مَحَطَّة
مَحَطَّة در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Mahattah is the standard Arabic word for 'station', covering transport, media, and industrial facilities like power plants.
- It is a feminine noun (ending in ta marbuta) and its plural form is mahattat, following the sound feminine plural pattern.
- The word originates from a root meaning 'to put down', reflecting historical stops where caravans would unload goods.
- Beyond physical locations, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe significant milestones or stages in a person's life or history.
The Arabic word مَحَطَّة (maḥaṭṭah) is a foundational noun in the Arabic language, essential for anyone navigating the physical or conceptual landscape of the Arab world. At its most literal level, it refers to a 'station'—a designated place where vehicles like trains, buses, or taxis stop to pick up and drop off passengers. However, its utility extends far beyond transportation. It is derived from the root ح-ط-ط (ḥ-ṭ-ṭ), which carries the primary meaning of 'putting down,' 'unloading,' or 'landing.' Historically, this related to the places where caravans would stop to unload their goods and rest their animals. In the modern era, this concept has evolved to encompass various hubs of activity and infrastructure.
- Transportation Hubs
- When you are traveling, you will use this word for the train station (مَحَطَّة القِطار), the bus station (مَحَطَّة الحافِلات), or even a gas station (مَحَطَّة الوَقود). It implies a fixed point in a network.
- Media and Broadcasting
- In the context of communication, it refers to a channel or station, such as a television station (مَحَطَّة تِلْفاز) or a radio station (مَحَطَّة إذاعَة). Here, it represents a source of broadcast signals.
- Infrastructure and Energy
- It is used for utility plants, such as a power station (مَحَطَّة كَهْرَباء) or a water desalination plant (مَحَطَّة تَحْلِيَة المِياه), highlighting its role as a central facility for production or distribution.
أَنْتَظِرُكَ عِنْدَ مَحَطَّة المِتْرُو بَعْدَ العَمَل. (I will wait for you at the metro station after work.)
Understanding the versatility of this word allows a learner to transition from basic travel vocabulary to discussing media, technology, and even abstract life stages. In a metaphorical sense, a 'maḥaṭṭah' can be a 'milestone' or a significant 'stop' in one's life journey. For instance, finishing university is considered a major 'maḥaṭṭah' in a person's career path. This breadth makes it one of the most frequently used nouns in daily conversation, news reports, and literature alike.
هَذِهِ المَحَطَّة تَبُثُّ أَخْباراً عَلى مَدارِ السَّاعَة. (This station broadcasts news around the clock.)
- Scientific Application
- In science, it can refer to a research station, such as an Arctic station or the International Space Station (مَحَطَّة الفَضاء الدُّوَلِيَّة).
Using the word مَحَطَّة correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical role as a feminine noun and its common associations. In its simplest form, it functions as the object or subject of a sentence describing travel. Because it ends in a 'ta marbuta', it takes feminine agreements. For example, 'the big station' is المَحَطَّة الكَبِيرَة (al-maḥaṭṭah al-kabīrah).
- Indicating Location
- You will often use prepositions like 'at' (فِي or عِنْدَ) or 'to' (إِلى). 'I am at the station' is أَنَا فِي المَحَطَّة.
- The Genitive Construct (Idafa)
- This is the most common way to specify the type of station. The word مَحَطَّة acts as the first part of the construct. Examples: مَحَطَّة الباص (Bus station), مَحَطَّة التَّحْلِيَة (Desalination station).
هَلْ تَعْرِفُ أَيْنَ تَقَعُ أَقْرَبُ مَحَطَّة بَنْزين؟ (Do you know where the nearest gas station is located?)
In more complex sentences, مَحَطَّة can describe metaphorical stops. For instance, 'This project was a major station in my career' translates to كانَ هَذا المَشْرُوعُ مَحَطَّةً هامَّةً فِي مَسيرَتِي المِهْنِيَّة. Notice how the adjective هامَّة (important) matches the feminine gender of the noun. When discussing plural stations, the word becomes مَحَطَّات (maḥaṭṭāt). Since it is a non-human plural, adjectives modifying it in the plural often remain feminine singular in formal Arabic, though feminine plural is also used.
تَوَقَّفَ القِطارُ فِي خَمْسِ مَحَطَّات قَبْلَ الوُصُول. (The train stopped at five stations before arriving.)
- Metaphorical Use
- Use it to describe life stages: مَحَطَّة جَدِيدَة فِي الحَياة (A new station/chapter in life).
You will encounter مَحَطَّة in almost every corner of daily life in an Arabic-speaking country. If you are using public transport, the automated announcements on the metro or train will constantly repeat the word. For example, 'The next station is...' (المَحَطَّة القادِمَة هِي...). This is perhaps the most frequent auditory exposure a traveler will have.
نَحْنُ الآنَ فِي مَحَطَّة الرَّمْل فِي الإِسْكَنْدَرِيَّة. (We are now at Raml Station in Alexandria.)
Beyond the physical station, you will hear it every time someone talks about media. Arabic news anchors frequently refer to their own 'maḥaṭṭah' (channel) or mention other international stations. For instance, when discussing Al Jazeera or Al Arabiya, they are often referred to as مَحَطَّات إِخْبارِيَّة (news stations). In the car, if you are looking for a specific radio frequency, you are looking for a مَحَطَّة إِذاعِيَّة.
In the business and industrial sectors, engineers and technicians use the word to describe facilities. If there is a power outage, the news might report a problem at the مَحَطَّة التَّوْلِيد (generation station). If you are in a desert region, you will hear about the مَحَطَّة التَّحْلِيَة (desalination plant) which provides the city's water. Even in space exploration—a growing field in countries like the UAE—the term مَحَطَّة الفَضاء is standard in news reports about the Mars Mission or astronaut activities.
غَيِّر الـمَحَطَّة، هَذا البَرْنامَج مُمِلّ. (Change the station; this program is boring.)
- Daily Conversations
- 'Where should I drop you off?' — 'Drop me at the next station.' (نَزِّلْنِي عِنْد المَحَطَّة الجايِة).
One of the most common mistakes for English speakers learning Arabic is confusing مَحَطَّة (maḥaṭṭah) with مَوْقِف (mawqif). While both can translate to 'stop' or 'station' in English, their usage is distinct. A مَحَطَّة is usually a larger, more permanent structure with facilities (like a train station or a major bus terminal), whereas a مَوْقِف is often just a 'stop' on the side of the road or a parking spot.
- Gender Agreement Errors
- Beginners often forget that مَحَطَّة is feminine. They might say مَحَطَّة كَبِير (masculine) instead of the correct مَحَطَّة كَبِيرَة (feminine). Always look for the 'ta marbuta' to guide your adjective choice.
- Confusing it with 'Airport'
- While a 'station' is a transport hub, an airport is always مَطار (maṭār). Students sometimes over-apply 'maḥaṭṭah' to all transport hubs. You would never say 'plane station' in Arabic.
خَطَأ: أَنَا فِي مَحَطَّة المَطار. (Wrong: I am at the airport station - unless referring to a specific train station *at* the airport.)
Another error involves the plural form. The plural مَحَطَّات is a sound feminine plural. Some students try to create a broken plural (which is common for many Arabic nouns), but for this word, the suffix '-āt' is the only correct way. Furthermore, when using numbers, remember the rules of 'Adad wa Ma'dud'. For numbers 3-10, the noun must be plural and in the genitive case (ثَلاث مَحَطَّات).
صَحِيح: اِنْتَظِرْنِي فِي المَحَطَّة المَرْكَزِيَّة. (Correct: Wait for me at the central station.)
While مَحَطَّة is the standard term for a station, several other words share its semantic space depending on the context. Understanding these nuances will make your Arabic sound more natural and precise.
- مَوْقِف (Mawqif)
- As mentioned, this is a 'stop' or 'parking place.' Use this for a simple bus stop on a street corner or a parking lot (مَوْقِف سَيَّارات).
- قَناة (Qanāh)
- This means 'channel.' While 'maḥaṭṭah' refers to the broadcasting entity or station, 'qanāh' is more commonly used for the specific TV channel number or name (e.g., قَناة الجَزِيرَة).
- مَرْكَز (Markaz)
- Meaning 'center.' Sometimes used for police stations (مَرْكَز الشُّرْطَة), though مَخْفَر (makhfar) is also used in some regions.
بَدَلًا مِن مَحَطَّة، يُمْكِنُكَ اسْتِخْدام كَلِمَة 'مَوْقِف' لِلْباصات الصَّغِيرَة. (Instead of 'station', you can use the word 'stop' for small buses.)
In a more technical or formal context, you might encounter مُنْشَأَة (munsha'ah), which means 'facility' or 'installation.' This is broader than 'maḥaṭṭah' and could include factories or warehouses. For metaphorical 'stations' in life, you might use مَرْحَلَة (marḥalah), which means 'stage' or 'phase.' While مَحَطَّة implies a resting point or a milestone, مَرْحَلَة implies a period of time.
- مَرْفَأ (Marfa')
- This refers to a 'port' or 'harbor' for ships. It is the maritime equivalent of a train station.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The root H-T-T is also used in the word 'Inhitat', which historians use to describe the 'Period of Decline' in Islamic civilization, showing how a word for 'putting down' can also mean 'falling' in status.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'ح' like a standard English 'h'. It should be more breathy and from the middle of the throat.
- Pronouncing 'ط' like a standard English 't'. It must be emphatic.
- Ignoring the 'shadda' (double consonant) on the 'ط'.
- Pronouncing the final 'ah' as a hard 't' when not in a construct.
- Misplacing the stress on the first syllable.
سطح دشواری
Easy to recognize due to the 'ma-' prefix and 'ta marbuta' suffix.
Requires correct spelling of 'ha' (ح) and 'ta' (ط).
Requires correct pronunciation of emphatic 'ta' and pharyngeal 'ha'.
Very common in announcements and news.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Feminine Noun Agreement
المَحَطَّةُ بَعِيدَةٌ (The station is far). Adjective must be feminine.
Idafa Construction
مَحَطَّةُ البَنْزينِ (The gas station). First part is indefinite, second is definite.
Sound Feminine Plural
مَحَطَّات (Stations). Change 'ta marbuta' to 'at'.
Prepositions of Place
فِي المَحَطَّة (In the station). Noun becomes genitive (kasra).
Numbers 3-10
ثَلاثُ مَحَطَّاتٍ (Three stations). Number is masculine for feminine noun.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
أَيْنَ المَحَطَّة؟
Where is the station?
Simple question with the definite article 'al-'.
المَحَطَّة قَرِيبَة.
The station is near.
Feminine noun 'mahattah' matches feminine adjective 'qaribah'.
هَذِهِ مَحَطَّةُ الباص.
This is the bus station.
Demonstrative 'hadhihi' (feminine) used with 'mahattah'.
أُرِيدُ الذَّهابَ إِلى المَحَطَّة.
I want to go to the station.
Preposition 'ila' (to) precedes the noun.
المَحَطَّة كَبِيرَة جِدّاً.
The station is very big.
Adjective agreement (feminine singular).
هَلْ هُنَا مَحَطَّة؟
Is there a station here?
Indefinite noun 'mahattah' used in a question.
المَحَطَّة مَفْتُوحَة الآن.
The station is open now.
Feminine adjective 'maftuhah'.
شُكْراً، المَحَطَّة هُنَاكَ.
Thanks, the station is there.
Using 'hunaka' (there) for location.
أَنْتَظِرُ أَخِي فِي مَحَطَّةِ القِطار.
I am waiting for my brother at the train station.
Idafa construct: 'mahattat al-qitar'.
سَيَّارَتِي تَحْتاجُ إِلى مَحَطَّةِ بَنْزين.
My car needs a gas station.
Common compound noun for gas station.
المَحَطَّة القادِمَة هِيَ مَحَطَّةُ المِتْرُو.
The next station is the metro station.
Use of 'al-qadimah' (the next) to modify 'al-mahattah'.
يُوجَدُ مَطْعَمٌ صَغِيرٌ داخِلَ المَحَطَّة.
There is a small restaurant inside the station.
Preposition 'dakhila' (inside) with the noun.
هَلْ تَعْرِفُ رَقْمَ هَذِهِ المَحَطَّة؟
Do you know the number of this station?
Referring to a radio frequency as a 'mahattah'.
اشْتَرَيْتُ التَّذْكِرَةَ مِنَ المَحَطَّة.
I bought the ticket from the station.
Preposition 'min' (from) with the definite noun.
المَحَطَّةُ مُزْدَحِمَةٌ جِدّاً في الصَّباح.
The station is very crowded in the morning.
Feminine adjective 'muzdahimah' (crowded).
نَزَلْتُ فِي المَحَطَّةِ الخَطَأ.
I got off at the wrong station.
Adjective 'al-khata' (wrong) modifying the noun.
تَبُثُّ هَذِهِ المَحَطَّةُ بَرامِجَ تَعْلِيمِيَّة.
This station broadcasts educational programs.
Verb 'tabuththu' (broadcasts) with 'mahattah' as subject.
تَعْمَلُ المَحَطَّةُ عَلى تَوْلِيدِ الكَهْرَباء.
The station works on generating electricity.
Context of infrastructure (power station).
كانَتِ المَحَطَّةُ مَرْكَزاً لِلتِّجارَةِ قَدِيماً.
The station was a center for trade in the past.
Historical context using the past tense of 'kana'.
نَسِيتُ حَقِيبَتِي فِي مَحَطَّةِ الحافِلات.
I forgot my bag at the bus station.
Possessive 'haqibati' and location.
هَذِهِ المَحَطَّةُ الإِذاعِيَّةُ مَشْهُورَةٌ جِدّاً.
This radio station is very famous.
Adjective 'idha'iyyah' (radio-related) modifying 'mahattah'.
يَجِبُ تَرْميمُ المَحَطَّةِ لِتُصْبِحَ أَكْثَرَ حَداثَة.
The station must be renovated to become more modern.
Passive-like construction with 'tarmin' (renovation).
المَحَطَّةُ تَقَعُ في قَلْبِ المَدِينَة.
The station is located in the heart of the city.
Idiomatic 'qalb al-madinah' (heart of the city).
تَوَقَّفْنا فِي مَحَطَّةِ الاِسْتِراحَةِ لِتَناوُلِ الغَداء.
We stopped at the rest station to have lunch.
Compound for 'rest stop/station'.
تُعْتَبَرُ هَذِهِ المَرْحَلَةُ مَحَطَّةً حاسِمَةً فِي تارِيخِنا.
This stage is considered a decisive station in our history.
Metaphorical use as a 'milestone'.
تَمَّ افْتِتاحُ مَحَطَّةِ تَحْلِيَةِ المِياهِ الجَدِيدَة.
The new water desalination station was opened.
Formal passive structure 'tamma iftitah'.
تُواجِهُ المَحَطَّةُ صُعُوباتٍ تَقْنِيَّةً فِي البَثّ.
The station is facing technical difficulties in broadcasting.
Advanced vocabulary like 'taqniyyah' (technical).
يَعْمَلُ العُلَماءُ فِي مَحَطَّةِ أَبْحاثٍ فِي القُطْبِ الجَنُوبِيّ.
Scientists work in a research station in the South Pole.
Scientific context: 'mahattat abhath'.
أَعْلَنَتِ المَحَطَّةُ عَنْ بَرْنامَجٍ وَثائِقِيٍّ جَدِيد.
The station announced a new documentary program.
Verb 'a'lanat' (announced) with feminine subject.
تُزَوِّدُ المَحَطَّةُ المَدِينَةَ بِالطَّاقَةِ الشَّمْسِيَّة.
The station provides the city with solar energy.
Context of renewable energy.
كانَتِ المَحَطَّةُ مَقْصِداً لِلْمُسافِرِينَ مِنْ كُلِّ مَكان.
The station was a destination for travelers from everywhere.
Noun 'maqsid' (destination).
يَتَطَلَّبُ العَمَلُ فِي مَحَطَّةِ الفَضاءِ تَدْرِيباً شاقّاً.
Working in the space station requires rigorous training.
Gerund 'tadrib' (training) with adjective 'shaqq' (rigorous).
تُمَثِّلُ الرِّوايَةُ مَحَطَّةً جَوْهَرِيَّةً فِي الأَدَبِ العَرَبِيّ.
The novel represents an essential station in Arabic literature.
Abstract literary criticism.
رَصَدَتْ مَحَطَّاتُ الأَرْصادِ الجَوِيَّةِ عاصِفَةً قادِمَة.
Weather monitoring stations detected an incoming storm.
Plural 'mahattat' with genitive 'al-arsad'.
تَعَدُّ هَذِهِ الاِتِّفاقِيَّةُ مَحَطَّةً نَحْوَ السَّلامِ الدَّائِم.
This agreement is considered a station toward lasting peace.
Political metaphor.
تُعانِي المَحَطَّةُ مِنَ التَّقادُمِ التِّكْنُولُوجِيّ.
The station suffers from technological obsolescence.
High-level vocabulary: 'taqadum' (obsolescence).
اِسْتَضافَتِ المَحَطَّةُ نُخْبَةً مِنَ المُفَكِّرِينَ.
The station hosted an elite group of thinkers.
Collective noun 'nukhbah' (elite).
تَلْعَبُ مَحَطَّاتُ التَّقْوِيَةِ دَوْراً هامّاً فِي الاِتِّصالات.
Relay stations play an important role in communications.
Technical term: 'mahattat al-taqwiyah'.
كانَتِ المَحَطَّةُ مَسْرَحاً لِأَحْداثٍ سِياسِيَّةٍ كُبْرى.
The station was a stage for major political events.
Metaphorical 'masrah' (stage/theater).
يَجِبُ تَنْوِيعُ مَحَطَّاتِ الطَّاقَةِ لِتَقْلِيلِ الاِنْبِعاثات.
Energy stations must be diversified to reduce emissions.
Environmental policy context.
تَجَلَّتْ عَبْقَرِيَّةُ المُهَنْدِسِ فِي تَصْمِيمِ هَذِهِ المَحَطَّة.
The engineer's genius was manifested in the design of this station.
Sophisticated verb 'tajallat' (manifested).
تُشَكِّلُ هَذِهِ المَحَطَّةُ الفِكْرِيَّةُ نُقْطَةَ تَحَوُّلٍ فِي فَلْسَفَتِهِ.
This intellectual station constitutes a turning point in his philosophy.
Highly abstract philosophical use.
تَكاتَفَتِ الجُهُودُ لِإِنْقاذِ المَحَطَّةِ مِنَ الاِنْهيارِ المادِيّ.
Efforts were combined to save the station from financial collapse.
Economic/Institutional context.
تَبْقى تِلْكَ المَحَطَّةُ شاهِدَةً عَلى مَآسِي الحَرْب.
That station remains a witness to the tragedies of war.
Personification of the station as a 'witness'.
اِسْتَقْرأتِ الدِّراساتُ مُسْتَقْبَلَ مَحَطَّاتِ النَّقْلِ الذَّكِيَّة.
Studies extrapolated the future of smart transport stations.
Academic verb 'istaqra'at' (extrapolated).
تُعَدُّ المَحَطَّةُ نَواةً لِلتَّطَوُّرِ العُمْرانِيِّ فِي المِنْطَقَة.
The station is considered a nucleus for urban development in the region.
Metaphorical 'nawah' (nucleus/core).
أَفْضى النِّقاشُ إِلى ضَرُورَةِ تَحْدِيثِ مَحَطَّاتِ الرَّصْدِ الزِّلْزالِيّ.
The discussion led to the necessity of updating seismic monitoring stations.
Formal verb 'afda ila' (led to).
تَظَلُّ المَحَطَّةُ رَمْزاً لِلْحَنِينِ فِي الوِجْدانِ الشَّعْبِيّ.
The station remains a symbol of nostalgia in the popular consciousness.
Poetic and cultural analysis.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— The next station. Used in transport announcements.
المَحَطَّةُ القادِمَة هِيَ مَحَطَّةُ السَّيِّدَة زَيْنَب.
— Changing the station (radio/TV). Used when looking for something else to watch/listen to.
مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، غَيِّرِ المَحَطَّة.
— The arrival station. The final destination of a trip.
ما هِيَ مَحَطَّةُ الوُصُولِ الخاصَّةُ بِكَ؟
— The departure station. Where the journey begins.
كانَتِ المَدِينَةُ مَحَطَّةَ الاِنْطِلاقِ لِلرِّحْلَة.
— Rest stop. A place on a highway for food and fuel.
سَنَتَوَقَّفُ فِي مَحَطَّةِ اسْتِراحَةٍ بَعْدَ قَلِيل.
— Main station. The central hub of a city's transport.
هَذِهِ هِيَ المَحَطَّةُ الرَّئِيسِيَّةُ فِي القاهِرَة.
— Broadcasting station. The technical facility for signals.
تَعَطَّلَتْ مَحَطَّةُ البَثِّ بِسَبَبِ العاصِفَة.
— Power generation station. A plant that creates electricity.
تَعْمَلُ مَحَطَّةُ التَّوَلِيدِ بِالفَحْم.
— Research station. A facility for scientific study.
تُوجَدُ مَحَطَّةٌ بَحْثِيَّةٌ فِي الغابَة.
— Pivotal station/moment. A turning point in history or life.
الثَّوْرَةُ مَحَطَّةٌ مِفْصَلِيَّةٌ فِي تارِيخِ الشُّعُوب.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Mawqif is a stop/parking; Mahattah is a station/building.
Matar is an airport; Mahattah is for trains/buses.
Qanah is a channel; Mahattah is the station/entity.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— The focus of attention. Literally 'the station of sights'.
أَصْبَحَتِ المَدِينَةُ مَحَطَّةَ أَنْظارِ العالَم.
Formal— A place to settle or rest. Literally 'station of saddles'.
كانَتْ هَذِهِ القَرْيَةُ مَحَطَّةَ رِحالِ المُسافِرِينَ.
Literary— The end of the line or the final stage. Can be literal or metaphorical.
هَذِهِ هِيَ آخِرُ مَحَطَّةٍ فِي طُمُوحِي.
Neutral— A moment for reflection. Used in writing.
الكِتابُ مَحَطَّةٌ لِلتَّأَمُّلِ فِي واقِعِنا.
Literary— A passing phase. Something that doesn't last long.
لا تَحْزَنْ، فَهَذِهِ مَحَطَّةٌ عابِرَةٌ فِي حَياتِكَ.
Neutral— A waiting phase. Being in a state of limbo.
أَشْعُرُ أَنَّنِي فِي مَحَطَّةِ انْتِظارٍ دَائِمَة.
Neutral— A testing ground. A place or time for trying new things.
كانَ المَخْتَبَرُ مَحَطَّةَ التَّجارِبِ الأُولى.
Neutral— The station of success. Achieving a major goal.
وَصَلَ أَخِي إِلى مَحَطَّةِ النَّجاحِ بَعْدَ تَعَب.
Neutral— A state of doubt. A point in a journey where one questions everything.
مَرَّ الفَيْلَسُوفُ بِمَحَطَّةِ الشَّكِّ قَبْلَ اليَقِين.
Literary— A moment of pride. A milestone one is proud of.
تَخَرُّجُكَ هُوَ مَحَطَّةُ الفَخْرِ لِلْعائِلَة.
Neutralبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Similar root letters.
Muhit means ocean or surrounding; Mahattah means station.
المُحِيطُ الهادِئ كَبِير.
Same root.
Muhattat is an adjective meaning broken/smashed.
الزُّجاجُ مُحَطَّم.
Similar sound.
Mukhattat means a plan or diagram.
هَذا مُخَطَّطُ البِناء.
Masculine form.
Mahatt is rarely used alone; usually in 'mahatt anzar' (focus of attention).
هُوَ مَحَطُّ أَنْظارِ الجَمِيع.
Similar meaning (landing place).
Mahbit is specifically for planes landing (runway/helipad).
مَهْبِطُ المِرْوَحِيَّة.
الگوهای جملهسازی
أَيْنَ [Noun]؟
أَيْنَ المَحَطَّة؟
أَنْتَظِرُ فِي [Noun]
أَنْتَظِرُ فِي المَحَطَّة.
[Noun] تَبُثُّ [Noun]
المَحَطَّةُ تَبُثُّ الأَخْبار.
تُعْتَبَرُ [Noun] مَحَطَّةً [Adjective]
تُعْتَبَرُ هَذِهِ المَرْحَلَةُ مَحَطَّةً حاسِمَة.
رَصَدَتْ [Noun] [Noun]
رَصَدَتْ مَحَطَّةُ الأَرْصادِ العاصِفَة.
تَجَلَّتْ [Noun] فِي [Noun]
تَجَلَّتْ العَبْقَرِيَّةُ فِي تَصْمِيمِ المَحَطَّة.
المَحَطَّة القادِمَة هِيَ...
المَحَطَّة القادِمَة هِيَ مَحَطَّةُ التَّحْرِير.
هَلْ هُنَا مَحَطَّة [Noun]؟
هَلْ هُنَا مَحَطَّةُ بَنْزين؟
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Extremely high in daily life and media.
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Saying 'Mahattah al-matar'
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Al-Matar
An airport is 'matar', not a 'station'.
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Using 'Mahattah' for a parking spot.
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Mawqif
Parking is 'mawqif sayyarat'.
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Forgetting the 'ta marbuta' in writing.
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مَحَطَّة
The word must end with ة.
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Using masculine adjectives.
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مَحَطَّة جَدِيدَة
Adjectives must be feminine.
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Confusing 'Mahattah' with 'Mukhattat'.
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Mahattah
Mukhattat means a plan or diagram, not a station.
نکات
Feminine Agreement
Always pair 'mahattah' with feminine adjectives. Say 'mahattah kabirah', not 'mahattah kabir'.
Specify the Type
Use Idafa to specify: 'mahattat al-qitar' (train), 'mahattat al-hafilat' (bus).
The Emphatic T
The 'T' in mahattah is 'Ta' (ط), which is heavy. Keep your tongue low in the mouth for a deeper sound.
Social Hubs
Remember that stations in the Arab world are often places to find food, taxis, and news.
Broadcasting
Use 'mahattah' when talking about a radio station's frequency or a TV network's headquarters.
Life Milestones
Use the word in your journal to describe major life events as 'mahattat'.
Metro Announcements
If you are in Dubai, Cairo, or Riyadh, listen for 'Al-mahattah al-qadimah' to practice.
Shadda Importance
Don't forget the shadda on the 'ط'. It changes the rhythm of the word.
Regional Variations
In some places, people say 'mahattat il-bas' instead of 'mahattat al-hafilat'.
Gas Stations
Always look for the sign 'mahattah' when traveling long distances in the desert.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Mahattah' as a place where you 'halt' (similar sound) your journey. You 'halt' at the 'Mahattah'.
تداعی تصویری
Visualize a large clock at a train station. The word 'mahattah' looks like a building with many windows.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to find five different 'mahattas' on your way to work or school today (e.g., a bus stop, a gas station, a radio station on your car dial).
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Arabic root ح-ط-ط (H-T-T), which primarily means to put down, to unload, or to descend. It is a 'noun of place' (Ism Makan) formed with the prefix 'ma-'.
معنای اصلی: A place where one puts down their luggage or where a caravan unloads its goods to rest.
Semitic (Arabic).بافت فرهنگی
No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral, functional word.
In English, 'station' is used similarly for transport and media, but we rarely use 'station' for a desalination plant (we say 'plant').
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Public Transport
- مَحَطَّة المِتْرُو
- مَحَطَّة القِطار
- مَحَطَّة الحافِلات
- أَيْنَ المَحَطَّة؟
Driving
- مَحَطَّة بَنْزين
- مَحَطَّة اسْتِراحَة
- أَقْرَب مَحَطَّة
- زَيْت المَحَطَّة
Watching TV
- غَيِّر المَحَطَّة
- مَحَطَّة إِخْبارِيَّة
- مَحَطَّة مَشْهُورَة
- بَثُّ المَحَطَّة
Work/Industry
- مَحَطَّة كَهْرَباء
- مَحَطَّة مِياه
- مَحَطَّة تَحْلِيَة
- صِيانَة المَحَطَّة
Science/Space
- مَحَطَّة فَضاء
- مَحَطَّة أَبْحاث
- مَحَطَّة رَصْد
- المَحَطَّة الدُّوَلِيَّة
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"أَيْنَ أَقْرَبُ مَحَطَّة مِتْرُو مِنْ هُنا؟ (Where is the nearest metro station from here?)"
"هَلْ تُفَضِّلُ مُشاهَدَةَ هَذِهِ المَحَطَّةِ أَمْ تِلْكَ؟ (Do you prefer watching this station or that one?)"
"كَمْ مَحَطَّةً بَقِيَ لَنا حَتَّى نَصِل؟ (How many stations are left until we arrive?)"
"هَلْ تَعْرِفُ مَحَطَّةَ بَنْزينٍ مَفْتُوحَةً الآن؟ (Do you know a gas station open now?)"
"ما هِيَ المَحَطَّةُ الإِذاعِيَّةُ المُفَضَّلَةُ لَدَيْكَ؟ (What is your favorite radio station?)"
موضوعات نگارش
صِفْ مَحَطَّةَ قِطارٍ زُرْتَها مِنْ قَبْل. (Describe a train station you have visited before.)
اُكْتُبْ عَنْ مَحَطَّةٍ هامَّةٍ فِي حَياتِكَ الدِّراسِيَّة. (Write about an important station/milestone in your academic life.)
ماذا تَفْعَلُ عِنْدَما تَنْتَظِرُ فِي المَحَطَّة؟ (What do you do when you are waiting at the station?)
تَخَيَّلْ أَنَّكَ تَعِيشُ فِي مَحَطَّةِ فَضاء. (Imagine that you live in a space station.)
هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ مَحَطَّاتِ التِّلْفازِ لا تَزالُ مُهِمَّةً؟ (Do you think TV stations are still important?)
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it is used for bus stations, gas stations, radio stations, TV stations, and even power plants. It is a very broad term for any designated 'station' or 'hub'.
The most common way is 'mahattat benzin' (مَحَطَّة بَنْزين) or 'mahattat waqud' (مَحَطَّة وَقُود) in more formal Arabic.
It is feminine, as indicated by the 'ta marbuta' (ة) at the end. Any adjectives describing it must also be feminine.
The plural is 'mahattat' (مَحَطَّات). It follows the sound feminine plural pattern.
Technically yes, but 'mawqif' (مَوْقِف) is more common for a simple stop on the street. 'Mahattah' implies a larger terminal.
Yes, 'mahattah' refers to the station/broadcaster as an entity, while 'qanah' refers to the specific channel or frequency.
It is the letter 'Ha' (ح), a pharyngeal fricative. It sounds like a sharp, breathy 'h' produced deep in the throat.
It is an idiom meaning 'the focus of attention' or 'the center of attraction'. Literally, 'the station of sights'.
Yes, it is often used metaphorically in literature and speech to mean a significant milestone or chapter in one's life.
Yes, 'mahattah' is understood and used across all Arabic dialects, though some regions might have local alternatives like 'garaj' for bus stations.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Translate to Arabic: 'Where is the train station?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'I am waiting at the bus station.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'مَحَطَّة بَنْزين'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'The next station is the metro station.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'This radio station is famous.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'We stopped at a rest station.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe the International Space Station in Arabic.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'The power station is very large.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a metaphorical sentence using 'مَحَطَّة'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'The train stopped at five stations.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'I bought a ticket from the station.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'Where is the nearest gas station?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'The news station is broadcasting now.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'The water station provides the city with water.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'I missed the last station.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'The station was crowded this morning.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'He works in a research station.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'Change the TV station.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'The station is under renovation.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate to Arabic: 'There is a cafe inside the station.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce correctly: مَحَطَّة
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The station is here.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I am at the bus station.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Where is the gas station?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Next station, please.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I like this TV station.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The station is big and clean.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The train is at the station.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Change the radio station.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'There are many stations.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Wait for me at the station.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Is the station open?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The power station is near.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The space station is amazing.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I missed my station.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The station is crowded.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Which station do you want?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The station is beautiful.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'This is the last station.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I work at the station.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen and identify: 'Al-mahattah al-qadimah hiya mahattat al-tahrir.'
Listen and identify: 'Ayna mahattat al-benzin?'
Listen and identify: 'Al-qitar yatawaqqaf fi al-mahattah.'
Listen and identify: 'Mahattat al-idha'ah tabuththu al-an.'
Listen and identify: 'Hal hadhihi mahattat al-bas?'
Listen and identify: 'Al-mahattah muzdahimah jiddan.'
Listen and identify: 'Nusallih al-mahattah.'
Listen and identify: 'Al-mahattah ba'idah.'
Listen and identify: 'Mahattat al-fada' al-duwaliyyah.'
Listen and identify: 'Tawallaft al-mahattah.'
Listen and identify: 'Ayna mahattat al-wusul?'
Listen and identify: 'Ghayyir al-mahattah.'
Listen and identify: 'Mahattat kahraba' jadidah.'
Listen and identify: 'Al-mahattah maftuhah.'
Listen and identify: 'Thalath mahattat.'
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Summary
The word 'مَحَطَّة' (maḥaṭṭah) is an indispensable noun for travel and daily life, meaning 'station'. Example: 'أَنَا فِي مَحَطَّةِ القِطار' (I am at the train station). It is feminine and versatile.
- Mahattah is the standard Arabic word for 'station', covering transport, media, and industrial facilities like power plants.
- It is a feminine noun (ending in ta marbuta) and its plural form is mahattat, following the sound feminine plural pattern.
- The word originates from a root meaning 'to put down', reflecting historical stops where caravans would unload goods.
- Beyond physical locations, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe significant milestones or stages in a person's life or history.
Feminine Agreement
Always pair 'mahattah' with feminine adjectives. Say 'mahattah kabirah', not 'mahattah kabir'.
Specify the Type
Use Idafa to specify: 'mahattat al-qitar' (train), 'mahattat al-hafilat' (bus).
The Emphatic T
The 'T' in mahattah is 'Ta' (ط), which is heavy. Keep your tongue low in the mouth for a deeper sound.
Social Hubs
Remember that stations in the Arab world are often places to find food, taxis, and news.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر travel
عاد
A1بازگشتن به مکان یا حالت قبلی.
عَادَ
A1بازگشتن، برگشتن. مسافر به وطن خود بازگشت. (عَادَ المُسَافِرُ إِلَى وَطَنِهِ). او دیگر در اینجا کار نمیکند. (لَمْ يَعُدْ يَعْمَلُ هُنَا).
أعود
A1من برمیگردم، من بازمیگردم. مثال: من به خانه برمیگردم. (أعود إلى البيت).
عاصمة
A1پایتخت یک کشور. تهران پایتخت ایران است.
عَبَرَ
A2از یک طرف به طرف دیگر عبور کردن. او با خیال راحت از خیابان عبور کرد.
عمرة
A2عمره یک زیارت کوچک و داوطلبانه به مکه است که شامل مناسک خاصی مانند طواف دور کعبه میشود. این عمل به شدت توصیه شده و در هر زمان از سال قابل انجام است.
عودة
A1بازگشت (return).
إِجَازَة
B1من برای استراحت پس از یک سال طولانی کار مرخصی گرفتم. پزشک به او یک هفته مرخصی استعلاجی داد.
أغادر
A1من یک مکان را ترک می کنم.
إقلاع
A2برخاستن هواپیما از زمین.