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arba'māya
Four hundred
أربعمائة (arba'māya) is an Arabic cardinal number meaning "four hundred." It is a compound number formed from أربعة (arba'a, four) and مائة (māya, hundred), used to express quantities, measurements, prices, and other numerical values in both spoken and written Arabic. This number is essential for everyday transactions, calculations, and discussions involving mid-range quantities.
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سعر هذا الكتاب أربعمائة درهم.
Si'r hādhā al-kitāb arba'māya dirham.
The price of this book is four hundred dirhams.
عدد الطلاب في المدرسة حوالي أربعمائة طالب.
'Adad al-tulāb fī al-madrasa hawāly arba'māya tālib.
The number of students in the school is approximately four hundred.
قطعنا أربعمائة كيلومتر اليوم.
Qata'nā arba'māya kīlūmitr al-yawm.
We traveled four hundred kilometers today.
استغرقت الرحلة أربعمائة دقيقة.
Istaghraqa al-rihla arba'māya daqīqa.
The trip took four hundred minutes.
لدينا أربعمائة كتاب في المكتبة.
Ladaynā arba'māya kitāb fī al-maktaba.
We have four hundred books in the library.
In Arabic-speaking countries, numbers like أربعمائة are commonly used in commerce, education, and everyday conversations. The decimal system is universally used in modern Arabic, though traditional texts may employ different numerical representations. Understanding cardinal numbers is crucial for successful participation in market transactions, discussions about quantities, and formal communications throughout the Arab world.
When using أربعمائة, remember that it remains invariable in gender—it does not change whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine. Always place the number before the noun it modifies, and ensure the noun is in the singular accusative case. When writing the number in figures, both '400' and the Arabic numeral '٤٠٠' are acceptable, though context determines which is most appropriate.
أربعمائة is the Arabic cardinal number representing 400. It is composed of two elements: أربعة (arba'a, meaning "four") and مائة (māya, meaning "hundred"). Together, they form the complete number used extensively in Arabic communication for expressing quantities, prices, measurements, and other numerical values.
The word أربعمائة follows the standard Arabic pattern for compound numbers between 200 and 999. The numbers مائة (100), ثلاثمائة (300), أربعمائة (400), خمسمائة (500), and so forth, all follow a similar structure where the base number combines with the word for hundred. This pattern remains consistent across all standard Arabic dialects.
When using أربعمائة in sentences, several grammatical rules apply. The number itself remains invariable—it does not change for gender or case. Whether referring to masculine or feminine nouns, أربعمائة maintains the same form. Additionally, the number typically precedes the noun it describes, and the following noun generally appears in the singular accusative case, though this convention may vary slightly in different Arabic dialects.
For example: أربعمائة درهم (four hundred dirhams), أربعمائة كتاب (four hundred books), and أربعمائة ساعة (four hundred hours) all follow this standard pattern.
أربعمائة is frequently encountered in commercial contexts, educational settings, and daily conversations throughout the Arab world. In markets and shops, prices are often quoted using this number. In educational institutions, class sizes, library holdings, and enrollment statistics commonly reach this numerical level. Government documents, statistical reports, and official communications regularly employ أربعمائة when describing population figures, budgets, and other quantifiable data.
Understanding أربعمائة becomes easier when placed within the broader context of Arabic cardinal numbers. The preceding hundred is ثلاثمائة (300), while خمسمائة (500) follows. When discussing numbers in the four-hundred range, modifications like أربعمائة وواحد (401), أربعمائة وخمسين (450), or أربعمائة وتسعة وتسعين (499) are commonly used by adjusting the final number after the conjunction و (wa-, "and").
While Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) consistently uses أربعمائة, some dialectical variations exist in spoken Arabic. However, the standard form remains widely understood and used across all Arabic-speaking regions. For learners, mastering the MSA version ensures comprehension and acceptance in both formal and informal settings.
In written communication, أربعمائة can be represented in multiple formats. The full Arabic written form is أربعمائة. Numerically, it can be written as 400 (using Western numerals) or ٤٠٠ (using Arabic-Indic numerals). The choice between these representations depends on context, audience, and regional conventions.
Mastering أربعمائة is essential for Arabic learners aiming for fluency. This number appears regularly in real-world situations, from shopping and banking to academic discussions and professional communications. By understanding its formation, applying correct grammatical rules, and practicing its usage in various contexts, learners can confidently incorporate this number into their Arabic vocabulary.