B1 noun Neutral

أداة

/ʔa.daːh/

A physical object or an abstract means used to perform a task or achieve a goal. Used metaphorically in IELTS for 'analytical tools'.

Examples

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1

يستخدم النجار أدوات يدوية بسيطة.

The carpenter uses simple hand tools.

2

اللغة هي أهم أداة للتواصل بين البشر.

Language is the most important tool for communication between humans.

3

تعتبر هذه البرمجيات أداة فعالة للمحاسبة.

This software is considered an effective tool for accounting.

Word Family

Noun
أداة
Verb
أدى
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ada' as something that helps you 'Perform' (root related to performance).

Quick Quiz

القراءة هي ___ أساسية لتوسيع المدارك.

Correct!

The correct answer is: أداة

Examples

1

يستخدم النجار أدوات يدوية بسيطة.

everyday

The carpenter uses simple hand tools.

2

اللغة هي أهم أداة للتواصل بين البشر.

academic

Language is the most important tool for communication between humans.

3

تعتبر هذه البرمجيات أداة فعالة للمحاسبة.

business

This software is considered an effective tool for accounting.

4

أصلح الميكانيكي السيارة باستخدام أدواته.

informal

The mechanic fixed the car using his tools.

5

الإحصاء هو أداة تحليلية في العلوم الاجتماعية.

academic

Statistics is an analytical tool in the social sciences.

Word Family

Noun
أداة
Verb
أدى

Common Collocations

أداة تواصل communication tool
أدوات العمل work tools
أداة فعالة effective tool
صندوق الأدوات toolbox
أداة تحليل analysis tool

Common Phrases

أدوات منزلية

household appliances/tools

Often Confused With

أداة vs وسيلة

Wasila is a general 'means' or 'way', while Ada is more specifically a 'tool' or 'instrument'.

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Usage Notes

Very versatile; can refer to a hammer, a computer program, or a mental skill like critical thinking.

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Common Mistakes

The plural is 'أدوات' (Adawat). Learners sometimes forget the 't' sound in the plural.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Ada' as something that helps you 'Perform' (root related to performance).

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Word Origin

From the root 'ʔ-d-w' meaning to perform or convey.

Grammar Patterns

Often used in the plural 'أدوات'. Can be followed by an adjective or an Idafa.

Quick Quiz

القراءة هي ___ أساسية لتوسيع المدارك.

Correct!

The correct answer is: أداة

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