روابط
rawābiṭ
In Arabic, the English phrase 'links' is translated as روابط (rawābiṭ).
In a digital context, روابط is the standard term used for hyperlinks on websites and in software.
What does it mean word for word?
The word روابط is the plural of رابط, which comes from the root meaning to bind or connect. Literally, it can mean 'links' or 'connections'.
Which one should you use?
The singular form of روابط is رابط.
How do you pronounce it?
rawābiṭ
Did you know?
- In Arabic, the same root used for روابط is used to describe the 'ligatures' that connect letters in the Arabic script. These are the physical strokes that link one character to the next to form a word.
- If you are looking for a 'link' in a chain, you might use the word حلقة, which refers to a 'ring' or 'loop' rather than using رابط.
- The root of روابط is also used to describe the bonds of kinship and family ties. While it means 'hyperlinks' online, in a social context it refers to the invisible strings that hold a family together.
Examples in context
- يوجد العديد من الروابط المفيدة على هذا الموقع.There are many useful links on this website.
- يرجى النقر على الرابط أدناه للمزيد من التفاصيل.Please click on the link below for more details.
- عندي العديد من اللينكات المفيدة في المفضلة.I have many useful links in my bookmarks.
- شوفت اللينكات اللي أعطيتك إياهن؟Did you see the links I gave you?
- أين توجد روابط التحميل؟ayna tujad rawabit al-tahmil?Where are the download links?
Example conversation
Yousef and Sarah are discussing a research project online.
- يوسف Youssefهل وجدتِ روابط البحث؟hal wajadti rawabit al-bahth?Did you find the research links?
- سارة Saraنعم، سأرسلها لك الآن.na'am, sa-ursiluha laka al-an.Yes, I will send them to you now.
- يوسف Youssefشكراً لكِ يا سارة.shukran laki ya Sarah.Thank you, Sarah.
- سارة Saraلا شكر على واجب.la shukr 'ala wajib.You're welcome.
