No. 244 in Arabic
عقد
The Arabic word "عقد" can mean "contract," "knot," or "decade," depending on the context.
In a sentence
وقعنا عقد العمل مع الشركة.
We signed a work contract with the company.
In this sentence, 'عقد' means a 'contract' or 'agreement' in a professional context.
مر عقد من الزمن منذ أن انتقلنا إلى هنا.
A decade has passed since we moved here.
Here, 'عقد' refers to a period of ten years, known as a 'decade'.
عقد الحبل بإحكام حول الصندوق.
He tied the rope tightly around the box.
In this context, 'عقد' is used as a verb meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind' something.
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