B1 noun Neutral

حِمَايَة

/ħi.maː.jah/

The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or damage. Important for B1 topics on environment, digital safety, and health.

Examples

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1

تحتاج هذه الحيوانات إلى حماية من الانقراض.

These animals need protection from extinction.

2

استخدم كلمة مرور قوية لحماية حسابك.

Use a strong password to protect your account.

3

توفر الدولة حماية للمواطنين.

The state provides protection for citizens.

Word Family

Noun
حماية
Verb
حمى
Adjective
محمي
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Home' (Hima/Hama) - a place where you are protected.

Quick Quiz

يعد تدوير النفايات وسيلة مهمة لـ ___ البيئة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: حماية

Examples

1

تحتاج هذه الحيوانات إلى حماية من الانقراض.

academic

These animals need protection from extinction.

2

استخدم كلمة مرور قوية لحماية حسابك.

everyday

Use a strong password to protect your account.

3

توفر الدولة حماية للمواطنين.

formal

The state provides protection for citizens.

4

كريم الشمس ضروري لحماية الجلد.

everyday

Sunscreen is necessary for skin protection.

5

نحن نعمل على حماية حقوق العمال.

business

We are working on protecting workers' rights.

Word Family

Noun
حماية
Verb
حمى
Adjective
محمي

Common Collocations

حماية البيئة environmental protection
حماية البيانات data protection
نظام حماية protection system
توفير الحماية providing protection
حماية المستهلك consumer protection

Common Phrases

تحت حماية

under the protection of

من أجل الحماية

for the sake of protection

جدار حماية

firewall (computing)

Often Confused With

حِمَايَة vs وقاية

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Usage Notes

Very common in environmental and technological contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Mixing 'حمى' (to protect) with 'حمى' (fever) due to the same spelling in some contexts.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Home' (Hima/Hama) - a place where you are protected.

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Word Origin

From the root (ح-م-ي) meaning to protect or defend.

Grammar Patterns

Often followed by 'من' (protection from) Masdar of 'حمى'

Quick Quiz

يعد تدوير النفايات وسيلة مهمة لـ ___ البيئة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: حماية

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