Definition of"instrument" in Arabic
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instrument
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Examples
"هذه الأداة ضرورية للعملية الجراحية الدقيقة."
This instrument is essential for the delicate surgical procedure.
"تعلمت العزف على آلة الكمان الموسيقية منذ صغري."
I learned to play the violin musical instrument from a young age.
"كان التعليم أداة قوية لتحقيق التغيير الاجتماعي."
Education was a powerful instrument for achieving social change.
"وقع على الصك القانوني أمام الشهود."
He signed the legal instrument in front of witnesses.
"سيتم تجهيز الطائرة بأحدث أجهزة الملاحة الجوية."
The aircraft will be instrumented with the latest aerial navigation devices.
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Etymology
The word 'instrument' originates from the Latin 'instrumentum', meaning 'tool, implement, means, equipment'. This Latin term itself is derived from 'instruere', which means 'to build, construct, teach', indicating its foundational sense of something used to build or facilitate.
Cultural Notes
In Arabic culture, the concept of 'instrument' is diverse. 'آلة موسيقية' (ālah mūsiqiyyah) specifically denotes musical instruments, which are deeply embedded in traditional Arabic music, featuring iconic instruments such as the Oud, Qanun, and Nay. For general tools or implements, 'أداة' (adāt) is commonly used. When referring to electronic or mechanical devices, 'جهاز' (jihāz) is often preferred. The legal sense of 'instrument' finds its equivalent in terms like 'صك' (ṣakk) for formal documents, reflecting the multifaceted application of the word across various contexts in Arabic.