قائمة
qāʔima/qaː.ʔi.ma/Gulf Arabic, feminine
The English word "list" is translated into Arabic as قائمة (qāʔima). Wiktionary also lists قَائِمَة (qāʔima) and لستة (lista).
Meaning: enumeration or compilation of items (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| قائمة | qāʔima | /qaː.ʔi.ma/ | Gulf Arabic, feminine |
| قَائِمَة | qāʔima | feminine | |
| لستة | lista | Gulf Arabic, feminine |
قائمة refers to an enumeration or a compilation of items.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
قائمة is the formal term used in Modern Standard Arabic. In contrast, لستة is an informal, colloquial form used in certain dialects like Gulf Arabic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the word for list is قايِمة. In the Gulf region, the colloquial form لستة is also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
قائمة is a feminine noun. Because of this, any adjectives or demonstrative pronouns referring to it must also be feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /qaː.ʔi.ma/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The term قائمة is used in Arabic mathematics and geometry to describe a 'right angle', which is called a 'right' or 'standing' angle.
- In some traditional contexts, a قائمة can refer to a formal dowry list that catalogs the furniture and goods a bride brings into her new home.
- The colloquial form لستة is actually a loanword from the English word 'list'. It entered many Arabic dialects through contact with English-speaking traders and colonial administration.
Examples in context
- هذا قائمة ما نحتاج.This is a list of what we need.This sentence shows how to use قائمة to describe a list of needs.Tatoeba #5005274 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #5004815 by CK
- هذه قائمة لأشغالك المنزليّة.This is a list of your chores.This sentence demonstrates using قائمة for a list of chores.Tatoeba #11506857 by Amastan, translation #10215858 by Amastan
- أريد قائمة بجميع أقارب "توم".I want a list of all Tom's relatives.This sentence illustrates using قائمة when requesting a list of relatives.Tatoeba #3664316 by Alaakhalid, translation #2019154 by CK
- هل يمكنك إعطائي قائمة بأسماء الضيوف؟Can you provide me with a list of guest names?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a supermarket, Ahmed is checking his phone.
- أحمد Ahmedهل معك قائمة المشتريات؟hal ma'ak qaimat al-mushtarayat?Do you have the shopping list with you?
- نور Nourنعم، القائمة في هاتفي.na'am, al-qaima fi hatifi.Yes, the list is on my phone.
- أحمد Ahmedممتاز، لنبدأ التسوق الآن.mumtaz, lina'bad al-tasawwuq al-an.Excellent, let's start shopping now.
- نور Nourحسناً، لنذهب إلى قسم الخضار.hasanan, lina'dhab ila qism al-khudar.Okay, let's go to the vegetable section.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “list” translations and entries قائمة, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
