وَاجِب
wājib
The Arabic word for homework is وَاجِب (wājib). If unsure, use وَاجِب. Wiktionary also lists وَاجِب مَنْزِلِيّ (wājib manziliyy).
Meaning: work that is done at home (noun)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| وَاجِب | wājib | |
| وَاجِب مَنْزِلِيّ | wājib manziliyy | masculine |
Outside of an academic context, the root word وَاجِب can also mean a moral or religious duty or obligation.
What does it mean word for word?
The term وَاجِب مَنْزِلِيّ is composed of wājib (duty/obligation) and manziliyy (home-related/domestic).
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to multiple assignments or homework tasks, the plural form الْوَاجِبَات is used.
How do you pronounce it?
wājib
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, the term فَرْض is used instead of وَاجِب for homework, which literally translates to 'imposition' or 'religious decree'.
- The word مَنْزِلِيّ comes from مَنْزِل, which means 'place of descent', implying a home is where one 'descends' to rest.
- The word وَاجِب can be used in a social context to describe the 'social duty' of visiting a sick friend or attending a wedding.
Examples in context
- هَلْ عِنْدَكَ وَاجِبٌ اليَوْمَ؟hal 'indaka wājib al-yawm?Do you have homework today?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “homework” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
