Arabic · Numbers & Time
دقيقة
daqiqa
Minute
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of sixty seconds.
Example
انتظر خمس دقائق من فضلك.
Please wait five minutes.
Etymology
The word 'دقيقة' (daqiqa) derives from the root 'د ق ق' (d-q-q), referring to a minute. It is commonly recognized in both everyday usage and mathematical contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'دقيقة' is used in everyday speech and writing, suitable for both formal and informal registers, particularly in discussions about time.