رمل
raml
The Arabic word for sand is رمل (raml).
The term refers to finely ground rock. While رمل is the standard term for sand, the word تراب can also be used to refer to sand when describing fine-grained sandy soil or earth.
Meaning: finely ground rock (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word رمل refers specifically to sand, whereas تراب is a broader term that can mean dust, earth or fine-grained sandy soil.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of رمل is رمال.
How do you pronounce it?
raml
Did you know?
- In ancient times, a practice called 'ilm al-raml' or 'the science of sand' involved drawing lines in the sand to perform divination.
- While رمل is the general term, Arabic has numerous other specific words to describe sand based on its color, texture or whether it is wet or dry.
- The root of the word رمل is linked to the ancient Old South Arabian term 𐩧𐩣𐩡, showing its deep historical presence in the region.
Examples in context
- يمكنك العثور على كمية كبيرة من الرمل على الشاطئ.You can find a large quantity of sand on the beach.
- الصحراء مغطاة بتربة رملية.The desert is covered with sandy soil.
- بنيت قلعة من رمل.banaytu qal'atan min ramlin.I built a castle from sand.
- أريد شراء رمل للحديقة.uridu shirā'a ramlin lil-hadīqa.I want to buy sand for the garden.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رمل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
