تنظيف
tanẓīf
تنظيف (tanẓīf) is the Arabic word for cleaning.
Meaning: action in which something is cleaned (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root ن–ظ–ف (n-ẓ-f), which relates to the concepts of cleanliness and purity.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to use a verb instead, you can use نظّف (naẓẓafa), which means 'to clean'.
How do you pronounce it?
tanẓīf
Did you know?
- In many Arabic cultures, تنظيف extends beyond physical dirt to include spiritual purity, where cleaning the heart from envy or hatred is described using the same root. This makes the concept of 'cleaning' a moral act as well as a domestic one.
- Arabic has a specific distinction between cleaning for hygiene, تنظيف, and ritual purification, طهارة. While تنظيف refers to removing dirt, طهارة is a legal and religious state required for prayer.
- The root ن–ظ–ف is shared with terms describing a 'clean' record or a reputation free of scandal.
Examples in context
- زيري يكره تنظيف المطبخ.Ziri hates cleaning up the kitchen.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for the تنظيف of a room.Tatoeba #11229060 by Amghar, translation #10213703 by Amastan
- لا يحب زيري تنظيف السمك.Ziri doesn't like cleaning fish.This sentence demonstrates a dislike for the تنظيف of food.Tatoeba #12000863 by dididodo, translation #10213487 by Amastan
- انتهى غونتر من تنظيف المطبخ.Gunter finished cleaning the kitchen.This sentence is useful for stating that a task involving تنظيف has been completed.Tatoeba #11766305 by Amastan, translation #11632241 by Amastan
- يتم التحضير للحفلة و تنظيف القاعة بشكل كامل للحصول على النظافة المثالية.The preparations for the party include cleaning the hall thoroughly for perfect cleanliness.
- لازم ننظف الشقة قبل وصول الضيوف.We need to clean the apartment before the guests arrive.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ziad are talking about chores at home.
- سارة Saraهل انتهيت من تنظيف الغرفة يا زياد؟hal antahayta min tanzeef al-ghurfa ya ziyad?Did you finish cleaning the room, Ziad?
- زياد Ziadنعم، انتهيت من تنظيفها الآن.na'am, antahaytu min tanzeephiha al-aan.Yes, I finished cleaning it now.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك، سأبدأ أنا بتنظيف المطبخ.shukran lak, sa-abda' ana bi-tanzeef al-matbakh.Thank you, I will start cleaning the kitchen.
- زياد Ziadحسناً يا سارة، بالتوفيق.hasanan ya sara, bi-tawfeeq.Okay Sarah, good luck.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
