رئتان
ri'atān
In Arabic, "lungs" is رئتان (ri'atān).
The term refers to the pair of organs in the chest used for breathing air.
What does it mean word for word?
The word رئتان is built from the singular noun رئة (lung) with the dual suffix -tān.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form رئتان (ri'atān) is the dual form of the noun, specifically used for a pair of organs. When the word is the object of a verb or follows a preposition, the dual form changes to رئتين (ri'atayn).
How do you pronounce it?
ri'atān
Did you know?
- Arabic has a unique word for the 'alveoli' inside the رئة (lung) that describes them as 'little grapes' due to their shape.
- If you were reading ancient Arabic poetry, the 'lungs' might be discussed alongside the 'liver' (kabd), as the liver was often considered a primary seat of emotion, much like the heart in English.
- The singular form رئة (ri'ah) contains a root that conveys the idea of 'breath' or 'whistling', mimicking the sound of air passing through a narrow opening.
Examples in context
- يجري الكشف الروتيني على الرئة كجزء من الفحص الطبي.The routine check-up includes a lung examination as part of the medical examination.
