تنظيف
tanẓīf
The English phrase "clean up" is translated into Arabic as تنظيف (tanẓīf).
تنظيف is used to describe the act of making an area or a thing clean. If you specifically want to refer to cleaning up a mess or cleaning up clutter, you can use the phrase تنظيف الفوضى.
Meaning: to make an area or a thing clean (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word تنظيف is derived from the root n-ẓ-f (ن ظ ف), which relates to cleanliness and follows a pattern that denotes making or performing an action, literally meaning "making clean".
How do you pronounce it?
tanẓīf
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, the act of تنظيف is deeply intertwined with the concept of 'tahara', a ritual purification required before prayer that transcends simple hygiene.
- The root of تنظيف is used to form the word نظيف, which can describe not just a clean room, but also a person of high moral character or 'clean' intentions.
- While تنظيف refers to the act of cleaning, Arabic has a distinct word ترتيب specifically for organizing or tidying. An English speaker saying 'clean up' might actually mean ترتيب if they are merely moving objects back to their places.
Examples in context
- على سامي تنظيف هذه الفوضى.Sami has to clean up this mess.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use تنظيف regarding a mess.Tatoeba #7010056 by OsoHombre, translation #6396652 by OsoHombre
- حاول سامي تنظيف ساحة الجريمة.Sami tried to clean up the crime scene.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use تنظيف regarding a crime scene.Tatoeba #7010074 by OsoHombre, translation #6710091 by OsoHombre
- هل يمكنك تنظيف غرفتك من فضلك؟Could you please clean up your room?
- دعنا ننظف الحديقة معًا.Let's clean up the park together.
- يجب تنظيف المطبخ الآن.yajib tanzeef al-matbakh al-aan.The kitchen must be cleaned now.
Example conversation
A couple is talking in their kitchen about the chores.
- عمر Omarهل انتهيتِ من الطبخ؟hal antahayti min al-tabkh?Are you finished cooking?
- مريم Maryamنعم، ولكن أحتاج إلى تنظيف الطاولة.na'am, walakin ahtaj ila tanzeef al-tawila.Yes, but I need to clean the table.
- عمر Omarسأساعدكِ في تنظيف كل شيء.sa-usa'iduki fi tanzeef kull shay'.I will help you clean everything.
- مريم Maryamشكراً لك يا عمر.shukran laka ya Omar.Thank you, Omar.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
