تكافؤ
Equality or parity between two or more parties, especially regarding opportunities or status.
Examples
3 of 5يجب ضمان تكافؤ الفرص في التوظيف.
Equal opportunities in employment must be guaranteed.
هناك تكافؤ في القوى بين الفريقين.
There is a parity of forces between the two teams.
يسعى القانون إلى تحقيق تكافؤ الحقوق.
The law seeks to achieve equal rights.
Word Family
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
يجب ضمان تكافؤ الفرص في التوظيف.
businessEqual opportunities in employment must be guaranteed.
هناك تكافؤ في القوى بين الفريقين.
formalThere is a parity of forces between the two teams.
يسعى القانون إلى تحقيق تكافؤ الحقوق.
academicThe law seeks to achieve equal rights.
ما في تكافؤ بين مجهودك وراتبك.
informalThere is no parity between your effort and your salary.
الزواج يحتاج إلى تكافؤ فكري واجتماعي.
everydayMarriage requires intellectual and social parity.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Musawah is general equality, while Takafu' often implies parity in status, strength, or specific potential.
Usage Notes
Very common in academic discussions about gender, education, and economics.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'tashabuh' (similarity), but 'takafu'' is specific to parity/equality.
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'Kafa'a' (competence) - people of equal competence have 'Takafu''.
Word Origin
From the root K-F-W, meaning equal or peer.
Grammar Patterns
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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