ترقية
tarqiya
The English word 'upgrade' can be translated into Arabic as ترقية (tarqiya).
The word ترقية is used both for professional promotions and for upgrading software or systems.
Meaning: to improve (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun ترقية is derived from the root meaning 'to rise' or 'to ascend'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form ترقية is a noun meaning 'an upgrade' or 'promotion'. If you wish to use the verb form 'to upgrade' or 'to promote', use رَقَّى.
How do you pronounce it?
tarqiya
Did you know?
- In a spiritual context, ترقية can refer to the act of reciting protective prayers or incantations over a sick person to help them recover.
- While ترقية is used for software, some Arabic speakers prefer تحديث, which literally means 'making something new' or 'updating'. Using ترقية specifically implies moving to a higher tier or version.
- The word ترقية is used in Arabic to describe the 'upgrading' of a student to a higher grade in school, acting as both a promotion and a graduation to the next level.
Examples in context
- هل يمكن ترقية حجزي؟Can my reservation be upgraded?
- نريد ترقية نظام الأمان في الشركة.nurīdu tarqiyata niẓāmi al-amāni fī al-sharika.We want to upgrade the security system in the company.
- هل من الممكن ترقية اشتراكك الآن؟hal min al-mumikini tarqiyatu ishtirāki-ka al-ān?Is it possible to upgrade your subscription now?
- تتطلب ترقية الخادم بعض الوقت.tatatallabu tarqiyatu al-khādima ba'da al-waqt.Upgrading the server requires some time.
Example conversation
Layla and Yusuf are discussing a software update at work.
- ليلى Laylaيوسف، هل يمكننا ترقية برنامجنا اليوم؟Yūsuf, hal yumkinunā tarqiyatu birāmijinā al-yawm?Yusuf, can we upgrade our program today?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، سأقوم بترقية كل شيء.Na'am, sa-aqūmu bi-tarqiyati kulli shay'.Yes, I will upgrade everything.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك على مساعدتك.Shukran laka 'alā musā'adatika.Thank you for your help.
- يوسف Youssefلا شكر على واجب يا ليلى.Lā shukra 'alā wājibi yā Laylā.You are welcome, Layla.
