وفاء
wafa'
The English word "loyalty" is translated into Arabic as وفاء (wafa').
وفاء is used to express faithfulness or devotion to a person, a cause or a nation.
Meaning: faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
wafa'
Did you know?
- وفاء is a common female given name in the Arabic speaking world. While it translates to 'loyalty', it is used to bestow the virtue of faithfulness upon a daughter.
- The verb form related to وفاء can also be used to describe a person 'paying' or 'settling' a debt, linking the idea of being a loyal person with the act of financial settlement.
- There is a specific cultural nuance where وفاء can refer to the loyalty one shows to a deceased person by upholding their wishes or honoring their memory.
Examples in context
- لديه وفاء كبير تجاه عائلته.He has great loyalty towards his family.
- الوفاء أحد القيم الأساسية في المجتمع العربي.Loyalty is one of the fundamental values in Arab society.
- أقدر وفاءك لي.uqaddiru wafa'aka li.I appreciate your loyalty to me.
- أظهرت وفاءً كبيرًا للصديق.azharta wafa'an kabiran lil-sadiq.He showed great loyalty to his friend.
Example conversation
Ziad and Maryam are discussing the qualities of a good partner.
- زياد Ziadما هي أهم صفة تبحثين عنها يا مريم؟Ma hiya aham sifa tabhathina 'anha ya Maryam?What is the most important quality you are looking for, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamأعتقد أن الوفاء هو الأهم على الإطلاق.A'taqid anna al-wafaa huwa al-aham 'ala al-itlaq.I think loyalty is the most important of all.
- زياد Ziadأوافقك الرأي، فالوفاء أساس أي علاقة ناجحة.Uwafiquki al-ra'y, fal-wafaa asas ay 'alaqa najiha.I agree with you, for loyalty is the foundation of any successful relationship.
- مريم Maryamبالضبط، لا يمكن بناء الثقة بدون وفاء.Biddabt, la yumkin bina' al-thiqa bidun wafaa.Exactly, trust cannot be built without loyalty.
