B2 noun Neutral

مَفْهُوم

/maf.huːm/

An abstract idea or a general notion; something that is understood or conceived in the mind.

Examples

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1

هَذَا الكَلامُ غَيْرُ مَفْهُومٍ.

This talk is not understood/clear.

2

سَنَنَاقِشُ اليَوْمَ مَفْهُومَ الجَاذِبِيَّةِ.

Today we will discuss the concept of gravity.

3

تَغَيَّرَ مَفْهُومُ التَّسْوِيقِ فِي العَصْرِ الرَّقْمِيِّ.

The concept of marketing has changed in the digital age.

Word Family

Noun
مَفْهُوم
Verb
فَهِمَ
Adjective
فَاهِم
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Memory Tip

Mafhum - think of 'My-Phone' as a concept that everyone understands.

Quick Quiz

هناك ___ خاطئ بأن اللغة العربية صعبة جداً.

Correct!

The correct answer is: مفهوم

Examples

1

هَذَا الكَلامُ غَيْرُ مَفْهُومٍ.

everyday

This talk is not understood/clear.

2

سَنَنَاقِشُ اليَوْمَ مَفْهُومَ الجَاذِبِيَّةِ.

academic

Today we will discuss the concept of gravity.

3

تَغَيَّرَ مَفْهُومُ التَّسْوِيقِ فِي العَصْرِ الرَّقْمِيِّ.

business

The concept of marketing has changed in the digital age.

4

يَجِبُ تَوْضِيحُ المَفَاهِيمِ الأَسَاسِيَّةِ لِلِاتِّفَاقِيَّةِ.

formal

The basic concepts of the agreement must be clarified.

5

خَلَصْ، المَوْضُوعْ مَفْهُومْ.

informal

Okay, the matter is understood.

Word Family

Noun
مَفْهُوم
Verb
فَهِمَ
Adjective
فَاهِم

Common Collocations

مَفْهُومٌ خَاطِئ misconception
مَفَاهِيمُ أَسَاسِيَّة basic concepts
تَوْضِيحُ المَفْهُوم clarification of the concept
بِالمَفْهُومِ الوَاسِع in the broad sense
مَفْهُومٌ جَدِيد new concept

Common Phrases

مِنَ المَفْهُومِ ضِمْنًا

implicitly understood

تَصْحِيحُ المَفَاهِيم

correcting misconceptions

مَفْهُومٌ شَامِل

comprehensive concept

Often Confused With

مَفْهُوم vs فَهْم

Fahm is the process/ability of understanding, while Mafhum is the concept/idea that is understood.

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Usage Notes

Plural is 'مفاهيم' (mafaheem). Essential for discussing theories in TOEFL reading.

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Common Mistakes

Using 'مفهوم' as an adjective (understandable) in formal contexts where 'واضح' or 'مُبَيَّن' might be better.

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Memory Tip

Mafhum - think of 'My-Phone' as a concept that everyone understands.

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Word Origin

Passive participle of the verb 'Fahima' (to understand).

Grammar Patterns

مَفْهُوم + adjective تغيير + المَفَاهِيم

Quick Quiz

هناك ___ خاطئ بأن اللغة العربية صعبة جداً.

Correct!

The correct answer is: مفهوم

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