strict in Arabic: صارم (ṣārim) – meaning, pronunciation, examples

Other meanings

مُتَشَدِّد mutashaddid — strict

How to use it

The word 'ṣārim' (صَارِم) is commonly used to describe rules, laws, or people who are firm and uncompromising. It implies a lack of flexibility. 'Mutashaddid' (مُتَشَدِّد) can also mean strict, but often carries a stronger connotation of being rigid or even extreme.

Example sentences

القانون صارم جداً ضد السرقة.

al-qānūnu ṣārimun jiddan ḍidda as-sariqah.

The law is very strict against theft.
كان المعلم صارماً في تطبيق القواعد.

kāna al-muʿallimu ṣāriman fī taṭbīqi al-qawāʿid.

The teacher was strict in applying the rules.
هذه سياسة صارمة لا تسمح بالتهاون.

hādhihi siyāsatun ṣārimatun lā tasmaḥu bi-t-tahāwun.

This is a strict policy that does not allow leniency.

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.

Tom's strict.

إن توم شديد.

My dad is very strict.

أبي صارم للغاية.

Our teacher was so strict.

كانت مدرّسنا صارما.

The art teacher was strict.

كان مدرّس الفنون صارما.

Tom isn't strict enough with his students.

توم ليس صارماً بما فيهِ الكفاية مع طلابه.

The body should be put in strict quarantine.

وينبغي أن يوضع الجسم في حجر صحى صارم.

By applying a strict process, we give them less control,

بتطبيق عملية صارمة، نقدم لهم تحكم أقل،

Moreover, strict conditions must be met to prove genocide.

فضلاً عن ذلك فلابد من التقيد بظروف صارمة لإثبات جريمة الإبادة العرقية.

It has done so while maintaining strict standards for safety.

وهي تفعل ذلك مع المحافظة على معايير صارمة للسلامة.

Moreover, its nuclear program is under strict civilian control.

فضلاً عن ذلك فإن برنامجها النووي خاضع لرقابة مدنية صارمة.

Any violations of the procedures were punishable by strict penalties.

ويعاقب على كل انتهاك للإجراءات بشكل حازم.

Overly strict regulation could seriously impair global growth for decades.

فالتنظيم المتعجل قد يؤدي إلى الندم في المستقبل.

Questions and answers

What is the difference between 'ṣārim' and 'mutashaddid'?

'Ṣārim' means strict and firm, often in a positive sense of upholding rules. 'Mutashaddid' can mean strict but often implies being overly rigid or extreme.

Can 'ṣārim' be used for people?

Yes, 'ṣārim' can describe a person who is strict, like a strict parent or teacher.