Learn the Arabic Alphabet: The Letter 'ث' (Tha’)
Hello and welcome to another chapter in our journey through the Arabic alphabet. Today, we are focusing on the letter ‘ث’ (Tha’), which is pronounced similarly to ‘th’ in the English word ‘three’.
Let’s take a look at some words that have this letter, both at the start, middle, and end of the word. We’ll also include example sentences for each.
Letter 'ث' (Tha’) in initial position
Three
Thalāthah
ثَلاثَة
We are three brothers.
Naḥnu thalāthtu ikhwah
نحنُ ثلاثةُ إِخوة
Fox
Thaʻlab
ثعلب
We saw a cunning fox in the zoo.
Rʼynā fī ḥadyqh alḥaywāni thaʻlban mākiran
رأينا في حَديقة الحَيوانِ ثَعلبًا ماكرًا
Bull
Thawr
ثَوْر
There is a big and strong bull on the farm.
Fī almazraʻti thawrun qwyyun wakbyr
في المَزرَعةِ ثَورٌ قويٌّ وَكبير
Snow
Thalj
ثَلْج
It snows heavily on mountains.
Yahṭul thaljun ghazyrun fī almurtfʻāti aljablyyh
يَهطُل ثَلجٌ غَزيرٌ في المُرتفعاتِ الجَبليّة
Dress
Thawb
ثَوْب
She is wearing a beautiful dress.
Innhā tartady thawban jamylan
إنّها ترتدي ثوبًا جميلًا
Letter 'ث' (Tha’) in middle position
Statue
Timthāl
تمثال
There is a big statue in the park
Fī alḥadyqti timthālun kabyr
في الحَديقةِ تِمثالٌ كَبير
Example
Mithāl
مثال
He gave a good example.
Uʻtá mithālan jaydan
أعطى مثالًا جيّدًا
Effects
Āthār
آثار
The effects of the war were devastating
Kānat Āthār al-ḥarb mudammirah
كانت آثار الحربُ مُدمِّرةً
Germs
Jarāthym
جراثيم
Germs can cause diseases.
Fī alḥadyqti timthālun kabyr
تُسبُِّب الجراثيمُ الأمراضَ
Document
Wathīqah
وثيقة
He signed the document.
Waqqaʻa ʻalá al-wathīqah
وقّع على الوثيقة
Letter 'ث' (Tha’) in final position
Plough
Miḥrāth
محراث
The farmer uses a plow.
Almuzārʻ yastakhdimu almiḥrāth
المزارع يستخدم المحراث
Inheritance
Mīrāth
ميراث
Inheritance is distributed among inheritors fairly and equally.
Ywzaaʻu almīrāthu bayna alwarthti bālʻadli wālmusāwāh
يوزَّعُ المِيراثُ بين الوَرثةِ بالعَدلِ والمُساواة
Pollution
Talawwuth
تلوّث
Air pollution is a big problem.
Talawoth alhawāʼi mushkilatun kabyratun
تلوّث الهواءِ مُشكِلةٌ كَبيرةٌ
Research
Baḥth
بحث
The researcher has presented her research beautifully.
Qadaamti albāḥithtu albaḥtha bishaklin jamylin
قَدَّمتِ الباحِثةُ البَحثَ بِشَكلٍ جَميلٍ
Flea
Barghūth
برغوث
The dog has fleas.
al-Kalb ladayhi barāghyth
الكلب لديه براغيث (Plural)
Quick Quiz
After we have studied the Arabic letter ‘ث’ (Tha’) and seen how it is used in a wide selection of words and scenarios, it’s now time for a brief quiz to test what you’ve learned.
This quiz will help you refresh what you’ve learned and help you remember the new words.
Don’t worry if your first attempt isn’t perfect; the goal is to keep practicing and reviewing the content.
Which word starts with the letter ث (Tha')?
A. ثلج
B. مثال
C. محراث
D. بحث
What is the meaning of the word ثوب?
A. Bull
B. Statue
C. Dress
D. Flea
Which of the following words does NOT contain the letter ث in the middle?
A. بحث
B. مثال
C. ثلاثة
D. آثار
Which word ends with the letter ث?
A. وثيقة
B. محراث
C. ثور
D. تمثال
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. B
Our journey through the Arabic alphabet continues to uncover new insights and knowledge about this rich and intricate language. We hope that you now have a deeper understanding of the Arabic letter ‘ث’ (Tha’), its various positions, and its use in different contexts.
We encourage you to continue practicing and learning. Each new letter reveals a fresh universe of expressions waiting to be discovered.
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Happy learning!
