ضرورة
The English word necessity is ضرورة in Arabic.
The word ضرورة refers to that which is necessary. You can also use the phrase من الضروري to express that something is necessary or is a necessity.
Meaning: that which is necessary (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ضرورة is ضرورات. You can also form the definite version, 'the necessity', by adding the article ال to the beginning to get الضرورة.
Did you know?
- Islamic jurisprudence uses the principle الضرورات تبيح المحظورات, which means 'necessities make prohibited things permissible'.
- In classical Arabic poetry, the term الضرورة الشعرية refers to 'poetic necessity', where a poet is allowed to break strict grammar rules to fit the rhythm of a verse.
- In Arabic, the concept of necessity is linguistically linked to the idea of 'harm' or 'damage' through the same root, implying that a necessity is something one is compelled to accept because there is no other way to avoid a difficult situation.
Examples in context
- العلم ضرورة في حياتناKnowledge is a necessity in our lives.
- تعليم اللغات حاجة ملحة في العصر الحاليLearning languages is an urgent necessity in the present era.
- أنا محتاج أجهزة جديدة للعملI need new devices for work.
- لازم أخدم نفسي بنفسيI have to take care of myself.
- التعليم ضرورة في هذا العصر.al-ta'lim darura fi hadha al-'asr.Education is a necessity in this era.
- الماء ضرورة لكل الكائنات.al-ma' darura li-kull al-ka'inat.Water is a necessity for all living things.
- العمل الجاد ضرورة للنجاح.al-ʿamalu al-jādu ḍarūra lil-najāḥ.Hard work is a necessity for success.
Example conversation
Sara and Ziad are discussing their plans for a trip.
- سارة Saraهل حملت حقيبة الإسعافات؟hal hamalt haqibat al-is'afat?Did you bring the first aid kit?
- زياد Ziadنعم، هي ضرورة في رحلتنا.na'am, hiya darura fi rihlatina.Yes, it is a necessity for our trip.
- سارة Saraأنت دائماً مستعد يا زياد.anta da'iman musta'id ya Ziad.You are always prepared, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadيجب أن نكون حذرين دائماً.yajibu an nakuna hadhirin da'iman.We must always be careful.
