B1 noun Formal

استدامة

/is.ti.daː.ma/

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially regarding the environment and resources.

Examples

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1

يجب علينا التفكير في استدامة الموارد الطبيعية.

We must think about the sustainability of natural resources.

2

تبنت الشركة تقارير الاستدامة السنوية.

The company adopted annual sustainability reports.

3

الاستدامة في العادات الصحية تحسن الحياة.

Sustainability in healthy habits improves life.

Word Family

Noun
استدامة
Verb
استدام
Adjective
مستدام
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Memory Tip

Contains 'Dam' (always/lasting), like in 'Da'im'.

Quick Quiz

تعتبر الطاقة الشمسية مصدر طاقة ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: مستدام

Examples

1

يجب علينا التفكير في استدامة الموارد الطبيعية.

academic

We must think about the sustainability of natural resources.

2

تبنت الشركة تقارير الاستدامة السنوية.

business

The company adopted annual sustainability reports.

3

الاستدامة في العادات الصحية تحسن الحياة.

everyday

Sustainability in healthy habits improves life.

4

تمت مناقشة أهداف التنمية المستدامة.

formal

Sustainable development goals were discussed.

5

كيف فينا نحقق الاستدامة بالبيت؟

informal

How can we achieve sustainability at home?

Word Family

Noun
استدامة
Verb
استدام
Adjective
مستدام

Common Collocations

تنمية مستدامة sustainable development
الاستدامة المالية financial sustainability
طاقة مستدامة sustainable energy
تحقيق الاستدامة achieving sustainability
معايير الاستدامة sustainability standards

Common Phrases

على المدى الطويل

in the long term

صديق للبيئة

eco-friendly

الحفاظ على الموارد

resource conservation

Often Confused With

استدامة vs استمرار

Istimrar is just continuing; Istidama is continuing while maintaining resources or balance.

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Usage Notes

A 'buzzword' in IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 for environment and economy topics.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing it with 'istimrariya' (continuity) which lacks the environmental nuance.

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Memory Tip

Contains 'Dam' (always/lasting), like in 'Da'im'.

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Word Origin

From the root D-W-M (to last/continue).

Grammar Patterns

Often used as an adjective: 'mustadam'
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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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