B1 noun Neutral

سُلوك

/su.luːk/

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others. It refers to human or animal behavior.

Examples

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1

أنا لا أحب هذا السلوك.

I don't like this behavior.

2

كان سلوكه غريباً في الحفلة.

His behavior was strange at the party.

3

تراقب الإدارة سلوك الموظفين بدقة.

The management monitors employee behavior closely.

Word Family

Noun
سُلوك
Verb
سَلَكَ
Adjective
سُلوكي
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Memory Tip

Suluk sounds like 'Select' - you select how you behave.

Quick Quiz

يُعرف الشخص من خلال ____ مع الآخرين.

Correct!

The correct answer is: سلوكه

Examples

1

أنا لا أحب هذا السلوك.

everyday

I don't like this behavior.

2

كان سلوكه غريباً في الحفلة.

informal

His behavior was strange at the party.

3

تراقب الإدارة سلوك الموظفين بدقة.

formal

The management monitors employee behavior closely.

4

يدرس علم النفس السلوك البشري.

academic

Psychology studies human behavior.

5

تضع الشركة قواعد للسلوك المهني.

business

The company sets rules for professional conduct.

Word Family

Noun
سُلوك
Verb
سَلَكَ
Adjective
سُلوكي

Common Collocations

سلوك بشري human behavior
قواعد السلوك code of conduct
تعديل السلوك behavior modification
سلوك عدواني aggressive behavior
سلوك إيجابي positive behavior

Common Phrases

سلوك حضاري

civilized behavior

حسن السلوك

good behavior

سوء السلوك

misconduct

Often Confused With

سُلوك vs تصرف

Tasarruf is a single act, while Suluk is a general pattern of behavior.

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Usage Notes

Used both in psychological academic contexts and everyday descriptions of people.

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes learners use it to mean 'road' because of the root 'salaka', but it exclusively means behavior in this form.

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Memory Tip

Suluk sounds like 'Select' - you select how you behave.

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Word Origin

From the root s-l-k, meaning to follow a path or a way.

Grammar Patterns

Usually singular but can be plural (سلوكيات) for specific types of behavior.
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Cultural Context

Arabic culture places high value on 'Husn al-Suluk' (Good Conduct).

Quick Quiz

يُعرف الشخص من خلال ____ مع الآخرين.

Correct!

The correct answer is: سلوكه

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