Arabic · Body & Health

دواء

dawa'

Medicine

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

Something you take to treat an illness.

Example

خذ الدواء بعد الأكل.

Take the medicine after eating.

Etymology

The word 'دواء' (dawa) comes from the Arabic root 'د-و-ء' (d-w-ʾ), which denotes remedy or treatment. Its etymology reflects a long tradition of medicinal practices in Arab culture, where the healing arts have been historically significant.

How & Where It’s Used

'دواء' is used in formal medical settings as well as in everyday conversation about health. It appears in both spoken and written forms, often when discussing medications or treatments in different Arabic dialects.

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