إعادة استخدام
i‘ādat istikhdām
To reuse in Arabic is إعادة استخدام (i‘ādat istikhdām).
Meaning: to use again (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase إعادة استخدام is a verbal noun composed of i‘ādat (re-doing/returning) and istikhdām (use/utilization).
Which one should you use?
For example, يُعيد استخدام is used when you need a conjugated verb, such as to say 'he reuses' or 'he is reusing'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Arabic, this form is commonly used to express actions like 'reuse' when writing titles or providing general descriptions. If you wish to use a conjugated verb, such as 'he reuses', you should use يُعيد استخدام.
How do you pronounce it?
i‘ādat istikhdām
Did you know?
- The word for 'reuse' is built upon a root related to 'service' or 'serving'. The word استخدام comes from the root ḵ d m, which is the same root found in the word for 'servant' or 'to serve'.
- In many modern Arabic technical contexts, particularly regarding sustainability, you might see the term تدوير used instead. While this literally means 'recycling' or 'turning', it is often the preferred way to discuss the circular reuse of materials.
- Because إعادة means 'returning' or 'restoring', using it with 'use' can sometimes imply a sense of bringing something back to its original state rather than just using it a second time.
Examples in context
- استخدام الجريدة تاني بيساعد على توفير الفلوس وحماية الأشجار.Reusing newspapers again helps to save money and protect trees.
- يجب إعادة استخدام العبوات البلاستيكية.yajibu i'ādat istikhdām al-'abawāt al-blāstīkiyya.Plastic containers must be reused.
- هل يمكننا إعادة استخدام هذه الأوراق؟hal yumkinunā i'ādat istikhdām hādhihi al-awrāq?Can we reuse these papers?
Example conversation
Mariam and Ziad are cleaning the kitchen together.
- مريم Maryamهل سنرمي هذا الصندوق يا زياد؟hal sanurmi hadha al-sanduq ya Ziyad?Are we throwing away this box, Ziad?
- زياد Ziadلا، يمكننا إعادة استخدام الصندوق.la, yumkinuna i'adat istikhdam al-sanduq.No, we can reuse the box.
- مريم Maryamفكرة جيدة، أين نضعه؟fikra jayyida, ayna nada'uhu?Good idea, where do we put it?
- زياد Ziadضعيها في الخزانة يا مريم.da'iha fi al-khizana ya Maryam.Put it in the cupboard, Maryam.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries إعادة, استخدام, CC BY-SA 4.0.
