B1 noun Neutral

عامل

/ˈʕaː.mil/

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. Also means 'worker' in a different context.

Examples

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1

هناك عدة عوامل تؤثر على الصحة.

There are several factors affecting health.

2

أنا أعمل كعامل في المصنع.

I work as a worker in the factory.

3

العامل النفسي مهم جداً.

The psychological factor is very important.

Word Family

Noun
عامل / عمالة
Verb
عمل
Adverb
عملياً
Adjective
عملي
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Amil' as something that 'makes' (Amal) something happen.

Quick Quiz

البيئة هي ___ مهم في تربية الأطفال.

Correct!

The correct answer is: عامل

Examples

1

هناك عدة عوامل تؤثر على الصحة.

academic

There are several factors affecting health.

2

أنا أعمل كعامل في المصنع.

everyday

I work as a worker in the factory.

3

العامل النفسي مهم جداً.

formal

The psychological factor is very important.

4

المال هو العامل الوحيد الذي يهمه.

informal

Money is the only factor he cares about.

5

يجب دراسة عوامل المخاطرة.

business

Risk factors must be studied.

Word Family

Noun
عامل / عمالة
Verb
عمل
Adverb
عملياً
Adjective
عملي

Common Collocations

عامل وراثي Genetic factor
عامل مشترك Common factor
عوامل خارجية External factors
عامل النجاح Success factor
عامل الوقت Time factor

Common Phrases

عامل من العوامل

One of the factors

العامل البشري

The human factor

أهم عامل

The most important factor

Often Confused With

عامل vs عمل

Amal is 'work'; 'Amil' is the 'factor' or the 'worker'.

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Usage Notes

Crucial for writing cause-and-effect essays in IELTS Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Mixing the plural 'Amala' (labor) with 'Awamil' (factors).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Amil' as something that 'makes' (Amal) something happen.

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Word Origin

From the root (ع-م-ل) meaning to work or do.

Grammar Patterns

Plural for 'factor' is 'Awamil' (عوامل). Plural for 'worker' is 'Ummal' (عمال).

Quick Quiz

البيئة هي ___ مهم في تربية الأطفال.

Correct!

The correct answer is: عامل

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