تطبيق
tatbiq
The Arabic word for "app" is تطبيق (tatbiq).
The word تطبيق is used to refer to a small computer application.
Meaning: small computer application (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term برنامج is a formal way to say 'app' in Arabic.
How do you pronounce it?
tatbiq
Did you know?
- Arabic is a right-to-left language, which creates a unique challenge for تطبيق developers. They must implement 'mirroring', where the entire layout of the app flips horizontally compared to the English version.
- The term تطبيق is used not only for software but also in cosmetics to describe the 'application' of makeup or creams to the skin.
- The more formal word برنامج literally means 'program' or 'schedule'. This is why the same word is used for a computer program and a television schedule.
Examples in context
- قم بتحميل البرنامج للوصول إلى المحتوى المميز.Download the app to access premium content.
- لدي تطبيق رائع يساعدك في تنظيم المهام.I have a fantastic app that helps you organize tasks.
- هذا تطبيق مفيد جداً.hadha tatbiq mufid jiddan.This is a very useful app.
- هل حملت تطبيق الطقس؟hal hamalta tatbiq al-taqs?Did you download the weather app?
- أحتاج إلى تطبيق جديد للغة.ahtaj ila tatbiq jadid lil-lugha.I need a new language app.
Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are talking about their phones.
- زياد Ziadما هو هذا التطبيق؟ma huwa hadha al-tatbiq?What is this app?
- مريم Maryamإنه تطبيق لتنظيم الوقت.innahu tatbiq li-tandhim al-waqt.It is a time management app.
- زياد Ziadهل هو تطبيق مجاني؟hal huwa tatbiq majani?Is it a free app?
- مريم Maryamنعم، هو تطبيق مجاني تماماً.na'am, huwa tatbiq majani tamamun.Yes, it is a completely free app.
