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loyalty in Arabic
- Pronunciation
- wafāʾ
- Arabizi
wafa2- Type
- noun · masculine
- Root
- و ف ي
How to use it
Wafāʾ (وفاء) is a core concept in Arabic culture, signifying faithfulness, fulfillment of promises, and devotion. It's often used in contexts of friendship, family, and patriotism. The related word 'walāʾ' (ولاء) specifically refers to allegiance or fealty, often in a political or social sense.
Example sentences
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يُقَدِّرُ الْوَلَاءَ لِأَصْدِقَائِهِ.
yuqaddiru l-walāʾa li-aṣdiqāʾihi.
He values loyalty to his friends.
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أَظْهَرَ وَفَاءً كَبِيرًا لِوَطَنِهِ.
aẓhara wafāʾan kabīran li-waṭanihi.
He showed great loyalty to his country.
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الْوَفَاءُ صِفَةٌ جَمِيلَةٌ.
al-wafāʾu ṣifatun jamīlatun.
Loyalty is a beautiful trait.
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.
I appreciate her loyalty.
أقدّر ولائها.
Brexit, Voice, and Loyalty
خروج بريطانيا، والصوت، والولاء
The New Frontiers of Loyalty
حدود الولاء الجديدة
“Exit” and “loyalty” dominate in Italy.
والآن أصبحت الغلبة للخروج والولاء في إيطاليا.
Loyalty-enhancing mechanisms are not easy to establish.
إن إنشاء الآليات المعززة للولاء ليس بالمهمة السهلة.
Ministers suspected of less than full loyalty have been sidelined.
أما الوزراء المشكوك في ولائهم الكامل فقد حرص أوباسانجو على تنحيتهم جانباً.
There are also several uninhabited islands to the north of the Loyalty Islands.
وتوجد أيضا عدة جزر غير مأهولة في شمال جزر لويالتي.
According to Muslim law, ties of loyalty formalized the sovereignty of the State.
وطبقا للشريعة الإسلامية، فإن روابط الولاء تضفي الشكل الرسمي على سيادة الدولة.
Several senior military officers whose loyalty was questionable were also replaced.
كما بادرأوباسانجو إلى تغيير العديد من كبار الضباط العسكريين الذين كان ولاؤهم موضع تساؤل وشك.
Most of these parties are led by political dynasties that prize loyalty over merit.
وأغلب هذه الأحزاب تقودها آسر سياسية تضع الولاء في مرتبة أعلى كثيراً من مرتبة الجدارة.
What I find particularly striking is the sense of loyalty developing among cosmopolitans.
إن الإحساس بالولاء المتبادل بين العالميين اليوم هو أكثر الأمور إثارة لدهشتي.
Loyalty, rather than merit, drove key appointments, making policy management even more difficult.
وكان الولاء، وليس الجدارة، هو معيار الاختيار للمناصب الرئيسية، الأمر الذي جعل الإدارة السياسية أشد صعوبة.
Questions and answers
What's the difference between وفاء (wafāʾ) and ولاء (walāʾ)?
While both relate to loyalty, وفاء (wafāʾ) is broader, encompassing faithfulness and keeping promises in general. ولاء (walāʾ) often implies a more formal allegiance or fealty, like to a leader or a cause.
Is وفاء (wafāʾ) a common word?
Yes, it's a very common and highly valued concept, frequently used in literature, conversation, and expressions of commitment.
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