تنازل
tanāzul
The English word 'waiver' is translated into Arabic as تنازل (tanāzul).
تنازل is used in both legal contexts (waiving a right) and general contexts (conceding a point or making a concession).
Meaning: something that releases a person from a requirement (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word تنازل is a verbal noun derived from the root n-z-l (ن–ز–ل), which relates to descending or stepping down, implying a stepping down from a right or a claim.
Which one should you use?
The term الإعفاء represents the formal legal meaning of 'waiver' in legal and administrative contexts. The term التخلي carries the formal notion of 'waiver' referring to the act of abandoning or giving up rights, claims or privileges.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this noun to mean a waiver of a specific right or requirement, it is almost always followed by the preposition 'an (عن).
How do you pronounce it?
tanāzul
Did you know?
- The root of تنازل is shared with the word for 'hotel' or 'boarding house' (نزُل), as both involve the concept of 'descending' or 'stopping' at a place.
- The word الإعفاء, used for formal legal waivers, shares a root with the word for 'erasing' or 'obliterating', suggesting that the requirement has been wiped away.
- In many Arabic-speaking legal systems, the concept of a waiver is often more rigid than in English, sometimes requiring very specific, formal wording to be considered valid in court.
Examples in context
- وقعتُ على تنازل عن الحق.waq'atu 'ala tanazul 'an al-haqq.I signed a waiver of the right.
- هل هناك تنازل للرسوم؟hal hunaka tanazul lil-rusum?Is there a waiver for the fees?
- أريد تقديم طلب تنازل.uridu taqdim talab tanazul.I want to submit a waiver request.
Example conversation
At a gym front desk regarding membership fees.
- سارة Saraهل يمكنني الحصول على تنازل عن رسوم التسجيل؟hal yumkinuni al-husul 'ala tanazul 'an rusum al-tasjil?Can I get a waiver for the registration fees?
- عمر Omarسأتحقق من ذلك لكِ يا سارة.sa-atahaqqaq min dhalika laki ya Sarah.I will check that for you, Sarah.
- سارة Saraشكراً لك يا عمر.shukran laka ya Omar.Thank you, Omar.
- عمر Omarعلى الرحب والسعة.'ala al-rahbi wal-si'a.You're welcome.
