فصول
fuṣūl
The English phrase 'classes' can be translated into Arabic as فصول (fuṣūl).
In a general context, فصول refers to the physical rooms in a school where students are taught.
What does it mean word for word?
The word فصول is the plural of faṣl, which can mean 'class', 'season' or 'chapter' depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the term الفصول is used to refer to classes.
How do you pronounce it?
fuṣūl
Did you know?
- In some dialects, the word فصل can be used colloquially to describe someone who is 'acting out' or behaving erratically, as if they have 'detached' from reality.
- If a student is 'expelled' from school, the verb used is فصل, which literally means to 'separate' them from the classes.
- In a legal context, فصل can refer to a court's final verdict or the 'settling' of a dispute. It describes the act of separating the truth from the falsehood.
Examples in context
- لديهم اربعة فصول في الصباحThey have four classes in the morning.This sentence is useful for describing the number of classes held during the morning for the word فصول.Tatoeba #7797876 by aljilani, translation #306502 by CK
- أنا أحضر الحصص في الجامعة لمادة الجبر.I am attending algebra classes at the university.
- نحن نبحث عن فصول جديدة.nahnu nabhath 'an fusoool jadeeda.We are looking for new classes.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school building.
- مريم Maryamهل تعرف أين فصول المدرسة؟Hal ta'rif ayna fusul al-madrasa?Do you know where the school classes are?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم يا مريم، هي في الطابق الثاني.Na'am ya Maryam, hiya fi al-tabaq al-thani.Yes Maryam, they are on the second floor.
- مريم Maryamشكراً يا أحمد، سأذهب إلى هناك.Shukran ya Ahmad, sa-adhab ila hunak.Thank you Ahmad, I will go there.
- أحمد Ahmedحسناً، بالتوفيق في دروسك.Hasanan, bil-tawfiq fi durusika.Alright, good luck with your lessons.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
