وظائف
waza'if
The English phrase 'jobs' is translated into Arabic as وظائف (waza'if).
The term is used to describe positions of employment that people are paid to do. While وظائف is the standard plural, you can also use مهنة to refer more specifically to professions or occupations.
What does it mean word for word?
The word وظائف is the broken plural of وظيفة, which refers to a specific function, duty or position.
Which one should you use?
Use وظائف for the general plural 'jobs'. If you are referring to a specific set of jobs in a formal context, you might see the form الوظائف. If you are talking about 'work' in a broader sense, the term العمل is used instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word شغلة is a common informal way to say 'job' in the Gulf region.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the plural وظائف is وظيفة. When describing a job as being 'vacant' or 'open', the word شاغر is used.
How do you pronounce it?
waza'if
Did you know?
- The word وظيفة can be used to describe a biological function of an organ or a mathematical function in a textbook. In these cases, it does not mean employment but refers to the specific 'role' or 'purpose' of the object.
- The root letters of وظيفة relate to the concept of 'fixing' or 'assigning' something to a specific time or place. This reflects an ancient view of a job as a fixed appointment or a regular duty.
- While وظيفة refers to the position, the word مهنة is used for the craft. Historically, مهنة was associated with manual labor and guilds, while وظيفة was more aligned with administrative or official appointments.
Examples in context
- سنفقد وظائفنا.We are going to lose our jobs.This sentence demonstrates the use of وظائف in the context of losing employment.Tatoeba #11648164 by dididodo, translation #11184653 by Amastan
- أبحث عن وظائف في المحاسبةI'm looking for jobs in accounting.
- أنا أبحث عن عمل في مجال تكنولوجيا المعلوماتI am looking for work in the IT field.
- سأدرس مهنة الطبI will study the medical profession.
- ما هو أفضل شغل لطموحي؟What is the best job for my ambitions?
- عايز وظيفة في مدينة دمشقI want a job in Damascus.
- أنا حابب ألاقي شغلة في الكويتI want to find a job in Kuwait.
- وظائف في الترجمةJobs in translation
- وظائف في التصميم الجرافيكيJobs in graphic design
- ما هي الشواغر المتاحة في الشركة؟What are the available job vacancies in the company?
- هناك وظائف كثيرة في هذه المدينة.Honaka waza'if katheera fi hadhihi al-madina.There are many jobs in this city.
- نحن نبحث عن وظائف جديدة.Nahnu nabhathu 'an waza'if jadeeda.We are looking for new jobs.
Example conversation
Nour and Omar are discussing their future careers.
- نور Nourهل وجدت وظائف مناسبة لتخصصك يا عمر؟hal wajadta waẓāʾif munāsiba li-takhaṣṣusika yā ʿumar?Did you find jobs suitable for your major, Omar?
- عمر Omarنعم، وجدت بعض الفرص الجيدة.naʿam, wajadtu baʿḍ al-furaṣ al-jayyida.Yes, I found some good opportunities.
- نور Nourهذا رائع، بالتوفيق في التقديم.hādhā rāʾiʿ, bi-t-tawfīq fī at-taqdīm.That is great, good luck with applying.
- عمر Omarشكراً لكِ يا نور.shukran laki yā nūr.Thank you, Nour.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
