تنمية
The process of developing or improving something, especially a country's economy, society, or an individual's skills.
Examples
3 of 5نعمل على تنمية مهارات الشباب.
We are working on developing youth skills.
التنمية الاقتصادية ضرورية للاستقرار.
Economic development is essential for stability.
عاوزين تنمية حقيقية في منطقتنا.
We want real development in our area.
Word Family
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
نعمل على تنمية مهارات الشباب.
everydayWe are working on developing youth skills.
التنمية الاقتصادية ضرورية للاستقرار.
formalEconomic development is essential for stability.
عاوزين تنمية حقيقية في منطقتنا.
informalWe want real development in our area.
تعتمد التنمية البشرية على التعليم الجيد.
academicHuman development depends on good education.
خطة التنمية تشمل بناء مصانع جديدة.
businessThe development plan includes building new factories.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
خطة التنمية
development plan
أهداف التنمية
development goals
تنمية الذات
self-development
Often Confused With
Numuw is 'growth' (often natural/organic), while Tanmiya is 'development' (often planned/intentional).
Usage Notes
Often used in the context of government policies and international organizations (e.g., UNDP).
Common Mistakes
Using 'tamyiz' (discrimination/differentiation) instead of 'tanmiya'.
Memory Tip
Tanmiya sounds like 'To make it near'—bringing progress closer.
Word Origin
From the root (N-M-W), relating to growth and increase.
Grammar Patterns
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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تنافسية
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تنمبة
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تَفاوُت
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مَوْرِد
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مُؤَشِّر
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