Arabic · Question Words

متى

mata

When

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about a time.

Example

متى يبدأ الاجتماع؟

When does the meeting start?

Etymology

'متى' (mata) derives from the Arabic verb that signifies time and occurrence. This term has been used historically in Arabic to inquire about the timing of events.

How & Where It’s Used

'متى' (mata) is used in everyday speech and formal writing to ask about time frames or occurrences, serving both casual and serious conversational purposes.

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