Arabic · Travel & Places
قطار
qitar
Train
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.
Example
القطار أسرع من الحافلة.
The train is faster than the bus.
Etymology
The word قطار (qitar) is derived from the root ق-ط-ر (q-ṭ-r), which means to connect or link. Historically, it has come to symbolize the concept of trains.
How & Where It’s Used
قطار is widely used in both formal and informal contexts regarding rail transportation. It is understood in most Arabic-speaking regions with some regional variations in usage.