وسيلة
The English phrase waseela is translated into Arabic as وسيلة.
The word refers to a means, a tool or a method used to achieve a goal. It is used in common phrases such as وسيلة نقل (means of transport) and وسائل الإعلام (the media).
What does it mean word for word?
The word وسيلة literally means a means, tool or way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of وسيلة is وسائل, which means means, tools or ways.
Did you know?
- In a religious context, التوسل (at-tawassul), which shares the same root as وسيلة, refers to the act of seeking a means of approach to God through a highly regarded person or deed.
- The word وسيلة can be used to describe an intermediary person. In certain contexts, a person who helps two parties reach an agreement is acting as a وسيلة.
- In certain poetic or classical contexts, the word can imply a 'ladder' or a 'step' used to ascend toward an objective.
Examples in context
- وَسِيلَةٌ لِلْحُصُولِ عَلَى الْعِلْمِ الْعَمِلِيِّA means to acquire practical knowledge
- هذه وسيلة فعالة للتعلم.hādhihi wasīlatun fa'ālatun lil-ta'allum.This is an effective means of learning.
- الإنترنت وسيلة تواصل سريعة.al-intarnet wasīlatu tawāsulin sarī'a.The internet is a fast means of communication.
- أبحث عن وسيلة للنقل.abḥathu 'an wasīlatin lin-naql.I am looking for a means of transport.
Example conversation
Sara and Omar are discussing how to get to the city center.
- سارة Saraكيف سنذهب إلى وسط المدينة؟Kayfa sanadhhab ila wast al-madina?How will we go to the city center?
- عمر Omarالحافلة هي أسرع وسيلة.Al-hafila hiya asra' waseela.The bus is the fastest means.
- سارة Saraهل هي متوفرة الآن يا عمر؟Hal hiya mutawaffira al-an ya Omar?Is it available now, Omar?
- عمر Omarنعم، الحافلة تأتي كل عشر دقائق.Na'am, al-hafila ta'ti kull 'ashr daqa'iq.Yes, the bus comes every ten minutes.
