A1 Collocation तटस्थ

يكتب رسالة

yaktub risala

Write a letter

मतलब

To compose a written message, usually on paper.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The 'Risāla' is often used as a title for famous books or treatises, such as 'Al-Risāla' by Imam Al-Shafi'i, which founded Islamic jurisprudence. In songs, 'writing a letter' is a major theme of longing (Shawq). Fairuz, the famous singer, has many songs about letters sent and received. Egyptians often use the word 'Gawab' (Answer) to mean a letter. This comes from the idea that a letter is often an answer to a previous one. In Morocco, 'Maktūb' is the standard word for a letter in Darija, whereas 'Risāla' is reserved for formal or religious contexts.

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Use 'ila' for people

Always use the preposition 'إلى' (ila) when you mention the person you are writing to.

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Don't confuse with 'Maktub'

While 'Maktub' means letter in some dialects, in MSA it usually means 'destiny' or 'written'.

मतलब

To compose a written message, usually on paper.

💡

Use 'ila' for people

Always use the preposition 'إلى' (ila) when you mention the person you are writing to.

⚠️

Don't confuse with 'Maktub'

While 'Maktub' means letter in some dialects, in MSA it usually means 'destiny' or 'written'.

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Digital vs Paper

If you want to be specific about an email, say 'Risāla ilikturuniyya'.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to write' (Present tense, He).

أبي ___ رسالة إلى جدي.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: يَكْتُبُ

The subject 'أبي' (My father) is masculine singular, so we use 'يَكْتُبُ'.

Which sentence means 'I wrote a letter'?

Choose the correct past tense sentence:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: كَتَبْتُ رِسَالَةً

'كَتَبْتُ' is the first-person singular past tense.

Match the Arabic phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: all

These are standard collocations related to writing.

Complete the dialogue.

سارة: ماذا تفعلين؟ ليلى: ____ رسالة لصديقتي.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: أَكْتُبُ

Laila is speaking about herself, so she uses the 'I' form.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Paper vs Digital

رِسَالَة وَرَقِيَّة
قَلَم Pen
طَابِع Stamp
رِسَالَة إِلِكْتُرُونِيَّة
هَاتِف Phone
إِيمِيل Email

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to write' (Present tense, He). Fill Blank A1

أبي ___ رسالة إلى جدي.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: يَكْتُبُ

The subject 'أبي' (My father) is masculine singular, so we use 'يَكْتُبُ'.

Which sentence means 'I wrote a letter'? Choose A2

Choose the correct past tense sentence:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: كَتَبْتُ رِسَالَةً

'كَتَبْتُ' is the first-person singular past tense.

Match the Arabic phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: all

These are standard collocations related to writing.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

سارة: ماذا تفعلين؟ ليلى: ____ رسالة لصديقتي.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: أَكْتُبُ

Laila is speaking about herself, so she uses the 'I' form.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, it is the most common way to say you are sending a WhatsApp message.

The plural is 'Rasā'il' (رَسَائِل).

It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

You say 'أَكْتُبُ رِسَالَةً إِلِكْتُرُونِيَّةً'.

Yes, in a modern context, it is the standard translation for 'to text'.

The root is K-T-B (ك-ت-ب), which relates to all things writing.

No, for a book use 'Yaktub Kitab'.

Only if you stop on the word; otherwise, it sounds like a 't' (Risālat...).

It is 'Risālat Hub' (رِسَالَةُ حُبٍّ).

You say 'Katabtu' (كَتَبْتُ).

संबंधित मुहावरे

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يُرْسِلُ رِسَالَة

similar

To send a message

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يَسْتَلِمُ رِسَالَة

contrast

To receive a message

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رِسَالَةٌ نَصِّيَّة

specialized form

Text message

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بَرِيدٌ إِلِكْتُرُونِيّ

similar

Email

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صَاحِبُ الرِّسَالَة

builds on

The one with a mission

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