No. 845 in Arabic
قسم
The Arabic word "قسم" can mean "section," "department," "division," or "oath," depending on context.
In a sentence
قسم المعلم الصف إلى مجموعات صغيرة.
The teacher divided the class into small groups.
قسم is used here to mean 'divided' or 'partitioned' as a verb.
أحتاج أن أزور قسم الكمبيوتر في المتجر.
I need to visit the computer section in the store.
قسم is used here to refer to a 'section' or 'department' as a noun.
أقسم الرجل على قول الحقيقة.
The man swore to tell the truth.
قسم is used here to mean 'swore' or 'took an oath' as a verb.
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