تحوّل
A major change in form, nature, or function; a transition from one state to another.
Examples
3 of 5حدث تحول في سياسة الشركة.
A shift occurred in the company's policy.
التحول من القرية إلى المدينة يغير نمط الحياة.
The transition from village to city changes the lifestyle.
هناك تحول واضح في درجات الحرارة.
There is a clear shift in temperatures.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Tahawwul' as 'To-Howl'—a werewolf transforms when they howl.
Quick Quiz
كان اختراع الإنترنت نقطة ____ في تاريخ البشرية.
Correct!
The correct answer is: تحول
Examples
حدث تحول في سياسة الشركة.
businessA shift occurred in the company's policy.
التحول من القرية إلى المدينة يغير نمط الحياة.
academicThe transition from village to city changes the lifestyle.
هناك تحول واضح في درجات الحرارة.
everydayThere is a clear shift in temperatures.
أعتقد أن هذا هو التحول الذي كنت تنتظره.
informalI think this is the turning point you were waiting for.
تسعى الدولة نحو التحول الديمقراطي.
formalThe state seeks democratic transition.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
في مرحلة تحول
in a transformation stage
شهد تحولاً
witnessed a shift
تحول مفاجئ
sudden shift
Often Confused With
Taghyir (change) is general and can be minor; Tahawwul (transformation/shift) implies a significant transition to a new state.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Writing regarding technology (Digital Transformation) or societal changes.
Common Mistakes
Learners confuse the verb 'تحول' (to transform/turn) with 'حول' (to transfer money/objects).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Tahawwul' as 'To-Howl'—a werewolf transforms when they howl.
Word Origin
From the root (ح-و-ل) meaning to change or move.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term 'التحول الوطني' (National Transformation) is a major political/economic buzzword in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Quick Quiz
كان اختراع الإنترنت نقطة ____ في تاريخ البشرية.
Correct!
The correct answer is: تحول
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تفريغ
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