No. 3,807 in Arabic
العتيقة
"العتيقة" means "ancient" or "old."
In a sentence
الساعة العتيقة ما زالت تعمل بكفاءة.
The antique clock is still working efficiently.
Here, 'العتيقة' describes the clock, emphasizing its vintage and historical characteristic.
الأفكار العتيقة قد تحتاج إلى تحديث لمواكبة العصر.
Ancient ideas might require updating to match the current times.
In this context, 'العتيقة' is used metaphorically to describe ideas that are outdated or not modern.
زرنا المدينة العتيقة واستمتعنا بجمال هندستها المعمارية.
We visited the old town and enjoyed the beauty of its architecture.
Here, 'العتيقة' qualifies the town, referencing its historical and traditional nature.
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