كنز
kanz
The English word 'treasure' is translated into Arabic as كنز (kanz).
كنز is used as a noun to refer to a collection of valuable things.
Meaning: collection of valuable things (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun كنز is kunūz.
How do you pronounce it?
kanz
Did you know?
- The word كنز shares an ancient ancestor with the word for 'treasure' in Old Median, suggesting it was spread across the ancient Middle East by the Achaemenid administration.
- Islamic tradition often discusses كنوز (treasures) in a spiritual context, referring to the hidden 'treasures of knowledge' granted by God.
- While كنز refers to a hoard, Arabic uses a different word, ثروة, to describe general wealth or a fortune.
Examples in context
- وجد جامس كنزا في البستان.James found a treasure in the backyard.This sentence illustrates the use of كنز to describe something found in a backyard.Tatoeba #11626714 by dididodo, translation #11506160 by Amastan
- كنز زيري في الجزائر العاصمةZiri's treasure is in Algiers.This sentence shows the use of كنز to denote a treasure located in Algiers.Tatoeba #11626713 by dididodo, translation #11203430 by Amastan
- اعتنى جون بأغلى كنز عند جيسيكا و هو قطها السيامي.John took care of Jessica's most valuable treasure: her Siamese cat.This sentence demonstrates how كنز can be used metaphorically to describe a person's most valuable possession, such as a pet.Tatoeba #11626729 by dididodo, translation #11513586 by Amastan
- من فضلك، أحضر صندوق الكنز.Please bring forth the treasure chest.
- صداقتها كنز حقيقي.Her friendship is a true treasure.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maryam and Ahmed are discussing an old map they found.
- مريم Maryamانظر يا أحمد، هذه خريطة تؤدي إلى كنز!Unzur ya Ahmed, hadhihi kharita tu'addi ila kanz!Look Ahmed, this is a map leading to a treasure!
- أحمد Ahmedهل تعتقدين أن الكنز موجود حقاً؟Hal tu'taqidina anna al-kanz mawjud haqqan?Do you think the treasure really exists?
- مريم Maryamنعم، الخريطة قديمة جداً ومفصلة.Na'am, al-kharita qadima jiddan wa mufassala.Yes, the map is very old and detailed.
- أحمد Ahmedفلنذهب ونبحث عنه معاً إذاً.Falanadhhab wa nabhash 'anhu ma'an idhan.Let's go and search for it together then.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries كنز, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
