رياضيات
riyadiyyat
The English word 'math' is translated into Arabic as رياضيات (riyadiyyat).
The term رياضيات refers to the subject of mathematics. Within the study of mathematics, you may encounter terms for basic operations such as جمع (addition), طرح (subtraction), ضرب (multiplication) and قسمة (division).
Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
رياضيات is a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
riyadiyyat
Did you know?
- The root ر و ض used in رياضيات originally referred to the act of 'taming' or 'softening' land to make it a garden. This implies that learning math is like cultivating a wild garden of the mind.
- Arabic numerals, which the world calls 'Arabic numerals', are actually called أرقام عربية in Arabic, but the language also uses أرقام هندسية (Hindi numerals) to acknowledge their Indian origin.
- While رياضيات is the formal term, students in some dialects might use shorthand or refer to specific branches like جبر (algebra), which is an Arabic word adopted directly into English.
Examples in context
- عندي واجب رياضيات اليوم.I have math homework today.This sentence shows how to use رياضيات when talking about homework.Tatoeba #486494 by hamad, translation #242907 by CK
- أدرس علم الرياضيات في الجامعة.I study the science of mathematics at university.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule.
- أحمد Ahmedما هي حصتك القادمة يا ليلى؟Ma hiya hissatuki al-qadima ya Layla?What is your next class, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaعندي حصة رياضيات الآن.Indi hissat riyadiyyat al-an.I have a math class now.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا أيضاً، لنذهب معاً.Ana aidan, linadhhab ma'an.Me too, let's go together.
- ليلى Laylaحسناً يا أحمد، هيا بنا.Hasanan ya Ahmad, haya bina.Okay Ahmed, let's go.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
