خريطة
kharīṭa
The Arabic word for "map" is خريطة (kharīṭa).
The term is used to describe a visual representation of an area.
Meaning: visual representation of an area (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation خارطة is used in the Levant region, which includes Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of خريطة is خرائط.
How do you pronounce it?
kharīṭa
Did you know?
- The word خريطة shares a surprising deep connection to the Latin word 'charta', which is the root of the English word 'chart'.
- The plural form خرائط follows a 'broken plural' pattern, which changes the internal structure of the word rather than just adding a suffix.
- In Arabic, the concept of a 'road map' for a project or strategy is often expressed using خارطة طريق, a phrase heavily influenced by international diplomatic language.
Examples in context
- هذه خريطة كبيرة لألمانيا.Here's a big map of Germany.This sentence is useful for describing the size of a map.Tatoeba #1597570 by Amastan, translation #61810 by CK
- كان زيري يملك خريطة قديمة للمنطقة.Ziri had an old map of the area.This sentence is useful for describing the age of a map.Tatoeba #11664189 by dididodo, translation #10189844 by Amastan
- لنلقي نظرة على خريطة الجزائر مرة أخرى.Let's take a look at the Algerian map again.This sentence is useful for referring to a specific map of a country.Tatoeba #10259586 by Amghar, translation #8145803 by Amastan
- عندما أكون في رحلة، أحتاج إلى خريطة للتوجيه.When I'm on a trip, I need a map for directions.
- أحتاج خارطة للوصول إلى الجبل.I need a map to reach the mountain.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ahmed and Mariam are planning a trip in the city.
- أحمد Ahmedهل معكِ خريطة للمدينة؟Hal ma'aki kharita lil-madina?Do you have a map of the city?
- مريم Maryamلا، لكن لدي خريطة على هاتفي.La, lakin ladayya kharita 'ala hatifi.No, but I have a map on my phone.
- أحمد Ahmedأين يقع المتحف في هذه الخريطة؟Ayna yaqa' al-muthaf fi hadhihi al-kharita?Where is the museum located on this map?
- مريم Maryamإنه هنا، بالقرب من الساحة.Innahu huna, bil-qurb min as-saha.It is here, near the square.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خريطة, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
