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favour in Arabic
- Pronunciation
- muḥābāh
- Arabizi
mo7aba7a- Type
- noun · feminine
- Root
- ح ب و
Other meanings
- مَعْرُوف maʿrūf — favour · a kind act or service
- حَابَى ḥābā — favour · to prefer or give preference to
How to use it
The word 'favour' has multiple meanings. As a noun, 'muḥābāh' refers to unfair preference or bias, while 'maʿrūf' means a kind deed or service. As a verb, 'ḥābā' means to favour or prefer someone.
Example sentences
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لَا تُظْهِرِ الْمُحَابَاةَ بَيْنَ زُمَلَائِكَ.
lā tuẓhir il-muḥābāta bayna zumalāʾika.
Do not show favouritism among your colleagues.
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قَدَّمَ لَهُ مَعْرُوفًا كَبِيرًا.
qaddama lahu maʿrūfan kabīran.
He did him a great favour.
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الْحُكْمُ يُحَابِي الْأَغْنِيَاءَ.
al-ḥukmu yuḥābī l-aġniyāʾa.
The judgment favours the rich.
Examples from real texts
Sentences taken from published bilingual texts (subtitles, documents). They show the word in context and are not reviewed one by one.
In favour:
المؤيدون
In favour: United States of America.
المؤيدون: الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.
2% are not in favour of supporting women.
ولم تؤيد نسبة 2 في المائة دعم المرأة.
We have again bestowed Our favour upon you.
« ولقد مننا عليك مرة أخرى ».
Argentina voted in favour of the resolution.
لقد صوتت الأرجنتين لصالح القرار.
We are in favour of strengthening that process.
ونحن نؤيد تعزيز تلك العملية.
In favour: China, Cuba, Eritrea, Togo, Zimbabwe.
المؤيدون: إريتريا، توغو، زمبابوي، الصين، كوبا.
Measure “Integrated Interventions in favour of women”
الإجراء المعنون ”التدخلات المتكاملة لصالح المرأة“
In favour: Eritrea, Ethiopia, United States of America.
المؤيدون: إثيوبيا، إريتريا، الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.
Even if they are patient, their abode is Hell; and if they beg for favour, none will favour them.
« فإن يصبروا » على العذاب « فالنار مثوى » مأوى « لهم وإن يستعتبوا » يطلبوا العتبى، أي الرضا « فما هم من المعتبين » المرضيين.
The vote was 97% in favour of ending the union and 95% in favour of the new republican constitution.
كانت نتيجة التصويت 97 ٪ لصالح إنهاء الاتحاد و 95 ٪ لصالح الدستور الجمهوري الجديد.
Such is Allah 's favour: He bestows it on whomsoever He pleases. Allah is the Lord of abounding favour.
« ذلك فضل الله يؤتيه من يشاء » النبي ومن ذكر معه « والله ذو الفضل العظيم ».
Questions and answers
What's the difference between 'muḥābāh' and 'tafḍīl'?
'Muḥābāh' often implies an unfair or biased preference, especially in judgment or treatment. 'Tafḍīl' is a more general term for preference or choosing one thing over another.
How do I ask someone for a favour?
You can say 'Hal yumkinuka an taʿmala lī maʿrūfan?' (Can you do me a favour?) or simply ask for the specific help needed.
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