A Visual and Linguistic Journey into Shapes in Arabic

Shapes in Arabic

Introduction: Embracing the Diversity of Shapes in Arabic Language

In this post, we are going to learn the names of some common shapes in Arabic and listen to their pronunciation. The word shape in Arabic is translated as “Shakl” (      شكل ) and its plural is “Ashkāl” (      أشكال ). This Arabic lesson should be fairly easy, try to speak the Arabic name of each shape after hearing its pronunciation, and have fun!

Shapes – Ashkāl (      أشكال )

How do we call 2D and basic shapes in Arabic ?

Delve into the foundational shapes that form the basis of Arabic geometric vocabulary. These fundamental shapes include:

EnglishArabic SingularArabic Plural
letiral Trans.Arabic Trans.letiral Trans.Arabic Trans.
Circle in ArabicDā’erah      دائرة Dawā’er      دوائر
Circle
Square in Arabicmurabba’      مربع murabba’āt      مربعات
Square
Triangle in Arabicmutallat      مثلث mutallatāt      مثلثات
Triangle
Rectangle in ArabicMustatīl      مستطيل Mustatīlāt      مستطيلات
Rectangle
Oval in ArabicIhlaylaj      إِهليلج Ihlīlījāt      إِهليليجات
Oval
Heart in ArabicQalb      قلب Qulūb      قلوب
Heart
Star in ArabicNajmah      نجمة Nujūm      نجوم
Star
Diamond in ArabicMu’ayyan      معين Mu’ayyanāt      معينات
Diamond / rhombus
Pentagon in ArabicKhomāsī      خماسي Khomāsīyāt      خماسيات
PentagonMukhammas      مخمس Mukhammasāt      مخمسات
Disc in ArabicKurs      قرص Akrās      أقراص
Disc
Crescent in ArabicHilal      هلال Ahillah      أهلة
Crescent
Hexagon in ArabicMosaddas      مسدس Mosaddasāt      مسدسات
Hexagon

How do we call 3D shapes in Arabic ? Space geometry : Beyond the Basics

Explore more 3D shapes names in Arabic geometric language. These include:

EnglishArabic SingularArabic Plural
letiral Trans.Arabic Trans.letiral Trans.Arabic Trans.
Cube in ArabicMuka’ab      مكعب Muka’abāt      مكعبات
Cube
Cuboid in ArabicMutawazī Al-Mustatīlāt      متوازي المستطيلات Mutawaziyāt Al-Mustatīlāt      متوازيات المستطيلات
Cuboid
Cylinder in ArabicUstuwanah      أسطوانة Ustuwanahāt      أسطوانات
Cylinder
Sphere in ArabicKurah      كرة Kurāt      كرات
Sphere
Cone in ArabicMakhrūt      مخروط Makhārīt      مخاريط
Cone
Pyramid in ArabicHaram      هرم Ahrām      أهرام
Pyramid

Conclusion

As you navigate the world of shapes in Arabic, remember that these linguistic insights not only broaden your language skills but also deepen your appreciation for the visual elements that surround us. Feel free to share your thoughts or let us know if there are specific shapes you’d like to explore further.

Happy learning and embracing the beauty of Arabic shapes! 🔷🔺🔶

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