Adjective
/ˈærəbəl/
The word "arable" comes from the Late Latin "arabilis," meaning "that can be plowed," from the verb "arare," meaning "to plow." It entered English in the 14th century, initially used to describe land suitable for farming.
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | قابل للزراعة | qābil lil-zuʿārah |
| Spanish | Arable | ah-rah-bleh |
| French | Arable | aʁabl |
| German | Ackerfähig | ˈakɐˌfeːɪç |
| Italian | Arabile | aˈrabile |
| Portuguese | Arrável | aˈʁavɛl |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 可耕种的 | kě gēng zhòng de |
| Hindi | जो जोतने योग्य हो | jo jotne yogya ho |
| Bengali | যে জমি চাষযোগ্য | je jomi chashjoggo |
| Punjabi | ਜੋ ਖੇਤੀ ਲਈ ਉਪਯੋਗੀ ਹੋ | jo kheti layi upyogi ho |
| Gujarati | જે જમીન ખેતી માટે યોગ્ય છે | je jamin kheti mate yogya chhe |
| Marathi | जे जमिनीवर पीक घेता येईल | je jaminiwar peak ghetā yeil |
| Telugu | వారి రైతు భూమి | vāri raītu bhūmi |
| Tamil | பயிர் வளர்க்கக்கூடியது | payan vaḷarkkakūṭiyatu |
| Malayalam | കൃഷി ചെയ്യാനായ ഭൂമി | kr̥ṣi ceyyānāya bhūmi |
| Kannada | ಕೃಷಿ ಮಾಡಲು ಸುಲಭವಾದ ಭೂಮಿ | kr̥ṣi māḍalu sulabhavāda bhūmi |
| Odia | ଯେଉଁଠାରେ କୃଷି କରାଯାଏ | jeuṁṭhāre kr̥ṣi karājāe |
| Assamese | যে মাটি চাষযোগ্য | je māṭi chāśyoggo |
The term "arable" has been in use since the late 14th century, derived from the Old French word "arable" (meaning suitable for plowing) and ultimately from Latin "arabilis." Its primary use was in describing land capable of being plowed for agricultural purposes. In modern usage, it is primarily applied to describe land that is cultivated for crops.
In many agricultural societies, the concept of arable land is central to both economic and social life. Arable land is often seen as a valuable resource, crucial for producing food and sustaining communities. Its availability influences settlement patterns, agricultural practices, and even political policies in some regions.
Arable land is essential for human agriculture and has been a cornerstone of civilizations for thousands of years. The term also relates to sustainable land management practices that aim to maximize crop yield while ensuring long-term soil health. The availability and quality of arable land can significantly impact global food security, making it a crucial topic for policymakers and environmentalists alike.