تجمع
tajammuʻ
The English phrase 'gathering' is translated into Arabic as تجمع (tajammuʻ).
The word تجمع is used to describe a general get-together or social function.
Meaning: get-together, social function (noun)
Which one should you use?
While تجمع is a general term for a gathering, you should use اِجْتِماع (ijtimā‘) if you are referring specifically to a meeting or assembly in formal or professional contexts. If you are describing a festive gathering or a party, use حفلة (ḥaflah), which is commonly used in various Arabic dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
tajammuʻ
Did you know?
- Depending on the dialect, a social تجمع might be described as a قعدة (qa'dah), which literally translates to 'a sitting'.
- While تجمع is a noun, the root ج م ع also forms the word for 'university' (جامعة), reflecting the idea of a gathering of knowledge and students.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, a تجمع is often accompanied by the tradition of 'hospitality overkill', where guests are offered far more food and drink than they could possibly consume.
Examples in context
- هناك تجمع رسمي سيعقد في قاعة المؤتمرات.There is an official gathering that will take place in the conference hall.
- ستعقد الشركة اجتماعًا لمناقشة الاستراتيجيات الجديدة.The company will hold a meeting to discuss new strategies.
- بعض الأصدقاء سينظمون تجمعاً في الحديقة.Some friends are organizing a gathering in the park.
- المقهى هو مُلْتَقَى عشاق القراءة.The café is a gathering place for book lovers.
- هذا تجمع عائلي لطيف.hadha tajammu' 'a'ili latif.This is a nice family gathering.
Example conversation
Nour and Ahmed are talking about a recent social event.
- نور Nourكيف كان التجمع يا أحمد؟kayfa kana al-tajammu' ya Ahmad?How was the gathering, Ahmed?
- أحمد Ahmedكان تجمعًا رائعًا للغاية.kana tajammu'an ra'i'an lil-ghaya.It was a truly wonderful gathering.
- نور Nourهل استمتعت بالوقت هناك؟hal istamta'ta bil-waqt hunak?Did you enjoy your time there?
- أحمد Ahmedنعم، لقد قضيت وقتًا ممتعًا.na'am, laqad qadaytu waqtan mumti'an.Yes, I had a great time.
