حزام ناقل
hizam naqil
The English phrase "conveyor belt" is translated into Arabic as حزام ناقل (hizam naqil).
حزام ناقل refers to a continuous band moved to transport objects.
Meaning: continuous band moved to transport objects (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun حزام (belt/strap) and the active participle ناقل (transporter/conveyor).
Which one should you use?
The term سير ناقل (sayr naqil) is a common alternative used to refer to a conveyor belt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is أحزمة ناقلة (ahzima naqila).
How do you pronounce it?
hizam naqil
Did you know?
- The word ناقل is used both for a mechanical conveyor belt and for a medical 'carrier' who spreads a disease without being sick.
- The word سير (sayr), often used to mean a belt or conveyor, shares a linguistic root with the concept of 'walking' or 'traveling'. This creates a metaphor where the belt is seen as a path or a journey for objects.
- While حزام ناقل is the standard, in many Middle Eastern factories, engineers might use the English word 'conveyor' transliterated into Arabic script. This reflects the heavy influence of Western industrial terminology in modern engineering.
Examples in context
- الموظف يتعين عليه تفقد حزام النقل يوميًا في إطار توفير الكفاءة.The employee needs to inspect the conveyor belt daily to ensure efficiency.
