كارما
karma
The English word "karma" is translated into Arabic as كارما.
كارما is a noun referring to the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence.
Meaning: the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is karma.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'what goes around comes around' is often expressed through the Arabic proverb كما تَدين تُدان (kamā tadīnu tudān), which means 'as you judge, you shall be judged'.
- Unlike the English 'karma', which is often used casually to mean 'bad luck', using كارما in Arabic specifically signals a discussion of non-Islamic or Eastern spiritualities.
- While كارما is understood in modern urban centers, Arabic speakers traditionally use the concept of قضاء وقدر, which refers to 'divine decree and destiny'.
Examples in context
- قد يحصل المرء على عِقاب بسبب أعماله.A person may face consequences because of their actions.
