- وقت
- وَقْت \ time: a period of the past, present or future: in ancient times; in a time of danger, an experience We had a difficult time with my mother when she was ill, the chance or the freedom to do sth. I’ll do it when I have time (when I’m not busy). Don’t waste time!. \ وَقْت \ bedtime: time for going to bed: 10 o’clock is my usual bedtime. Before bedtime I was already sleepy. \ See Also مِيعَاد النَّوْم \ ذَلِكَ الوَقْت \ now: (in a written account) at the time that is being described: The war was now over, (after a prep.) the present time; the time that is being described Up till now he has behaved very well. By now it was too late to stop them. then: (after a prep.) that time: I saw him after breakfast but I haven’t seen him since then. \ وَقْت إضافيّ (بعد السّاعات المقَرّرة) \ overtime: time that is spent at work, beyond one’s fixed working hours; payment for this: She is working overtime in the evening. Her pay is $70 a week including overtime. \ الوَقْت الحاضر \ now: (after a prep.) the present time; the time that is being described: Up till now he has behaved very well. By now it was too late to stop them. \ وَقْت الفَراغ \ leisure: the time when we are not at work and can do what we like: His leisure hours are spent playing football.
Arabic-English dictionary. 2015.