B1 noun Neutral

تجارة

/ti.dʒaː.ra/

The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale. It is a fundamental economic term used in academic modules on globalization and development.

Examples

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1

تساهم التجارة الحرة في نمو الاقتصاد العالمي.

Free trade contributes to the growth of the global economy.

2

يعمل والدي في تجارة الملابس.

My father works in the clothing trade.

3

تم توقيع اتفاقية تجارة بين البلدين.

A trade agreement was signed between the two countries.

Word Family

Noun
تجارة
Verb
تاجر
Adverb
تجارياً
Adjective
تجاري
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Memory Tip

T-J-R sounds like 'The Joint Revenue'.

Quick Quiz

أصبحت _____ الإلكترونية جزءاً من حياتنا اليومية.

Correct!

The correct answer is: التجارة

Examples

1

تساهم التجارة الحرة في نمو الاقتصاد العالمي.

academic

Free trade contributes to the growth of the global economy.

2

يعمل والدي في تجارة الملابس.

everyday

My father works in the clothing trade.

3

تم توقيع اتفاقية تجارة بين البلدين.

formal

A trade agreement was signed between the two countries.

4

التجارة شطارة.

informal

Trade is about being clever (Proverb).

5

زادت التجارة الإلكترونية بشكل ملحوظ مؤخراً.

business

E-commerce has increased significantly recently.

Word Family

Noun
تجارة
Verb
تاجر
Adverb
تجارياً
Adjective
تجاري

Common Collocations

تجارة خارجية foreign trade
التجارة الإلكترونية e-commerce
تبادل تجاري trade exchange
عجز تجاري trade deficit
غرفة التجارة chamber of commerce

Common Phrases

تجارة رابحة

profitable trade

منظمة التجارة العالمية

World Trade Organization

تجارة التجزئة

retail trade

Often Confused With

تجارة vs تاجرة

Tijara is the field (trade), while Tajira is a female merchant.

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Usage Notes

Broad term covering both local and international business activity.

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes confused with 'iqtisad' (economy), which is the broader system.

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Memory Tip

T-J-R sounds like 'The Joint Revenue'.

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Word Origin

From the root T-J-R, meaning to trade or deal in merchandise.

Grammar Patterns

Often used as a verbal noun.
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Cultural Context

Trade has been a central part of Arab culture for centuries due to the region's geography.

Quick Quiz

أصبحت _____ الإلكترونية جزءاً من حياتنا اليومية.

Correct!

The correct answer is: التجارة

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