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Eleventh
حادي عشر (Hādi 'ashar) is an ordinal number meaning 'eleventh' in Arabic. It is used to denote the eleventh position in a sequence or order, and is commonly used in formal and informal contexts when listing items, dates, or rankings. This compound ordinal number combines the masculine singular form and is part of the Arabic numeral system for ordering.
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السَّاعَةُ الحادِيَةُ عَشْرَةُ صَباحًا هي وقتُ الاجتِماعِ.
As-sā'ah al-hādiyah 'asharah sabāhan hiya waqt al-ijtimā'.
The eleventh hour in the morning is the time of the meeting.
هذا هو اليومُ الحادي عشَر من شهرِ محرَّم.
Hādhā huwa al-yawm al-hādi 'ashar min shahr Muharram.
This is the eleventh day of the month of Muharram.
فَازَ الفريقُ بِالمركزِ الحادي عشَر في البطولةِ.
Fāza al-farīq bi-l-markaz al-hādi 'ashar fi al-batlah.
The team won the eleventh place in the championship.
وُلِدَ الطفلُ في الحادي عشَر من ديسمبر.
Wulida al-tifl fi al-hādi 'ashar min Disambir.
The child was born on the eleventh of December.
الفصلُ الحادي عشَر من الكتابِ يتناولُ موضوعًا مهمًا.
Al-fasl al-hādi 'ashar min al-kitāb yatanāwal mawdū'an muhimman.
The eleventh chapter of the book covers an important topic.
Ordinal numbers like حادي عشر are essential in Arabic for discussing dates, rankings, and sequencing in both formal and everyday communication. In Islamic contexts, certain dates hold cultural significance—for example, the eleventh day of Muharram is historically important in Islamic tradition. Understanding ordinal numbers is crucial for reading literature, understanding historical references, and participating in academic or professional discussions.
Remember that Arabic ordinal numbers must agree in gender with the noun they modify. حادي عشر is used with masculine nouns, while الحادية عشرة is used with feminine nouns. Always ensure gender agreement when using this ordinal number in sentences, and note that ordinals are typically preceded by the definite article 'al-' (ال) when referring to a specific position in a sequence.
حادي عشر (Hādi 'ashar) is an ordinal number in Arabic meaning 'eleventh.' Ordinal numbers are used to indicate position or order in a sequence, whether counting days, months, chapters, floors, or rankings. The eleventh position holds significance in various contexts, from calendar systems to building floors to competitive rankings.
The word حادي عشر is a compound ordinal number composed of two elements: حادي (hādi, meaning 'conducting' or 'guiding') and عشر ('ashar, meaning 'ten'). Together, they form the ordinal for eleven. Like all Arabic ordinal numbers, حادي عشر must agree in gender with the noun it modifies.
Masculine Form: حادي عشر (used with masculine nouns) Feminine Form: حادية عشرة (used with feminine nouns)
When used attributively with a definite noun, the ordinal number takes the definite article: الحادي عشر (al-hādi 'ashar, 'the eleventh').
One of the most common uses of حادي عشر is when referring to dates. Arabic speakers use ordinal numbers when stating the day of the month:
Ordinal numbers are used when listing chapters, sections, or items in order:
When discussing rankings or positions:
Gender agreement is crucial in Arabic. The ordinal number must match the gender of the noun it describes:
In Islamic tradition, certain dates hold special significance. The eleventh day of Muharram is commemorated in various Islamic cultures. Additionally, understanding ordinal numbers is essential for participating in academic discussions, reading literature, and engaging with formal documentation in Arabic-speaking regions.
1. Pattern Recognition: Learn ordinal numbers systematically. Understanding how ordinals 1-10 form helps you grasp compound ordinals like 11-19.
2. Gender Practice: Always practice ordinals with both masculine and feminine nouns to internalize the gender agreement rule.
3. Contextual Usage: Incorporate ordinal numbers into your daily practice by discussing dates, rankings, and sequences in Arabic.
4. Comparison: Remember the difference between cardinal numbers (11 = أحد عشر for counting) and ordinal numbers (11th = حادي عشر for ordering).
To solidify your understanding of ordinals, study related numbers:
Mastering حادي عشر and other ordinal numbers is fundamental for advanced Arabic communication. Whether discussing dates, rankings, or sequential items, these numbers are indispensable. Practice using them in various contexts, always remembering gender agreement rules, and you'll develop natural proficiency in expressing order and position in Arabic.