلْ مَتْجَر.
نُطْقُ الكَلِمَة هُوَ مَتْجَر.
هَذِهِ مَتاجِر جَدِيدَة.
يَجِبُ أَنْ نَذْهَبَ إِلَى المَتْجَر.
The Arabic language is rich in vocabulary related to commerce, and there are several words that are similar to or used interchangeably with مَتْجَر depending on the context and dialect. The most common synonym is مَحَل (mahal), which literally means 'place' but is widely used across all Arabic dialects to mean 'shop' or 'store'. It is generally more colloquial and frequently used in spoken Arabic than مَتْجَر. Another very common word is دُكّان (dukkan), which typically refers to a small, traditional, or local grocery shop. While a massive supermarket could be called a matjar or mahal, it would rarely be called a dukkan. For larger commercial spaces, the word سُوق (suq) is used, meaning 'market'. A suq is usually a collection of many different shops and vendors, rather than a single enclosed store. In modern contexts, the English loanword مُول (mall) or the Arabic phrase مَرْكَز تِجَارِي (markaz tijari - commercial center) is used for large shopping malls. If you are specifically talking about a grocery store or supermarket, the loanword سُوبَرمَارْكِت (supermarket) is universally understood and heavily used. Another related term is بَقَّالَة (baqqala), which specifically means a small grocery store or convenience store. Understanding the subtle differences between these terms—whether it is the formality of matjar, the everyday nature of mahal, the traditional feel of dukkan, or the specific use of baqqala—will greatly enhance your ability to describe commercial environments accurately in Arabic.
- مَحَل (Mahal)
- A very common, slightly more colloquial word for shop.
- دُكّان (Dukkan)
- A small, traditional local shop.
- سُوق (Suq)
- A market containing many shops.
هَذَا مَحَل جَمِيل.
اِشْتَرَيْتُ الخُبْزَ مِنَ الدُّكَّان.
السُّوق مُزْدَحِم، لِنَذْهَب إِلَى المَتْجَر.
البَقَّالَة بِجِوَارِ المَتْجَر.
المَرْكَز التِّجَارِي يَضُمُّ مِئَات المَتاجِر.
How Formal Is It?
难度评级
需要掌握的语法
Idafa (Genitive Construction) for specifying store types.
Non-human plural agreement for 'matajir'.
Prepositions of place (fi, ila, min).
Demonstrative pronouns (hatha matjar, hathihi matajir).
Broken plural patterns (mafa'il pattern).
按水平分级的例句
هَذَا مَتْجَر.
This is a store.
Basic demonstrative pronoun with a noun.
المَتْجَر كَبِير.
The store is big.
Noun-adjective sentence structure.
أَنَا فِي المَتْجَر.
I am in the store.
Preposition 'fi' (in) followed by definite noun.
أَيْنَ المَتْجَر؟
Where is the store?
Question word 'ayna' (where).
أَذْهَبُ إِلَى المَتْجَر.
I go to the store.
Verb with preposition 'ila' (to).
المَتْجَر مَفْتُوح.
The store is open.
Noun with a passive participle as predicate.
المَتْجَر مُغْلَق.
The store is closed.
Noun with a passive participle as predicate.
هَلْ هَذَا مَتْجَر؟
Is this a store?
Yes/No question using 'hal'.
أُرِيدُ الذَّهَابَ إِلَى مَتْجَرِ المَلابِس.
I want to go to the clothing store.
Idafa construction for 'clothing store'.
يُوجَدُ مَتْجَرٌ جَدِيدٌ هُنَا.
There is a new store here.
Use of 'yujad' (there is) with adjective agreement.
اشْتَرَيْتُ هَذَا مِنَ المَتْجَر.
I bought this from the store.
Past tense verb with preposition 'min' (from).
مَتَى يُغْلِقُ المَتْجَر؟
When does the store close?
Question word 'mata' (when) with present tense verb.
هَذِهِ مَتاجِرُ كَبِيرَة.
These are big stores.
Non-human plural agreement (feminine singular adjective).
المَتْجَرُ قَرِيبٌ مِنْ بَيْتِي.
The store is close to my house.
Prepositional phrase 'qarib min' (close to).
أَعْمَلُ فِي مَتْجَر.
I work in a store.
Present tense verb 'a'mal' (I work).
المَتْجَرُ مُزْدَحِمٌ اليَوْم.
The store is crowded today.
Adjective 'muzdahim' (crowded) describing the noun.
أُفَضِّلُ التَّسَوُّقَ مِنْ مَتْجَرٍ إلكتروني.
I prefer shopping from an online store.
Adjective 'elektroni' for online/electronic.
يُقَدِّمُ المَتْجَرُ خُصُومَاتٍ مُمْتَازَة.
The store offers excellent discounts.
Verb 'yuqaddim' (offers) with plural object.
لَمْ أَجِدْ مَا أَبْحَثُ عَنْهُ فِي هَذَا المَتْجَر.
I didn't find what I was looking for in this store.
Negation with 'lam' and jussive verb.
سَأَلْتُ مُدِيرَ المَتْجَرِ عَنِ السِّعْر.
I asked the store manager about the price.
Idafa 'mudir al-matjar' (store manager).
هَذَا المَتْجَرُ يَبِيعُ مُنْتَجَاتٍ مَحَلِّيَّة.
This store sells local products.
Present tense verb 'yabi' (sells) with adjective agreement.
تَمَّ افْتِتَاحُ سِلْسِلَةِ مَتاجِرَ جَدِيدَة.
A new chain of stores was opened.
Passive construction using 'tamma' + verbal noun.
المَتْجَرُ يَقَعُ فِي وَسَطِ المَدِينَة.
The store is located in the city center.
Verb 'yaqa' (is located).
قُمْتُ بِتَحْمِيلِ التَّطْبِيقِ مِنْ مَتْجَرِ التَّطْبِيقَات.
I downloaded the app from the app store.
Idafa 'matjar al-tatbiqat' (app store).
تَأَثَّرَتِ المَتاجِرُ الصَّغِيرَةُ بِالأَزْمَةِ الاقْتِصَادِيَّة.
Small stores were affected by the economic crisis.
Passive verb 'ta'aththarat' with feminine subject agreement.
تَسْعَى إِدَارَةُ المَتْجَرِ لِتَحْسِينِ خِدْمَةِ العُمَلاء.
The store management seeks to improve customer service.
Complex sentence with 'tas'a' (seeks) and verbal nouns.
تَحَوَّلَ الكَثِيرُ مِنَ المُسْتَهْلِكِينَ نَحْوَ المَتاجِرِ الرَّقْمِيَّة.
Many consumers have shifted towards digital stores.
Use of 'nahwa' (towards) and advanced vocabulary.
يَتَمَيَّزُ هَذَا المَتْجَرُ بِتَنَوُّعِ بَضَائِعِهِ.
This store is distinguished by the variety of its goods.
Verb 'yatamayyaz bi' (is distinguished by).
أَعْلَنَ المَتْجَرُ عَنْ إِفْلاسِهِ بِسَبَبِ الدُّيُون.
The store announced its bankruptcy due to debts.
Verb 'a'lana' (announced) with preposition 'an'.
تَعْتَمِدُ المَتاجِرُ الكُبْرَى عَلَى اسْتِرَاتِيجِيَّاتِ تَسْوِيقٍ مُعَقَّدَة.
Major stores rely on complex marketing strategies.
Verb 'ta'tamid ala' (relies on).
قَامَتِ الشَّرِكَةُ بِتَوْسِيعِ شَبَكَةِ مَتاجِرِهَا.
The company expanded its network of stores.
Use of 'qamat bi' + verbal noun for action.
يُوَفِّرُ المَتْجَرُ بِيئَةَ تَسَوُّقٍ مُرِيحَةً لِلزَّبَائِن.
The store provides a comfortable shopping environment for customers.
Verb 'yuwaffir' (provides) with descriptive object.
تُوَاجِهُ المَتاجِرُ التَّقْلِيدِيَّةُ تَحَدِّيَاتٍ جَمَّةً فِي عَصْرِ التِّجَارَةِ الإِلِكْتُرُونِيَّة.
Traditional stores face massive challenges in the era of e-commerce.
Advanced vocabulary 'jamma' (massive) and complex structure.
تَمَّ تَصْمِيمُ المَتْجَرِ بِطَرِيقَةٍ سِيكُولُوجِيَّةٍ لِتَحْفِيزِ الشِّرَاء.
The store was designed in a psychological way to stimulate purchasing.
Passive construction with advanced adverbial phrases.
تَحْتَكِرُ هَذِهِ السِّلْسِلَةُ مِنَ المَتاجِرِ حِصَّةَ الأَسَدِ فِي السُّوق.
This chain of stores monopolizes the lion's share of the market.
Idiomatic expression 'hissat al-asad' (lion's share).
يُعَدُّ انْدِثَارُ المَتاجِرِ المَحَلِّيَّةِ ظَاهِرَةً مُقْلِقَةً لِلاقْتِصَادِ الجُزْئِيّ.
The disappearance of local stores is considered a worrying phenomenon for the microeconomy.
Passive verb 'yu'addu' (is considered) with academic vocabulary.
تَتَطَلَّبُ إِدَارَةُ المَتاجِرِ الكُبْرَى خِبْرَةً لُوجِسْتِيَّةً عَالِيَة.
Managing large stores requires high logistical expertise.
Verb 'tatatallab' (requires) with specialized terms.
أَدَّى تَضَخُّمُ الأَسْعَارِ إِلَى تَرَاجُعِ القُوَّةِ الشِّرَائِيَّةِ فِي المَتاجِر.
Price inflation led to a decline in purchasing power in stores.
Cause and effect structure 'adda ila' (led to).
تُطَبِّقُ المَتاجِرُ سِيَاسَاتٍ صَارِمَةً لِإِرْجَاعِ البَضَائِع.
Stores apply strict policies for returning goods.
Verb 'tutabbiq' (applies) with precise adjectives.
تُسَاهِمُ المَتاجِرُ الكُبْرَى فِي تَشْكِيلِ الثَّقَافَةِ الاسْتِهْلاكِيَّة.
Major stores contribute to shaping consumer culture.
Verb 'tusahim fi' (contributes to) with abstract concepts.
إِنَّ هَيْمَنَةَ المَتاجِرِ الافْتِرَاضِيَّةِ قَدْ أَعَادَتْ صِيَاغَةَ مَفْهُومِ التَّبَادُلِ التِّجَارِيِّ بِرُمَّتِه.
The dominance of virtual stores has entirely reshaped the concept of commercial exchange.
Highly formal 'inna' clause with advanced abstract nouns.
تَقِفُ المَتاجِرُ الصُّغْرَى مَكْتُوفَةَ الأَيْدِي أَمَامَ تَغَوُّلِ الشَّرِكَاتِ العَابِرَةِ لِلْقَارَّات.
Small stores stand helpless before the encroachment of transnational corporations.
Idiom 'maktufat al-aydi' (helpless/hands tied).
لَمْ يَعُدِ المَتْجَرُ مُجَرَّدَ نُقْطَةِ بَيْعٍ، بَلْ أَضْحَى فِضَاءً سُوسْيُولُوجِيًّا لِلتَّفَاعُل.
The store is no longer merely a point of sale, but has become a sociological space for interaction.
Complex negation 'lam ya'ud' (no longer) and academic terminology.
تَتَذَبْذَبُ أَرْبَاحُ المَتاجِرِ وِفْقًا لِمُؤَشِّرَاتِ السُّوقِ المَالِيَّةِ المُتَقَلِّبَة.
Store profits fluctuate according to volatile financial market indicators.
Precise verb 'tatathabthab' (fluctuate) with economic jargon.
تُشَكِّلُ المَتاجِرُ الكُبْرَى عَصَبَ الدَّوْرَةِ الاقْتِصَادِيَّةِ فِي المُدُنِ المِتْرُوبُولِيتَانِيَّة.
Major stores form the nerve center of the economic cycle in metropolitan cities.
Metaphorical use of 'asab' (nerve/core).
تَسْتَنْزِفُ الإِيجَارَاتُ البَاهِظَةُ هَوَامِشَ رِبْحِ المَتاجِرِ فِي المَنَاطِقِ الرَّاقِيَة.
Exorbitant rents deplete the profit margins of stores in upscale areas.
Advanced verb 'tastanzif' (deplete) and specialized vocabulary.
يَتَجَلَّى التَّفَاوُتُ الطَّبَقِيُّ فِي تَبَايُنِ المَعْرُوضَاتِ بَيْنَ مَتاجِرِ الأَحْيَاءِ المُخْتَلِفَة.
Class disparity is manifested in the variation of displays between stores in different neighborhoods.
Sophisticated academic sentence structure.
تُوَظِّفُ المَتاجِرُ خَوَارِزْمِيَّاتِ الذَّكَاءِ الاصْطِنَاعِيِّ لِاسْتِشْرَافِ سُلُوكِ المُسْتَهْلِك.
Stores employ artificial intelligence algorithms to anticipate consumer behavior.
Highly technical vocabulary regarding AI and forecasting.
常见搭配
常用短语
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句型
如何使用
Slightly more formal than 'mahal', often used for larger or more established retail spaces.
Appropriate for both written and spoken Standard Arabic.
- Using masculine plural adjectives with مَتاجِر instead of feminine singular.
- Pronouncing the word as mut-jar instead of mat-jar.
- Using مَتْجَر to refer to a restaurant or cafe.
- Forgetting to use the Idafa construction when specifying the type of store.
- Confusing it with مَخْزَن (warehouse) which is for storage, not retail.
小贴士
Plural Agreement
Always remember that 'matajir' takes feminine singular adjectives. This is a very common mistake for beginners. Say 'matajir jadida' (new stores). Do not use human plural endings.
Online Shopping
Memorize the phrase 'matjar elektroni'. It is essential for modern conversations. E-commerce is huge in the Arab world. You will use this phrase often.
Vowel Sounds
Make sure to pronounce the 'a' in both syllables clearly. It is mat-jar, not mut-jar or mit-jar. Incorrect vowels can confuse native speakers.
Idafa Construction
To specify what a store sells, just put 'matjar' before the plural noun of the item. Matjar kutub (bookstore), matjar ahdhiya (shoe store). It is a simple and powerful pattern.
Matjar vs Mahal
If you want to sound like a local on the street, use 'mahal'. If you are writing an essay or speaking formally, use 'matjar'. Both are correct, but context matters.
The T-J-R Root
Connect 'matjar' with 'tajir' (merchant) in your mind. Recognizing the T-J-R root will help you expand your business vocabulary rapidly. It is the core of Arabic commerce terms.
Movement vs Location
Use 'ila' (to) when moving towards the store. Use 'fi' (in) when you are already there. Use 'min' (from) when leaving or buying something from it.
When to use Suq
Don't call a single store a 'suq'. A suq is a market area with many different vendors. A matjar is just one individual shop.
Store Signs
Look for the word مَتْجَر on signs when visiting an Arab country. It is often followed by the owner's name or the specialty. It is great reading practice.
Spelling
Ensure you write the word with a Taa (ت), not a Taa Marbuta or a Taa (ط). It is مَتْجَر. Spelling mistakes here change the root entirely.
记住它
记忆技巧
Imagine a MAT inside a JAR being sold at a STORE. MAT-JAR = Store.
词源
Arabic
文化背景
Matjar is standard and formal; mahal is more colloquial.
Greeting the shopkeeper with 'As-salamu alaykum' upon entering a small matjar is customary.
In the Gulf, 'jam'iya' is often used for cooperative supermarkets, while 'matjar' is used for retail shops.
在生活中练习
真实语境
对话开场白
"مَا هُوَ مَتْجَرُكَ المُفَضَّل؟ (What is your favorite store?)"
"هَلْ تُفَضِّلُ المَتاجِرَ الإِلِكْتُرُونِيَّةَ أَمِ التَّقْلِيدِيَّة؟ (Do you prefer online or traditional stores?)"
"مَتَى يُغْلِقُ هَذَا المَتْجَر؟ (When does this store close?)"
"مَاذَا يَبِيعُ هَذَا المَتْجَر؟ (What does this store sell?)"
"أَيْنَ أَقْرَبُ مَتْجَرٍ لِلْمَوَادِّ الغِذَائِيَّة؟ (Where is the nearest grocery store?)"
日记主题
Describe your favorite store and why you like it.
Write about the last time you went shopping at a matjar.
Compare shopping in a physical matjar to an online matjar.
List five things you would buy from a clothing matjar.
Imagine you are opening your own matjar. What would you sell?
常见问题
10 个问题Both mean store or shop. Matjar is more formal and standard, while mahal is widely used in everyday spoken dialects. You will see matjar in news and writing, and hear mahal on the street. Both are perfectly understood everywhere. Matjar emphasizes the commercial aspect (trading). Mahal literally means 'place' but implies a shop.
The standard translation is 'مَتْجَر إلكتروني' (matjar elektroni). This literally means 'electronic store'. It is used for e-commerce websites and apps. You might also hear 'مَتْجَر رَقْمِي' (digital store), but elektroni is more common.
In Arabic grammar, all non-human plurals are treated as feminine singular. Since stores (matajir) are inanimate objects, any adjective describing them must be feminine singular. For example, 'big stores' is 'matajir kabira', not 'matajir kabirun'.
No. A matjar is strictly for retail commerce where goods are sold. A place where prepared food is served and eaten is called a مَطْعَم (mat'am). While both involve transactions, the vocabulary is distinct.
The root is ت-ج-ر (t-j-r). This root is associated with trading and commerce. Other words from this root include tajir (merchant) and tijara (commerce). Knowing the root helps you guess the meaning of related words.
You use the Idafa construction: مَتْجَر المَلابِس (matjar al-malabis). This literally translates to 'store of the clothes'. The first word (matjar) does not take 'al-', while the second word (malabis) does.
A dukkan is a type of matjar, but usually refers to a small, traditional, or local neighborhood shop, often a grocery. Matjar is a broader term that can apply to a massive retail outlet or a small boutique.
It is pronounced mat-jar. The first syllable 'mat' rhymes with the English word 'cat' (but with a slightly deeper 'a'). The second syllable 'jar' rhymes with 'car'. The stress is on the first syllable.
You use the preposition فِي (fi), which means 'in'. So, 'I am in the store' is 'أَنَا فِي المَتْجَر' (Ana fi al-matjar). If you are going to the store, use إِلَى (ila - to).
It means 'App Store'. 'Tatbiqat' is the plural of 'tatbiq' (application). This is the standard term used on Arabic smartphones for the place where you download apps.
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Summary
The word مَتْجَر is your go-to term for any retail establishment in Arabic. Whether you are navigating a mall, buying groceries, or shopping online, mastering this word and its plural مَتاجِر is essential for everyday communication and understanding commercial contexts.
- Meaning: A store or shop where goods are sold.
- Usage: Used for physical shops, supermarkets, and online stores.
- Grammar: Masculine noun, plural is مَتاجِر (matajir) which is treated as feminine singular.
- Root: Derived from ت-ج-ر (t-j-r) relating to trade and commerce.
Plural Agreement
Always remember that 'matajir' takes feminine singular adjectives. This is a very common mistake for beginners. Say 'matajir jadida' (new stores). Do not use human plural endings.
Online Shopping
Memorize the phrase 'matjar elektroni'. It is essential for modern conversations. E-commerce is huge in the Arab world. You will use this phrase often.
Vowel Sounds
Make sure to pronounce the 'a' in both syllables clearly. It is mat-jar, not mut-jar or mit-jar. Incorrect vowels can confuse native speakers.
Idafa Construction
To specify what a store sells, just put 'matjar' before the plural noun of the item. Matjar kutub (bookstore), matjar ahdhiya (shoe store). It is a simple and powerful pattern.
例句
هذا الـمَتْجَر يبيع ملابس جميلة وبأسعار معقولة.
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