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A1 noun 7分で読める

سيارة

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解説 سيارة in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'sayyāra' is one of the first nouns you learn. You should focus on identifying the object, its color, and basic possession. You learn to say 'hādhihi sayyāratī' (this is my car) and 'al-sayyāra hamrā'' (the car is red). The focus is on basic identification and simple descriptive sentences. You will also learn the plural 'sayyārāt' and how to use it with numbers from 3 to 10.

At A2, you begin to use 'sayyāra' in the context of daily routines and travel. You learn verbs like 'arkabu' (I ride) and 'asūqu' (I drive). You start to use prepositions to describe where the car is parked or where it is going. You also learn the dual form 'sayyāratān' for two cars. You might describe a simple trip you took by car, using basic past tense verbs like 'dhahabtu bi-l-sayyāra' (I went by car).

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At the B1 level, you can discuss 'sayyāra' in more detail, such as comparing different models or discussing basic problems like a flat tire or a broken engine. You use more complex adjectives like 'mu'riḥa' (comfortable) or 'ghāliya' (expensive). You can handle situations like renting a car or explaining a minor traffic incident to a policeman. Your vocabulary expands to include 'sayyārat ujra' (taxi) and 'mawaqif' (parking).

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At B2, you can discuss the environmental impact of 'sayyārāt' (cars), such as pollution and the shift towards 'sayyārāt kahrubā'iyya' (electric cars). You can understand news reports about the automotive industry and express opinions on traffic laws or public transportation vs. private cars. You are comfortable with the 'iḍāfa' construction involving 'sayyāra' and can use it fluently in complex sentences.

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At C1, you can use 'sayyāra' in metaphorical or literary contexts. You might read about the history of the 'sayyāra' (caravan) in classical Arabic literature and compare it to modern usage. You can discuss technical specifications, legal frameworks regarding vehicle registration, and the socio-economic implications of car ownership in various Arab societies. Your speech is nuanced, and you use synonyms like 'markaba' or 'wasīlat naql' appropriately.

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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the word and its derivatives. You can engage in high-level debates about urban planning and 'mudun khāliya min al-sayyārāt' (car-free cities). You understand the subtle differences in meaning when 'sayyāra' is used in different dialects and can switch between them if necessary. You can analyze classical poetry where the root 's-y-r' is used and relate it to the modern concept of the automobile.

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Sayyāra is the Arabic word for car, a feminine noun ending in ta marbuta.
It is derived from the root s-y-r, which means to travel or walk.
The plural form is sayyārāt, following the regular feminine plural pattern.
It is a foundational A1 vocabulary word used universally across the Arab world.

The word سيارة (sayyāra) is the standard Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) term for a car or automobile. Derived from the Arabic root س-ي-ر (s-y-r), which fundamentally pertains to the act of walking, moving, or traveling, the word evokes the historical concept of a caravan or a group of travelers. In the modern era, it has become the ubiquitous term for personal and commercial road vehicles across the Arab world.

Linguistic Etymology: The root 's-y-r' gives us 'sāra' (to walk/travel). In ancient texts, 'sayyāra' referred to a group of travelers or a caravan, as seen in the Quran. With the advent of the internal combustion engine, the word was repurposed to describe the machine that facilitates travel.
Gender and Grammar: The word ends with a 'ta marbuta' (ة), making it grammatically feminine. This influences all associated adjectives and verbs. For example, 'a new car' is 'sayyāra jadīda', not 'jadīd'.
Daily Usage: In daily life, it covers everything from a small sedan to a large SUV. While dialects might use different words—like 'arabiya' in Egypt—'sayyāra' remains the formal and universally understood term.

أريد شراء سيارة جديدة هذا العام لأن سيارتي القديمة تعطلت كثيراً.

Translation: I want to buy a new car this year because my old car broke down a lot.

When using this word, it is important to understand that it is a 'noun of instrument' or 'intensive active participle' form (fa'āla), which often denotes something that performs an action repeatedly or intensely. Thus, a 'sayyāra' is 'that which travels constantly'. This makes the word feel active and dynamic to a native speaker. In technical contexts, you might hear it paired with specific types: 'sayyāra kahrubā'iyya' (electric car) or 'sayyāra riyādiyya' (sports car).

هل هذه الـ سيارة لك أم هي مستأجرة؟

Translation: Is this car yours or is it rented?

Furthermore, the word appears in various modern compound expressions. For instance, 'sayyārat is'āf' means ambulance (literally: car of aid/relief), and 'sayyārat itfā'' means fire engine (literally: car of extinguishing). This demonstrates the versatility of the noun as a base for specialized vehicle types. Understanding the root 's-y-r' also helps learners connect the word to 'sīra' (biography/path of life) and 'masīra' (march/procession), enriching the semantic network of the learner's vocabulary.

المواقف مزدحمة، لا يوجد مكان لركن الـ سيارة.

Translation: The parking lot is crowded; there is no place to park the car.

Regional Variations: While 'sayyāra' is standard, in Egypt you will hear 'arabiya' (originally meaning cart/carriage), and in some North African dialects, you might hear variations influenced by French (tonobile) or Spanish, though 'sayyāra' remains the formal choice for media and education.

Using 'sayyāra' correctly requires attention to gender agreement and prepositional use. As a feminine noun, it dictates the form of following adjectives and the conjugation of verbs where the car is the subject.

Adjective Agreement: Adjectives must end in 'ta marbuta'. Example: 'sayyāra sarī'a' (a fast car), 'sayyāra jamīla' (a beautiful car).
Verbal Interaction: Verbs like 'to drive' (qāda) or 'to ride' (rakiba) are commonly used. 'I drive my car' is 'Aqūdu sayyāratī'. 'I rode in the car' is 'Rakibtu fī al-sayyāra'.

اشترت مريم سيارة حمراء صغيرة لتتنقل بها في المدينة.

Translation: Maryam bought a small red car to move around the city.

When describing the location of the car, prepositions like 'fī' (in), 'amāma' (in front of), and 'khalfa' (behind) are essential. 'The car is in front of the house' becomes 'Al-sayyāra amāma al-bayt'. Because 'sayyāra' starts with a 'sun letter' (sīn), the 'l' of the definite article 'al-' is assimilated, so 'the car' is pronounced 'as-sayyāra'.

كانت الـ سيارة تسير بسرعة عالية على الطريق السريع.

Translation: The car was traveling at high speed on the highway.

In more complex sentences, 'sayyāra' can act as the 'mudaf' (first part) of an iḍāfa construction. For example, 'sayyārat al-mudīr' (the director's car). Here, the 'ta marbuta' is pronounced as a 't' sound: 'sayyāratul-mudīr'. This is a key grammatical rule for intermediate learners to master.

توقفت سيارة الأجرة أمام الفندق لينزل السياح.

Translation: The taxi (car of fare) stopped in front of the hotel for the tourists to get out.

Finally, when using the plural 'sayyārāt', remember that Arabic uses the 'dual' form for exactly two cars: 'sayyāratān' (nominative) or 'sayyāratayn' (accusative/genitive). Using the plural for two cars is a common beginner mistake.

You will encounter 'sayyāra' in almost every facet of modern Arab life. From news reports about traffic to casual conversations about commuting, it is a foundational noun.

In the Media: News anchors use it when discussing 'izdiḥām al-sayyārāt' (car congestion) or 'ṣinā'at al-sayyārāt' (the car industry). It is the standard term in all written newspapers.
At the Mechanic: When visiting a 'mika-niki' (mechanic), you'll hear 'fahs al-sayyāra' (car inspection) or 'taṣlīh al-sayyāra' (car repair).

أعلن المعرض عن تخفيضات كبرى على أسعار الـ سيارات الكهربائية.

Translation: The showroom announced major discounts on electric car prices.

In urban centers like Dubai, Riyadh, or Cairo, discussions about cars are constant. You'll hear people debating the merits of different brands or complaining about 'zaḥmat al-sayyārāt' (car traffic). In the context of travel, 'sayyāra' is the alternative to 'qiṭār' (train) or 'ḥāfila' (bus).

يفضل الكثيرون السفر بالـ سيارة بدلاً من الحافلة للراحة.

Translation: Many prefer traveling by car instead of the bus for comfort.

In taxi apps like Uber or Careem, which are very popular in the Middle East, the interface will refer to the 'sayyāra' arriving. If you are looking for a rental, you search for 'isti'jār sayyārāt' (car rental). The word is truly indispensable for any traveler or resident in an Arabic-speaking country.

Even though 'sayyāra' is an A1 level word, learners often make specific errors regarding its gender, pronunciation, and pluralization.

Gender Mismatch: Mistake: 'sayyāra kabīr' (a big car). Correction: 'sayyāra kabīra'. The adjective must match the feminine noun.
Article Assimilation: Mistake: Pronouncing it as 'Al-sayyāra' with a clear 'L'. Correction: 'As-sayyāra'. The 'L' is silent because 'Sīn' is a sun letter.

خطأ: الـ سيارة جديد. صح: الـ سيارة جديدة.

Note: Always check the 'ta marbuta' on the adjective.

Another common error involves the iḍāfa (possessive) construction. When 'sayyāra' is the first word in a pair, like 'sayyārat al-walad' (the boy's car), the 'h' sound at the end of 'sayyāra' must change to a 't' sound. Many students forget this and say 'sayyārah al-walad', which sounds disconnected to native ears.

Lastly, learners sometimes confuse 'sayyāra' with 'sayyir' (path/walking) or 'sīra' (biography). While they share the same root, their meanings are distinct. Pay attention to the long vowel 'ā' and the shadda on the 'y'.

While 'sayyāra' is the standard, Arabic offers several other words depending on the context, dialect, or level of formality.

Arabiya (عربية): The most common word in Egyptian and Sudanese dialects. Originally means 'carriage' or 'cart'.
Markaba (مركبة): A more formal or technical term meaning 'vehicle'. It can refer to cars, spacecraft, or ships.
Hafila (حافلة): Specifically means 'bus'. Don't use 'sayyāra' if you are referring to public transport buses.

تعتبر الـ مركبة الفضائية نوعاً متطوراً من وسائل النقل.

Translation: The spacecraft is considered an advanced type of transportation.

In some contexts, you might hear 'shāḥina' (truck) or 'darrāja' (bicycle/motorcycle). If you're in a formal setting, 'sayyāra' is always safe. If you're in a Cairo street market, 'arabiya' will make you sound more like a local. Understanding these nuances helps in transitioning from classroom Arabic to real-world communication.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The word 'sayyāra' appears in the Quran (Surah Yusuf) referring to a caravan of travelers who found Prophet Joseph in the well.

発音ガイド

UK /saj.jaː.ra/

US /saɪˈjɑːrə/

Second syllable (yā).

韻が合う語

Tayyāra (Airplane) Nazzāra (Glasses) Sayyāra (Caravan - archaic) Manāra (Minaret/Lighthouse) Ziyāra (Visit) Idāra (Administration) Khusāra (Loss) Amāra (Sign/Building)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'L' in 'Al-sayyāra' (it should be 'As-sayyāra').
Failing to double the 'Y' sound (shadda).
Using a short 'a' instead of a long 'ā' in the second syllable.
Making the 'r' too soft or like an English 'r'.
Ignoring the feminine ending 'a' (h) sound.

難易度

読解 1/5

Very easy to read; follows standard patterns.

ライティング 1/5

Simple spelling with common letters.

スピーキング 2/5

Requires attention to the shadda and sun-letter assimilation.

リスニング 1/5

Clear and distinct sound in all dialects.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

بيت طريق كبير جديد أنا

次に学ぶ

سائق طائرة حافلة دراجة سفر

上級

محرك فرامل عادم تأمين ميكانيكي

知っておくべき文法

Feminine Gender

السيارة سريعة (The car is fast).

Sun Letters

الـ + سيارة = السيارة (pronounced As-sayyāra).

Iḍāfa Construction

سيارة أحمد (Ahmed's car).

Sound Feminine Plural

سيارات (Sayyārāt).

Preposition 'bi'

بالسيارة (By car).

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レベル別の例文

هذه سيارة.

This is a car.

Uses 'hādhihi' because 'sayyāra' is feminine.

السيارة زرقاء.

The car is blue.

Definite article 'al-' assimilates to 'as-'.

عندي سيارة صغيرة.

I have a small car.

Adjective 'ṣaghīra' matches feminine noun.

أين السيارة؟

Where is the car?

Interrogative 'ayna'.

هذه سيارة جميلة.

This is a beautiful car.

Demonstrative pronoun agreement.

السيارة في الشارع.

The car is in the street.

Preposition 'fī'.

سيارة والدي قديمة.

My father's car is old.

Iḍāfa construction.

أحب هذه السيارة.

I like this car.

Verb 'uḥibbu' + object.

أذهب إلى العمل بالسيارة.

I go to work by car.

Preposition 'bi-' meaning 'by' or 'with'.

اشتريت سيارة جديدة أمس.

I bought a new car yesterday.

Past tense verb 'ishtaraytu'.

السيارة أمام البيت.

The car is in front of the house.

Adverb of place 'amāma'.

هل تستطيع قيادة السيارة؟

Can you drive the car?

Verbal noun 'qiyāda'.

ركبنا السيارة وذهبنا إلى الشاطئ.

We got in the car and went to the beach.

Plural past tense 'rakibnā'.

هذه السيارة سريعة جداً.

This car is very fast.

Intensifier 'jiddan'.

لا توجد سيارات في هذا الطريق.

There are no cars on this road.

Negative 'lā tūjad' with plural 'sayyārāt'.

غسلت السيارة في الصباح.

I washed the car in the morning.

Past tense 'ghasaltu'.

تعطلت سيارتي في منتصف الطريق.

My car broke down in the middle of the road.

Verb 'ta'aṭṭalat' (feminine past).

أبحث عن سيارة مستعملة بسعر جيد.

I am looking for a used car at a good price.

Adjective 'musta'mala' (used).

يجب أن نغير زيت السيارة بانتظام.

We must change the car oil regularly.

Iḍāfa: 'zayt al-sayyāra'.

استأجرت سيارة لرحلتنا الجبلية.

I rented a car for our mountain trip.

Verb 'ista'jartu'.

السيارة الكهربائية توفر الكثير من المال.

The electric car saves a lot of money.

Subject-predicate sentence.

لا أريد ركن السيارة هنا، الموقف ممنوع.

I don't want to park the car here; parking is forbidden.

Verbal noun 'rakn'.

سيارة الإسعاف وصلت بسرعة.

The ambulance arrived quickly.

Compound noun 'sayyārat al-is'āf'.

كيف حال سيارتك الجديدة؟

How is your new car?

Possessive suffix '-ka'.

تعتبر صناعة السيارات من أهم القطاعات الاقتصادية.

The car industry is considered one of the most important economic sectors.

Passive verb 'tu'tabar'.

أدت زيادة عدد السيارات إلى تلوث الهواء.

The increase in the number of cars led to air pollution.

Cause and effect structure.

يفضل الشباب اقتناء السيارات الرياضية.

Young people prefer owning sports cars.

Verbal noun 'iqtinā''.

يجب التأكد من سلامة مكابح السيارة قبل السفر.

The safety of the car brakes must be ensured before traveling.

Complex iḍāfa.

تتطلب قيادة السيارة في المطر حذراً شديداً.

Driving a car in the rain requires extreme caution.

Subject is 'qiyāda'.

السيارات ذاتية القيادة هي مستقبل النقل.

Self-driving cars are the future of transport.

Compound adjective 'dhātiyyat al-qiyāda'.

هناك ضريبة جديدة على السيارات الفارهة.

There is a new tax on luxury cars.

Adjective 'fāriha'.

أصبحت السيارات جزءاً لا يتجزأ من حياتنا.

Cars have become an integral part of our lives.

Verb 'aṣbaḥat' (to become).

تجسد السيارة في الأدب الحديث رمزاً للحرية والانطلاق.

The car in modern literature embodies a symbol of freedom and release.

Metaphorical usage.

ناقش المحللون تداعيات تراجع مبيعات السيارات العالمية.

Analysts discussed the repercussions of the decline in global car sales.

Economic terminology.

تعد السيارة وسيلة نقل حيوية في المناطق النائية.

The car is a vital means of transport in remote areas.

Formal academic tone.

تطورت تقنيات الأمان في السيارات بشكل مذهل مؤخراً.

Car safety technologies have evolved amazingly recently.

Adverbial phrase 'bi-shakl mudhhil'.

انتقد الناشطون هيمنة السيارة على التخطيط العمراني.

Activists criticized the dominance of the car over urban planning.

Political/Social context.

كانت القافلة السيارة تعبر الفيافي في قديم الزمان.

The traveling caravan used to cross the wilderness in ancient times.

Archaic use of 'sayyāra' as an adjective.

يتم فحص انبعاثات السيارة لضمان مطابقتها للمعايير.

Car emissions are inspected to ensure compliance with standards.

Technical/Regulatory language.

تعتبر السيارة الكهربائية حلاً مستداماً لأزمة المناخ.

The electric car is considered a sustainable solution to the climate crisis.

Environmental terminology.

أضحت السيارة في عصرنا الراهن عبئاً بيئياً يستوجب المراجعة.

In our current era, the car has become an environmental burden that necessitates review.

High-level vocabulary 'aḍḥat', 'istawjaba'.

تتبنى الدولة سياسات لتقليل الاعتماد المفرط على السيارة الخاصة.

The state adopts policies to reduce excessive reliance on private cars.

Policy-oriented language.

إن التحول نحو السيارات ذاتية الحركة يطرح معضلات أخلاقية.

The shift towards autonomous cars poses ethical dilemmas.

Philosophical/Technical discussion.

استخدم الكاتب السيارة كاستعارة للزمن الذي يمر بسرعة.

The writer used the car as a metaphor for time passing quickly.

Literary analysis.

تتداخل العوامل الاقتصادية والاجطماعية في اختيار نوع السيارة.

Economic and social factors overlap in the choice of car type.

Complex sentence structure.

لم تعد السيارة مجرد وسيلة تنقل بل أصبحت تعبيراً عن الهوية.

The car is no longer just a means of transport, but has become an expression of identity.

Nuanced 'lam ta'ud' structure.

تتطلب صيانة السيارات الحديثة خبرة تقنية برمجية عالية.

Modern car maintenance requires high technical software expertise.

Specialized professional context.

أثارت قوانين السير الجديدة لغطاً حول حقوق مالكي السيارات.

The new traffic laws sparked controversy regarding car owners' rights.

Legal/Social nuance.

類義語

مركبة عربة واسطة نقل آلية

反対語

دراجة مشاة

よく使う組み合わせ

قيادة السيارة

ركن السيارة

سيارة أجرة

سيارة إسعاف

موقف سيارات

حادث سيارة

مفتاح السيارة

تأمين السيارة

غسيل السيارات

معرض سيارات

よく使うフレーズ

بالسيارة

— By car. Used to describe the method of transport.

سافرنا إلى مكة بالسيارة.

في السيارة

— In the car. Used for location.

نسيت هاتفي في السيارة.

سيارة مستعملة

— Used car. Common in commerce.

هل تريد شراء سيارة مستعملة؟

سيارة جديدة

— New car.

مبروك على السيارة الجديدة!

صيانة السيارة

— Car maintenance.

صيانة السيارة ضرورية للسلامة.

رخصة قيادة

— Driving license (literally license of driving [a car]).

حصلت على رخصة القيادة أخيراً.

زحمة سيارات

— Car traffic/jam.

هناك زحمة سيارات خانقة اليوم.

قطع غيار

— Spare parts (for cars).

أبحث عن قطع غيار لسيارتي.

سيارة كهربائية

— Electric car.

السيارة الكهربائية صديقة للبيئة.

قرض سيارة

— Car loan.

أخذت قرض سيارة من البنك.

よく混同される語

سيارة vs طيارة

Tayyāra means airplane; sounds similar but refers to air travel.

سيارة vs سيرة

Sīra means biography; shares the same root but different meaning.

سيارة vs سيّار

Sayyār means mobile/walking (adjective); often used for 'mobile phone' in some contexts.

慣用句と表現

"يسير مثل السيارة"

— To move efficiently or smoothly (modern usage).

العمل يسير مثل السيارة.

Informal

"وضع العربة أمام الحصان"

— To put the cart before the horse (related to 'arabiya').

لا تضع العربة أمام الحصان في مشروعك.

Formal

"على قدم وساق"

— In full swing (related to the root of travel/movement).

الاستعدادات تجري على قدم وساق.

Formal

"سار على نهجه"

— To follow in someone's footsteps (root s-y-r).

سار الابن على نهج أبيه.

Literary

"في مسار واحد"

— In one track/direction.

نحن نسير في مسار واحد.

Neutral

"تجاوز السرعة"

— To exceed the limit (literally speed).

لقد تجاوزت السرعة المسموحة.

Neutral

"تحت العجلات"

— To be crushed or ignored (metaphorical).

ضاعت حقوقه تحت العجلات.

Informal

"المحرك الأساسي"

— The main driver/engine (metaphorical).

التعليم هو المحرك الأساسي للمجتمع.

Formal

"خلف المقود"

— Behind the wheel (in control).

هو الآن خلف المقود في الشركة.

Neutral

"أعطى الضوء الأخضر"

— Gave the green light (traffic metaphor).

المدير أعطى الضوء الأخضر للمشروع.

Neutral

間違えやすい

سيارة vs حافلة

Both are road vehicles.

Hāfila is a large bus for many people; sayyāra is a small car.

ركبت الحافلة لأن سيارتي معطلة.

سيارة vs شاحنة

Both are motor vehicles.

Shāḥina is a truck for carrying goods; sayyāra is for passengers.

الشاحنة تحمل البضائع والسيارة تحمل الناس.

سيارة vs دراجة

Both are personal transport.

Darrāja has two wheels (bike); sayyāra has four.

الدراجة أسرع في الزحمة من السيارة.

سيارة vs قطار

Both are long distance transport.

Qiṭār runs on rails; sayyāra runs on roads.

سافرت بالقطار وليس بالسيارة.

سيارة vs مركبة

They are synonyms.

Markaba is more formal/technical; sayyāra is common daily speech.

هذه المركبة مخصصة للفضاء.

文型パターン

Hādhihi [sayyāra].

هذه سيارة.

Al-[sayyāra] [color].

السيارة سوداء.

Dhahabtu bi-l-[sayyāra].

ذهبت بالسيارة.

Ishtaraytu [sayyāra] [adjective].

اشتريت سيارة جديدة.

Aqūdu [sayyāratī] ilā [place].

أقود سيارتي إلى الجامعة.

Al-[sayyāra] ta'aṭṭalat.

السيارة تعطلت.

Inna [sayyārāt] al-yawm...

إن سيارات اليوم متطورة.

Tash-hadu ṣinā'at al-[sayyārāt]...

تشهد صناعة السيارات تحولاً.

語族

名詞

سير (Movement/Walking)

مسيرة (March)

سيرة (Biography)

تسيير (Conducting/Steering)

動詞

سار (To walk/travel)

سيّر (To make move/direct)

تسيّر (To be directed)

形容詞

سائر (Walking/Current)

مسيّر (Directed/Driven)

使い方

frequency

Extremely High

よくある間違い

Al-sayyāra kabīr → Al-sayyāra kabīra
The adjective must be feminine to match the noun.
Rakibtu al-sayyāra → Rakibtu fī al-sayyāra
While 'rakibtu al-sayyāra' is sometimes used, 'fī' is the standard preposition for getting inside a vehicle.
Sayyāra al-mudīr → Sayyāratul-mudīr
In an iḍāfa, the ta marbuta must be pronounced as a 't'.
Al-sayyārat al-jadīd → Al-sayyārāt al-jadīda
Non-human plurals take singular feminine adjectives.
Pronouncing the 'L' in Al-sayyāra → As-sayyāra
Sīn is a sun letter, so the 'L' is assimilated.

ヒント

Agreement

Always check your adjectives! A 'red car' is 'sayyāra hamrā'', not 'aḥmar'.

Double the Y

Make sure to linger on the 'y' sound. It's 'say-yāra'. This distinguishes it from other similar words.

Root Learning

Learning the root S-Y-R will help you understand words like 'sīra' (biography) and 'masīra' (march).

Dialect Awareness

If you go to Egypt, don't be surprised if everyone says 'arabiya' instead of 'sayyāra'.

Sun Letters

Train your ear to hear 'As-sayyāra' instead of 'Al-sayyāra'. The 'L' disappears!

Ta Marbuta

Don't forget the two dots on the ة. Without them, it's a different letter (ha).

Compound Words

Learn 'sayyārat is'āf' (ambulance) and 'sayyārat ujra' (taxi) early on; they are very useful.

Visual Cues

Label a picture of your car with the word سيارة and keep it on your fridge.

Possession

Practice saying 'sayyāratī' (my car) vs 'sayyāratuka' (your car) to master the 't' transition.

Metaphors

In advanced Arabic, 'sayyāra' can refer to planets (the 'travelers' of the sky). Keep that in mind!

暗記しよう

記憶術

Imagine a 'Sigh' of relief when you finally get into your 'Yara' (car) after a long walk. Say-Yara.

視覚的連想

Picture a car with a giant 'S' on the hood, driving through the Sahara desert. S-aharan car = Sayyāra.

Word Web

Road Travel Engine Wheels Driver Gas Speed Traffic

チャレンジ

Try to name 5 parts of a 'sayyāra' in Arabic: (ajala, muḥarrik, miqwad, miftāḥ, kursī).

語源

Derived from the Arabic triliteral root S-Y-R (س-ي-ر), which relates to moving, traveling, or walking. In Classical Arabic, 'sayyāra' was a collective noun for a caravan or a group of travelers.

元の意味： A group of travelers or a caravan moving together.

Semitic -> Afroasiatic -> Arabic.

文化的な背景

Be aware that in some conservative areas, discussing cars might lead to discussions about social class.

English speakers often use 'auto' or 'motor', but in Arabic, 'sayyāra' is the single dominant term.

Surah Yusuf (Quranic mention of caravan) The movie 'The Salesman' (features car scenes in Tehran) Arabic pop songs often mention 'sayyāra' (e.g., 'Sayyārat al-Mufāja'āt')

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Commuting

أذهب بالسيارة
زحمة سيارات
تأخرت بسبب السيارة
طريق طويل

Shopping

بكم هذه السيارة؟
سيارة مستعملة
تجربة قيادة
ضمان السيارة

Repairs

السيارة لا تعمل
تغيير الزيت
إصلاح الإطار
فحص المحرك

Travel

استئجار سيارة
خريطة الطريق
محطة وقود
رحلة بالسيارة

Emergencies

سيارة إسعاف!
حادث سيارة
اتصل بالشرطة
مساعدة في الطريق

会話のきっかけ

"هل تفضل القيادة أم ركوب الحافلة؟"

"ما هو لون سيارتك المفضلة؟"

"هل سيارات الأجرة غالية في مدينتك؟"

"متى اشتريت أول سيارة لك؟"

"هل تعتقد أن السيارات الكهربائية هي المستقبل؟"

日記のテーマ

صف سيارة أحلامك بالتفصيل.

اكتب عن رحلة قمت بها بالسيارة مع أصدقائك.

هل تفضل العيش في مدينة بدون سيارات؟ لماذا؟

تحدث عن مشكلة واجهتها مع سيارتك وكيف حللتها.

كيف تغيرت صناعة السيارات في السنوات العشر الأخيرة؟

よくある質問

10 問

It is feminine because it ends in 'ta marbuta' (ة). This means all adjectives and verbs referring to it must be in the feminine form.

You say 'As-sayyāra'. Even though it's written 'Al-sayyāra', the 'L' is silent because 'S' is a sun letter.

The plural is 'sayyārāt' (سيارات). It follows the regular feminine plural pattern by adding 'āt'.

Yes, 'sayyāra' is Modern Standard Arabic and used everywhere. 'Arabiya' is specific to certain dialects like Egyptian Arabic.

You say 'Indī sayyāra' (عندي سيارة) or 'Ladayya sayyāra' (لدي سيارة) in more formal contexts.

The root S-Y-R refers to movement, walking, or traveling. This is why a car is called 'sayyāra'—it's a thing that moves or travels.

You can say 'sayyārat ujra' (literally: car of fare) or simply 'taksī'.

In isolation, it sounds like a soft 'h' or 'a'. In a possessive phrase (iḍāfa), it must be pronounced as a 't'.

The word for driving is 'qiyāda' (قيادة). To say 'I drive', you say 'aqūdu' (أقود).

Generally no. For trucks, the word 'shāḥina' (شاحنة) is used, though 'sayyārat shaḥn' is sometimes used for small vans.

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