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Aerials
الهوائيّات (al-hawāʾiyyāt) is the plural form of الهوائيّ (al-hawāʾī), meaning aerials or antennas. This term refers to the devices used to transmit and receive radio, television, or wireless signals. It is commonly used in technical, telecommunications, and everyday contexts when discussing radio equipment, TV reception, or wireless communication devices.
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المنزل مزود بعدة هوائيّات لاستقبال القنوات التلفزيونية.
Al-manzil muzawwad bi-ʿiddati hawāʾiyyāt li-istiqlāl al-qanawāt al-tilfāziyyah.
The house is equipped with several aerials to receive television channels.
يجب تنظيف الهوائيّات بانتظام للحصول على استقبال أفضل.
Yajib tanzīf al-hawāʾiyyāt bi-intizām li-l-husūl ʿalā istiqbāl afdal.
The aerials must be cleaned regularly to get better reception.
الهوائيّات على السقف تساعد في نقل الإشارات اللاسلكية.
Al-hawāʾiyyāt ʿalā al-saqlf tusāʿid fī naql al-ʾishārāt al-lāsilkiyyah.
The aerials on the roof help transmit wireless signals.
تحتاج الأبراج الخلوية إلى هوائيّات قوية لتغطية مساحة واسعة.
Taḥtāj al-abraaj al-khallūiyyah ʾilā hawāʾiyyāt qawiyyah li-taghţiyyat masāḥah wāsiʿah.
Cellular towers need powerful aerials to cover a wide area.
هذه الهوائيّات الجديدة توفر سرعة اتصال أعلى.
Hādhih al-hawāʾiyyāt al-jadīdah tuwaффir surʿat ittiṣāl aʿlá.
These new aerials provide faster connection speeds.
In the Arab world, the use of aerials has been an important part of communication infrastructure, particularly before the widespread adoption of satellite and mobile technology. The term is deeply embedded in everyday language, especially among people who remember the era of traditional radio and television broadcasting. Today, while wireless technology has become more prevalent, the word remains relevant in technical discussions and among those working in telecommunications and broadcasting sectors.
Remember that الهوائيّات is a plural noun (plural of الهوائي). When referring to a single aerial, use الهوائي. This word is technical in nature, so it's commonly found in discussions about electronics, telecommunications, and media. Pay attention to the feminine plural ending -ات (āt), which indicates it's plural. In modern Arabic, you might also hear the less formal term أنتينة (antīnah) borrowed from English, though الهوائي remains the standard Arabic term.
الهوائيّات (al-hawāʾiyyāt) is the Arabic plural noun meaning "aerials" or "antennas." It derives from الهوائي (al-hawāʾī), which comes from the root related to air and atmosphere (الهواء - al-hawāʾ, meaning "air"). The term literally suggests "air-related devices," reflecting their function of transmitting and receiving signals through the air.
الهوائيّات is a feminine plural noun in Arabic, indicated by the feminine plural ending -ات (āt). The singular form is الهوائي (al-hawāʾī), which is masculine in Arabic grammar despite referring to physical devices. When using this word, remember that:
In contemporary Arabic, الهوائيّات is used primarily in technical and telecommunications contexts. You'll encounter it when discussing:
The word appears frequently in modern Middle Eastern media, technical manuals, and everyday conversation among those working in telecommunications. For example, a technician might say "نحتاج إلى تثبيت هوائيّات جديدة" (we need to install new aerials), or someone might complain about poor television reception saying "الهوائيّات لا تستقبل الإشارة بشكل جيد" (the aerials aren't receiving the signal properly).
Understanding الهوائيّات requires familiarity with related telecommunications vocabulary:
In Arab countries, the infrastructure for aerials and antenna systems has evolved significantly over the past few decades. From traditional rooftop television antennas to modern cellular towers and satellite dishes, aerials remain a visible part of the urban landscape. The term has maintained its relevance despite the shift toward wireless and digital technologies.
For learners of Arabic, understanding this word opens doors to discussions about technology, infrastructure, and modern communication systems. It's particularly useful if you're interested in technical Arabic or working in fields related to telecommunications and broadcasting.
While الهوائي remains the standard and preferred Arabic term, you may occasionally hear the English loanword أنتينة (antīnah) in casual conversation, particularly among younger speakers or in technical environments influenced by English terminology. However, for formal and educational contexts, الهوائيّات is the appropriate choice.
When learning this word, remember to: