شمولي
shumūlī
The English word 'holistic' can be translated into Arabic as شمولي (shumūlī).
The term is used to describe something relating to an analysis of the whole instead of a separation into parts.
Meaning: relating to an analysis of the whole instead of a separation into parts (adj)
Which one should you use?
The term شامِل is a formal translation for 'holistic'.
How do you pronounce it?
shumūlī
Did you know?
- In modern political contexts, شمولي is the standard word for 'totalitarian'. While 'holistic' is positive in medicine or education, the same word describes an oppressive government that seeks total control over society.
- The root of شمولي comes from the verb شمل, which can mean both 'to include' and 'to wrap around' like a cloak. This suggests a holistic approach is one that envelops everything in a single layer.
- The word شامل is often used in Arabic airports and hotels to describe 'all-inclusive' packages. It is the same root as شمولي, treating a vacation package as a 'holistic' experience.
Examples in context
- يَهدَفُونَ لِتَطوِيرِ بَرامِجٍ تَعلِيمِيَّةٍ شَامِلَةٍ.They aim to develop holistic educational programs.
- نحن بحاجة إلى منظور شمولي للمشكلة.nahnu bi-haja ila manzur shumuli lil-mushkila.We need a holistic perspective on the problem.
- يعتمد علاجنا على نهج شمولي.ya'tamidu 'ilajuna 'ala nahj shumuli.Our treatment relies on a holistic approach.
- يجب أن يكون لدينا تقييم شمولي للأوضاع.yajibu an yakuna ladayna taqyim shumuli lil-awda'.We must have a holistic assessment of the situation.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new project strategy.
- مريم Maryamهل تعتقد أن خطتنا الحالية كافية يا زياد؟Hal ta'taqid anna khuttatana al-haliya kafiya ya Ziyad?Do you think our current plan is sufficient, Ziyad?
- زياد Ziadلا، أعتقد أننا نحتاج إلى تفكير شمولي أكثر.La, a'taqid annana nahtaj ila tafkir shumuli akthar.No, I think we need more holistic thinking.
- مريم Maryamأوافقك الرأي، يجب ألا نفكر في جزء واحد فقط.Uwafiquka al-ra'y, yajib alla nufakkir fi juz' wahid faqat.I agree with you, we should not think of only one part.
- زياد Ziadبالضبط، هذا سيساعدنا على رؤية الصورة الكاملة.Bi-dhabt, hadha sayusa'iduna 'ala ru'yat al-sura al-kamila.Exactly, this will help us see the full picture.
