طاقة
ṭāqa/tˤaː.qa/
The English word "energy" is طاقة (ṭāqa) in Arabic.
طاقة refers to the capacity to do work. Common phrases include طاقة متجددة for renewable energy, الطاقة الشمسية for solar energy and الطاقة النووية for nuclear energy. To talk about the specific amount or quantity of energy, you can use كمية الطاقة.
Meaning: capacity to do work (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
طاقة is a feminine noun. Its plural form is طاقات, which translates to "energies" or "capacities".
How do you pronounce it?
ṭāqa
Did you know?
- The word طاقة originally did not mean physical power, but rather referred to an 'arch' or a 'doorway' in a wall.
- In a spiritual or psychological context, طاقة is frequently used to describe a person's 'aura' or the 'vibe' of a room.
- The plural طاقات is often used in professional contexts to refer to 'human resources' or the collective potential of a workforce.
Examples in context
- لم تتبق لي أي طاقة.I don't have any energy left.This sentence is useful for saying you have no energy left when using طاقة.Tatoeba #7757267 by MisterBrown, translation #7745169 by CK
- لم تكن عند ياني طاقة.Yanni didn't have energy.This sentence demonstrates the use of طاقة to show someone lacks energy.Tatoeba #11626929 by dididodo, translation #9804353 by Amastan
- نفذت طاقة ليلى نهائيّا.Layla's energy levels hit rock bottom.This sentence shows how to express that someone's energy levels have been completely depleted using طاقة.Tatoeba #8055150 by OsoHombre, translation #6111879 by OsoHombre
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Example conversation
Layla and Ziad are talking about their long day at work.
- ليلى Laylaأشعر أنني فقدت كل طاقة لدي.Ash'uru annani faqadtu kulla taqatin ladayya.I feel like I've lost all my energy.
- زياد Ziadأنا أيضاً، كان اليوم شاقاً جداً.Ana aydan, kana al-yawmu shaqqan jiddan.Me too, today was very exhausting.
- ليلى Laylaأحتاج إلى بعض الطاقة لأكمل عملي.Ahtaju ila ba'di al-taqati li-ukmila 'amali.I need some energy to finish my work.
- زياد Ziadلنأكل شيئاً سريعاً إذاً.Lina'kul shay'an sari'an idhan.Let's eat something quickly then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry طاقة, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries طاقة, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
