Arabic · Question Words

لماذا

limadha

Why

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about a reason.

Example

لماذا تتعلم العربية؟

Why are you learning Arabic?

Etymology

'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.

How & Where It’s Used

'لماذا' (limadha) is frequently employed in both conversational and formal contexts, often used to explore motivations or explanations in discussions.

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