كسر
kasara
The English verb 'break' is translated to Arabic as كسر (kasara).
The verb كسر is a transitive verb meaning to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces (verb).
Meaning: transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces (verb)
Which one should you use?
The verb كسر refers to the physical act of breaking an object, whereas the noun اِسْتِرَاحَة is used to describe a break in activity or a rest period.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the past tense, you can modify the root by adding specific suffixes: adding -tu creates the first-person singular form كسرتُ (I broke), adding -ta creates the second-person masculine singular form كسرتَ (you broke) and adding -ti creates the second-person feminine singular form كسرتِ (you broke).
How do you pronounce it?
kasara
Did you know?
- The term كَسْر is used in Arabic mathematics to describe a 'fraction', literally viewing the number as a 'broken' or divided part of a whole.
- The word كسرة (kasra) is also the name of a short vowel mark in Arabic grammar, which is a tiny diagonal line placed under a letter.
- The concept of 'breaking' a fast, specifically during Ramadan, uses a different linguistic structure than the physical act of breaking an object with كسر.
Examples in context
- يحاول توم كسر القفل.Tom is trying to break the lock.This sentence shows the use of كسر in the context of breaking a lock.Tatoeba #4102622 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #4102246 by AlanF_US
- هل كسرتها؟Did I break it?This sentence demonstrates a question using the form كسر.Tatoeba #8677545 by Ahmed_Waleed, translation #3334003 by CK
- هل كسرت شيئًا؟Did you break something?This sentence uses the form كسر to ask if something was broken.Tatoeba #2603111 by Samer, translation #2064654 by CK
- سنأخذ فترة راحة لمدة ربع ساعة بعد الجلسة الأولى.We will have a fifteen-minute break after the first session.
- أنا درست لساعات طويلة، أحتاج إلى استراحة قصيرة.I've been studying for hours, I need a short break.
Example conversation
Youssef and Layla are in the kitchen.
- يوسف Youssefليلى، هل يمكنك كسر البيض في الوعاء؟Layla, hal yumkinuki kasr al-bayd fi al-wi'a'?Layla, can you break the eggs into the bowl?
- ليلى Laylaبالطبع، سأفعل ذلك الآن.Bi-tab', sa-af'alu dhalika al-an.Of course, I will do that now.
- يوسف Youssefانتبهي ألا تكسري الوعاء أيضاً.Intabihi alla taksiri al-wi'a' aydan.Be careful not to break the bowl too.
- ليلى Laylaلا تقلق، أنا حذرة جداً.La taqlaq, ana hadhira jiddan.Don't worry, I am very careful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
