POST 7: Faris, the Upholsterer

How Do You Say “Upholsterer” in Arabic?

Quick answer: An upholsterer is منجّد (munajjid), pronounced mu-NAJ-jid. Upholstery is تنجيد (tanjīd), and a female upholsterer is منجّدة (munajjida).

Meet Faris, the Upholsterer from Southern Saudi Arabia

Faris gives tired furniture a new life as one of the [Southern Shabby Little Fellas → Hub link].

How Do You Pronounce Munajjid?

Say mu-NAJ-jid, with the doubled j held slightly longer.

Where Does the Word Munajjid Come From?

It comes from the root ن-ج-د. The mu- at the start marks “the person who does the action,” the same as in muzāriʿ (farmer). → [Meet Aisha the Olive Grower]

How Do You Say “Faris Is an Upholsterer” in Arabic?

فارس منجّد (Fāris munajjid).

FAQ

• What is the Arabic word for sofa? أريكة (arīka).
• What is the Arabic word for cushion? وسادة (wisāda).
• What is the Arabic word for fabric? قماش (qumāsh).
• Is munajjid the same as munajjim? No. Munajjim (منجّم) is an astrologer. → [Meet Noura the Astronomer]

Take Faris home: [Plush Cushion] Next: [Meet Hala the Seamstress →]