كرة
kura
The English word "ball" is translated to Arabic as كرة (kura).
The word كرة refers to a generally spherical object used for playing games.
Meaning: object, generally spherical, used for playing games (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
كرة is a feminine noun. The plural form of كرة is كرات.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kura.
Did you know?
- The word كرة is believed to share an ancient ancestor with the Akkadian word kurru, which meant a 'bundle of rolled up barley'.
- In Arabic, the word for 'earth' or 'globe' is كرة أرضية, which literally means 'terrestrial ball'.
- In certain poetic Arabic contexts, the word for a sphere or ball can be used as a metaphor for the 'orbit' or 'cycle' of time.
Examples in context
- عثرت على كرة في الحديقة.She found a ball in the garden.This sentence shows how to use كرة when talking about finding an object in a garden.Tatoeba #493282 by saeb, translation #315893 by CK
- هل عنده كرة؟Does he have a ball?This sentence uses كرة to ask about someone's possession.Tatoeba #10782974 by Amghar, translation #12205637 by Miktsoanit
- لديّ كرة صغيرة.I have a small ball.
- الكرة الزرقاء هي مُفَضَّلَتِي.The blue ball is my favorite.
- أَرَىٰ الأَطْفَالَ يَلْعَبُونَ بِكُرَةٍ كُبْرَىٰ.I see the children playing with a big ball.
Example conversation
A young woman and a man are in a park.
- ليلى Laylaأين هي كرة القدم؟ayna hiya kurat al-qadam?Where is the football?
- عمر Omarهي تحت تلك الشجرة.hiya tahta tilka al-shajara.It is under that tree.
- ليلى Laylaهل تريد اللعب بها؟hal turid al-la'ib biha?Do you want to play with it?
- عمر Omarنعم، أنا متحمس جداً.na'am, ana mutahammis jiddan.Yes, I am very excited.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries كرة, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
