At the A1 level, you are just starting to learn numbers and how to count. While 'أحصى' (ahsa) might be a bit advanced for a beginner, you can think of it as the 'big brother' of the word 'عدّ' (adda - to count). At this stage, you should know that this word means 'to count everything.' Imagine you have a bag of marbles and you count them all to see how many you have. That is the basic idea. You might see this word in very simple religious contexts or on signs that talk about 'Statistics' (إحصاء). Just remember: it means to count carefully and completely.
At the A2 level, you are learning to describe your surroundings and use more specific verbs. 'أحصى' (ahsa) is useful when you want to talk about counting things in a more formal way. For example, if you are talking about a teacher counting students in a classroom, you might use this word to show the teacher is being very careful. You will also start to see the word 'إحصاء' (ihsa') which means 'statistics' or 'counting.' You might see it in a news headline like 'إحصاء السكان' (counting the people/census). It's a step up from the basic word for counting and makes your Arabic sound more mature.
At the B1 level, you are expected to understand and use 'أحصى' (ahsa) in professional and academic contexts. This is the level where you distinguish between 'عدّ' (simple counting) and 'أحصى' (comprehensive enumeration). You should be able to use it to talk about data, results of a survey, or listing points in an argument. You will also frequently encounter the phrase 'لا يُحصى' (la yuhsa), meaning 'innumerable' or 'countless,' which is a great way to add descriptive flair to your speaking and writing. You should also be comfortable with its conjugation in the past and present tenses.
At the B2 level, you should have a firm grasp of the nuance of 'أحصى' (ahsa) as a verb of precision. You will encounter it in complex texts, such as economic reports, sociological studies, and classical literature. You should understand the historical connection to 'pebbles' and how that informs the word's meaning of 'meticulous counting.' You will also see it used in more abstract ways, such as 'counting the consequences' or 'enumerating the benefits.' At this level, you should be able to use the passive voice 'أُحصي' (it was counted) correctly in formal writing and understand the difference between this and similar roots like 'حسب' (calculate).
At the C1 level, your understanding of 'أحصى' (ahsa) should include its theological and philosophical dimensions. You will see it used in the Quran and classical poetry to describe the infinite knowledge of the Divine or the overwhelming nature of human experience. You should be able to appreciate the stylistic choice of using 'أحصى' instead of 'عدّ' to convey a sense of absolute totality. You will also use the noun 'إحصاء' in technical contexts, such as 'الاستدلال الإحصائي' (statistical inference). Your usage should be flawless, including the correct handling of the weak root in all grammatical moods (indicative, subjunctive, jussive).
At the C2 level, you possess a native-like intuition for the verb 'أحصى' (ahsa). You can use it to articulate complex ideas about infinity, data sovereignty, and exhaustive analysis. You understand the subtle rhetorical power it carries in political speeches or high-level academic discourse. You are familiar with all its derivations and can use them to create nuanced meanings, such as using the active participle 'محصي' (enumerator/counter) in specialized fields. You can also engage with classical texts that use the word in archaic or highly metaphorical ways, recognizing the depth of the root and its impact on the Arabic linguistic consciousness.

أحصى 30 सेकंड में

  • A formal Arabic verb meaning to count or enumerate things comprehensively.
  • Derived from the root for 'pebbles,' implying a precise, one-to-one counting method.
  • Commonly used in statistics, religious texts, and official reports to denote totality.
  • Often appears in the phrase 'la yuhsa' to describe things that are countless.

The Arabic verb أحصى (ʾaḥṣā) is a powerful Form IV verb that fundamentally describes the act of counting, enumerating, or taking a comprehensive inventory of something. While the basic verb عدّ (ʿadda) refers to the simple sequence of counting (one, two, three), أحصى carries a much heavier connotation of precision, exhaustiveness, and total comprehension. When you use this word, you are suggesting that every single unit or member of a group has been accounted for without exception. It is the difference between 'counting some apples' and 'conducting a full audit of every apple in the warehouse.'

Precision
The term implies a level of accuracy where nothing is left out. In modern contexts, it is used for statistics, censuses, and data collection where the goal is a complete dataset.

Historically, the root of this word is connected to the word حصى (ḥaṣā), which means small stones or pebbles. In ancient times, before calculators or advanced mathematics, people would use small pebbles to keep track of large quantities, such as livestock or soldiers. Each pebble represented one unit. Therefore, to 'ahsa' something was to place a pebble for every single item until the pile was complete. This physical origin highlights the meticulous nature of the verb.

لقد أحصى المدير جميع الموظفين في الاجتماع بدقة متناهية.

The manager counted all the employees in the meeting with extreme precision.

In contemporary Arabic, you will encounter this word in news reports regarding the 'census' (التعداد السكاني), where the government attempts to count every citizen. It is also used in scientific research to describe the enumeration of bacteria, cells, or astronomical bodies. It is a formal word, rarely used in casual street slang, making it perfect for academic writing, professional reports, and religious discourse.

Comprehensive Scope
This verb is often paired with the concept of 'total' or 'sum,' indicating that the count is finished and finalized.

لا يمكننا أن نحصي النعم التي نتمتع بها في حياتنا.

Another significant usage is in the negative form: لا يُحصى (lā yuḥṣā), which means 'innumerable' or 'countless.' This is a very common expression used to describe things that are too many to be counted, such as stars in the sky, sand on the beach, or the favors of God. It adds a poetic and grand quality to the description, suggesting a scale that exceeds human capability.

Statistical Usage
In economics and sociology, 'إحصاء' (ihsa') is the standard word for 'statistics,' the science of collecting and analyzing numerical data.

وزارة الصحة أحصت عدد الحالات الجديدة هذا الأسبوع.

الباحث يُحصي النتائج قبل كتابة التقرير النهائي.

Using أحصى correctly requires understanding its position as a transitive verb that takes a direct object—the thing being counted. Because it is a Form IV verb (Af'ala), it often conveys the sense of 'making something counted' or 'subjecting something to a count.' When constructing sentences, learners should focus on the completeness of the action.

The Past Tense (Al-Madi)
In the past tense, the verb ends in 'alif maqsura' (ى). For example, 'I counted' is 'أحصيتُ' (ahsaytu). Note how the alif turns into a 'ya' when a suffix is added.

لقد أحصيتُ الأصوات في الانتخابات المحلية.

I counted the votes in the local elections.

In formal reports, you will often see the passive form أُحْصِيَ (uhsiya), meaning 'it was counted' or 'it was enumerated.' This is common in scientific writing where the focus is on the data rather than the person doing the counting. For instance, 'The samples were counted' would be 'أُحصيت العينات'.

The Present Tense (Al-Mudari')
The present tense is 'يُحصي' (yuhsi). It is often used to describe ongoing processes of data collection or the difficulty of counting infinite things.

لا أحد يُحصي عدد قطرات المطر.

No one counts the number of raindrops.

When discussing statistics or mathematics, the verbal noun (Masdar) إحصاء (ihsa') is essential. It can function as a noun meaning 'statistics' or 'counting.' For example, 'قسم الإحصاء' (The Department of Statistics) or 'عملية الإحصاء' (The process of counting).

Negative Constructions
Because this word implies total knowledge, using it in the negative is a common way to express the concept of 'infinity' or 'abundance'.

الفوائد الصحية لهذا الطعام لا تُحصى.

In academic writing, you might use it to list points in an argument: 'يمكننا أن نحصي أسباب هذه المشكلة في ثلاث نقاط' (We can enumerate the causes of this problem in three points). This usage provides a clear structure to your speech or essay, signaling to the audience that you have a comprehensive list ready.

هل يمكنك أن تُحصي لي كم كتاباً قرأت هذا العام؟

لقد أحصينا الخسائر بعد العاصفة.

Understanding where أحصى appears in daily life helps in recognizing its register. It is not a word you would typically use while buying vegetables at a market, but you will hear it constantly in professional and intellectual spheres. Its most common home is in the news, specifically in segments dealing with data, demographics, and economics.

Media and Journalism
News anchors use it when discussing casualty counts in conflicts, the number of people affected by natural disasters, or the results of a national census. It sounds authoritative and precise.

أفادت التقارير أن فرق الإنقاذ أحصت مئات الناجين.

Reports stated that rescue teams counted hundreds of survivors.

In the world of academia and science, إحصاء (statistics) is a foundational subject. Students of sociology, biology, and math will hear professors talk about 'إحصاء البيانات' (data enumeration) or 'العينات الإحصائية' (statistical samples). The verb أحصى is used here to describe the rigorous process of data gathering.

Religious Contexts
This word has a very strong presence in the Quran and Hadith. It is used to describe how God keeps an 'account' of human deeds. A famous Hadith mentions that God has 99 names, and 'whoever counts/enumerates them (أحصاها) will enter Paradise.'

إن لله تسعة وتسعين اسماً، من أحصاها دخل الجنة.

God has ninety-nine names; whoever enumerates them will enter Paradise.

In business and logistics, the word is used during 'inventory' (جرد). While 'jard' is the specific term for inventory, the act of counting the items is often described using أحصى. For example, 'أحصى الموظف المخزون' (The employee counted the stock).

Legal and Official Documents
Contracts or official reports might use this verb to list properties, assets, or liabilities. It implies a legal guarantee of completeness.

يجب إحصاء جميع الممتلكات قبل تقسيم الورثة.

Finally, in sports, commentators might use the noun form to discuss 'stats' (إحصائيات). You will hear about 'إحصائيات المباراة' (match statistics), such as goals, fouls, and possession percentages. This demonstrates how the word has transitioned from ancient pebbles to modern digital data.

تُظهر الإحصائيات أن الفريق كان الأفضل في الشوط الثاني.

Learning to use أحصى correctly involves avoiding several common pitfalls, ranging from grammatical errors to subtle misuses of meaning. Because it is a Form IV verb with a weak ending, it is particularly prone to conjugation mistakes.

Confusion with 'عدّ' (ʿadda)
The most frequent mistake is using 'أحصى' for simple counting. If you are counting fingers or chairs in a small room, use 'عدّ'. Using 'أحصى' for trivial things sounds overly dramatic or clinical, like using 'enumerate' when you mean 'count'.

خطأ: أحصيتُ التفاحات الثلاث. (Too formal/precise for 3 apples). صح: عددتُ التفاحات الثلاث.

Another common error concerns the 'alif maqsura' in the past tense. Many learners forget that when adding a subject pronoun like 'I' or 'we', the 'alif' must change to a 'ya'. So, 'I counted' is 'أحصيتُ' (ahsaytu), not 'أحصاتُ'. Similarly, in the present tense, the 'ya' is often omitted or misspelled by beginners.

The Passive Voice Confusion
Learners often struggle with the passive form 'يُحصى'. Remember that 'لا يُحصى' means 'cannot be counted' (it is passive). Using the active voice 'لا يُحصي' would mean 'He does not count,' which changes the entire meaning of the sentence.

خطأ: النجوم لا تُحْصي. (The stars do not count - active). صح: النجوم لا تُحْصى. (The stars cannot be counted - passive).

Mistaking the Masdar (verbal noun) is also common. The Masdar is إحصاء (ihsa'). Some learners might try to use 'تحصية' or other incorrect patterns. Always remember that Form IV verbs follow the pattern 'If'al' for their verbal nouns.

Register Mismatch
Using this verb in a very informal setting (like chatting with friends about how many goals were scored in a street match) might make you sound like you are reading a textbook. Use 'عدّ' or 'حسب' for casual talk.

تذكر: أحصى = Comprehensive/Scientific/Formal. عدّ = Simple/Daily/General.

Lastly, ensure you don't confuse أحصى with أخصى (with a 'kha'). The latter has a completely different and potentially offensive meaning related to castration. Clear pronunciation of the 'ha' (ح) is vital to avoid embarrassing situations.

Arabic is a language rich in synonyms, and while أحصى is specific, there are several other verbs you can use depending on the nuance you wish to convey. Understanding these differences will elevate your fluency from intermediate to advanced.

عدّ (ʿadda)
The most basic word for counting. It refers to the physical or mental act of numbering things. It doesn't necessarily imply the exhaustive completion that 'ahsa' does. Use this for everyday tasks.
حسب (ḥasaba)
This means 'to calculate' or 'to compute.' It is used more for mathematical operations (addition, subtraction) rather than just listing items. It is the root of 'حاسوب' (computer).

المحاسب حسب الميزانية، لكن المدير أحصى الموظفين.

The accountant calculated the budget, but the manager enumerated the employees.

If you are talking about 'taking inventory' or 'auditing,' the word جرد (jarada) is more appropriate. While 'ahsa' is the act of counting, 'jard' is the entire administrative process of checking stock against records.

استقصى (istaqṣā)
This means 'to investigate thoroughly' or 'to exhaust a topic.' It shares the sense of 'completeness' with 'ahsa' but is used for information and facts rather than numbers.
رقّم (raqqama)
This means 'to number' or 'to label with numbers.' Use this when you are assigning a number to something, like numbering pages in a book.

For the concept of 'listing' without necessarily counting the total number, you can use سرد (sarda) or عدّد (ʿaddada - Form II). Form II 'addada' is very close to 'ahsa' and often used interchangeably to mean 'to enumerate' points in a speech.

المتحدث عدّد مزايا المشروع الجديد.

The speaker enumerated the advantages of the new project.

In summary, choose أحصى when the focus is on the totality, precision, and statistical nature of the count. Choose its alternatives when the focus shifts to simple numbering, mathematical calculation, or administrative auditing.

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

"قامت الوزارة بإحصاء دقيق للموارد."

तटस्थ

"أحصى المعلم الطلاب في الحافلة."

अनौपचारिक

"لا أستطيع إحصاء المرات التي اتصلت بك."

Child friendly

"هيا نُحصي الألعاب في الصندوق."

बोलचाल

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रोचक तथ्य

The word 'calculus' in Latin also comes from the word for 'pebble' (calculus). It is a linguistic coincidence that both Arabic and Latin use the same physical metaphor for counting and math!

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /æħ.sˤɑː/
US /æħ.sˤɑ/
The stress is on the first syllable 'Ah'.
तुकबंदी
أقصى (Aqsa - furthest) أعصى (A'sa - more disobedient) وصى (Wassa - advised) عصى (Asa - stick/disobeyed) حصى (Hasa - pebbles) قصى (Qasa - told a story) نسى (Nasa - forgot) رسى (Rasa - anchored)
आम गलतियाँ
  • Pronouncing 'ح' as a soft English 'h'. It should be more restricted in the throat.
  • Pronouncing 'ص' as a light 's'. It should be thick and emphatic.
  • Forgetting the long 'a' at the end.
  • Confusing it with 'أخصى' (akhsa) which has a 'kh' sound.
  • Shortening the final vowel too much in the past tense.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

Easy to recognize in texts but requires understanding of Form IV.

लिखना 4/5

Tricky conjugation due to the weak final letter.

बोलना 4/5

Difficult to pronounce the pharyngeal 'h' and emphatic 's' correctly.

श्रवण 3/5

Clear sound, but can be confused with similar sounding roots.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

عدّ رقم واحد كثير كل

आगे सीखें

استقصى حلل بيانات نسبة معدل

उन्नत

الاستدلال التعداد الجرد المحاسبة التدقيق

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Form IV Verb Pattern

أحصى follows the 'Af'ala' (أفعل) pattern.

Weak Ending (Naqis) Conjugation

The final 'ى' changes to 'ي' in 'أحصيت' or 'يُحصي'.

Masdar Formation

The verbal noun of 'Af'ala' is 'If'al', hence 'إحصاء'.

Passive Voice (Majhul)

The past passive is 'أُحصي' and present passive is 'يُحصى'.

Negation of Ability

Using 'لا يُحصى' to mean 'innumerable'.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

أنا أحصي الكتب.

I count the books.

Simple present tense, 1st person singular.

2

هو أحصى الأقلام.

He counted the pens.

Past tense, 3rd person singular masculine.

3

هل أحصيتَ المال؟

Did you count the money?

Question in the past tense, 2nd person singular masculine.

4

أحصِ النجوم!

Count the stars!

Imperative mood (command).

5

هي تُحصي الطلاب.

She counts the students.

Present tense, 3rd person singular feminine.

6

نحن أحصينا التفاح.

We counted the apples.

Past tense, 1st person plural.

7

أحصوا الكراسي.

Count the chairs. (plural)

Imperative mood, plural.

8

هذا إحصاء بسيط.

This is a simple count.

Using the noun (Masdar) as a subject.

1

أحصى المعلم عدد الغائبين اليوم.

The teacher counted the number of absentees today.

Verb-subject-object structure.

2

يجب أن نُحصي كل شيء في الغرفة.

We must count everything in the room.

Using 'yajib an' with the subjunctive present.

3

أحصت الأم الملابس قبل غسلها.

The mother counted the clothes before washing them.

Past tense feminine with a temporal clause.

4

هناك أشجار كثيرة لا يمكنني أن أحصيها.

There are many trees I cannot count.

Negative capability using 'la yumkinuni'.

5

أحصى المحل عدد الزبائن.

The shop counted the number of customers.

Simple past tense with a collective noun.

6

بدأ الموظف بإحصاء الصناديق.

The employee started counting the boxes.

Using the Masdar with a preposition.

7

هل أحصيتم الهدايا؟

Did you (plural) count the gifts?

Past tense plural question.

8

أحصى الطفل ألعابه بدقة.

The child counted his toys accurately.

Adding an adverbial noun (bi-diqqa).

1

أحصت الحكومة عدد السكان في المدينة.

The government counted the number of residents in the city.

Formal usage in a socio-political context.

2

النجوم في السماء عددها لا يُحصى.

The stars in the sky are innumerable.

Using the passive 'la yuhsa' as an adjective phrase.

3

عليك أن تُحصي نقاط القوة والضعف.

You have to enumerate the strengths and weaknesses.

Abstract usage for analysis.

4

أحصينا الخسائر الناتجة عن الحريق.

We counted the losses resulting from the fire.

Past tense plural with a descriptive participle.

5

يُحصي الباحث البيانات قبل تحليلها.

The researcher enumerates the data before analyzing it.

Present tense indicating a process.

6

هذا التقرير يُحصي جميع الحوادث المرورية.

This report enumerates all traffic accidents.

Metaphorical usage where a report 'counts'.

7

لا أستطيع أن أُحصي كم مرة شكرتني.

I cannot count how many times you thanked me.

Hyperbolic usage in conversation.

8

أحصى المدير ساعات العمل لكل موظف.

The manager counted the working hours for each employee.

Usage in a professional/business context.

1

أحصت اللجنة المستقلة الأصوات بدقة متناهية.

The independent committee counted the votes with extreme precision.

Use of absolute adjectives (mutanahiya).

2

تُظهر الإحصائيات أن الاقتصاد في تحسن.

Statistics show that the economy is improving.

Plural noun 'ihsa'iyat' as a subject.

3

أحصى العلماء أنواع الكائنات في الغابة.

Scientists enumerated the types of organisms in the forest.

Scientific register.

4

لا يمكن إحصاء الفوائد التي جنيناها من المشروع.

The benefits we reaped from the project cannot be counted.

Passive Masdar construction.

5

أحصى الكاتب في كتابه أسباب سقوط الإمبراطورية.

The author enumerated in his book the reasons for the empire's fall.

Literary/Academic usage.

6

يُحصي النظام الرقمي عدد النقرات تلقائياً.

The digital system counts the number of clicks automatically.

Modern technology context.

7

لقد أُحصيت كل الحالات المشتبه بها.

All suspected cases have been counted.

Passive past tense (Uhsiyat).

8

أحصينا الميزانية ووجدنا عجزاً كبيراً.

We calculated the budget and found a large deficit.

Financial context.

1

أحصى الفيلسوف تجليات الوعي في دراسته.

The philosopher enumerated the manifestations of consciousness in his study.

Highly abstract and academic usage.

2

إن نعم الله علينا لا تُعد ولا تُحصى.

Indeed, God's blessings upon us are innumerable and uncountable.

Fixed religious/rhetorical idiom.

3

أحصت الدراسة الميدانية التغيرات الديموغرافية.

The field study enumerated the demographic changes.

Technical sociological terminology.

4

كان عليه أن يُحصي أنفاسه من شدة الخوف.

He had to count his breaths out of intense fear.

Poetic/Metaphorical usage.

5

أحصى الناقد العيوب الفنية في القصيدة.

The critic enumerated the artistic flaws in the poem.

Critical/Analytical register.

6

تُعد عملية إحصاء الجسيمات الدقيقة معقدة جداً.

The process of counting subatomic particles is very complex.

Advanced scientific context.

7

أحصينا كل الاحتمالات قبل اتخاذ القرار المصيري.

We enumerated all possibilities before making the fateful decision.

Strategic/Formal usage.

8

يُحصي المؤرخ الأحداث التي أدت إلى الثورة.

The historian enumerates the events that led to the revolution.

Historiographical context.

1

أحصى اللاهوتي أسماء الله الحسنى في مؤلفه.

The theologian enumerated the beautiful names of God in his work.

Classical theological register.

2

لا يستطيع العقل البشري أن يُحصي أبعاد الكون.

The human mind cannot enumerate the dimensions of the universe.

Philosophical/Cosmological usage.

3

أحصت الخوارزمية مليارات البيانات في ثوانٍ معدودة.

The algorithm enumerated billions of data points in a few seconds.

Cutting-edge technological context.

4

كان الشاعر يُحصي أحزانه في أبياتٍ تقطر ألماً.

The poet was enumerating his sorrows in verses dripping with pain.

High literary metaphor.

5

أحصى المحقق الجنائي الأدلة المادية في مسرح الجريمة.

The forensic investigator enumerated the physical evidence at the crime scene.

Legal/Forensic register.

6

يجب إحصاء التداعيات الجيوسياسية لهذا الاتفاق.

The geopolitical repercussions of this agreement must be enumerated.

Political science terminology.

7

أحصينا المآثر التي تركها هذا القائد العظيم.

We enumerated the achievements left behind by this great leader.

Eulogistic/Formal register.

8

تجاوز عدد الضحايا ما يمكن إحصاؤه بالوسائل التقليدية.

The number of victims exceeded what can be counted by traditional means.

Complex syntactic structure.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

إحصاء السكان
لا يُحصى
إحصائيات دقيقة
أحصى الأنفاس
إحصاء البيانات
أحصى الخسائر
مركز الإحصاء
أحصى الأصوات
علم الإحصاء
إحصاء شامل

सामान्य वाक्यांश

ما لا يُحصى

— That which cannot be counted. Used to describe immense quantities.

في الغابة أشجار ما لا يُحصى.

أحصى عليه كذا

— To keep a record of someone's mistakes or actions.

لا تُحصِ عليّ أخطائي الصغيرة.

بناءً على الإحصائيات

— Based on the statistics. A common opening for data-driven claims.

بناءً على الإحصائيات، التدخين ضار.

إحصاء رسمي

— An official count or census.

هذا هو الإحصاء الرسمي للوفيات.

أحصى الخطوات

— To count steps, often implying careful movement.

كان يمشي ببطء ويُحصي خطواته.

إحصاء حيوي

— Vital statistics (births, deaths, etc.).

يهتم قسم الإحصاء الحيوي بمعدلات المواليد.

أحصى النجوم

— To count stars, often an idiom for a futile or long task.

محاولة إقناعه تشبه محاولة إحصاء النجوم.

إحصاء مالي

— Financial audit or counting of assets.

أجرت الشركة إحصاءً مالياً سنوياً.

أحصى النقاط

— To count points in a game or argument.

أحصى الفريق نقاط الفوز.

بدون إحصاء

— Without counting; indiscriminately.

وزّع الهدايا بدون إحصاء.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

أحصى vs أخصى

Means to castrate. Very different and potentially offensive. Watch the 'kh' vs 'h'.

أحصى vs أقصى

Means 'furthest' or 'maximum'. Sounds similar but has a 'q' sound.

أحصى vs عصى

Means 'to disobey' or 'stick'. Missing the initial 'A' and uses 'Ain'.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"لا يُعد ولا يُحصى"

— Countless and innumerable. Used for extreme emphasis on quantity.

له أصدقاء لا يُعدون ولا يُحصون.

Formal/Literary
"أحصى عليه أنفاسه"

— To watch someone very closely; to monitor every move.

مديري يُحصي عليّ أنفاسي في المكتب.

Informal/Metaphorical
"أحصى الأيام"

— To wait anxiously for something to happen.

أنا أُحصي الأيام حتى موعد سفري.

Neutral
"كالحصى"

— As many as the pebbles (implied by the root). Used to mean 'very many'.

جنودهم كالحصى عدداً.

Classical
"أحصى غلته"

— To reap the rewards of one's hard work.

بعد سنوات من التعب، بدأ يُحصي غلته.

Literary
"أحصى ذنوبه"

— To reflect on one's mistakes or sins.

جلس الرجل يُحصي ذنوبه ويندم.

Religious
"خارج الإحصاء"

— Beyond counting; exceptional.

موهبته خارج الإحصاء والتقييم.

Formal
"أحصى النجوم في رابعة النهار"

— To attempt the impossible or to be delusional.

من يظن أنه سينجح بلا عمل كمن يُحصي النجوم في رابعة النهار.

Literary
"إحصاء العيوب"

— To focus only on the negatives of someone.

توقف عن إحصاء عيوب الناس وانظر لنفسك.

Neutral
"أحصى الكلام"

— To speak very carefully and briefly.

كان حكيماً يُحصي كلامه قبل النطق.

Literary

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

أحصى vs عدّ

Both mean count.

'Adda' is simple counting; 'Ahsa' is exhaustive enumeration.

عدّ الطفل أصابعه، لكن الحكومة أحصت السكان.

أحصى vs حسب

Both involve numbers.

'Hasaba' is calculation (math); 'Ahsa' is listing/counting items.

حسبتُ الفاتورة وأحصيتُ المشتريات.

أحصى vs جرد

Both used for inventory.

'Jarda' is the whole process/audit; 'Ahsa' is the specific act of counting the units.

قمنا بجرد المخزن وأحصينا كل قطعة.

أحصى vs رقم

Related to numbers.

'Raqqama' is to label with a number; 'Ahsa' is to find the total count.

رقّمتُ الصفحات ثم أحصيتها.

أحصى vs حصر

Both mean to limit or list.

'Hasara' is to confine or restrict; 'Ahsa' is to count the total.

حصرتُ خياراتي ثم أحصيتُ مميزاتها.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A1

أنا أحصي [Noun]

أنا أحصي الكتب.

A2

هل أحصيتَ [Noun]؟

هل أحصيتَ المال؟

B1

[Noun] لا يُحصى

النجوم لا تُحصى.

B1

يجب إحصاء [Noun]

يجب إحصاء الخسائر.

B2

بناءً على إحصائيات [Noun]

بناءً على إحصائيات الشركة.

C1

أحصى [Subject] [Object] بدقة

أحصى الباحث البيانات بدقة.

C1

ما لا يمكن إحصاؤه هو [Noun]

ما لا يمكن إحصاؤه هو حب الأم.

C2

أحصى [Subject] تداعيات [Noun]

أحصى الخبير تداعيات القرار.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

إحصاء Statistics / Counting
إحصائية A statistic / data point
مُحصي Counter / Enumerator
حَصى Pebbles (The root noun)
مُحصى Enumerated / Counted thing

क्रिया

حَصى To count with pebbles (Archaic)
أحصى To enumerate / count comprehensively
تَحَصى To be counted (Rare)

विशेषण

إحصائي Statistical
مُحصى Counted / Limited

संबंधित

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High in formal and religious Arabic; low in daily spoken dialects.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • أحصاتُ أحصيتُ

    The alif maqsura must change to a 'ya' in the first person past tense.

  • لا يُحْصِي لا يُحْصَى

    Use the passive 'yuhsa' to mean 'uncountable'. 'Yuhsi' means 'he doesn't count'.

  • أحصى التفاحات الثلاث عدّ التفاحات الثلاث

    Using 'Ahsa' for very small, simple counts sounds unnaturally formal.

  • إحصاءة إحصائية

    The noun for 'a statistic' is 'ihsa'iya', not 'ihsa'a'.

  • أخصى أحصى

    Confusing 'Ha' with 'Kha' changes the meaning to 'castrate'. Be careful!

सुझाव

Watch the Alif Maqsura

In the past tense, the 'ى' changes to 'ي' when adding pronouns (أحصيت, أحصينا).

Use for Totality

Only use 'أحصى' when you mean you counted everything, not just some things.

Heavy S

Make sure the 'ص' is deep and heavy, otherwise it might sound like 'أحسى' which isn't a word.

Formal Contexts

Reserve this word for your formal essays, news reports, or professional emails.

Religious Nuance

Using this word can sometimes give a spiritual or grand tone because of its Quranic roots.

Pebble Power

Remember 'Hasa' (pebble) to remember 'Ahsa' (count with pebbles).

The Negative Flair

Use 'لا يُحصى' to describe things that are amazing or overwhelming in number.

News Keywords

When you hear 'Ihsa', expect to hear numbers or statistics right after.

Professionalism

Using 'أحصى' in a business meeting when discussing data will make you sound very fluent.

List Making

Practice by writing a list of things in your room and starting with 'أحصيتُ الأشياء التالية'.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of the word 'Pebble' in Arabic which is 'Hasa'. To 'Ahsa' is to use those 'Hasa' pebbles to count every single thing until you are done.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a shepherd putting a small white stone (Hasa) into a bag for every sheep that enters the pen. He doesn't stop until the last sheep is in. That is 'Ahsa'.

Word Web

Statistics Census Inventory Pebbles Total Precision Numbers Audit

चैलेंज

Try to use 'أحصى' in a sentence about your daily habits, like counting the number of coffees you drink in a week.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

The word comes from the tri-consonantal root ح-ص-ي (H-S-Y). In ancient Semitic languages, this root is fundamentally linked to small stones or pebbles.

मूल अर्थ: To count using pebbles. Before numerical systems were widespread, people would move a pebble for each item they counted.

Afroasiatic / Semitic / Arabic.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

No specific sensitivities, but be careful with the 'h' and 's' sounds to avoid confusion with other words.

While English uses 'count' for everything, Arabic learners must switch to 'Ahsa' for formal or 'big' counting to sound natural.

The 99 Names of Allah (Hadith: 'Man ahsaha dakhala al-jannah') The Quranic verse: 'And He has enumerated everything in a register' (Wa ahsa kulla shay'in 'adada). Modern National Census ads in Arab countries.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

National Census

  • إحصاء السكان
  • التعداد العام
  • استمارة الإحصاء
  • موظف الإحصاء

Religion

  • أحصى أسماء الله
  • لا تُحصى نعم الله
  • كتاب أحصى كل شيء
  • يُحصي الأعمال

Business

  • إحصاء المخزون
  • إحصاء الخسائر
  • إحصائيات المبيعات
  • إحصاء سنوي

Science

  • إحصاء العينات
  • التحليل الإحصائي
  • إحصاء حيوي
  • إحصاء احتمالي

Daily Life

  • أحصى الأيام
  • لا يُحصى
  • أحصى النقاط
  • أحصى الخطوات

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"هل يمكنك أن تُحصي لي أهم ثلاث ميزات في عملك؟"

"كم عدد اللغات التي يمكنك أن تُحصيها في منطقتك؟"

"هل تعتقد أن إحصاء السكان ضروري لتطور الدولة؟"

"كيف تُحصي وقتك الذي تقضيه على الإنترنت يومياً؟"

"هل هناك ذكريات جميلة لا تُحصى في طفولتك؟"

डायरी विषय

اكتب عن يوم حاولت فيه إحصاء كل النعم التي تملكها.

تحدث عن أهمية الإحصائيات في فهم المشاكل الاجتماعية.

صف شعورك عندما تكون في مكان فيه نجوم لا تُحصى.

هل تفضل إحصاء خطواتك أثناء المشي؟ لماذا؟

اكتب قائمة تُحصي فيها أهدافك للعام القادم.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

عدّ (ʿadda) is the general word for counting, like counting coins. أحصى (ʾaḥṣā) is more formal and implies a complete, precise enumeration where every item is accounted for, often used in statistics.

The most common way is using the passive form: 'لا يُحصى' (lā yuḥṣā) or 'لا يُعد ولا يُحصى' (lā yuʿad wa-lā yuḥṣā).

Yes, 'إحصاء' (ihsa') is the standard word for the field of statistics and the act of taking a census.

Yes, it is the standard word for a census (إحصاء السكان) or whenever you want to count a group of people officially.

It is 'أحصيتُ' (ahsaytu). The final 'alif maqsura' turns into a 'ya'.

Yes, many times. It often refers to God's comprehensive knowledge and record-keeping of all things and deeds.

The root is H-S-Y (ح-ص-ي), which is related to 'pebbles' (حصى), the ancient tool for counting.

Absolutely. You can enumerate reasons, benefits, mistakes, or feelings.

In formal Arabic (MSA), yes. In dialects, people usually prefer 'عدّ' or 'حسب'.

It is 'مُحصي' (muhsi). In religious contexts, 'Al-Muhsi' is one of the names of God.

खुद को परखो 109 सवाल

writing

اكتب جملة بسيطة باستخدام الفعل 'أحصى'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

استخدم 'لا يُحصى' في جملة تصف الطبيعة.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

اكتب جملة عن 'إحصاء السكان'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

حول الفعل 'أحصى' إلى صيغة الماضي للمتكلم (I).

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

انطق الكلمة التالية بوضوح: 'أحصى'.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

ما الكلمة التي سمعتها؟ (أحصى، أخصى، أقصى)

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

/ 109 correct

Perfect score!

संबंधित सामग्री

numbers के और शब्द

عدّ

A1

वस्तुओं या संख्याओं की गणना करना।

عد

A1

वस्तुओं को गिनने या उनकी गणना करने की क्रिया। इसका उपयोग किसी चीज़ की कुल मात्रा निर्धारित करने के लिए किया जाता है।

عددي

A1

संख्यात्मक, संख्याओं में व्यक्त या गिनती से संबंधित।

عشري

A1

दशमलव, दस-आधारित संख्या प्रणाली से संबंधित।

إجمال

B1

किसी चीज़ की कुल राशि या समग्र योग। इसका अर्थ बिना विवरण में जाए किसी विषय का सारांश या सामान्य अवलोकन भी है।

احتسب

B2

गणना करना, हिसाब लगाना। ईश्वर से प्रतिफल की आशा करना।

أخيرا

A1

अंततः; आखिरकार। लंबे समय के बाद या किसी सूची के अंत में उपयोग किया जाता है।

أكمل

A2

पूरा करना, समाप्त करना। उसने अपना काम सफलतापूर्वक पूरा किया। कृपया इस फॉर्म को पूरा करें।

أولا

A1

सबसे पहले; प्रथम। किसी सूची या तर्क के पहले बिंदु को पेश करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।

أساسي

A1

बुनियादी, मौलिक; किसी चीज़ का मूल या आधार बनता है। बुनियादी तत्व शुरू करने के लिए आवश्यक हैं।

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