توطين
The process of making something local or adapting it to a specific local environment. In business, it often refers to 'localization' of jobs or technology.
Examples
3 of 5برنامج توطين الوظائف يهدف لتقليل البطالة.
The job localization program aims to reduce unemployment.
يجب العمل على توطين المعرفة في بلادنا.
We must work on localizing knowledge in our country.
نجحت الشركة في توطين خطوط الإنتاج.
The company succeeded in localizing production lines.
Word Family
Memory Tip
From 'Watan' (Homeland). Tawteen is making something part of the 'Watan'.
Quick Quiz
تهدف رؤية المملكة إلى ____ الصناعات العسكرية.
Correct!
The correct answer is: توطين
Examples
برنامج توطين الوظائف يهدف لتقليل البطالة.
formalThe job localization program aims to reduce unemployment.
يجب العمل على توطين المعرفة في بلادنا.
academicWe must work on localizing knowledge in our country.
نجحت الشركة في توطين خطوط الإنتاج.
businessThe company succeeded in localizing production lines.
توطين المهاجرين يتطلب جهوداً اجتماعية كبيرة.
everydaySettling/localizing immigrants requires great social efforts.
هل سمعت عن خطة توطين التقنية؟
informalHave you heard about the technology localization plan?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
سياسة التوطين
Localization policy
توطين الخبرات
Localizing expertise
إعادة التوطين
Resettlement
Often Confused With
Istitan usually has a negative political connotation (colonization), while Tawteen is usually neutral/positive localization.
Usage Notes
Very common in Gulf countries (e.g., Saudization/Emiratization).
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with 'Nationalization' (تأميم), which refers to state ownership.
Memory Tip
From 'Watan' (Homeland). Tawteen is making something part of the 'Watan'.
Word Origin
From the root 'w-t-n' (to reside/homeland).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Significant in the context of economic reforms in the Arab world.
Quick Quiz
تهدف رؤية المملكة إلى ____ الصناعات العسكرية.
Correct!
The correct answer is: توطين
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