B2 noun Neutral

رضا

/ri.dˤaː/

A feeling of happiness or satisfaction with a situation or achievement.

Examples

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1

أشعر بالرضا عن النتائج التي حققتها.

I feel satisfied with the results I achieved.

2

نحن نجري دراسة حول رضا الموظفين.

We are conducting a study on employee satisfaction.

3

هل أنت راضٍ عن راتبك الحالي؟

Are you satisfied with your current salary?

Word Family

Noun
رضا
Verb
رضي
Adjective
راضٍ
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Memory Tip

Think of the phrase 'Radiya Allahu 'anhu' (May God be pleased with him) - pleasure/satisfaction.

Quick Quiz

تهتم الشركات الكبرى بقياس مستوى ___ لدى عملائها.

Correct!

The correct answer is: الرضا

Examples

1

أشعر بالرضا عن النتائج التي حققتها.

everyday

I feel satisfied with the results I achieved.

2

نحن نجري دراسة حول رضا الموظفين.

business

We are conducting a study on employee satisfaction.

3

هل أنت راضٍ عن راتبك الحالي؟

informal

Are you satisfied with your current salary?

4

الرضا الوظيفي يؤدي إلى زيادة الإنتاجية.

academic

Job satisfaction leads to increased productivity.

5

نأمل أن ينال هذا العمل رضاكم.

formal

We hope this work meets your satisfaction.

Word Family

Noun
رضا
Verb
رضي
Adjective
راضٍ

Common Collocations

رضا الوظيفي job satisfaction
رضا العملاء customer satisfaction
بكل رضا with total satisfaction/willingness
استطلاع رضا satisfaction survey
نال رضا to gain the satisfaction of

Common Phrases

على مضض

unwillingly (opposite of with satisfaction)

تمام الرضا

complete satisfaction

رضا النفس

self-satisfaction

Often Confused With

رضا vs قناعة

Qana'a is more about being content with what one has, while Rida is a general feeling of satisfaction or approval.

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Usage Notes

Vital for discussing business metrics and personal well-being.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'sa'ada' (happiness) when 'rida' (satisfaction) is more accurate for a professional context.

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Memory Tip

Think of the phrase 'Radiya Allahu 'anhu' (May God be pleased with him) - pleasure/satisfaction.

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Word Origin

From the root 'r-d-w' (to be pleased/satisfied).

Grammar Patterns

Often followed by 'عن' (with/about) when expressing satisfaction with something. Used as a masdar (verbal noun).
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Cultural Context

In many Arab cultures, 'Rida' (especially parents' satisfaction) is considered a key to success in life.

Quick Quiz

تهتم الشركات الكبرى بقياس مستوى ___ لدى عملائها.

Correct!

The correct answer is: الرضا

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