B2 noun Neutral

تفاوض

/ta.faː.wuḍ/

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement. It involves a dialogue between two or more parties to resolve points of difference or gain advantage.

Examples

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1

التفاوض على السعر جزء من ثقافة السوق.

Negotiating the price is part of the market culture.

2

بدأت جولة جديدة من التفاوض بين الدولتين.

A new round of negotiation began between the two countries.

3

لازم نتفاوض معهم عشان نوصل لحل.

We must negotiate with them to reach a solution.

Word Family

Noun
تفاوض
Verb
تفاوض
Adverb
تفاوضياً
Adjective
تفاوضي
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Memory Tip

Tafawud sounds like 'To find' (a way through the middle).

Quick Quiz

وصل الطرفان إلى اتفاق بعد أيام من ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: التفاوض

Examples

1

التفاوض على السعر جزء من ثقافة السوق.

everyday

Negotiating the price is part of the market culture.

2

بدأت جولة جديدة من التفاوض بين الدولتين.

formal

A new round of negotiation began between the two countries.

3

لازم نتفاوض معهم عشان نوصل لحل.

informal

We must negotiate with them to reach a solution.

4

يتناول الكتاب نظريات التفاوض في العلاقات الدولية.

academic

The book discusses negotiation theories in international relations.

5

فشل التفاوض قد يؤدي إلى خسارة العقد.

business

Failure of negotiation may lead to losing the contract.

Word Family

Noun
تفاوض
Verb
تفاوض
Adverb
تفاوضياً
Adjective
تفاوضي

Common Collocations

مائدة التفاوض Negotiation table
مهارات التفاوض Negotiation skills
تفاوض جماعي Collective bargaining
عملية التفاوض Negotiation process
وفد التفاوض Negotiation delegation

Common Phrases

تحت التفاوض

Under negotiation

باب التفاوض مفتوح

The door for negotiation is open

فشل المفاوضات

Failure of negotiations

Often Confused With

تفاوض vs مساومة

Musawama is more about price/bartering; Tafawud is a broader term for formal negotiation.

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Usage Notes

High frequency in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing conflict resolution or international relations.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use it as a verb without the reflexive 'ta-' pattern (fawada instead of tafawada).

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Memory Tip

Tafawud sounds like 'To find' (a way through the middle).

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Word Origin

Form VI of the root f-w-ḍ (ف-و-ض), implying mutual sharing or delegation of matters.

Grammar Patterns

Followed by the preposition 'مع' (with) or 'حول' (about). Often used in the plural 'Mufawadat' (مفاوضات) for long processes.
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Cultural Context

Negotiation (Musawama) is a core cultural practice in traditional Arab souks.

Quick Quiz

وصل الطرفان إلى اتفاق بعد أيام من ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: التفاوض

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