طَقْس
When you're learning Arabic, talking about the weather is very common. The word for "weather" is طَقْس (pronounced taqs). This noun is used to describe if it's hot, cold, rainy, or sunny.
You can use طَقْس in simple sentences like "The weather is beautiful" or "What is the weather like today?" It's a foundational word for daily conversations.
§ Understanding طَقْس (Weather)
The Arabic word for 'weather' is طَقْس (ṭaqs). It's a masculine noun. Knowing how to talk about the weather is super useful in any language, and Arabic is no different. You'll hear and use this word a lot in daily conversations.
- Word
- طَقْس (ṭaqs)
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- Weather, the state of the atmosphere at a place and time.
§ Basic Sentence Structures with طَقْس
When you want to talk about the weather, you'll often combine طَقْس with adjectives to describe its condition. You'll also see it used with verbs like 'to be' (though 'to be' is often implied in present tense Arabic sentences).
Here are some common ways to use طَقْس:
- Describing the weather directly: You can say 'The weather is [adjective]'.
- Asking about the weather: 'How is the weather?'
- Talking about future or past weather: You'll use different verb conjugations or time indicators.
§ Examples of طَقْس in Sentences
Let's look at some practical examples to help you understand how طَقْس fits into sentences. Pay attention to how adjectives agree with طَقْس (masculine singular).
الطقس جميل اليوم.
- Translation Hint
- The weather is beautiful today.
In this example, جميل (jameel - beautiful) is an adjective describing طَقْس (weather).
كيف حال الطقس في مدينتك؟
- Translation Hint
- How is the weather in your city?
Here, 'كيف حال' (kayfa ḥāl - how is the state of) is a common way to ask 'how is'.
كان الطقس بارداً أمس.
- Translation Hint
- The weather was cold yesterday.
Notice كان (kāna - was) is used to indicate past tense. بارداً (bāridan - cold) is the adjective.
أتمنى أن يكون الطقس مشمساً غداً.
- Translation Hint
- I hope the weather is sunny tomorrow.
Here, يكون (yakoon - it is/will be) is used in the subjunctive mood after أتمنى أن (atamannā an - I hope that).
§ Common Adjectives Used with طَقْس
To give you a head start, here are some common adjectives you'll pair with طَقْس:
- حار (ḥār): hot
- بارد (bārid): cold
- مشمس (mushmis): sunny
- غائم (ghā'im): cloudy
- ممطر (mumṭir): rainy
- عاصف (ʿāṣif): stormy/windy
§ Prepositions with طَقْس
While طَقْس itself doesn't always take a specific preposition, you'll often see it in phrases that include prepositions related to location or time, like 'في' (fī - in/at).
الطقس لطيف في الربيع.
- Translation Hint
- The weather is pleasant in spring.
Here, 'في' (fī) is used to indicate 'in spring'.
Keep practicing these simple sentence structures, and you'll be talking about the weather like a pro in no time! It's all about consistent exposure and usage. Good luck!
Beispiele nach Niveau
حالة الطقس اليوم غائمة جزئياً مع احتمالية هطول أمطار خفيفة.
Today's weather is partly cloudy with a chance of light rain.
حالة (state of) + الطقس (the weather) is a common construct.
يؤثر التغير المناخي بشكل كبير على طقس المناطق الساحلية.
Climate change significantly affects the weather of coastal areas.
التغير المناخي (climate change) is a compound noun.
تتوقع هيئة الأرصاد الجوية طقساً معتدلاً خلال عطلة نهاية الأسبوع.
The meteorological authority expects mild weather during the weekend.
طقساً (weather) is in the accusative case here, as it's the object of تتوقع (expects).
يجب علينا الاستعداد لتقلبات الطقس المفاجئة في فصل الربيع.
We must prepare for sudden weather changes in spring.
تقلبات (fluctuations/changes) + الطقس (the weather) is another common construct.
كان طقس الرحلة مثالياً، مما أضاف متعة كبيرة لتجربتنا.
The trip's weather was perfect, which greatly added to our experience.
طقس (weather) is connected to الرحلة (the trip) with a possessive 'of'.
يُعتبر الطقس البارد والجاف من سمات الشتاء في هذه المنطقة.
Cold and dry weather is considered characteristic of winter in this region.
الطقس (the weather) is the subject of the sentence.
كيف يؤثر الطقس القاسي على حياة البدو في الصحراء؟
How does harsh weather affect the life of Bedouins in the desert?
الطقس القاسي (harsh weather) uses an adjective (قاسي) to describe the noun (الطقس).
غالباً ما يُنصح بمراجعة نشرة الطقس قبل التخطيط للأنشطة الخارجية.
It is often advised to check the weather forecast before planning outdoor activities.
نشرة الطقس (weather forecast) is a common phrase.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThe Arabic word for 'weather' is طَقْس (ṭaqs).
طَقْس is a masculine noun in Arabic.
You can say: الطقس جميل اليوم. (al-ṭaqs jamīl al-yawm.) - The weather is beautiful today. Or: كيف الطقس؟ (kayfa al-ṭaqs?) - How is the weather?
While it can sometimes be used in a broader sense, طَقْس primarily refers to daily or short-term weather. For 'climate,' a different word like مُنَاخ (munākh) is typically used.
Common adjectives include: جميل (jamīl - beautiful), سيء (sayyi' - bad), حار (ḥārr - hot), بارد (bārid - cold), مشمس (mushmis - sunny), ممطر (mumṭir - rainy).
You can ask: كيف الطقس اليوم؟ (kayfa al-ṭaqs al-yawm?) or ما هو الطقس اليوم؟ (mā huwa al-ṭaqs al-yawm?).
Yes, the plural form of طَقْس is طُقُوس (ṭuqūs). However, it's more common to use it in the singular when talking about 'the weather' in general.
طَقْس is a standard, formal word for 'weather' and is used in both formal and informal contexts.
Yes, you can. For example, توقعات الطقس (tawaqquʿāt al-ṭaqs) means 'weather forecasts'.
A common phrase is نشرة الطقس (nashrat al-ṭaqs) which means 'weather report/bulletin'.
Beispiel
الطقس اليوم جميل جداً.
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