ممارسة
mumārasah
In Arabic, practice is ممارسة (mumārasah).
The term ممارسة is used for the practice of a profession, a sport or a habit, such as 'the practice of medicine' or 'the practice of a sport'.
Which one should you use?
While ممارسة refers to the ongoing practice of a skill or profession, تمرين (tamrīn) is used for a specific practice session, drill or exercise.
How do you pronounce it?
mumārasah
Did you know?
- When referring to religious practice, Arabic speakers rarely use ممارسة and instead use عبادة (worship) or تطبيق (application), as 'practicing' a faith is seen as an act of devotion.
- In some contexts, ممارسة can describe the 'exercise' of power or authority. It is used to describe how a leader applies their influence over others.
- While ممارسة covers professional practice, the term مزاولة (muzāwalah) is often used in official legal documents to describe the 'right to practice' a profession like law or medicine.
Examples in context
- لدي وقت قبل الامتحان للتمرين.I have time before the exam to practice.
- يجب أن تكرس وقتًا يوميًا للممارسة.You should dedicate daily time for practice.
- عليك أن تتدرّب للحفاظ على المستوى الجيد.You need to practice to maintain a good level.
- جرّب استخدام هذه العبارات في محادثتك اليومية.Try using these phrases in your daily conversation.
- عليك ممارسة المزيد لتكون أفضل.You need to practice more to become better.
- ممارسة الرياضة مهمة جداً.mumarasat al-riyada muhimma jiddan.Practicing sports is very important.
- يحتاج العازف إلى ممارسة يومية.yahtaj al-'azif ila mumarasa yawmiyya.The musician needs daily practice.
- ممارسة التأمل تساعد على الاسترخاء.mumarasat al-ta'ammul tusa'id 'ala al-istirkha'.Practicing meditation helps with relaxation.
Example conversation
Youssef and Maryam are discussing their new hobbies at a cafe.
- يوسف Youssefهل تحبين ممارسة اليوغا يا مريم؟hal tuhibbina mumarasat al-yoga ya Maryam?Do you like practicing yoga, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamنعم، ممارسة اليوغا تجعلني سعيدة.na'am, mumarasat al-yoga taj'aluni sa'ida.Yes, practicing yoga makes me happy.
- يوسف Youssefأنا أيضاً أمارس الرياضة كل صباح.ana aydan umarisu al-riyada kull sabah.I also practice sports every morning.
- مريم Maryamهذا رائع يا يوسف.hadha ra'i' ya Youssef.That is wonderful, Youssef.
