طيبة
tayyiba
The English phrase "goodness" is translated into Arabic as طيبة (tayyiba).
طيبة refers to the state or characteristic of being good.
Meaning: state or characteristic of being good (noun)
Which one should you use?
Other formal terms exist for specific nuances: خَيْر expresses goodness, فَضْل conveys goodness through the lens of grace or favor and إحسان refers to goodness in the sense of excellence or the act of doing good.
How do you pronounce it?
tayyiba
Did you know?
- The word طيبة is also the ancient name for the city of 'Taybah', which is another name for the holy city of 'Medina'.
- The word فَضْل (fadl) can refer to 'goodness' as a surplus, meaning that grace is often viewed as something that exceeds what is strictly necessary or required.
- While طيبة describes an innate quality, the term إحسان implies an active pursuit of perfection, meaning one does a good deed as if they can see the Divine.
Examples in context
- الخير في القلبGoodness in the heart
- الخير في العملGoodness in action
- نعمة وفضلBlessings and goodness
- فضل اللهGod's goodness
- الإحسان إلى الآخرينKindness towards others
- الإحسان في التصرفاتGoodness in behavior
- هذا شخص طيبThis is a good person
- إظهار الحسنDisplaying goodness
- أفعال حسنةGood deeds
- أحب طيبة قلبها كثيراً.uhibbu tibata qalbiha kathiran.I love the goodness of her heart very much.
Example conversation
Youssef and Layla are discussing a kind neighbor.
- يوسف Youssefهل تعرف جارنا الجديد؟hal ta'rifu jarana al-jadid?Do you know our new neighbor?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، هو رجل ذو طيبة كبيرة.na'am, huwa rajul thu tibatin kabira.Yes, he is a man of great goodness.
- يوسف Youssefلقد ساعدني في حمل الحقائب.laqad sa'adani fi haml al-haqa'ib.He helped me carry the bags.
- ليلى Laylaهذا يؤكد طيبة قلبه.hadha yu'akkidu tibata qalbihi.That confirms the goodness of his heart.
