بِعْثَة
biʕṯafeminine
The English word 'delegation' (a group of delegates) can be translated into Arabic as بِعْثَة (biʕṯa) or وَفْد.
Meaning: a group of delegates (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| بِعْثَة | biʕṯa | feminine |
| وَفْد | wafd | masculine |
In Arabic, the term for a group of delegates depends on the purpose of the group. If the group is sent to perform a specific task or mission, use بِعْثَة. If the group is a body of representatives attending a meeting or summit, use وَفْد.
Which one should you use?
بِعْثَة is typically used when referring to a mission-based delegation, such as a diplomatic, scientific or educational mission. In contrast, وَفْد is typically used for a delegation of representatives sent to attend a conference, summit or meeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun بِعْثَة is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
biʕṯa
Did you know?
- The word بِعْثَة shares a root with the Arabic word for 'resurrection' or 'awakening'. In a religious context, it refers to the sending of a prophet to humanity.
- The word بِعْثَة is also used for a 'scholarship' when a student is sent abroad by their government to study.
- While وَفْد refers to a group of people, it is also used in the Quran to describe 'guests' or 'visitors' arriving at a place. In certain contexts, being part of a delegation can be framed as being a guest of honor.
Examples in context
- يجب أن نُفوض المشروع لفريق قادر.We need to entrust the project to a capable team.
- قامت بتكليف زميلها بالمهمة بينما كانت في إجازة.She delegated the task to her colleague while she was on vacation.
- وَصَلَتِ الْبِعْثَةُ إِلَى الْمَطَارِ.waṣalat al-biʿtatu ilā al-maṭāri.The delegation arrived at the airport.
- هَذِهِ الْبِعْثَةُ تَهْتَمُّ بِالتَّدْرِيبِ.hādhihi al-biʿtatu tahtammu bi-t-tadrībi.This delegation is interested in training.
- سَتُسَافِرُ الْبِعْثَةُ غَدًا.satusāfiru al-biʿtatu ghadan.The delegation will travel tomorrow.
Example conversation
Youssef and Layla are discussing a political visit.
- يوسف Youssefهل سمعتِ عن الـبِعْثَة الجديدة؟hal sami'ti 'an al-ba'tha al-jadida?Did you hear about the new delegation?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، إنها بِعْثَة رسمية من الأمم المتحدة.na'am, innaha ba'tha rasmiya min al-umam al-muttahida.Yes, it is an official delegation from the United Nations.
- يوسف Youssefمتى ستصل الـبِعْثَة إلى المطار؟mata satasil al-ba'tha ila al-matar?When will the delegation arrive at the airport?
- ليلى Laylaستصل الـبِعْثَة في الساعة العاشرة صباحاً.satasil al-ba'tha fi al-sa'a al-ashira sabahan.The delegation will arrive at ten o'clock in the morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delegation” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
