مشاركة
mushāraka
The English phrase 'sharing' is translated into Arabic as مشاركة (mushāraka).
مشاركة is used for the act of sharing physical objects and also for participating in an event or activity. In many contexts, it is more naturally translated as 'participation' rather than the act of dividing something up.
Meaning: action of the verb to share (noun)
Which one should you use?
While مشاركة refers to general participation or sharing, تَقْاسِم specifically conveys the idea of sharing in the sense of dividing or distributing something equally. Additionally, تَبادُل primarily means 'exchange' but can be used to express the sharing of ideas or information.
How do you pronounce it?
mushāraka
Did you know?
- The root of مشاركة is based on the letters 'sh-r-k', which also form the word شرك for 'polytheism'. This connects the idea of 'sharing' or 'associating' something with the religious concept of associating partners with God.
- While مشاركة can mean 'participation', using it to describe a shared meal often implies a cultural value of 'communal eating' from a single large platter, rather than individual plates.
- In Arabic business law, a شركة ('shirka') is a company or partnership. This word shares the same root as مشاركة because a company is fundamentally a 'sharing' of risks and profits.
Examples in context
- نحث الجميع على المشاركة في هذا المشروعWe urge everyone to participate in this project
- نحتاج إلى تقاسم المسؤوليات بين فريقناWe need to share responsibilities among our team
- شوف الصورة وشيرها على حسابكSee the picture and share it on your account
- مشاركة الأفراح تضاعف السعادةSharing joys doubles happiness
Example conversation
Nour and Ziad are talking about a social media post.
- نور Nourهل رأيت مشاركة زياد الجديدة؟Hal ra'ayta musharakat Ziyad al-jadida?Did you see Ziad's new share?
- زياد Ziadنعم، لقد كانت مفيدة جداً.Na'am, laqad kanat mufida jiddan.Yes, it was very useful.
- نور Nourأنا سأقوم بمشاركتها أيضاً.Ana sa-aqumu bi-musharakatiha aydan.I will share it too.
- زياد Ziadهذا رائع يا نور.Hadha ra'i' ya Nour.That is great, Nour.
