Wednesday, 15 August 2012
كيمياء Chemistry
The Greek word χημεία in several languages with the help of the Google Translate:
chemie, kimi, كيمياء • (kiimiyaa’) , քիմիա • (kʿimia), kimya, kimika, хімія, hemija, химия, Química, kemija, Kemi, kemio, keemia, kemia, chimie, química, ქიმია, Chimi, כִימְיָה (khímya), kimia, Ceimic, chimica, Chemiae, ķīmija, chemija, хемија, kimia, kjemi, شیمی • (šimi), Chémia, kemija, کیمیا • (kimiyâ), Cemeg
chemie, kimi, كيمياء • (kiimiyaa’) , քիմիա • (kʿimia), kimya, kimika, хімія, hemija, химия, Química, kemija, Kemi, kemio, keemia, kemia, chimie, química, ქიმია, Chimi, כִימְיָה (khímya), kimia, Ceimic, chimica, Chemiae, ķīmija, chemija, хемија, kimia, kjemi, شیمی • (šimi), Chémia, kemija, کیمیا • (kimiyâ), Cemeg
الملغم amalgam
Etymology of Arabic words: the word الملغم
=(almalgam) which means of course amalgam ( melting, merger) has roots from the Greek language via french and latin . The initial greek word (verb) was μαλλάσω (malasso) which means to soften (metal or other materials for working) , to mollify and from which derives the noun μάλαγμα (malagma) . In Turkish they use the word amalgam.
=(almalgam) which means of course amalgam ( melting, merger) has roots from the Greek language via french and latin . The initial greek word (verb) was μαλλάσω (malasso) which means to soften (metal or other materials for working) , to mollify and from which derives the noun μάλαγμα (malagma) . In Turkish they use the word amalgam.
إبليس devil
Etymology of Arabic words: the word إبليس
(iblis) which means devil, satan, seems to have Greek origin. The Greek word διάβολος (diavolos) which has the same meaning, derives from the verb επιβουλεύω (epivoulevo) which means impinge, conspire against, plot against, (the noun being επίβουλος=epivoulos) comes from the antiquity and was the basis on which the seventy Jews scholars made the translation of the word satan comprised in the old testament from Hebrew to Greek in third/second century B.C.
In Turkish there are the words iblis and şeytan.
(iblis) which means devil, satan, seems to have Greek origin. The Greek word διάβολος (diavolos) which has the same meaning, derives from the verb επιβουλεύω (epivoulevo) which means impinge, conspire against, plot against, (the noun being επίβουλος=epivoulos) comes from the antiquity and was the basis on which the seventy Jews scholars made the translation of the word satan comprised in the old testament from Hebrew to Greek in third/second century B.C.
In Turkish there are the words iblis and şeytan.
أوقيانوس ocean
Etymology of Arabic words: the word أوقيانوس/
قاموس (oukianous/kamous) which means ocean is probably a loan word from greek. The Greek word ωκεανός (okeanos) with the same meaning, comes from the antiquity and at that time it described a very big river without start and end which surrounded the (at that time known ) world. In Turkish they use the word okyanus. Oceanus (Ωκεανός) was one of the ancient Greek deities ( see below picture).
P.S. In addition to above meaning قاموس /أوقيانوس
قاموس (oukianous/kamous) which means ocean is probably a loan word from greek. The Greek word ωκεανός (okeanos) with the same meaning, comes from the antiquity and at that time it described a very big river without start and end which surrounded the (at that time known ) world. In Turkish they use the word okyanus. Oceanus (Ωκεανός) was one of the ancient Greek deities ( see below picture).
P.S. In addition to above meaning قاموس /أوقيانوس
means "dictionary" and a good explanation for that seems to be the following site: http://wordswithoutborders.squarespace.com/
ديكتاتورية dictatorship
Etymology of Arabic words: the word ديكتاتورية
(dictatoria) which means dictatorship is pronounced exactly as the Greek word δικτατορία (dictatoria) but which is a loan word from Latin in which the word is dictatura and which derives from the verb dicto which means to order , to instruct. In Turkish they use the word diktatörlük.
(dictatoria) which means dictatorship is pronounced exactly as the Greek word δικτατορία (dictatoria) but which is a loan word from Latin in which the word is dictatura and which derives from the verb dicto which means to order , to instruct. In Turkish they use the word diktatörlük.
بدروم basement/celar
Etymology of Arabic words: the word بدروم
(bedrum) which means basement/celar is probably a loan word from Greek. The greek word is πέτριον (petrion) which means, made from stone, as it derives from the word πέτρα (petra) which means stone. In Turkish they use the word bodrum (bodrum yeraltı odası).
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(bedrum) which means basement/celar is probably a loan word from Greek. The greek word is πέτριον (petrion) which means, made from stone, as it derives from the word πέτρα (petra) which means stone. In Turkish they use the word bodrum (bodrum yeraltı odası).
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متعرجة meander
Etymology of Arabic words: the word متعرجة
(moutariza ?) which means meander , zigzag , winding , is probably from the Greek word μαίανδρος (meantros) with the same meaning. In the Antiquity in Minor Asia (now southwestern Turkey) a river was called Μαίανδρος and its route was with numerous windings and so his name became, and still is, proverbial. From the river's name derived the decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif (see below picture). In Turkish the river is called Büyük Menderes.
(moutariza ?) which means meander , zigzag , winding , is probably from the Greek word μαίανδρος (meantros) with the same meaning. In the Antiquity in Minor Asia (now southwestern Turkey) a river was called Μαίανδρος and its route was with numerous windings and so his name became, and still is, proverbial. From the river's name derived the decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif (see below picture). In Turkish the river is called Büyük Menderes.
الياقوتية هياسينث Hyacinth
Etymology of Arabic words: the words الياقوتية هياسينث
(hiasinath) , (alyakoutia) both mean Hyacinth, (the wellknown flower) seem to be loan words from the Greek language. The greek word υάκινθος (iakinthos) refers to the same flower. In Greek Mythology a divine heroe had the name Υάκινθος who was accidentally killed by his friend/lover, the god Appolo and in the place where he died, Appolo made to be emerged the above flower . In Turkish they use the words Hiyasint, yakut and sümbül (السنبل).
(hiasinath) , (alyakoutia) both mean Hyacinth, (the wellknown flower) seem to be loan words from the Greek language. The greek word υάκινθος (iakinthos) refers to the same flower. In Greek Mythology a divine heroe had the name Υάκινθος who was accidentally killed by his friend/lover, the god Appolo and in the place where he died, Appolo made to be emerged the above flower . In Turkish they use the words Hiyasint, yakut and sümbül (السنبل).
دلفين dolphin
Etymology of Arabic words: the word دلفين
(delphin) which means of course dolphin, is pronounced almost identically as the ancient greek word δελφίνι (delphini) from which is derived. In Greek mythology a dolphin saved the life of Arion (Αρίων) who was a musician (kitharodos) and whose music charmed the dolphins.
(delphin) which means of course dolphin, is pronounced almost identically as the ancient greek word δελφίνι (delphini) from which is derived. In Greek mythology a dolphin saved the life of Arion (Αρίων) who was a musician (kitharodos) and whose music charmed the dolphins.
تقنية technique
Etymology of Arabic words: the word تقنية
(tekniya) which means technique is a loan word from Greek. The greek word is τεχνική (tehniki) has the same meaning and derives from the ancient word τέχνη (tehni) which means art. Initially the word τέχνη had the meaning of skillfulness and the knowledge of executing a work and later (at the time of Platon) acquired the meaning we know today. In Turkish they use the word teknik. Most of the languages from the european languages till the urdu have adopted the greek word slightly changed.
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(tekniya) which means technique is a loan word from Greek. The greek word is τεχνική (tehniki) has the same meaning and derives from the ancient word τέχνη (tehni) which means art. Initially the word τέχνη had the meaning of skillfulness and the knowledge of executing a work and later (at the time of Platon) acquired the meaning we know today. In Turkish they use the word teknik. Most of the languages from the european languages till the urdu have adopted the greek word slightly changed.
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سقراط أفلاطون أرسطو Greek philosophers
Etymology of Arabic words: the words سقراط أفلاطون أرسطو
(Socrat , Aflatoun , Aristou ) are three names , the names of the three famous Greek philosophers of the antiquity Socrates, Plato and Aristotle very well known to the Arab scholars of the past, as many of their works were translated into Arabic helping in this way to save the Greek culture. Later from Arabic were translated into the european languages during the Renaisance period.
(Socrat , Aflatoun , Aristou ) are three names , the names of the three famous Greek philosophers of the antiquity Socrates, Plato and Aristotle very well known to the Arab scholars of the past, as many of their works were translated into Arabic helping in this way to save the Greek culture. Later from Arabic were translated into the european languages during the Renaisance period.
الأرثوذكسية Orthodoxy
Etymology of Arabic words: the word الأرثوذكسية
(al-orthodoksia) means Orthodoxy and is pronounced exactly as the greek word ορθοδοξία (orthodoksia) from which derives. The greek word is composed by the word ορθός (orthos) which means correct, proper, just and the word δόξα (doksa) which meant in the antiquity opinion, aspect. In summary the greek word refers to the correct opinion and practice according to specific principles in relation with religion, economy and political matters. In Turkish they use the words
Ortodoksluk and ortodoks.
(al-orthodoksia) means Orthodoxy and is pronounced exactly as the greek word ορθοδοξία (orthodoksia) from which derives. The greek word is composed by the word ορθός (orthos) which means correct, proper, just and the word δόξα (doksa) which meant in the antiquity opinion, aspect. In summary the greek word refers to the correct opinion and practice according to specific principles in relation with religion, economy and political matters. In Turkish they use the words
Ortodoksluk and ortodoks.
أتيمولوجيا Etymology
Etymology of Arabic words: the word أتيمولوجيا
(etymologia) which means of course Etymology (the science for the origin of the words) is of greek origin and is pronounced almost as the greek word ετυμολογία (etymologia). The greek word is composed by the word έτυμον (etymon) which means real, authentic meaning and the word λογία (logia) which means “study of “ . In arabic language there is a synonym word which attributes exactly the meaning of the word Etymology علم أصل الكلمة
(alima asilou alkalima ??) which means the science of the origin of the word.
In Turkish they use the word etimoloji.
(etymologia) which means of course Etymology (the science for the origin of the words) is of greek origin and is pronounced almost as the greek word ετυμολογία (etymologia). The greek word is composed by the word έτυμον (etymon) which means real, authentic meaning and the word λογία (logia) which means “study of “ . In arabic language there is a synonym word which attributes exactly the meaning of the word Etymology علم أصل الكلمة
(alima asilou alkalima ??) which means the science of the origin of the word.
In Turkish they use the word etimoloji.
الفاصوليا beans
Etymology of Arabic words: the word الفاصوليا
(al-fasoulia) means beans ,mainly dry beans , and it is a dish wellknown to all mediterranian countries. The ancient greek word φάσηλος (fasilos) seems to be the root of the latin word phaselus or phaseolus and the above arabic word. Since the Middle Ages we use in greek the word φασόλια/φασούλια (fasolia/fasoulia). In Turkish they use the word fasulye.
(al-fasoulia) means beans ,mainly dry beans , and it is a dish wellknown to all mediterranian countries. The ancient greek word φάσηλος (fasilos) seems to be the root of the latin word phaselus or phaseolus and the above arabic word. Since the Middle Ages we use in greek the word φασόλια/φασούλια (fasolia/fasoulia). In Turkish they use the word fasulye.
الهيدروجين hydrogen
Etymology of Arabic words: the word الهيدروجين
(al-hydrouzin) which means hydrogen, has greek roots. The greek word υδρογόνο (ydrogono) which means the same, is a counter loan from the french language. The french word hydrogène coined in 1787 on the basis of the greek words ὕδρω hydro meaning water and γενῆς genes meaning creator, because hydrogen produces water (H2O) , when comes in contact whith the oxygen . In Turkish they use the word hidrojen.
(al-hydrouzin) which means hydrogen, has greek roots. The greek word υδρογόνο (ydrogono) which means the same, is a counter loan from the french language. The french word hydrogène coined in 1787 on the basis of the greek words ὕδρω hydro meaning water and γενῆς genes meaning creator, because hydrogen produces water (H2O) , when comes in contact whith the oxygen . In Turkish they use the word hidrojen.
الأولمبياد Olympiad
Etymology of arabic words =the word الأولمبياد
(al-oulympiad) which means of course Olympiad, derives from the greek word Ολυμπιάδα (olympiada) and this is the initial name for the Olympic Games. The first Ολυμπιάδα was organized in ancient Greece in 776 B.C., in the area of Olympia, in north-west part of Peloponnese/Greece, where was situated a temple of the god Jupiter(Zeus). The year of the first Olympiad served for several centuries as the starting date of the history i.e., it was the equivalent of ours B.C., or A.D. In Turkish it is called Olimpiyat. The first modern Olympic Games was organized in Athens in 1896.
(al-oulympiad) which means of course Olympiad, derives from the greek word Ολυμπιάδα (olympiada) and this is the initial name for the Olympic Games. The first Ολυμπιάδα was organized in ancient Greece in 776 B.C., in the area of Olympia, in north-west part of Peloponnese/Greece, where was situated a temple of the god Jupiter(Zeus). The year of the first Olympiad served for several centuries as the starting date of the history i.e., it was the equivalent of ours B.C., or A.D. In Turkish it is called Olimpiyat. The first modern Olympic Games was organized in Athens in 1896.
الإكسير elixir
Etymology of arabic words: the word الإكسير
(Al-Ikseer) which means elixir, the so called philosopher's stone, is probably of Greek origin. The greek word is ξήριον (xirion) , derives from the ancient word ξηρός (xeros) ,which means dry, and refered initially to a special powder for the healing of wounds
In use there are the following expressions : Elixir of life. Elixir of love.
In Turkish they use iksir and elixir.
(Al-Ikseer) which means elixir, the so called philosopher's stone, is probably of Greek origin. The greek word is ξήριον (xirion) , derives from the ancient word ξηρός (xeros) ,which means dry, and refered initially to a special powder for the healing of wounds
In use there are the following expressions : Elixir of life. Elixir of love.
In Turkish they use iksir and elixir.
اليوتوبيا utopia
Etymology of arabic words: the word اليوتوبيا
(al-youtopia) means of course utopia and has its roots in the Greek language. The word comes from the Greek: οὐ ("not") and τόπος ("place") and means "no place"and was coined by Sir Thomas More for his 1516 book Utopia. In Turkish they use the word ütopya.
(al-youtopia) means of course utopia and has its roots in the Greek language. The word comes from the Greek: οὐ ("not") and τόπος ("place") and means "no place"and was coined by Sir Thomas More for his 1516 book Utopia. In Turkish they use the word ütopya.
تكنولوجيا technology
Etymology of arabic words: the word تكنولوجيا
(teknolojia) is one more arabic word with greek origin and means technology. The Greek word technologia (τεχνολογία) means systematic treatment of an art, from technē art, skill + -o- + -logia -logy. According to other sources, the word was formed in the french language on the basis of two greek words : the word τέχνη (techni) which means art and the word -λογία (logia) which means “study of” and/or “reasoning of”. In Turkish they use the word teknoloji.
(teknolojia) is one more arabic word with greek origin and means technology. The Greek word technologia (τεχνολογία) means systematic treatment of an art, from technē art, skill + -o- + -logia -logy. According to other sources, the word was formed in the french language on the basis of two greek words : the word τέχνη (techni) which means art and the word -λογία (logia) which means “study of” and/or “reasoning of”. In Turkish they use the word teknoloji.
الدبلومة Diploma
Etymology of arabic words: the word الدبلومة
(al-dibloma) means of course Diploma and has its roots in the greek language. The greek word δίπλωμα (thiploma) has the same meaning and derives from the verb διπλώ/διπλώνω which means to fold and hence the initial meaning of the greek word δίπλωμα was folded paper. In Turkish they use the word diploma.
(al-dibloma) means of course Diploma and has its roots in the greek language. The greek word δίπλωμα (thiploma) has the same meaning and derives from the verb διπλώ/διπλώνω which means to fold and hence the initial meaning of the greek word δίπλωμα was folded paper. In Turkish they use the word diploma.
الأنيميا Anemia
Etymology of arabic words: the word الأنيميا
(al-animia) means Anemia and has its roots in the greek language. The greek word is αναιμία (anemia) , is a counter loan from french language and the initial ancient greek word was άναιμος (anemos) meaning “without blood” as it was composed by the privative “α” and the word αίμα (εμα) which means blood. There is also in arabic the expression/word بفقر الدم
(bifacar adem) “Poverty of Blood” and means also Anemia. In Turkish they use the words anemi and kansızlık.
(al-animia) means Anemia and has its roots in the greek language. The greek word is αναιμία (anemia) , is a counter loan from french language and the initial ancient greek word was άναιμος (anemos) meaning “without blood” as it was composed by the privative “α” and the word αίμα (εμα) which means blood. There is also in arabic the expression/word بفقر الدم
(bifacar adem) “Poverty of Blood” and means also Anemia. In Turkish they use the words anemi and kansızlık.
الديماغوجيه demagogue
Etymology of arabic words: the word الديماغوجيه
(al-dimagouzi) which means demagogue/demagog , has greek origin. The greek word δημαγωγός (thimagogos) comes from the antiquity and had the meaning of the popular leader or orator but usally in bad sense i.e., the leader of the mob.The word is formed by two words , the word δήμος (thimos) which means the people of the City/Municipality and the verb άγω (ago) which means “to lead, to guide”. In Turkish they use the word demagog.
(al-dimagouzi) which means demagogue/demagog , has greek origin. The greek word δημαγωγός (thimagogos) comes from the antiquity and had the meaning of the popular leader or orator but usally in bad sense i.e., the leader of the mob.The word is formed by two words , the word δήμος (thimos) which means the people of the City/Municipality and the verb άγω (ago) which means “to lead, to guide”. In Turkish they use the word demagog.
بكتيريا bacteria
Etymology of arabic words: the word بكتيريا
(baktirian) means of course bacterium/ bacteria and has greek roots. The greek word βακτήριο (vaktirio) is a counter loan from the french language and is a diminutive of the ancient word βακτηρία (vaktiria) which means staff/cane (acc., to Liddell-Scott) . The explanation given by the greek etymological dictionary “Babiniotis” is that in the microscop the microorganisms, mainly the bacilli, seemed to be like small sticks. In Turkish they use the word bakteri.
(baktirian) means of course bacterium/ bacteria and has greek roots. The greek word βακτήριο (vaktirio) is a counter loan from the french language and is a diminutive of the ancient word βακτηρία (vaktiria) which means staff/cane (acc., to Liddell-Scott) . The explanation given by the greek etymological dictionary “Babiniotis” is that in the microscop the microorganisms, mainly the bacilli, seemed to be like small sticks. In Turkish they use the word bakteri.
بربري Barbarian
Etymology of arabic words: the word بربري
(barbari) means Barbarian and has greek roots . The ancient greek word βάρβαρος (varvaros) has been used for many centuries “” to refer to a person who is perceived to be uncivilized ””(from Wikipedia) or simply all non Greek speaking people (acc., to Liddell-Scott) . Accordind to Babiniotis dictionary the word βάρβαρος (varvaros) was formed initially from the sound of the foreign languages, which were incomprehensible by the Greeks in the antiquity and attributed it as var-var. In Turkish they use the word barbar.
(barbari) means Barbarian and has greek roots . The ancient greek word βάρβαρος (varvaros) has been used for many centuries “” to refer to a person who is perceived to be uncivilized ””(from Wikipedia) or simply all non Greek speaking people (acc., to Liddell-Scott) . Accordind to Babiniotis dictionary the word βάρβαρος (varvaros) was formed initially from the sound of the foreign languages, which were incomprehensible by the Greeks in the antiquity and attributed it as var-var. In Turkish they use the word barbar.
ميدالية فضية medal
Etymology of arabic words: the words Gold medal= (midalia thahabiya) ميدالية ذهبي
Silver medal= (midalia fidiya) ميدالية فضية
Bronze medal= (midalia alburanzia) ميدالية برونزية
comprise the word medal which according to Wikipedia either has a
Silver medal= (midalia fidiya) ميدالية فضية
Bronze medal= (midalia alburanzia) ميدالية برونزية
comprise the word medal which according to Wikipedia either has a
s
origin “” the Latin medalia derived from the adjective medialis
meaning "medial" or "middle”” OR “” that medaglia, comes from the Vulgar
Latin metallea (moneta) meaning "metal (coin)" and that from Latin
metallum, which is the latinisation of the Greek μέταλλον (metallon), "a
mine".In Greek we use the word μετάλλιο (metalio). In Turkish they use
the word madalya (e.g. altın madalya).
بروتين protein
Etymology of arabic words: the word بروتين
(barouateni ?) means protein and has roots in the greek language. According to Online Etymology Dictionary the word protein derives from the french word proteine coined in 1838 by Dutch chemist Gerhard Johan Mulder on the basis of the greek word proteios (πρωτείος) ="the first quality," from protos (πρώτος) = "first". In Greek we use the word πρωτεΐνη (proteini). In Turkish they use the word protein.
(barouateni ?) means protein and has roots in the greek language. According to Online Etymology Dictionary the word protein derives from the french word proteine coined in 1838 by Dutch chemist Gerhard Johan Mulder on the basis of the greek word proteios (πρωτείος) ="the first quality," from protos (πρώτος) = "first". In Greek we use the word πρωτεΐνη (proteini). In Turkish they use the word protein.
بروستات prostate
Etymology of arabic words: the word بروستات
(brostat) means in medicine (male) prostate ( gland) and via latin and french its root goes to the ancient greek word προστάτης – prostatis which means literally "one who stands before", "protector". The greek word derives from the verb προΐστημι (pro-istιmι) - and is composed from pro- before and histιmi - to stand. In Greek is προστάτης – prostatis and in Turkish is prostat.
(brostat) means in medicine (male) prostate ( gland) and via latin and french its root goes to the ancient greek word προστάτης – prostatis which means literally "one who stands before", "protector". The greek word derives from the verb προΐστημι (pro-istιmι) - and is composed from pro- before and histιmi - to stand. In Greek is προστάτης – prostatis and in Turkish is prostat.
ميتافيزيقيا Metaphysics
Etymology of arabic words: the word ميتافيزيقيا
(mitafizikia) means Metaphysics and derives from the Greek word μεταφυσική (metafissiki) which has the same meaning and is composed by the word “μετά” (meta) which means "beyond", "upon" or "after" and the word “φυσική” (fissiki) which of course means “physics”. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world and its founder is considered the Greek philosopher Aristotle. In Turkish they use the word metafizik.
(mitafizikia) means Metaphysics and derives from the Greek word μεταφυσική (metafissiki) which has the same meaning and is composed by the word “μετά” (meta) which means "beyond", "upon" or "after" and the word “φυσική” (fissiki) which of course means “physics”. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world and its founder is considered the Greek philosopher Aristotle. In Turkish they use the word metafizik.
قرنفل Carnation/
Etymology of arabic words: the word قرنفل
(karanful) means the flower Carnation/Cloves and we discover that it is a loan word from the Greek language. The ancient Greek word is καρυόφυλλο (kariofilo) while the mondern Greek γαρύφαλλο (gharifalo) which is a counter loan from Latin. The scientific name of this flower is Dianthus caryophyllus a name which derive from the third century B.C. Greek botanist Theophrastus who coined the name Dianthus, which means flower of Jupiter ( "άνθος του Διός"). In Turkish they use the word karanfil.
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