أسئلة
As'ilah
The Arabic word for "questions" is أسئلة (As'ilah).
أسئلة is used to refer to sentences used to ask for information.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of أسئلة is سؤال (Su'aal).
How do you pronounce it?
As'ilah
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, the formal word سؤال is used as a noun to mean 'a visit' or 'checking in on someone'. Saying you are 'asking about' a friend means you are visiting them to ensure they are well.
- The root of أسئلة is shared with the word for 'begging'. Consequently, a 'question' in Arabic is conceptually linked to a 'request' for charity or help.
- Classical Arabic texts did not traditionally use the question mark. Instead, they relied on specific particles and word order to signal that أسئلة were being asked.
Examples in context
- هل من أسئلة أخرى؟Anymore questions?This sentence is useful for asking if there are any more أسئلة.Tatoeba #10228174 by Amastan, translation #9828922 by Amastan
- كان سامي يطرح أسئلة.Sami was asking questions.This sentence shows an example of someone posing or asking أسئلة.Tatoeba #6810937 by OsoHombre, translation #6567088 by OsoHombre
- ليس لدي أي أسئلة أخرى.I have no further questions.This sentence is useful for stating that you have no further أسئلة.Tatoeba #416838 by saeb, translation #54889 by CK
- ما هو اسمك؟What is your name?
- هل يمكنك مساعدتي من فضلك؟Can you help me, please?
- بتقدر تساعدني؟Can you help me?
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Example conversation
Youssef and Sarah are discussing a lecture at a university.
- يوسف Youssefهل لديكِ أي أسئلة حول الدرس؟hal ladayki ayy as'ila hawla al-dars?Do you have any questions about the lesson?
- سارة Saraنعم، عندي أسئلة كثيرة.na'am, 'indi as'ila kathira.Yes, I have many questions.
- يوسف Youssefتفضلي، أنا أسمعكِ.tafaddali, ana asma'uki.Please go ahead, I am listening to you.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك يا يوسف.shukran laka ya Youssef.Thank you, Youssef.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
