Arabic · Numbers & Time

دقيقة

daqiqa

Minute

Beginnernoun

Definition

A period of sixty seconds.

Example

انتظر خمس دقائق من فضلك.

Please wait five minutes.

Etymology

The word 'دقيقة' (daqiqa) derives from the root 'د ق ق' (d-q-q), referring to a minute. It is commonly recognized in both everyday usage and mathematical contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'دقيقة' is used in everyday speech and writing, suitable for both formal and informal registers, particularly in discussions about time.

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