Arabic · Question Words

ماذا

madha

What

Beginnerpronoun

Definition

Used to ask about a thing.

Example

ماذا تريد أن تأكل؟

What do you want to eat?

Etymology

'ماذا' (madha) is a question word that stems from the root 'م ذ ذ', related to inquiry and seeking information. It has been an integral part of the Arabic language for asking questions.

How & Where It’s Used

'ماذا' (madha) is primarily used in spoken and written Arabic as a formal question word, applicable in diverse contexts when one seeks information.

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