B1 noun Formal

تنمية

/tan.mi.ja/

The process of developing or improving something, especially a country's economy, society, or an individual's skills.

Examples

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1

نعمل على تنمية مهارات الشباب.

We are working on developing youth skills.

2

التنمية الاقتصادية ضرورية للاستقرار.

Economic development is essential for stability.

3

عاوزين تنمية حقيقية في منطقتنا.

We want real development in our area.

Word Family

Noun
تنمية
Verb
نمّى
Adjective
تنموي
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Memory Tip

Tanmiya sounds like 'To make it near'—bringing progress closer.

Quick Quiz

___ المستدامة تحمي موارد الأجيال القادمة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: التنمية

Examples

1

نعمل على تنمية مهارات الشباب.

everyday

We are working on developing youth skills.

2

التنمية الاقتصادية ضرورية للاستقرار.

formal

Economic development is essential for stability.

3

عاوزين تنمية حقيقية في منطقتنا.

informal

We want real development in our area.

4

تعتمد التنمية البشرية على التعليم الجيد.

academic

Human development depends on good education.

5

خطة التنمية تشمل بناء مصانع جديدة.

business

The development plan includes building new factories.

Word Family

Noun
تنمية
Verb
نمّى
Adjective
تنموي

Common Collocations

تنمية مستدامة sustainable development
تنمية بشرية human development
تنمية اقتصادية economic development
صندوق التنمية development fund
تنمية الريف rural development

Common Phrases

خطة التنمية

development plan

أهداف التنمية

development goals

تنمية الذات

self-development

Often Confused With

تنمية vs نمو

Numuw is 'growth' (often natural/organic), while Tanmiya is 'development' (often planned/intentional).

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Usage Notes

Often used in the context of government policies and international organizations (e.g., UNDP).

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Common Mistakes

Using 'tamyiz' (discrimination/differentiation) instead of 'tanmiya'.

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Memory Tip

Tanmiya sounds like 'To make it near'—bringing progress closer.

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Word Origin

From the root (N-M-W), relating to growth and increase.

Grammar Patterns

Feminine verbal noun (Masdar).
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Cultural Context

A central buzzword in Arab government visions (like Saudi Vision 2030).

Quick Quiz

___ المستدامة تحمي موارد الأجيال القادمة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: التنمية

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