Arabic · Body & Health
ألم
alam
Pain
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
An unpleasant feeling in the body.
Example
أشعر بألم في ظهري.
I feel pain in my back.
Etymology
The term 'ألم' (alam) is derived from the Arabic root 'أ-ل-م' (ʾ-l-m), which means pain or grief. This word has been historically significant in literature and poetry, often conveying profound emotional and physical suffering.
How & Where It’s Used
'ألم' is used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly in discussions about health or emotional states. It appears in both spoken and written Arabic across various regions, often to describe pain in a medical or metaphorical sense.
Literary Heritage
The word 'ألم' is frequently used in classical Arabic poetry to express deep emotions and suffering.