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:
| English | Arabic Singular | Arabic Plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| letiral Trans. | Arabic Trans. | letiral Trans. | Arabic Trans. | |
 | Dā’erah | دائرة | Dawā’er | دوائر |
| Circle | ||||
 | murabba’ | مربع | murabba’āt | مربعات |
| Square | ||||
 | mutallat | مثلث | mutallatāt | مثلثات |
| Triangle | ||||
 | Mustatīl | مستطيل | Mustatīlāt | مستطيلات |
| Rectangle | ||||
 | Ihlaylaj | إِهليلج | Ihlīlījāt | إِهليليجات |
| Oval | ||||
 | Qalb | قلب | Qulūb | قلوب |
| Heart | ||||
 | Najmah | نجمة | Nujūm | نجوم |
| Star | ||||
 | Mu’ayyan | معين | Mu’ayyanāt | معينات |
| Diamond / rhombus | ||||
 | Khomāsī | خماسي | Khomāsīyāt | خماسيات |
| Pentagon | Mukhammas | مخمس | Mukhammasāt | مخمسات |
 | Kurs | قرص | Akrās | أقراص |
| Disc | ||||
 | Hilal | هلال | Ahillah | أهلة |
| Crescent | ||||
 | Mosaddas | 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:
| English | Arabic Singular | Arabic Plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| letiral Trans. | Arabic Trans. | letiral Trans. | Arabic Trans. | |
 | Muka’ab | مكعب | Muka’abāt | مكعبات |
| Cube | ||||
 | Mutawazī Al-Mustatīlāt | متوازي المستطيلات | Mutawaziyāt Al-Mustatīlāt | متوازيات المستطيلات |
| Cuboid | ||||
 | Ustuwanah | أسطوانة | Ustuwanahāt | أسطوانات |
| Cylinder | ||||
 | Kurah | كرة | Kurāt | كرات |
| Sphere | ||||
 | Makhrūt | مخروط | Makhārīt | مخاريط |
| Cone | ||||
 | Haram | 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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