علم
‘ilm
In Arabic, the English word "science" is expressed as علم (‘ilm).
The word علم refers to the collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method. Depending on the context, it can also mean "knowledge".
Meaning: collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of علم is علوم (sciences). When you are referring to the general field of sciences, such as the sciences or STEM, the definite plural form العلوم is used.
How do you pronounce it?
‘ilm
Did you know?
- The Arabic word for 'world' عالم is also derived from the same root as علم. This reflects a philosophical view that the universe is a manifestation of knowledge.
- The word علم is the basis for the word 'flag' in certain Arabic dialects and historical contexts, as a flag is seen as a 'sign' or 'mark' of a group.
- The term علم can appear in the phrase علم النفس, which means 'psychology', but translates literally to 'the science of the soul'.
Examples in context
- علم الفلك هو علم الكون.Astronomy is the science of the universe.This sentence is useful for identifying the word علم in the context of astronomy and the universe.Tatoeba #1033213 by alkhaldy, translation #278981 by Zifre
- لديهم برنامج علمي ممتاز.They have an excellent science program.This sentence shows how to use علم when describing a science program.Tatoeba #11664184 by dididodo, translation #11276290 by Amastan
- علم الفلك ليس جديدا على الإطلاق.Astronomy is by no means a new science.This sentence demonstrates the use of علم when discussing the age of a scientific field.Tatoeba #2603135 by Samer, translation #278982 by CS
- أحب دراسة العِلْمِI enjoy studying science
- العِلْمُ ضروري لتقدُّم المجتمعScience is necessary for societal progress
- العِلْمُ الطَّبِّيُّ مهم جدًاMedical science is very important
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Example conversation
Sara and Ziad are discussing their favorite school subjects.
- سارة Saraهل تحب علم الأحياء يا زياد؟Hal tuhibbu 'ilm al-ahya ya Ziyad?Do you like the science of biology, Ziad?
- زياد Ziadنعم، أنا أعشق كل ما يتعلق بالـ علم.Na'am, ana a'shaqu kulla ma yata'allaqu bil-'ilm.Yes, I love everything related to science.
- سارة Saraأنا أيضاً، فـ علم الطبيعة ممتع جداً.Ana aydan, fa 'ilm al-tabi'a mumti' jiddan.Me too, the science of nature is very interesting.
- زياد Ziadاتفق معكِ، العلم يفسر لنا العالم.Attafiqu ma'aki, al-'ilmu yufassiru lana al-'alam.I agree with you, science explains the world to us.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
