دراسات اجتماعية
dirāsāt ijtimā‘iyyah
The English phrase "social studies" is translated into Arabic as دراسات اجتماعية (dirāsāt ijtimā‘iyyah).
This term refers to the study of various subjects.
Meaning: study of various subjects (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of dirāsāt (studies) and ijtimā‘iyyah (social).
How do you pronounce it?
dirāsāt ijtimā‘iyyah
Did you know?
- The word ijtimā‘ (the root of the adjective) is the same word used for 'meeting' or 'assembly', meaning a social study is literally a 'study of gatherings'.
- The term اجتماعية is derived from اِجْتِمَاعِيّ, which can specifically refer to a 'socialist' in political contexts.
- While اجتماعية means 'social' in this context, the masculine form اجتماعي can also be used to describe someone who is 'socially outgoing' or an 'extrovert'.
Examples in context
- اليوم سنتعلم عن الدراسات الاجتماعية وأهميتها في فهم المجتمع.Today we will learn about social studies and its importance in understanding society.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule.
- عمر Omarما هو درسك الأول اليوم يا ليلى؟Ma huwa darsuka al-awwal al-yawm ya Layla?What is your first lesson today, Layla?
- ليلى Laylaدرسي الأول هو دراسات اجتماعية.Darsi al-awwal huwa dirasat ijtima'iyyah.My first lesson is social studies.
- عمر Omarهل هذه المادة صعبة؟Hal hadhihi al-madda sa'ba?Is this subject difficult?
- ليلى Laylaلا، إنها ممتعة وسهلة.La, innaha mumti'a wa sahla.No, it is interesting and easy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries اجتماعية, CC BY-SA 4.0.
