جلوس
julūs
The English word 'sitting' is translated into Arabic as جلوس (julūs).
جلوس is a noun used to describe a period of time during which one is seated for a specific purpose.
Meaning: a period during which one is seated for a specific purpose (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egypt, the word قاعد is frequently used and is also understood throughout the Eastern Arab world.
How do you pronounce it?
julūs
Did you know?
- The word قاعد used in Egypt literally means 'sitting', but it is frequently used as a continuous marker to describe any action currently in progress, similar to 'am' or 'is' in English.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, the 'sitting' or gathering of a community is often centered around the majlis, a traditional room designed specifically for receiving guests and discussing community affairs.
- In certain religious contexts, a specific type of 'sitting' called جلوس التورك refers to a very particular posture used during prayer, which involves sitting on one's left foot.
Examples in context
- يُرجى الجلوس في القاعة.Please sit in the hall.
- كانت مدة جلوس الطلاب في الاختبار طويلة.kaanat muddat juloos al-tullaab fil-ikhtibaar taweela.The sitting period for the students during the exam was long.
- تطلبت الجلسة جلوساً طويلاً للبحث في الملفات.tatallabat al-jalsa juloosan taweelan lil-bahth fil-malaffat.The session required a long sitting to research the files.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
