إبداع
ibdāʻ
The Arabic word for creativity is إبداع (ibdāʻ).
إبداع refers to the quality or ability to create or invent something.
Meaning: quality or ability to create or invent something (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ibdāʻ
Did you know?
- In Islamic theology, the term إبداع refers to God's unique ability to create the universe 'ex nihilo' or out of nothing, without a prior model.
- The root of إبداع implies bringing something into existence that had no prior model or precedent.
- In some contexts, calling someone's work an إبداع is a high honor, implying that the work is not just good but a 'masterpiece' that breaks existing norms.
Examples in context
- جاء بفكرة رائعة في المشروع، لقد أظهر إبداعًا كبيرًا.He brought a brilliant idea to the project, he demonstrated great creativity.
- لقد أبدعت في تصميم اللوحة، إبداعيتك لا حدود لها.You excelled in painting, your creativity knows no bounds.
- هي فنانة جميلة وخلاقة في نفس الوقت.She is a beautiful and creative artist at the same time.
- يأتي بأفكار إبداعية في كل رسمة يرسمها.He comes up with creative ideas in every drawing he makes.
- هذا العمل يعكس إبداعاً كبيراً.hadha al-'amal ya'kis ibda'an kabiran.This work reflects great creativity.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries إبداع, CC BY-SA 4.0.
