مشروع
mashru'
The English word 'project' (as a planned endeavor) is translated into Arabic as مشروع (mashru').
مشروع is a noun used to describe a planned endeavor or undertaking. Depending on the context, it can also mean 'legitimate' or 'lawful', stemming from a root meaning to set a path or law.
Meaning: planned endeavor (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word مشروع can mean 'project' or 'legitimate' depending on the context, derived from the root meaning to set a path or law.
How does it change in a sentence?
مشروع is a masculine noun, which means any adjectives used to describe it must also be in the masculine form. The plural form of مشروع is مشروعات.
How do you pronounce it?
mashru'
Did you know?
- The word مشروع is derived from the same root as شريعة, which refers to 'Islamic Law' or 'Sharia'. Both share the core idea of establishing a clear path or law.
- The plural مشروعات uses a feminine ending, even though the singular مشروع is a masculine noun. This is a common pattern for certain types of masculine nouns in Arabic.
- When referring to a 'draft law' or 'bill', Arabic uses the term مشروع قانون, which literally translates to a 'project of law'.
Examples in context
- أنا في لقاء البرامج الحرة لأقدم مشروع تتويبا.I'm at the Libre Software Meeting to present the Tatoeba project.This sentence is useful for learning how to use مشروع when presenting a project.Tatoeba #629110 by Samer, translation #424538 by Zifre
- هذا مشروع حكومي.This is a government project.This sentence is useful for seeing مشروع used in the context of a government project.Tatoeba #4923367 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #4921435 by CK
- مشروعك هو الأهم.Only your project matters.This sentence is useful for seeing مشروع in a possessive context.Tatoeba #10919313 by Amghar, translation #3926096 by Amastan
- نحن قد أنجزنا المشروع بنجاح.We have successfully completed the project.
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Example conversation
Ziad and Nour are discussing work at a cafe.
- زياد Ziadهل بدأتِ في مشروعك الجديد؟hal bada'ti fi mashrou'iki al-jadid?Have you started your new project?
- نور Nourنعم، المشروع رائع جداً.na'am, al-mashrou' ra'i' jiddan.Yes, the project is very wonderful.
- زياد Ziadأنا سعيد لأجلك يا نور.ana sa'id li-ajliki ya Nour.I am happy for you, Nour.
- نور Nourشكراً لك يا زياد.shukran laka ya Ziad.Thank you, Ziad.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
