سماء
samāʾ
The English word "sky" is translated into Arabic as سماء (samāʾ).
The term refers to the atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars and clouds are seen.
Meaning: atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen (noun)
Which one should you use?
While سماء is the base form, السماء is the standard Arabic term for sky used in formal contexts and السما is a shorter, informal form of السماء used in everyday conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word سماء is a feminine noun in Arabic. The plural form of سماء is سماوات.
How do you pronounce it?
samāʾ
Did you know?
- In Arabic, the word سماء is used both for the 'sky' and for 'heaven'. This means the same word describes the physical atmosphere and the spiritual realm.
- The concept of 'the sky' in Arabic is often inextricably linked to the concept of 'destiny' or 'fate' in classical proverbs, where the heavens are seen as the source of what is written for man.
- The plural form سماوات is frequently used in the Quran to describe the heavens as multiple distinct layers or levels rather than a single expanse.
Examples in context
- في اللوحة، يتجلى جمال السماء الزرقاء.In the painting, the beauty of the blue sky is manifested.
