B2 noun Neutral

هُوِيَّة

/hu.wij.ja/

The characteristics, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others; the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.

Examples

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1

طلبت الشرطة منه إثبات الهوية.

The police asked him for proof of identity.

2

تدرس الرواية موضوع الهوية والارتراب.

The novel studies the theme of identity and alienation.

3

العلامة التجارية تعكس هوية الشركة.

The brand reflects the company's identity.

Word Family

Noun
هو
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Memory Tip

Huwiyya comes from 'Huwa' (He) — it's the 'He-ness' or essence of a person.

Quick Quiz

يجب عليك إبراز بطاقة ____ عند الدخول.

Correct!

The correct answer is: الهوية

Examples

1

طلبت الشرطة منه إثبات الهوية.

everyday

The police asked him for proof of identity.

2

تدرس الرواية موضوع الهوية والارتراب.

academic

The novel studies the theme of identity and alienation.

3

العلامة التجارية تعكس هوية الشركة.

business

The brand reflects the company's identity.

4

فقد الكثير من المهاجرين هويتهم الأصلية.

formal

Many immigrants lost their original identity.

5

من الصعب تحديد هوية المهاجم.

formal

It is difficult to determine the identity of the attacker.

Word Family

Noun
هو

Common Collocations

بطاقة الهوية ID card
هوية وطنية National identity
إثبات الهوية Proof of identity
أزمة هوية Identity crisis
انتحال شخصية Identity theft / impersonation

Common Phrases

مجهول الهوية

Anonymous / unidentified

تحديد الهوية

Identification

صراع الهوية

Identity conflict

Often Confused With

هُوِيَّة vs هواية

Hiwaya means a hobby, while Huwiyya means identity.

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Usage Notes

A key term in TOEFL sociology and psychology passages.

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Common Mistakes

Pronouncing it as 'Hiwayya' (which sounds like hobby). The first vowel is a 'u' (Damma).

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Memory Tip

Huwiyya comes from 'Huwa' (He) — it's the 'He-ness' or essence of a person.

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Word Origin

Derived from the pronoun 'Huwa' (He/It).

Grammar Patterns

Often used as a Mudaf (e.g., هوية المستخدم). Followed by adjectives like 'ثقافية' or 'وطنية'.
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Cultural Context

Significant in Arab discourse regarding the balance between modern globalism and traditional values.

Quick Quiz

يجب عليك إبراز بطاقة ____ عند الدخول.

Correct!

The correct answer is: الهوية

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