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الطّائرات (al-ṭā'irāt) is the plural feminine form of الطّائرة (al-ṭā'irah), meaning 'airplanes' or 'aircraft.' This word is commonly used in modern Arabic to refer to fixed-wing aircraft used for commercial, military, or private aviation. It is a standard term in contemporary Arabic across all dialects and formal contexts.
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تحلّق الطّائرات فوق المدينة كلّ يوم.
Taḥalluq al-ṭā'irāt fawqa al-madīnah kulla yawm.
Airplanes fly over the city every day.
اشترت شركة الخطوط الجويّة عشر طائرات جديدة.
Ishtarat sharikah al-khuṭūṭ al-jawiyyah 'ashr ṭā'irāt jadīdah.
The airline company purchased ten new airplanes.
الطّائرات الحديثة أسرع وأكثر أماناً من السابقة.
Al-ṭā'irāt al-ḥadīthah asra' wa-akthar amānan min al-sābiqah.
Modern airplanes are faster and safer than previous ones.
شاهدنا الطّائرات تقلع من المطار صباح اليوم.
Shāhadnā al-ṭā'irāt taqlā' min al-maṭār sabāḥ al-yawm.
We watched the airplanes take off from the airport this morning.
كانت هناك تأخيرات في مواعيد الطّائرات بسبب الطقس السيء.
Kānat hunāka ta'akhkhurāt fī mawā'īd al-ṭā'irāt bi-sabab al-ṭaqs al-sayyī'.
There were delays in the airplane schedules due to bad weather.
In modern Arabic-speaking countries, airplanes represent an important mode of transportation connecting cities and countries across the Arab world. The term الطّائرات has become integral to modern Arabic vocabulary, especially with the growth of commercial aviation in the Middle East. Airlines like Emirates, Etihad, and Saudia have made air travel a significant part of contemporary Arab culture and economy.
Remember that الطّائرات is feminine plural (the base word الطّائرة is feminine), so adjectives and verbs must agree in gender. When counting, use the number directly with the plural: 'عشر طائرات' (ten airplanes), not 'عشر الطائرات.' This word is understood throughout the Arabic-speaking world in both formal and casual contexts, making it safe to use in any situation.
The word الطّائرات (al-ṭā'irāt) is the plural feminine form of الطّائرة (al-ṭā'irah), which means 'airplane' or 'aircraft' in English. This is the standard modern Arabic term used across all Arab countries to refer to fixed-wing aircraft used for transportation, commerce, military purposes, or recreation.
الطّائرات follows the standard Arabic feminine plural pattern. The root word طار (ṭāra) means 'to fly,' and الطّائرة literally means 'the flying one' (feminine). The plural form الطّائرات maintains the feminine gender agreement, which is important when using adjectives and verbs in sentences. For example:
Notice how the adjective الحديثة remains feminine to agree with the plural noun.
In contemporary Arabic, الطّائرات is extensively used in news media, travel industries, and everyday conversation when discussing air travel. You will hear this term frequently in airports, travel agencies, news broadcasts, and aviation-related discussions. The word is universally understood across all Arabic-speaking regions, from Morocco to the Gulf States.
Several important phrases use الطّائرات:
To better understand the context of الطّائرات, learners should familiarize themselves with related terms:
In the Arab world, air travel has become increasingly important, especially with the rise of major regional airlines like Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Saudia. These airlines operate modern fleets of airplanes and have made air travel accessible to millions of people across the region. Business travel, tourism, and family visits often involve flying, making الطّائرات a familiar term in daily life.
One crucial point for English speakers: الطّائرات is feminine plural, even though in English we don't assign gender to objects. When using this word in sentences, you must remember to use feminine forms of:
When counting airplanes, Arabic uses a special rule: numbers from 3-10 are followed by the plural (genitive case), while numbers above 10 are followed by the singular. Therefore:
When learning this word, practice using it in context with other travel-related vocabulary. Watch Arabic news broadcasts or travel shows to hear how native speakers use الطّائرات in natural speech. Pay attention to the gender and number agreement patterns, as these are essential for sounding natural in Arabic.
Whether you're planning a trip, discussing aviation, or simply expanding your Arabic vocabulary, الطّائرات is an essential modern word that you'll encounter regularly in contemporary Arabic media and conversation.