استدامة
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially regarding the environment and resources.
Examples
3 of 5يجب علينا التفكير في استدامة الموارد الطبيعية.
We must think about the sustainability of natural resources.
تبنت الشركة تقارير الاستدامة السنوية.
The company adopted annual sustainability reports.
الاستدامة في العادات الصحية تحسن الحياة.
Sustainability in healthy habits improves life.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Contains 'Dam' (always/lasting), like in 'Da'im'.
Quick Quiz
تعتبر الطاقة الشمسية مصدر طاقة ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مستدام
Examples
يجب علينا التفكير في استدامة الموارد الطبيعية.
academicWe must think about the sustainability of natural resources.
تبنت الشركة تقارير الاستدامة السنوية.
businessThe company adopted annual sustainability reports.
الاستدامة في العادات الصحية تحسن الحياة.
everydaySustainability in healthy habits improves life.
تمت مناقشة أهداف التنمية المستدامة.
formalSustainable development goals were discussed.
كيف فينا نحقق الاستدامة بالبيت؟
informalHow can we achieve sustainability at home?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
على المدى الطويل
in the long term
صديق للبيئة
eco-friendly
الحفاظ على الموارد
resource conservation
Often Confused With
Istimrar is just continuing; Istidama is continuing while maintaining resources or balance.
Usage Notes
A 'buzzword' in IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 for environment and economy topics.
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with 'istimrariya' (continuity) which lacks the environmental nuance.
Memory Tip
Contains 'Dam' (always/lasting), like in 'Da'im'.
Word Origin
From the root D-W-M (to last/continue).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'UN Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs) are often translated using this word in Arab media.
Quick Quiz
تعتبر الطاقة الشمسية مصدر طاقة ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مستدام
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طبيعة
B1The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, and landscape. In academic writing, it also refers to the inherent characteristics or essence of a person or thing.
كارثة
B1A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
حديقة
B1A piece of ground, often near a house or in a city, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables, or for recreation.
شح
B1A state of being scarce or in short supply; extreme shortage.
احتباس
B1The act of retaining or trapping something; most commonly used in environmental contexts regarding heat.
تضاءل
B1To gradually decrease in size, amount, or importance. It is frequently used to describe shrinking resources or fading hopes.
تكييف
B1The process of adjusting or modifying something to suit a new purpose, environment, or situation. In biology or sociology, it refers to adaptation.
استنفاد
B2The state of using something up completely or to such an extent that it is no longer available. It is commonly used regarding natural resources or human energy.
يرشد
B2To rationalize or optimize the use of resources; to reduce waste and use something more wisely.
انبعاثات
B2Gases or radiation that are sent out into the air, especially those that cause climate change (e.g., carbon emissions).
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