سياسة
siyasah
The English word 'policy' translates to Arabic as سياسة (siyasah).
The word سياسة refers to a principle of conduct or a policy. It is a polysemous word, meaning it can also mean 'politics' depending on the context in which it is used.
Meaning: principle of conduct (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of سياسة is سياسات (policies).
How do you pronounce it?
siyasah
Did you know?
- The word سياسة comes from the root سوس, which originally referred to the act of tending to or managing horses.
- In many Arabic-speaking contexts, using سياسة can imply 'diplomacy' or 'tact' in a social setting, rather than just a formal rule.
- In some dialects, being described as 'having a lot of سياسة' can be a subtle way of saying someone is being too cunning or manipulative.
Examples in context
- تبنوا سياسة جديدة.They adopted a new policy.This sentence is useful for seeing the word سياسة used in the context of adopting a new policy.Tatoeba #1581582 by Amastan, translation #306913 by CK
- استمر النقاش في وزارة الخارجية حول سياسة تقبل و استيعاب الأجانب في المجتمع الياباني.Discussion continued in the Foreign Ministry over social integration and the policy of accepting foreigners in Japan.This sentence shows سياسة being used in a formal discussion regarding the policy of social integration.Tatoeba #507491 by saeb, translation #507194 by blay_paul
- في هذه المرحلة لا توجد بعد سياسةُ طاقةٍ واضحة لجلب الطاقة غير المركزية إلى المناطق الريفية.At this stage there is still not a clear energy policy for bringing decentralised power to rural areas.This sentence demonstrates how to use سياسة when referring to a specific energy policy.Tatoeba #608256 by Samer, translation #2382 by Zifre
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Example conversation
Ahmed and Noor are discussing the rules at their new workplace.
- أحمد Ahmedهل قرأتِ سياسة الشركة الجديدة؟hal qara'ti siyasat al-sharika al-jadida?Did you read the company's new policy?
- نور Nourنعم، تبدو صارمة جداً يا أحمد.na'am, tabdu sarima jiddan ya ahmed.Yes, it seems very strict, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedأعتقد أن هذه السياسة ستحسن العمل.a'taqidu anna hadhihi al-siyasa sa-tuhassin al-amal.I think this policy will improve the work.
- نور Nourأتمنى أن يكون ذلك صحيحاً.atamanna an yakuna dhalika sahihan.I hope that is true.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
