Ureed

Ureed is the transliteration of the Arabic word أريد, meaning "I want" or "I desire." It is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb أراد (to want). In Modern Standard Arabic and most dialects, أريد is used to express a desire, preference, or intention and is commonly followed by a clause introduced by أن to specify what one wants to do.

Usage and examples include straightforward statements such as أريد قهوة (I want coffee) and more complex constructions like أريد أن أذهب إلى المدرسة (I want to go to school). The phrase is widely understood in Arabic-speaking contexts and appears frequently in conversation, media, and language learning materials. Its meaning is broad, ranging from a simple wish to a concrete intention.

Transliteration and pronunciation vary in English-language resources. Common renderings include ureed, urīd, or ureed. Vowel marks are not normally written in Arabic script, so learners rely on transliteration and context to determine exact pronunciation. In many dialects, speakers use related forms such as عايز/عايزه (in Egyptian Arabic) to express a similar sense of wanting.

Related forms include يَريد (yurid), meaning "he wants" or "she wants," and أراد (arada), meaning "he wanted" or "she wanted." The word is part of a broader family of Arabic verbs expressing desire and intention and is widely taught as a foundational element of basic Arabic communication.