B1 noun Formal

تكافؤ

/ta.kaː.fuʔ/

Equality or parity between two or more parties, especially regarding opportunities or status.

Examples

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1

يجب ضمان تكافؤ الفرص في التوظيف.

Equal opportunities in employment must be guaranteed.

2

هناك تكافؤ في القوى بين الفريقين.

There is a parity of forces between the two teams.

3

يسعى القانون إلى تحقيق تكافؤ الحقوق.

The law seeks to achieve equal rights.

Word Family

Noun
تكافؤ
Verb
تكافأ
Adjective
متكافئ
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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'Kafa'a' (competence) - people of equal competence have 'Takafu''.

Quick Quiz

تسعى الدولة لتحقيق ______ الفرص بين جميع المواطنين.

Correct!

The correct answer is: تكافؤ

Examples

1

يجب ضمان تكافؤ الفرص في التوظيف.

business

Equal opportunities in employment must be guaranteed.

2

هناك تكافؤ في القوى بين الفريقين.

formal

There is a parity of forces between the two teams.

3

يسعى القانون إلى تحقيق تكافؤ الحقوق.

academic

The law seeks to achieve equal rights.

4

ما في تكافؤ بين مجهودك وراتبك.

informal

There is no parity between your effort and your salary.

5

الزواج يحتاج إلى تكافؤ فكري واجتماعي.

everyday

Marriage requires intellectual and social parity.

Word Family

Noun
تكافؤ
Verb
تكافأ
Adjective
متكافئ

Common Collocations

تكافؤ الفرص Equal opportunities
مبدأ التكافؤ Principle of parity
تكافؤ القوى Balance of power
عدم التكافؤ Inequality/Disparity
تكافؤ اجتماعي Social parity

Common Phrases

على قدم المساواة والتكافؤ

On the basis of equality and parity

غياب التكافؤ

Lack of parity

تكافؤ الفرص التعليمية

Equality of educational opportunities

Often Confused With

تكافؤ vs مساواة

Musawah is general equality, while Takafu' often implies parity in status, strength, or specific potential.

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Usage Notes

Very common in academic discussions about gender, education, and economics.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'tashabuh' (similarity), but 'takafu'' is specific to parity/equality.

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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'Kafa'a' (competence) - people of equal competence have 'Takafu''.

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Word Origin

From the root K-F-W, meaning equal or peer.

Grammar Patterns

تكافؤ + الفرص عدم + تكافؤ
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Cultural Context

Often used in the context of 'Kafa'a' in marriage in Arab culture.

Quick Quiz

تسعى الدولة لتحقيق ______ الفرص بين جميع المواطنين.

Correct!

The correct answer is: تكافؤ

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