تَرْفِيه
Activities that provide amusement or enjoyment; entertainment.
Examples
3 of 5تعتبر السينما وسيلة شائعة للترفيه.
Cinema is a common means of entertainment.
الاستثمار في قطاع الترفيه ينمو بسرعة.
Investment in the entertainment sector is growing rapidly.
بدنا شوية ترفيه اليوم.
We need some entertainment today.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Tarfih sounds like 'Terrific' - entertainment is terrific.
Quick Quiz
الحديقة هي مكان رائع للـ ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ترفيه
Examples
تعتبر السينما وسيلة شائعة للترفيه.
everydayCinema is a common means of entertainment.
الاستثمار في قطاع الترفيه ينمو بسرعة.
formalInvestment in the entertainment sector is growing rapidly.
بدنا شوية ترفيه اليوم.
informalWe need some entertainment today.
يتم دراسة دور الترفيه في الصحة النفسية.
academicThe role of entertainment in mental health is being studied.
تقدم الشركة برامج ترفيهية للموظفين.
businessThe company offers entertainment programs for employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
ترفيه عن النفس
self-amusement/relaxation
قطاع الترفيه
entertainment sector
وقت الترفيه
leisure time
Often Confused With
Tafrih is often broader and can include relaxation, while Tasliya is more about passing time with amusement.
Usage Notes
Used in modern contexts for tourism, media, and general leisure.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell it as 'tarfih' without the 'ya'.
Memory Tip
Tarfih sounds like 'Terrific' - entertainment is terrific.
Word Origin
From the root 'r-f-h' meaning ease, comfort, or luxury.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The entertainment industry is a major focus in modern Gulf development projects.
Quick Quiz
الحديقة هي مكان رائع للـ ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: ترفيه
Related Vocabulary
More leisure words
عطلة
B1A period of time when you do not go to work or school. Common in IELTS Speaking about holidays and lifestyle.
هِوَايَة
B1An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
تَسَوُّق
B1The activity of visiting shops and buying goods. It can be for necessity (like food) or for pleasure (like clothes).
مُغامَرَة
B1An exciting or unusual experience that often involves some risk or danger. It is a common topic in Cambridge B1/B2 exams related to travel and personal experiences.
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