Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| لَوْحَة | lawḥa | feminine |
| صُورَة | ṣūra | feminine |
| لَوْحَة فَنِّيَّة | lawḥa fanniyya | feminine |
The term is used to describe an illustration or artwork created with paint. It can refer to the physical object itself, such as a piece of art on a canvas or panel.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase لَوْحَة فَنِّيَّة is used to describe an artistic painting or artwork. It literally translates to 'artistic painting' or 'artistic board' to emphasize the artistic nature of the work.
Which one should you use?
The word لَوْحَة (lawḥa) is specific to a painting on a canvas or a panel. In contrast, صُورَة (ṣūra) is a much more general term that can mean any picture, image or photograph, including a simple drawing. Use لَوْحَة فَنِّيَّة when you specifically want to emphasize that the work is an 'artistic painting'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun لَوْحَة is feminine. The plural form is لَوْحَات (lawḥāt).
How do you pronounce it?
lawḥa
Did you know?
- The word لَوْحَة can be used to describe a 'keyboard' in computing, as it is viewed as a 'board' of keys.
- Historically, the use of صُورَة for paintings was sometimes controversial due to religious interpretations regarding the depiction of living beings.
- The root of لَوْحَة comes from the word for 'tablet' or 'plank'. In early Islamic history, this referred to the wooden boards used by students to write and memorize the Quran.
Examples in context
- أحضرت لك فنانًا مشهورًا لرسم اللوحة الخاصة بمعرضنا.I brought a famous artist to paint the exhibition's piece for you.
- كانت لديه موهبة كبيرة في الرسم منذ الصغر.He had a great talent for painting since childhood.
- أود أن أرى لوحتك الجديدة. هل يمكنك أن تريني؟I'd like to see your new painting. Can you show me?
- هذِهِ لَوْحَةٌ جَمِيلَةٌ جِدًّا.hadhihi lawhatun jamilatun jiddan.This is a very beautiful painting.
- اشْتَرَيْتُ لَوْحَةً جَدِيدَةً لِلْغُرْفَةِ.ishtaraytu lawhatan jadidatan lil-ghurfati.I bought a new painting for the room.
Example conversation
Youssef and Sarah are visiting an art gallery.
- يوسف Youssefاُنْظُرِي إِلَى هَذِهِ اللَّوْحَةِ يا سَارَةُ.unzhuri ila hadhihi al-lawhati ya Sarah.Look at this painting, Sarah.
- سارة Saraإِنَّهَا لَوْحَةٌ رَائِعَةٌ حَقًّا!innaha lawhatun ra'i'atun haqqan!It is truly a wonderful painting!
- يوسف Youssefأَنَا أُحِبُّ أَلْوَانَ اللَّوْحَةِ.ana uhibbu alwan al-lawhati.I love the colors of the painting.
- سارة Saraهِيَ لَوْحَةٌ مُمَيَّزَةٌ جِدًّا.hiya lawhatun mumayyizatun jiddan.It is a very special painting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “painting” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
