طبيعة
ṭabīʕa/tˤa.biː.ʕa/Egyptian Arabic, feminine
The English word nature is translated into Arabic as طبيعة (ṭabīʕa). Wiktionary also lists طَبِيعَة (ṭabīʕa).
Meaning: the natural world and its order (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| طبيعة | ṭabīʕa | /tˤa.biː.ʕa/ | Egyptian Arabic, feminine |
| طَبِيعَة | ṭabīʕa | feminine |
The word طبيعة refers to the natural world and its order. It is also used in an abstract sense to describe the inherent character, essence or nature of a person or a thing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form طبيعة is also used in Egyptian Arabic.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun, which affects the adjectives and verbs that agree with it. The related adjective form is طبيعي.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tˤa.biː.ʕa/ and has three syllables. The romanization is ṭabīʕa.
Did you know?
- The root of طبيعة is shared with the word for 'doctor' طبيب, as both relate to the restoration or understanding of a person's 'nature'.
- The root letters ط ب ع also form the word for 'stamp' or 'print' طابع, implying that nature is a 'printed' or imprinted characteristic.
- Ancient Arabic philosophers used طبيعة to translate the Greek concept of 'physis', shifting the meaning from biological growth to the inherent essence of a thing.
Examples in context
- ما طبيعة المشروع الصّهيوني في فلسطين؟What is the nature of the Zionist project in Palestine?This sentence shows how to ask about the nature of a specific project using طبيعة.Tatoeba #6974254 by OsoHombre, translation #6963791 by OsoHombre
- أحب قضاء وقتي في الطبيعة.I love spending time in nature.
- إن الطبيعة الخلابة في وادي البديع مدهشة.The breathtaking nature in Wadi Al Badi is amazing.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Laila are sitting in a park.
- أحمد Ahmedالجو جميل والجو هنا كله طبيعة.el gaw gamel wel gaw hena kollo tabi'a.The weather is beautiful and it is all nature here.
- ليلى Laylaفعلاً، الطبيعة هنا مريحة جداً.fa'lan, el tabi'a hena moriha geddan.True, the nature here is very relaxing.
- أحمد Ahmedتحبي نتمشى وسط الشجر؟tehibi net-masha wast el shagar?Do you want to walk among the trees?
- ليلى Laylaيا ريت، فكرة حلوة يا أحمد.ya reit, fekra helwa ya Ahmed.I would love to, that's a nice idea, Ahmed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nature” translations and entries طبيعة, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
