مناوبة
A period of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes; a shift.
Examples
3 of 5يعمل الممرضون في مناوبات ليلية.
Nurses work in night shifts.
يجب تنظيم جدول المناوبات بدقة.
The shift schedule must be organized accurately.
أنا متعب بسبب المناوبة الطويلة.
I am tired because of the long shift.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Munawaba sounds like 'New-aba' (New person coming on shift).
Quick Quiz
أنا أعمل في الـ____ الليلية هذا الأسبوع.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مناوبة
Examples
يعمل الممرضون في مناوبات ليلية.
everydayNurses work in night shifts.
يجب تنظيم جدول المناوبات بدقة.
businessThe shift schedule must be organized accurately.
أنا متعب بسبب المناوبة الطويلة.
informalI am tired because of the long shift.
المناوبة القادمة تبدأ غداً.
formalThe next shift starts tomorrow.
هل يمكنك تبديل المناوبة معي؟
everydayCan you switch the shift with me?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
في حالة مناوبة
On shift
مناوبة طوارئ
Emergency shift
نهاية المناوبة
End of the shift
Often Confused With
Dawam (دوام) is general working hours; Munawaba (مناوبة) is a specific rotating shift.
Usage Notes
Very useful for IELTS General Task 1 letters regarding work schedules.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'shift' as a loanword instead of 'Munawaba' or 'Wardiya'.
Memory Tip
Munawaba sounds like 'New-aba' (New person coming on shift).
Word Origin
From the root (ن-و-ب) meaning to take turns.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
أنا أعمل في الـ____ الليلية هذا الأسبوع.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مناوبة
Related Vocabulary
More work words
فني
B1Relating to practical skills or techniques, especially in a specific field like engineering or IT. It can also refer to things relating to art and artists.
منضبط
B2Showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working; disciplined.
مَهَارَة
B1The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience.
مُهِمَّة
B1A specific piece of work to be done or a duty that someone is given.
مَسؤولِيَّة
B1The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. It also refers to being accountable for one's actions.
مُنَظَّم
B1Arranged in a systematic way; orderly and efficient.
مِهْنَة
B1A job that needs special training and a high level of education, often involving a long-term career path.
مُؤَقَّت
B1Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
مَسْؤُول
B1Having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone; also a person in charge.
تَدريب
B1The process of learning the skills that you need to do a job or activity. Very relevant for FCE Writing Part 2 (letters/emails about work experience).
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