درس
The English word 'lesson' is translated into Arabic as درس.
درس refers to a learning task assigned to a student. This applies to both a formal academic lesson and a metaphorical life lesson.
Meaning: learning task assigned to a student (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Egyptian dialect, the term حصة is used to refer to a lesson.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is دروس.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word درس can carry a sense of 'erasing' or 'fading' when used in different grammatical forms, relating to something being worn away by time.
- The root of درس is connected to the Hebrew word דָּרַשׁ, which means to seek, inquire, or interpret. This suggests that a 'lesson' is not just about receiving information, but about the active process of investigation.
- While درس is the standard word for a lesson, the Egyptian term حصة literally refers to a 'portion' or 'share' of something.
Examples in context
- ربّما ستتعلّم درسا من ذلك.Maybe you'll learn a lesson from this.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone might learn a lesson from a situation.Tatoeba #6959905 by OsoHombre, translation #5836127 by OsoHombre
- سأعطيك درسا ستتذكره لمدة طويلة.I'll give you a lesson that you'll remember for a long while.This sentence is useful for saying someone will receive a memorable lesson.Tatoeba #4942296 by damascene, translation #2724657 by Hybrid
- تعلم دان درسا بالطريقة القاسية.Dan learnt a lesson the hard way.This sentence is useful for describing someone learning a lesson in a difficult way.Tatoeba #10259597 by Amghar, translation #3949697 by Amastan
- عندي درس اليومI have a lesson today
- درس رياضياتMath lesson
- درس لغةLanguage lesson
- درس فنArt lesson
- درس تاريخHistory lesson
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries درس, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
