حياد
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or competition; impartiality.
Examples
3 of 5يجب على القاضي الحكم بحياد.
The judge must rule with neutrality.
أعلنت الدولة حيادها في الحرب العالمية.
The country declared its neutrality in the world war.
من الصعب البقاء على حياد في هذا النقاش.
It is difficult to remain neutral in this discussion.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'HIDden' person who doesn't take sides. Hiyad sounds like 'hide'.
Quick Quiz
قررت المنظمة الدولية البقاء على ___ في الصراع الحالي.
Correct!
The correct answer is: حياد
Examples
يجب على القاضي الحكم بحياد.
academicThe judge must rule with neutrality.
أعلنت الدولة حيادها في الحرب العالمية.
formalThe country declared its neutrality in the world war.
من الصعب البقاء على حياد في هذا النقاش.
everydayIt is difficult to remain neutral in this discussion.
نحن نحتاج إلى طرف ثالث يتسم بالحياد.
businessWe need a third party characterized by neutrality.
خليك على حياد ولا تتدخل بينهم.
informalStay neutral and don't interfere between them.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
على حياد
Neutral / on the sidelines
كسر الحياد
Breaking neutrality
الحياد الإيجابي
Positive neutrality
Often Confused With
Mawdu'iya is objectivity (fact-based), while Hiyad is not taking sides in a conflict.
Usage Notes
Used in journalism, law, and international relations. It implies a conscious decision not to interfere.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use it to mean 'boredom' or 'indifference', but it specifically means lack of bias.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'HIDden' person who doesn't take sides. Hiyad sounds like 'hide'.
Word Origin
From the root (ح-ي-د) meaning to deviate or step aside (from a specific path or side).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Neutrality is a highly valued trait in traditional Arab mediation (Sulh).
Quick Quiz
قررت المنظمة الدولية البقاء على ___ في الصراع الحالي.
Correct!
The correct answer is: حياد
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