B1 noun Neutre

واجب

/waː.dʒib/

Something that a person is required to do by law, morality, or work. It refers to a duty, responsibility, or an assignment.

Exemples

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1

هل أنهيت واجبك المنزلي؟

Did you finish your homework?

2

أدى الجندي واجبه تجاه الوطن.

The soldier performed his duty toward the nation.

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هذا واجبنا، لا شكر على واجب.

This is our duty, no thanks needed for a duty.

Famille de mots

Nom
واجب
Verb
وجب
Adverbe
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Adjectif
واجب
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Wajib' - it sounds like 'Wage'. You must do your duty to earn your wage.

Quiz rapide

الدفاع عن الوطن هو ___ مقدس.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : واجب

Exemples

1

هل أنهيت واجبك المنزلي؟

everyday

Did you finish your homework?

2

أدى الجندي واجبه تجاه الوطن.

formal

The soldier performed his duty toward the nation.

3

هذا واجبنا، لا شكر على واجب.

informal

This is our duty, no thanks needed for a duty.

4

تحدد المادة واجبات الباحث الأخلاقية.

academic

The article defines the researcher's ethical duties.

5

يتضمن الوصف الوظيفي واجبات محددة.

business

The job description includes specific duties.

Famille de mots

Nom
واجب
Verb
وجب
Adverbe
null
Adjectif
واجب

Collocations courantes

واجب منزلي homework
أداء الواجب performance of duty
واجب وطني national duty
واجب مقدس sacred duty
القيام بالواجب doing one's duty

Phrases Courantes

لا شكر على واجب

you're welcome (no thanks for a duty)

فوق الواجب

above and beyond the call of duty

واجب الوقت

the need of the hour

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واجب vs مهمة

واجب is a moral or legal duty, while مهمة is a specific task or mission.

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Notes d'usage

Used both for 'homework' and for serious moral/legal 'duties'.

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Erreurs courantes

In Arabic, 'واجب' can be an adjective (necessary) or a noun (duty). Don't confuse the two.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Wajib' - it sounds like 'Wage'. You must do your duty to earn your wage.

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Origine du mot

From the root (w-j-b) meaning to be necessary or mandatory.

Modèles grammaticaux

Plural is 'واجبات'. Often used with 'من' (It is one's duty to...).
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Contexte culturel

The phrase 'No thanks for duty' reflects Arab hospitality and social obligation.

Quiz rapide

الدفاع عن الوطن هو ___ مقدس.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : واجب

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