The four seasons in Arabic

Embracing Nature’s Cycle: The Four Seasons in Arabic

Embark on a journey through the beauty of the changing seasons in Arabic, where each season paints a unique canvas of nature’s wonders. Let’s explore the names of the four seasons and the distinct characteristics that define each one.

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The four Seasons in Arabic: A visual and phonetic guide

The word “The Four Seasons” translates into Arabic as “El-fusulu al-arba’ah”       الفصول الأربعة

The word “      الفصول (El-fusul)” is the definite name of the word “      فصول (fusul)” which means “seasons” It is also the plural of the word       فصل (fasl) which means “season”

Autumn |       الخريف	Winter |       الشتاء	Spring |       الربيع	Summer |       الصيف

In the table below, all rows are comprised of four columns: 1) Season in English; 2) Arabic Equivalents; 3) 1^st Used Translations; 4) 2^nd and Most Used Translations.

	English	Arabic Equivaltent(s)		Simple Arabic Translation		Complex Arabic Translation
1	Autumn	kharīf	خريف	al-kharīf	الخريف	faslu al-kharīf	فصل الخريف
2	Winter	Shitā’	شتاء	al-Shitā’	الشتاء	faslu al-Shitā’	فصل الشتاء
3	Spring	rabī’	ربيع	ar-rabī’	الربيع	faslu ar-rabī’	فصل الربيع
4	Summer	sayf	صيف	as-sayf	الصيف	faslu as-sayf	فصل الصيف

The meaning of the word season in Arabic

The word “fasl”       فصل means “season”

The first form is rarely used to translate the four seasons into Arabic and it’s just the English name of the season literally translated into Arabic. The 2^nd form is the definite version of the season(s) and it is the appropriate form to be used. However, In most cases, It’s more suitable to use the 3^rd form which is a combination of the word “fasl”       فصل and the second form. In this last form, the words translate in English as “season of the …”

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

I strongly recommend you NOT to use the names listed in the indefinite form (1^st form) to refer to the seasons of the year in Arabic, simply, because these names mean something totally different. For instance, the word Shitā’       شتاء might be confused with the word “matar”       مطر which means “Rain” in English.

Weather-Related Expressions for Each Season

Winter

In winter, the weather is very rainy

      في فصل الشتاء، يكون الطقس جد ممطر

Autumn

In autumn, the weather is very cold

      في فصل الخريف، يكون الطقس جد بارد

Spring

In spring, the weather is very warm

      في فصل الربيع، يكون الطقس جد دافئ

Summer

In summer, the weather is very hot

      في فصل الصيف، يكون الطقس جد حار

conclusion

As we navigate the seasons in Arabic, it’s not just about words; it’s about immersing ourselves in the ebb and flow of nature’s rhythm. Feel free to share your thoughts on these seasonal wonders or let us know if there’s a specific aspect of each season you’d like to explore further.

May your journey through the four seasons be filled with appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us! 🌸☀️🍂❄️