فِقْرَة
fiqrafeminine
In Arabic, the word for 'paragraph' is فِقْرَة (fiqra). Wiktionary also lists بَنْد (band).
Meaning: passage in text (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| فِقْرَة | fiqra | feminine |
| بَنْد | band | masculine |
The standard term for a paragraph in a book, essay or article is فِقْرَة. In formal writing, speeches and academic discussions, the term الفقرة (al-faḳrah) is widely accepted. For an even more elaborate and formal expression that emphasizes the literary aspect, you can use الفِقْرَةُ النَّثْرِيَّةُ (al-fiqratu an-nathriyyatu).
Which one should you use?
While فِقْرَة refers to a paragraph of text, بَنْد is used to refer to a specific clause, item or point within a legal document or contract.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word فِقْرَة is a feminine noun. The word بَنْد is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
fiqra
Did you know?
- The word فِقْرَة is also the anatomical term for a 'vertebra' in the human spine. This is because both a paragraph and a vertebra are seen as a single joint or segment in a larger sequence.
- The word بَنْد used for legal clauses is actually a loanword from the Persian word for 'tie' or 'bond'. It reflects the idea of a legal point that binds the parties to an agreement.
- In a different context, فِقْرَة can mean a 'segment' or 'act' of a performance, such as a comedy sketch or a musical number in a variety show.
Examples in context
- يُرجى الإشارة إلى الفقرة السادسة في التقرير.Please refer to paragraph six in the report.
- في المقالة الأخيرة كتبت فقرة عن تجربتي في السفر.In the last article, I wrote a paragraph about my travel experience.
- قَرَأْتُ فِقْرَةً مُفِيدَةً فِي الكِتَابِ.qara'tu fiqratan mufīdatan fī al-kitāb.I read a useful paragraph in the book.
- هَلْ يُمْكِنُكَ كِتَابَةُ فِقْرَةٍ جَدِيدَةٍ؟hal yumkinuka kitābatu fiqratin jadīdatin?Can you write a new paragraph?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paragraph” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
