هُوِيَّة
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
3 of 5طلبت الشرطة منه إثبات الهوية.
The police asked him for proof of identity.
تدرس الرواية موضوع الهوية والارتراب.
The novel studies the theme of identity and alienation.
العلامة التجارية تعكس هوية الشركة.
The brand reflects the company's identity.
Word Family
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
طلبت الشرطة منه إثبات الهوية.
everydayThe police asked him for proof of identity.
تدرس الرواية موضوع الهوية والارتراب.
academicThe novel studies the theme of identity and alienation.
العلامة التجارية تعكس هوية الشركة.
businessThe brand reflects the company's identity.
فقد الكثير من المهاجرين هويتهم الأصلية.
formalMany immigrants lost their original identity.
من الصعب تحديد هوية المهاجم.
formalIt is difficult to determine the identity of the attacker.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
مجهول الهوية
Anonymous / unidentified
تحديد الهوية
Identification
صراع الهوية
Identity conflict
Often Confused With
Hiwaya means a hobby, while Huwiyya means identity.
Usage Notes
A key term in TOEFL sociology and psychology passages.
Common Mistakes
Pronouncing it as 'Hiwayya' (which sounds like hobby). The first vowel is a 'u' (Damma).
Memory Tip
Huwiyya comes from 'Huwa' (He) — it's the 'He-ness' or essence of a person.
Word Origin
Derived from the pronoun 'Huwa' (He/It).
Grammar Patterns
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
Related Vocabulary
More social words
رضا
B2A feeling of happiness or satisfaction with a situation or achievement.
علاقات
B2The way in which two or more people, groups, or countries behave toward each other or are connected.
شغف
B2A strong and barely controllable emotion or intense enthusiasm for something.
ضيافة
B2The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
تَحَفُّظ
B2A feeling of doubt or hesitation about a plan or an idea; or a tendency to be cautious and not show feelings or information.
نِزَاع
B2A serious disagreement or argument, typically one that is long-lasting or involves legal or international issues.
مُفَارَقَة
B2A situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities; a paradox or irony.
اِسْتِحْسَان
B2The formal or informal act of approving, praising, or finding something to be good; commendation.
مَسْؤُولِيَّة
B1The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. It also refers to being accountable for one's actions.
نَصِيحَة
B1An opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action or conduct.
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