Jun 21, 2003 01:38
20 yrs ago
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English term

GRONK

English to Arabic Other
Generally Retarded Offering No Knowledge-GRONK:
Used by youth around beach side suburbs in Sydney Australia to belittle people with no surfing ability.

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Non-ProZ.com Jun 21, 2003:
All suggestions are welcomed

Proposed translations

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خرونك

عن عادل امام
"مسرحية ما شافش حاجة"
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "I like your suggestion, it realy Rhymes with the word GRONK; and other friends have supported the usage of the mentioned word. Thanks for all"
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معوبل، مبهدل، مضيّع، خيشان

I am sure you are not asking for a straight translation. The above are suggestions from the Arabian shores of the Persian Gulf, approximating the meaning and the general childishly abusive tone.

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Note added at 2003-06-21 01:51:51 (GMT)
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For terms denoting physical awkwardness, we use

أعوب، أعضب

The first is mostly for lack of manual dexterity. The second is for lack of general physical coordination and grace.
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agree Will Matter : nice answer
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الأطرش في الزَّفَّة

العيي
العاجز

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Note added at 2003-06-21 15:56:28 (GMT)
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الجهول
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متخلف و جاهل في كل شيئ

'Generally Retarded' medically means below average physical and/or mental development of a humanbeing. 'Offering No Knowledge' is self-explanatory. Saleh! if you are looking for a single dialect term or coinage, my colleagues have done very well
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