POST 1: Abdel-aziz, the Poet

How Do You Say “Poet” in Arabic?

Quick answer: A poet is شاعر (shāʿir), pronounced SHAA-ʿir. A woman poet is شاعرة (shāʿira). It comes from shiʿr (شعر), the Arabic word for poetry.

Meet Abdel-aziz, the Poet from Central Saudi Arabia

Abdel-aziz turns everyday moments into verse as one of the [Central Shabby Little Fellas → Hub link].

How Do You Pronounce Shāʿir?

Say SHAA-ʿir. The sh is as in “ship,” and the ʿ is the deep throat ʿayn sound.

Where Does the Word Shāʿir Come From?

It comes from the root ش-ع-ر, linked to shaʿara (to feel or perceive) and shuʿūr (شعور), “feeling.” A poet is, in a sense, “one who feels.” Shāʿir uses the same “AA-i” pattern as ʿālim (scholar) and ṣāʾigh (silversmith). → [Meet Talib the Archaeologist]

How Do You Say “Abdel-aziz Is a Poet” in Arabic?

عبد العزيز شاعر (ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz shāʿir).

FAQ

• What is the Arabic word for poetry? شعر (shiʿr).
• What is the Arabic word for poem? قصيدة (qaṣīda).
• Is poetry the same word as hair? Nearly. Without vowel marks, شعر can be shiʿr (poetry) or shaʿr (hair), and context tells you which. → [Meet Dana the Beautician]

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