تماماً
tamāman
The English word "perfectly" is translated into Arabic as تماماً (tamāman).
تماماً is used to emphasize that an action or state is absolute or without exception.
Meaning: wholly, completely (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The root of the word refers to completeness, perfection or being whole.
How do you pronounce it?
tamāman
Did you know?
- While تماماً translates to 'perfectly', in certain contexts, a person might use the phrase على أكمل وجه (ala akmal wajh), which literally translates to 'on the most complete face'.
- The concept of 'perfection' in Arabic often carries a heavy religious or philosophical weight, as the absolute perfection of a state is frequently attributed to the divine.
- In spoken Egyptian Arabic, if someone asks how you are, replying with تمام التمام (tamām al-tamām) is a common way to say 'perfectly fine' or 'absolutely great'.
Examples in context
- أكملت المهمة بدقة فائقة.I completed the task perfectly.
- فهمت الفكرة بالضبط.I understood the idea perfectly.
- أختم اليوم بنجاح على أحسن وجه.I'm ending the day successfully, perfectly.
- أنا أفهمك تماماً.ana afhamuka tamaman.I understand you completely.
- الخطة جاهزة تماماً.al-khitta jahiza tamaman.The plan is perfectly ready.
- هذا الشيء مختلف تماماً.hadha al-shay' mukhtalif tamaman.This thing is completely different.
Example conversation
Maryam and Omar are discussing a new project plan.
- مريم Maryamهل شرحتُ الفكرة بوضوح يا عمر؟Hal sharah-tu al-fikra bi-wuduh ya Omar?Did I explain the idea clearly, Omar?
- عمر Omarنعم، لقد فهمت الخطة تماماً.Na'am, laqad fahimtu al-khitta tamaman.Yes, I understood the plan perfectly.
- مريم Maryamهل لديك أي ملاحظات أخرى؟Hal ladayka ayy mulahazat ukhra?Do you have any other notes?
- عمر Omarلا، كل شيء واضح جداً.La, kullu shay'in wadih jiddan.No, everything is very clear.
