سبعة
sab'ah
The Arabic word for the cardinal number seven is سبعة (sab'ah).
سبعة is used to denote the number 7.
Meaning: cardinal number 7 (num)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form سبعة is the feminine form of the number seven, which is used when counting masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
sab'ah
Did you know?
- The root of سبعة is linked to the concept of 'containing' or 'holding' in ancient Semitic linguistic structures.
- In traditional Arabic rhetoric, saying something happened 'seven times' is often used as a metaphor for 'many times' rather than a literal count.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, there is a traditional belief that the number سبعة can ward off the 'evil eye' or bring good luck.
Examples in context
- كم ثلاثة مرات سبعة؟What is three times seven?This sentence is useful for practicing multiplication with سبعة.Tatoeba #11665747 by dididodo, translation #2247134 by Amastan
- قتل سبعة من رجال الشرطة.He killed seven policemen.This sentence shows how to use سبعة when referring to a group of people.Tatoeba #12354954 by dididodo, translation #12372260 by Miktsoanit
- عنق الزرافة فيه سبعة فقرات.A giraffe's neck has seven vertebrae.This sentence illustrates how to use سبعة to describe anatomical features.Tatoeba #11682707 by dididodo, translation #8546689 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are talking about their plans for the week.
- زياد Ziadسأعود إلى المنزل بعد سبعة أيام.Sa-a'oodu ila al-manzil ba'da sab'at ayyam.I will return home after seven days.
- مريم Maryamهذا وقت طويل جداً يا زياد.Hadha waqt tawil jiddan ya Ziyad.That is a very long time, Ziad.
- زياد Ziadنعم، لكن لدي سبعة اجتماعات مهمة.Na'am, lakin ladayya sab'at ijtima'at muhimma.Yes, but I have seven important meetings.
- مريم Maryamبالتوفيق في عملك إذاً.Bil-tawfiq fi 'amalika idhan.Good luck with your work then.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
