اقتباسات
iqtibāsāt
The English word 'quotes' is translated into Arabic as اقتباسات (iqtibāsāt).
This term refers to short passages or sentences taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone else.
What does it mean word for word?
اقتباسات is the plural form of iqtibās, which is derived from a root meaning 'to take' or 'to extract' something from a source.
How does it change in a sentence?
While اقتباسات is the plural form used for multiple quotes, the singular form iqtibās is used to refer to a single quote.
How do you pronounce it?
iqtibāsāt
Did you know?
- The root of اقتباسات is used to describe the act of lighting a fire by taking a spark from another flame. This metaphorically frames a 'quote' as stealing a spark of light or knowledge from a greater source.
- In a literary context, an 'iqtibās' can specifically refer to a quote that incorporates a verse from the Quran, a technique that blends religious text into poetry.
- When providing quotes in formal Arabic discourse, it is common to use the phrase على حد تعبيره which means 'according to his expression' instead of just using quotation marks.
Examples in context
- قال الأستاذ: غدًا ستكون هناك محاضرة هامة.The professor said, "There will be an important lecture tomorrow."
- مش رح أقدر أجي على العزيمة، قالت ليلى.Laila said, "I won't be able to come to the party."
- هل قرأت اقتباسات الأديب الشهير؟hal qara'ta iqtibasat al-adib al-shahir?Did you read the famous writer's quotes?
Example conversation
Two friends are browsing a book collection in a library.
- سارة Saraهل رأيت اقتباسات هذا الكتاب؟hal ra'ayta iqtibasat hadha al-kitab?Did you see the quotes from this book?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، هي رائعة حقاً.na'am, hiya ra'i'a haqqan.Yes, they are truly wonderful.
- سارة Saraسأكتب بعضها في مذكراتي.sa'aktubu ba'daha fi mudakkirati.I will write some of them in my notebook.
- يوسف Youssefهذه فكرة جيدة يا سارة.hadhihi fikra jayyida ya sara.That is a good idea, Sara.
