تعادل
ta'adul
In Arabic, the term for a tennis deuce (a tie where both players must win by two points) is تعادل (ta'adul).
The word تعادل is used to describe a tie or a situation where scores are equal, specifically in the context of a tennis deuce.
Meaning: tennis: tie, both players able to win by scoring two additional points (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
ta'adul
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, you may hear the word كفتين to describe a balanced state, referring to the 'two pans' of a weighing scale.
- While تعادل refers to the state of being equal, the root of the word is related to عدل, which means 'justice' or 'fairness'.
- While تعادل is used for a tennis deuce, if you use it in a business meeting to describe a 'tie' in negotiations, it can imply a state of stalemate or deadlock rather than a fair result.
Example conversation
Omar and Sara are playing a tennis match.
- عمر Omarانظر يا سارة، النتيجة تعادل.unzhuri ya Sara, al-natija ta'adul.Look Sara, the score is deuce.
- سارة Saraنعم، المباراة صعبة جداً.na'am, al-mubarah sa'bah jiddan.Yes, the match is very difficult.
- عمر Omarمن سيفوز في هذا التعادل؟man sayafuz fi hadha al-ta'adul?Who will win this deuce?
- سارة Saraسأفوز أنا يا عمر!sa-afuz ana ya Omar!I will win, Omar!
