ثقة
thiqah
The English phrase 'trust' is translated into Arabic as ثقة (thiqah).
ثقة is a noun meaning 'trust' or 'confidence'. In certain contexts, it can also function as an adjective to describe someone as 'trustworthy' or 'reliable'.
Meaning: to be confident (verb)
Which one should you use?
While ثقة is the standard noun for trust, the related concept of honesty or integrity is expressed by the term الأمانة.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ثقة is used to express the concept of trust. The verb 'to trust' is وثق, which is almost always followed by the preposition بـ. For example, the first-person singular present tense 'I trust' is أثق.
How do you pronounce it?
thiqah
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, if you call someone ثقة (thiqah), you are not just saying they are reliable, but actually using it as a slang compliment to mean they are 'the real deal' or 'cool'.
- Arabic has a specific word for the 'trustworthiness' of a narrator in historical texts, known as توثيق, which is the process of verifying a person's reliability.
- The word أمانة (amanah), related to the concept of trust, describes an 'entrusted object' or a 'deposit' that must be returned, turning the abstract idea of trust into a tangible responsibility.
Examples in context
- أثق بك ثقة كاملة.I totally trust you.This sentence shows how to express total trust using ثقة.Tatoeba #11985815 by dididodo, translation #11882051 by Amastan
- سامي و ليلى هما الشّخصان الأكثر ثقة بالنّسبة لي.Sami and Layla are the two people I trust the most in my life.This sentence demonstrates using ثقة to describe people who are the most trusted in one's life.Tatoeba #7983962 by OsoHombre, translation #6541681 by OsoHombre
- الثقة هي أساس أي علاقة ناجحة.Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship.
- ثق فيّ، لدي خطة رائعة!Trust in me, I have a great plan!
Example conversation
Ahmed and Layla are discussing a new business partner.
- أحمد Ahmedهل تضعين ثقة في هذا الرجل؟hal tada'ina thiqa fi hadha al-rajul?Do you place trust in this man?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، أظن أنه صادق جداً.na'am, azunnu annahu sadiq jiddan.Yes, I think he is very honest.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا لست متأكداً من الأمر.ana lastu muta'akkidan min al-amr.I am not sure about it.
- ليلى Laylaيجب أن تمنحه ثقة فرصة واحدة.yajibu an tamnahu thiqa fursa wahida.You should give him a chance of trust.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
