نقطة
nuqṭa
The English word 'point' can be translated into Arabic as نقطة (nuqṭa).
نقطة is used to mean a unit of scoring in a game or competition. In mathematical or geometric contexts, the same word is used to refer to a single point.
Meaning: unit of scoring in a game or competition (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word نقطة literally refers to a dot, a speck or a single point in space.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Gulf countries, the term شغلة is used in informal settings to mean 'a thing' or 'an issue'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of نقطة is نقاط (nuqāṭ). When referring to exactly two points, you use the dual form نقطتان (nuqṭatāni) in the nominative case or نقطتين (nuqṭatayn) in the accusative or genitive cases.
How do you pronounce it?
nuqṭa
Did you know?
- While نقطة means 'point', the phrase نقطة ومن أول السطر literally means 'point and from the first of the line', used to describe starting over from scratch.
- In certain contexts of calligraphy, نقطة is used as a unit of measurement to determine the proportions of letters.
- Because نقطة also means 'drop', the same word used for a point in a game is used to describe a single drop of water or perfume.
Examples in context
- هذه نقطة مهمة جداً.This is an extremely important point.This sentence shows how to describe an important point using نقطة.Tatoeba #386597 by saeb, translation #55877 by CK
- هذه أعمق نقطة في البحيرة.The lake is deepest at this point.This sentence shows how to describe a point in a geographic context using نقطة.Tatoeba #4926285 by damascene, translation #59356 by CK
- أظن أننا تجاوزنا نقطة اللاعوة.I think that we've crossed the point of no return.This sentence shows how to use نقطة when referring to a specific stage or limit.Tatoeba #11682869 by dididodo, translation #3859810 by Amastan
- خلال العرض، سأشرح خمس نقاط رئيسية.During the presentation, I will explain five main points.
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Example conversation
Ziad and Layla are watching a basketball game on TV.
- زياد Ziadهل سجل الفريق نقطة واحدة؟Hal sajjala al-fariq nuqtah wahidah?Did the team score one point?
- ليلى Laylaلا، لم يسجلوا أي نقطة بعد.La, lam yusajjilu ayya nuqtah ba'd.No, they haven't scored any point yet.
- زياد Ziadهذه المباراة صعبة جداً.Hadhihi al-mubarah sa'bah jiddan.This match is very difficult.
- ليلى Laylaنعم، لكننا سنفوز في النهاية.Na'am, lakinna sanafuzu fi al-nihayah.Yes, but we will win in the end.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
