Chose
Pronunciation:tʃoʊz
EN→AR
Quick Translations
- اختار
- أختير
- اختيار
Definitions
verb
Definition
the past tense of choose; to have made a selection from a range of options.
In AR
الفعل الماضي من "choose"؛ أن تكون قد قمت بعمل اختيار من مجموعة من الخيارات.
Examples
- Last week, I chose to binge-watch a series about a talking cat who solves crimes, instead of studying for my exams.
- I chose to wear my pajamas to the video call, and now I’m pretty sure my boss thinks I'm a trendsetter for home office fashion!
- In a shocking turn of events, the mayor chose to adopt a puppy instead of discussing the city's budget at the meeting.
Cultural Notes
In English, 'chose' is commonly used in everyday situations to describe decisions made from multiple options. It can be used in both serious and humorous contexts.
noun
Definition
a selection; an option that has been chosen, although this usage is less common and somewhat archaic.
In AR
اختيار؛ خيار تم اختياره، على الرغم من أن هذا الاستخدام أقل شيوعًا ويعتبر قديمًا بعض الشيء.
Examples
- My chose for dinner tonight was a salad, but somehow I ended up with a pizza instead!
- His chose of career was to become a professional ice cream taster, which is a sweet deal if you ask me!
- In the battle of what to watch Friday night, my chose was clearly the movie about a cat that saves the world.
Cultural Notes
This usage of 'chose' as a noun is rare and mostly found in literary contexts.