تعلم
ta'allama
To learn in Arabic is تعلم (ta'allama).
The term is used to describe the process of acquiring knowledge or a specific ability.
Meaning: to acquire knowledge or ability (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form تعلم can function as a verbal noun representing the act of learning, which is often used after verbs such as 'want' (أريد). The present tense form, meaning 'he learns' or 'is learning', is يتعلم.
How do you pronounce it?
ta'allama
Did you know?
- The root علم is so versatile that it can branch into dozens of related concepts, spanning from 'sign' to 'flag' and 'science'.
- The very first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad centered on the verb علم, framing the ability to read and learn as a divine gift.
- The reflexive nature of the verb pattern used in تعلم means that, grammatically, the subject is both the one performing the action and the one receiving the benefit.
Examples in context
- أريد تعلم لغة جديدة.I want to learn a new language.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to learn a new language using تعلم.Tatoeba #7743171 by MisterBrown, translation #2207416 by Hybrid
- تعلم ما هو حب الذات.Learn what self-love is.This sentence is useful for the imperative use of تعلم.Tatoeba #11978824 by dididodo, translation #11392501 by Amastan
- أريد تعلم الفرنسية حقا.I really want to learn French.This sentence is useful for expressing a strong desire to learn French using تعلم.Tatoeba #7743167 by MisterBrown, translation #4360949 by CK
- أنا أتَعَلَّمُ العَرَبِيَّةَ.I am learning Arabic.
- نحنُ نَدْرُسُ اللُّغَةَ العَرَبِيَّةَ.We are learning the Arabic language.
- 58 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ahmed and Noor are talking about their hobbies.
- أحمد Ahmedهل تحبين تعلم الرسم؟hal tuhibbeena ta'allum ar-rasm?Do you like learning to draw?
- نور Nourنعم، أريد تعلم المزيد من التقنيات.na'am, ureedu ta'allum al-mazeed min at-taqniyaat.Yes, I want to learn more techniques.
- أحمد Ahmedيمكننا تعلم ذلك معاً في المدرسة.yumkinuna ta'allum dhalika ma'an fi al-madrasah.We can learn that together at school.
- نور Nourهذه فكرة رائعة يا أحمد.hadhihi fikrah ra'i'ah ya Ahmad.That is a great idea, Ahmed.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
