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متأثّر (muta'aththir) is an adjective meaning 'affected' or 'influenced,' describing someone who has been emotionally moved, impacted, or influenced by something or someone. It conveys the sense of being touched, disturbed, or changed by external circumstances, emotions, or other people's actions. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe emotional or psychological impact.
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كان الطالب متأثّراً بنتائج الامتحان السيئة.
Kana al-talib muta'aththiran bi-nata'ij al-imtihan as-sayyi'ah.
The student was affected by the poor exam results.
بدت متأثّرة جداً عندما سمعت الخبر الحزين.
Badat muta'aththirah jiddan 'indama sami'at al-khbar al-hazan.
She appeared very affected when she heard the sad news.
يبدو أنه متأثّر بتعليقات زملائه في العمل.
Yabdu annahu muta'aththir bi-ta'liquat zumal'ahi fi al-'amal.
It seems he is influenced by his colleagues' comments at work.
الشاعر متأثّر بالأحداث السياسية التي تدور حوله.
Ash-sha'ir muta'aththir bi-al-ahdat as-siyasiyyah alati tadur hawlahu.
The poet is influenced by the political events occurring around him.
لا تكن متأثّراً بآراء الآخرين دائماً.
La takun muta'aththiran bi-ara' al-akharin da'iman.
Don't always be affected by others' opinions.
In Arabic-speaking cultures, expressing emotional authenticity is often valued, and the word متأثّر is frequently used in literature, poetry, and everyday conversations to convey genuine human emotion and vulnerability. The concept of being 'affected' (متأثّر) carries weight in Arabic discourse, reflecting the importance placed on emotional intelligence and interpersonal connection. Understanding this word helps learners appreciate how Arabic speakers discuss emotional and psychological states with cultural depth and nuance.
Remember that متأثّر is an adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies—use متأثّرة for feminine singular and متأثّرون/متأثّرات for plural forms. The word often appears with the preposition 'by' (ب - bi-) to indicate what is causing the effect, such as 'متأثّر بـ' (affected by). Be careful not to confuse it with مؤثّر (muaththir), which means 'affecting' or 'influential' (the active form), whereas متأثّر is the passive form describing someone who receives the effect.