Definition

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Arabicغَضَب
TranslitertionGhaḍab
Pronunciation

Grammatical Information

  • Part of Speech: Noun (اسم – Ism)
  • Gender: Masculine (مُذَكَّر – Mudhakkar)
  • Number: Singular (مُفْرَد – Mufrad)

Example Sentences

ArabicTransliterationEnglish TranslationPronunciation
!هَذَا مُحْبِطٌ جِدًّاHādha muḥbiṭun jiddan!This is so frustrating!
أَنَا غَاضِبٌ مِنْكَAna ghāḍibun minkaI am angry with you.
!اِنْتَبِهْ لِكَلَامِكَIntabih likalāmika!Watch your mouth! (Watch what you say)
  • Synonym (مُرَادِف): زَعَل (Zaʿal): Upset or annoyance (often used for interpersonal friction).

  • Words from the Same Root:
    • غَضِبَ (ghaḍiba): To become angry (Verb).
    • غَاضِب (ghāḍib): Angry (Adjective/Active Participle).
    • مُغْضِب (mughḍib): Irritating or infuriating (Adjective).

Cultural Context

In Arab culture, values such as patience (صَبْر – ṣabr) and hospitality (كَرَم – karam) are highly esteemed, and maintaining one’s composure is generally preferred over quick outbursts of anger. However, the language is rich with expressive interjections like “Ufff” (an exasperated sigh) or “Ya Allah” (Oh my God) used to vent frustration.