Arabic · Question Words
limadha
Why
Used to ask about a reason.
لماذا تتعلم العربية؟
Why are you learning Arabic?
'لماذا' (limadha) combines the preposition 'ل' (to) and 'ماذا' (what) to form a compound question word meant to inquire about reasons. It has maintained its usage throughout Arabic history.
'لماذا' (limadha) is frequently employed in both conversational and formal contexts, often used to explore motivations or explanations in discussions.