نجاح
najāḥ
The English word "success" is translated to Arabic as نجاح (najāḥ).
نجاح is a common and straightforward term used to describe the achievement of an aim or goal.
Meaning: achievement of one's aim or goal (noun)
Which one should you use?
While نجاح is the general term for success, you might use other words depending on the context: تفوق refers specifically to outstanding success or distinction in a particular field and إنجاز conveys the idea of an accomplishment or achievement.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun نجاح can be made definite as النجاح to mean "the success" by adding the definite article. If you want to use the related adjective "successful", use ناجح. To use the verb "to succeed", use نجح.
How do you pronounce it?
najāḥ
When do people say it?
When someone achieves success, it is common to use the informal term مبروك to offer your congratulations.
Did you know?
- The word نجاح comes from a root meaning 'to be saved' or 'to escape'. In an ancient sense, success was viewed as being delivered from failure or danger.
- In Arabic, the concept of success is often divided between نجاح, which is an earthly achievement, and فلاح, which refers to ultimate spiritual success and salvation in the afterlife.
- The word فلاح, a cousin of نجاح, also means 'farmer' in Arabic. This creates a linguistic link between the hard work of tilling the earth and the concept of ultimate success.
Examples in context
- نجاحك يعود لاجتهادك في عملك.Your success is the result of your hard work.This sentence shows how to describe success resulting from hard work using نجاح.Tatoeba #5173944 by damascene, translation #17026 by papabear
- كان صالون حلاقة سامي نجاحا فوريّا.Sami's hair salon was an instant success.This sentence illustrates the use of نجاح to describe a business being an instant success.Tatoeba #6572733 by OsoHombre, translation #6324426 by OsoHombre
- نجاح!Success!This sentence shows the single-word exclamation of نجاح.Tatoeba #13446788 by mayaabdulkader, translation #13370621 by Pietpetoors
- تهانينا على نجاحك في الامتحان!Congratulations on your success in the exam!
- هذا الطالب يتمتع بتفوق دراسي.This student excels academically.
- لقد حققت إنجازاً كبيراً.You achieved a great accomplishment.
- تمام! لقد حققت هدفك.Great! You achieved your goal.
- مبروك على النجاح في مشروعك الجديد!Congratulations on the success of your new project!
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Example conversation
Ziad and Laila are talking at a cafe about a new business.
- زياد Ziadهل تتوقعين نجاح المشروع الجديد؟hal tatawaqqa'ina najaha al-mashru' al-jadid?Do you expect the success of the new project?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، أتمنى لها كل النجاح.na'am, atamanna laha kulla al-najah.Yes, I wish it all the success.
- زياد Ziadأنتِ دائماً متفائلة يا ليلى.anti da'iman mutafa'ila ya Laila.You are always optimistic, Laila.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك يا زياد.shukran laka ya Ziad.Thank you, Ziad.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
