English → Arabic
devoted in Arabic
- Pronunciation
- mutafān
- Arabizi
mota7an- Type
- adjective · masculine
- Root
- ف ن ي
Other meanings
- مُخْلِص mukhliṣ — devoted
How to use it
The Arabic word 'mutafānin' (متفانٍ) conveys a strong sense of dedication and selflessness, often used for people who are deeply committed to a cause, a person, or their work. 'Mukhliṣ' (مخلص) is closer to 'loyal' or 'sincere'.
Example sentences
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هو زوج متفانٍ لزوجته.
huwa zawjun mutafānī li-zawjatihi.
He is a devoted husband to his wife.
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كانت ممرضة متفانية.
kānat mumarridatan mutafāniyah.
She was a devoted nurse.
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هذا الكتاب مهدى إلى قرائنا المخلصين.
hādhā al-kitābu muhdā ilā qurāʾinā al-mukhliṣīn.
This book is dedicated to our devoted readers.
Examples from real texts
Sentences taken from published bilingual texts (subtitles, documents). They show the word in context and are not reviewed one by one.
Noble and devoted.
« كرام بررة » مطيعين لله تعالى وهم الملائكة.
And not a devoted friend.
« ولا صديق حميم » يهمه أمرنا.
Sami was a devoted teacher.
كان سامي مدرّسا متفرّغا لعمله.
She devoted her life to music.
لقد كرّست حياتها للموسيقا.
Not so those devoted to Prayer; -
« إلا المصلين » أي المؤمنين.
He devoted his whole life to science.
كرّسَ حياته كلّها للعلم.
Except those devoted to Salat ( prayers )
« إلا المصلين » أي المؤمنين.
Fadil was devoted to church and community.
كان فاضل مكرّسا حياته للكنيسة و أهل الحي.
except the devoted amongst Your worshippers.
« إلا عبادك منهم المخلصين » أي المؤمنين.
None devoted, which shall be devoted of men, shall be redeemed; but shall surely be put to death.
كل محرّم يحرّم من الناس لا يفدى. يقتل قتلا
"'No one devoted, who shall be devoted from among men, shall be ransomed; he shall surely be put to death.
كل محرّم يحرّم من الناس لا يفدى. يقتل قتلا
But as for you, only keep yourselves from the devoted thing, lest when you have devoted it, you take of the devoted thing; so would you make the camp of Israel accursed, and trouble it.
واما انتم فاحترزوا من الحرام لئلا تحرّموا وتأخذوا من الحرام وتجعلوا محلّة اسرائيل محرّمة وتكدّروها.
Questions and answers
What's the best Arabic word for 'devoted'?
It depends on the context. 'Mutafānin' (متفانٍ) is best for deep commitment and selflessness, like a devoted parent. 'Mukhliṣ' (مخلص) is good for loyalty, like a devoted friend.
How do I say 'devoted to'?
You can use 'mutafānin li-' (متفانٍ لـ) or 'mukhliṣ li-' (مخلص لـ), followed by the person or thing they are devoted to.
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