Learn Arabic: Technology & Internet

Technology and the internet are central to modern communication, making this vocabulary essential for anyone navigating daily life in an Arabic-speaking environment. This lesson covers the fundamental terminology needed to discuss digital tools, online platforms, and computing hardware. You will learn how to identify physical components like the screen (Shāshah) and mouse (Fa’rah), as well as abstract concepts like privacy (Khuṣūṣiyyah) and artificial intelligence (Dhakāʾ iṣṭināʿiyy). Mastery of these terms allows you to manage accounts, browse the web, and engage with social media (Tawāṣul ijtimāʿiyy) effectively.

As you study these words, you will notice interesting patterns in how Arabic adapts to modern technology. Many terms use the possessive construction known as the Idafa, where two nouns are joined to create a specific meaning, such as "Kalimatu al-murūr" (Password), which literally translates to "word of the passage." Similarly, "Lawḥatu al-mafātīḥ" (Keyboard) translates to "board of the keys." You will also encounter direct transliterations like "Intirnit," showing how the language adopts global tech terms alongside native roots. Other words are rooted in traditional concepts repurposed for the digital age; for example, "Mawqiʿ" (Website) comes from the root for location or site, and "Barīd ilikturūniyy" (Email) uses the traditional word for mail combined with the adjective for electronic. Understanding these linguistic structures will help you better grasp how new concepts are integrated into the Arabic language.