Abend
This phrase refers to an unexpected or abnormal termination of a computer process or program, commonly known as an 'Abend' (Abnormal End). It describes a situation where a computer operation fails to complete normally due to an error, system crash, or fatal exception. This technical term is used in computing contexts to indicate system failures that require troubleshooting.
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حدثت نهاية غير متوقعة للبرنامج بسبب خطأ في الذاكرة.
Hadathat nihayah ghayru mutawaqqa'ah lil-barnamaj bi-sabab khata' fi al-dhakrah.
The program experienced an unexpected termination due to a memory error.
واجهنا نهاية غير متوقعة لعملية المعالجة عندما انقطع الاتصال.
Wajahna nihayah ghayru mutawaqqa'ah li-'amaliyyat al-mu'alajah 'indama inqata'a al-ittisaal.
We encountered an unexpected process termination when the connection was lost.
أدت الأخطاء في الكود إلى نهاية غير متوقعة للتطبيق.
Adat al-akhta' fi al-kod ila nihayah ghayru mutawaqqa'ah lil-tatbiq.
Errors in the code led to an unexpected termination of the application.
تم حفظ البيانات قبل حدوث نهاية غير متوقعة للنظام.
Tamma hifz al-bayanat qabl huduth nihayah ghayru mutawaqqa'ah lil-nizam.
Data was saved before the system experienced an unexpected termination.
يجب تحديد سبب نهاية غير متوقعة لعملية الحساب.
Yajib tahdid sabab nihayah ghayru mutawaqqa'ah li-'amaliyyat al-hisab.
The cause of the unexpected termination of the calculation process must be identified.
While this is a technical term originating from computing terminology, it has become increasingly relevant in Arabic-speaking countries as digital technology adoption has grown. The term 'Abend' itself is borrowed from English technical jargon, but Arabic speakers have created a descriptive phrase to explain the concept in their language. In modern tech support and IT contexts across the Arab world, this phrase is commonly used by IT professionals and system administrators.
This is a formal, technical phrase primarily used in IT and computing contexts. When learning this term, remember it describes system failures rather than normal program closures. Use it when discussing technical issues, troubleshooting, or explaining why a program stopped working unexpectedly. The phrase is quite formal and wouldn't typically appear in casual conversation outside of technical discussions.