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B1 noun #3,500 الأكثر شيوعاً 8 دقيقة للقراءة

رقیب

raghib الأكثر شيوعاً #3,500

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح رقیب في 30 ثانية

الشرح رقیب in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should know that 'Raghib' (رقیب) means 'rival' or 'someone you play against'. You might hear it when talking about simple games like football or board games. Think of it as the 'other person' who wants to win the same prize as you. It is a noun. You can say 'He is my rival' (او رقیب من است). At this stage, don't worry about the complex history of the word. Just remember that in a game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors', the person sitting across from you is your 'raghib'. It is pronounced with a soft 'r', a gargling 'gh' sound, and a long 'ee' sound. It is an important word for basic social interaction and sports. Even at A1, knowing this word helps you understand why people get excited during sports matches. You might see it on posters for local sports events. It is a common word that appears in many children's stories where two animals might be 'raghib' for a piece of food. Keep it simple: Raghib = Competitor.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, you can start using 'Raghib' (رقیب) in more varied sentences. You should be able to describe a rival using simple adjectives. For example, 'A strong rival' (یک رقیب قوی) or 'A new rival' (یک رقیب جدید). You will also notice that this word is used in business contexts, like when two shops on the same street are competing for customers. At this level, you should practice the plural form 'raghib-ha'. You might encounter this word in simple news headlines about sports or local elections. It is also useful for talking about school competitions. If you are taking a test and want to get the highest grade, the other students are your 'raghibs'. You can also use it to talk about siblings competing for a toy. The key at A2 is to move beyond just 'games' and see how competition exists in daily life. You should also be aware of the word 'harif' and know that it is very similar to 'raghib'.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you should understand the nuance of 'Raghib' (رقیب) compared to other words like 'doshman' (enemy). A 'raghib' is a competitor, often someone you respect. You will see this word frequently in newspapers, especially in sections about the economy and politics. You should be comfortable with the Ezafe construction, such as 'raghib-e asli' (the main rival). At this level, you should also learn the formal plural 'raqaba' (رقبا), which you will see in written Persian. You can use 'raghib' to describe complex situations, such as 'market competition' (reghabat-e bazar). You should also be able to use the word in the context of personal development—sometimes your only 'raghib' is yourself from yesterday. This level requires you to use the word in different tenses, like 'They will be our rivals next year'. You should also start to recognize the word in Persian music and poetry, where it often takes on a more romantic or jealous meaning.

At the B2 level, you should have a firm grasp of 'Raghib' (رقیب) and its derivative 'reghabat' (competition). You should be able to discuss the pros and cons of having a rival in a professional setting. You will encounter this word in more sophisticated literature and editorial pieces. You should understand how 'raghib' functions in the classical 'Ghazal' (love poem) as a specific character type—the 'watcher' who prevents the lover from seeing the beloved. At B2, you should be able to use the word idiomatically and understand its role in compound verbs and phrases. You might discuss 'unfair competition' (reghabat-e na-salem) or 'surpassing a rival' (pishi gereftan az raghib). Your pronunciation should be precise, correctly articulating the voiced uvular fricative 'gh'. You should also be able to distinguish between 'raghib' and 'monafis' (a more formal term for competitor) and know when to use each based on the register of the conversation or writing.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, your understanding of 'Raghib' (رقیب) should be deep and analytical. You should be able to explore the etymological roots of the word, which come from the Arabic 'R-Q-B' meaning 'to watch' or 'to observe'. This explains why, in classical Persian, a 'raghib' was someone who watched over a beloved, acting as a barrier. You should be able to analyze how this meaning shifted over centuries to the modern sense of 'competitor'. At this level, you can use the word in philosophical discussions about the nature of human ambition and rivalry. You should be able to read complex political analyses where 'raqaba' (the plural) is used to describe geopolitical powers. You should also be familiar with literary metaphors involving 'raghib' in the works of Hafez and Rumi. Your use of the word should be flawless, including its application in highly formal business contracts and diplomatic communications.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, you possess a native-like intuition for the word 'Raghib' (رقیب). You understand every subtle connotation, from the jealous rival in a 14th-century poem to the fierce tech-giant competition of the 21st century. You can use the word in creative writing to evoke specific emotions or historical periods. You are comfortable with all forms of the word, including rare derivatives and archaic usages. You can engage in high-level debates about 'competitive strategy' using the full range of Persian vocabulary associated with 'reghabat'. You understand the psychological implications of rivalry in Persian culture, including concepts like 'cheshm-o-ham-cheshmi' (keeping up with the Joneses/social rivalry). For a C2 learner, 'raghib' is not just a vocabulary word; it is a window into the Persian soul, reflecting centuries of social, romantic, and professional dynamics. You can effortlessly switch between the colloquial 'raghib-ha' and the formal 'raqaba' depending on the audience, and you can interpret the word's meaning in the most abstract and metaphorical contexts.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

رقیب في 30 ثانية

Raghib means rival or competitor in Persian.
It is used in sports, business, politics, and literature.
It differs from 'enemy' as it implies a shared goal.
The formal plural is 'raqaba', used in news and books.

The Persian word رقیب (Raghib) is a multifaceted term that primarily translates to 'rival' or 'competitor' in English. While its contemporary usage is heavily anchored in sports, business, and politics, its historical and literary roots offer a much deeper psychological profile. At its core, a raghib is someone who seeks the same goal as you, creating a dynamic of tension, observation, and often, mutual improvement. Unlike a 'doshman' (enemy), a rival does not necessarily wish for your total destruction; rather, they wish to surpass you in a specific arena. This distinction is crucial for B1 learners to grasp, as it changes the emotional weight of the sentence.

The Sports Arena: In the context of athletics, رقیب refers to the opposing team or athlete. Whether it is a local football match or the Olympics, the person in the lane next to you is your raghib. It implies a level of respect and shared rules of engagement.

او جدی‌ترین رقیب من در مسابقات تنیس است.
(He is my most serious rival in the tennis tournaments.)

Business and Commerce: In the corporate world, رقیب is used to describe competing companies. When Apple and Samsung release new phones, they are described as raghib for one another. It signifies market competition and the struggle for consumer attention.

شرکت ما باید از برنامه‌های رقیب آگاه باشد.
(Our company must be aware of the rival's plans.)

The Nuance of Competition: The word carries a sense of equality. You usually don't call someone much weaker than you a raghib. It suggests that the competition is legitimate and the outcome is uncertain. This is why the word is often paired with adjectives like 'ghavi' (strong) or 'sar-sakht' (stubborn/tough).

آن‌ها رقیبهای دیرینه هستند.
(They are long-time rivals.)

هیچ رقیبی برای این محصول وجود ندارد.
(There is no rival for this product.)

In summary, رقیب is an essential word for describing any situation where two parties are vying for the same prize. Whether you are talking about a board game with friends or a multi-billion dollar industry, this word provides the necessary framework to describe the 'other side' without necessarily painting them as a villain.

Using رقیب correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a common noun and its ability to take various adjectives. In Persian, the word follows standard pluralization rules, becoming raghib-ha (informal/general) or ragha-ba (the Arabic broken plural, often used in more formal or literary contexts). Below, we explore the different syntactic environments where this word thrives.

Subject of the Sentence: When the rival is the one performing the action, it takes the lead position. This is common in news reports and sports analysis.

رقیب ما در حال پیشرفت است.
(Our rival is making progress.)

The Direct Object: When you are the one interacting with or defeating the rival, the word follows the verb or takes the object marker 'ra'.

ما باید رقیب را شکست دهیم.
(We must defeat the rival.)

Using the Ezafe Construction: The Ezafe (the short 'e' sound connecting words) is vital. It links 'raghib' to its owner or its qualities.

رقیبِ اصلی من در این پروژه، علی است.
(My main rival in this project is Ali.)

Comparisons and Superlatives: When comparing rivals, you will use words like 'ghavitar' (stronger) or 'bozorgtar' (bigger).

او رقیبی سرسخت برای قهرمان فعلی است.
(He is a tough rival for the current champion.)

بازار پر از رقیبهای جدید است.
(The market is full of new rivals.)

Whether you are identifying a competitor or describing a competitive environment, raghib provides the flexibility needed for B1-level communication. Pay attention to how it interacts with verbs like 'dashtan' (to have), 'shakast dadan' (to defeat), and 'pish-i gereftan' (to overtake).

If you spend any time consuming Persian media, you will encounter the word رقیب daily. It is not an obscure literary term; it is a workhorse of the modern language. Here are the primary domains where it appears most frequently.

Sports Commentary (TV and Radio): In Iran, football is king. During a match between Persepolis and Esteghlal (the famous Tehran derby), commentators will constantly refer to the other team as the raghib-e dirineh (long-time rival). You will hear phrases like 'the rival's defense' or 'the rival's striker'.

رقیب با تمام قوا وارد میدان شد.
(The rival entered the field with all their might.)

Economic and Business News: When listening to financial reports on channels like IRINN or BBC Persian, رقیب is used to discuss market competition. Terms like 'competitive advantage' (maziyat-e reghabati) are derived from the same root.

کاهش قیمت‌ها برای جذب مشتریانِ رقیب بود.
(The price reduction was to attract the rival's customers.)

Classical Poetry and Music: If you listen to traditional Persian music (Sonati), you will hear singers performing poems by Hafez or Saadi. In these poems, the raghib is often a villainous figure—someone who keeps the lover away from the beloved. This adds a layer of romantic jealousy to the word.

ای رقیب، از کوی معشوق من برو!
(O rival, leave the alley of my beloved!)

Daily Conversations: In everyday life, people use it jokingly. If two friends are trying to win the attention of the same person or even just trying to get the last piece of Tahdig (crispy rice), one might call the other 'my rival'.

تو جدی‌ترین رقیب من در خوردن ته دیگ هستی!
(You are my most serious rival in eating Tahdig!)

By recognizing raghib in these varied contexts, you begin to see the Persian worldview: one where competition is woven into the fabric of history, love, and modern commerce.

While رقیب is a straightforward word, English speakers often stumble over its nuance and its similarity to other Persian terms. Avoiding these common pitfalls will make your Persian sound much more natural and precise.

Mistake 1: Confusing 'Raghib' with 'Doshman': The most frequent error is using 'Doshman' (enemy) when you mean 'Raghib'. An enemy implies hatred and a desire for harm. A rival implies a competition for a prize. If you call your business competitor your 'doshman', it sounds overly aggressive and personal.

Wrong: او دشمن من در شطرنج است.
Correct: او رقیب من در شطرنج است.

Mistake 2: Misusing 'Harif': While 'Harif' and 'Raghib' are often synonyms, 'Harif' is more specific to direct, face-to-face contests like wrestling, boxing, or a single game. 'Raghib' is better for long-term competition or abstract concepts like 'market rivals'.

Mistake 3: Incorrect Pluralization: Learners often forget that 'Raghib' is an Arabic loanword and has an irregular 'broken' plural: Raqaba (رقبا). While Raghib-ha is acceptable in speech, failing to recognize Raqaba in newspapers will hinder your reading comprehension.

تمامِ رقبا در جلسه حضور داشتند.
(All the rivals/competitors were present at the meeting.)

Mistake 4: Pronunciation of the 'Gh': The 'q' or 'gh' sound in Raghib is a voiced uvular fricative. English speakers often pronounce it like a hard 'G' (as in 'Goat'). This can make the word sound like 'Rag-eeb', which is incorrect. It requires a slight gargling sound at the back of the throat.

By being mindful of these distinctions—competitor vs. enemy, specific vs. general competition, and the nuances of pluralization and pronunciation—you will master the use of raghib in no time.

To truly master Persian, you need to know when to use رقیب and when a synonym might be more appropriate. Persian is rich with words for 'opponent', each with its own flavor.

حریف (Harif): Comparison: While 'Raghib' is 'rival', 'Harif' is more like 'opponent' or 'adversary'. In sports (wrestling, chess), 'Harif' is the standard term for the person you are currently playing against. 'Raghib' is broader—it could be someone you aren't playing against today, but who is also trying to win the championship.

منافس (Munafis): Comparison: This is a very formal, Arabic-derived word for 'competitor'. You will almost exclusively see this in high-level economic texts or academic journals. In daily speech, it sounds pretentious. Stick to 'Raghib'.

مخالف (Mokhalef): Comparison: This means 'opponent' or 'dissenter' in an ideological sense. If you disagree with someone's opinion, they are your mokhalef, not your raghib. Raghib is for when you both want the same thing; mokhalef is for when you want different things.

او رقیب من در تجارت، اما مخالف من در سیاست است.
(He is my rival in business, but my opponent in politics.)

همکار (Hamkar) vs. رقیب (Raghib): Comparison: Sometimes, a 'Hamkar' (colleague) can also be a 'Raghib' (rival) if you are both competing for the same promotion. This creates a 'frenemy' dynamic often discussed in modern Persian workplace culture.

Understanding these alternatives allows you to paint a more detailed picture of social and professional relationships. Use raghib for the competition of goals, harif for the competition of skills, and mokhalef for the competition of ideas.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

In old Persian poetry, the 'raghib' was literally the 'watcher' or 'guard' of the beloved. Because he watched so closely, the lover couldn't get near, making the watcher a 'rival' for access to the beloved. Over time, the meaning shifted from 'watcher' to 'competitor'.

دليل النطق

UK /ræ.ˈqiːb/

US /ræ.ˈkib/

The stress is on the second syllable: ra-GHIB.

يتقافى مع

عجیب (Ajib - strange) نصیب (Nasib - fate) غریب (Gharib - stranger) حبیب (Habib - beloved) ادیب (Adib - man of letters) فریب (Farib - deceit) شیب (Shib - slope) سیب (Sib - apple)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing 'gh' as a hard English 'g' (like 'rag').
Shortening the 'ee' sound to a short 'i'.
Putting the stress on the first syllable.
Failing to vibrate the throat for the 'gh' sound.
Confusing 'raghib' with 'ragheb' (which means 'inclined/interested').

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 3/5

Easy to recognize, but the formal plural 'raqaba' can be tricky.

الكتابة 4/5

The 'gh' (ق) must be written correctly, and Ezafe usage is key.

التحدث 5/5

The 'gh' sound is difficult for many English speakers to master.

الاستماع 3/5

Distinctive sound, usually easy to pick out in context.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

بازی برد باخت قوی دشمن

تعلّم لاحقاً

رقابت حریف پیروزی شکست استراتژی

متقدم

منافسه هماوردی تخاصم انحصار مزیت

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Ezafe Construction

رقیبِ من (My rival)

Arabic Broken Plurals

رقبا (Rivals)

Compound Verbs

رقابت کردن (To compete)

Comparative Adjectives

رقیبِ قوی‌تر (Stronger rival)

Indefinite 'i'

رقیبی (A certain rival)

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

او رقیب من در بازی است.

He is my rival in the game.

Simple subject-complement sentence.

رقیب تو کجاست؟

Where is your rival?

Question form with 'kojast'.

من رقیب ندارم.

I have no rival.

Negative 'dashtan' (to have).

آن‌ها رقیب هستند.

They are rivals.

Plural subject with 'hastand'.

رقیب من قوی است.

My rival is strong.

Adjective 'ghavi' modifying the subject.

این رقیب جدید است.

This is a new rival.

Demonstrative 'in' (this).

رقیب را نگاه کن.

Look at the rival.

Imperative 'negah kon'.

او رقیب خوبی است.

He is a good rival.

Ezafe construction 'raghib-e khubi'.

ما دو رقیب در این کلاس داریم.

We have two rivals in this class.

Use of number 'do' and 'dashtan'.

رقیب‌های ما بسیار باهوش هستند.

Our rivals are very smart.

Plural 'raghib-ha' with Ezafe.

آیا رقیب خود را می‌شناسی؟

Do you know your rival?

Present continuous question with 'shenakhtan'.

او رقیب من در فوتبال بود.

He was my rival in football.

Past tense 'bud'.

این شرکت رقیب بزرگی است.

This company is a big rival.

Adjective 'bozorg' (big).

من می‌خواهم رقیبم را شکست دهم.

I want to defeat my rival.

Compound verb 'shakast dadan'.

رقیب او در شهر دیگری زندگی می‌کند.

His rival lives in another city.

Third person singular present tense.

آن‌ها رقیب‌های مهربانی هستند.

They are kind rivals.

Adjective 'mehraban' (kind).

رقیب اصلی ما قیمت‌ها را کاهش داد.

Our main rival reduced the prices.

Ezafe construction with 'asli' (main).

او به عنوان یک رقیب سرسخت شناخته می‌شود.

He is known as a tough rival.

Passive-like construction 'shenakhte mishavad'.

در این بازار، رقبا بسیار زیاد هستند.

In this market, the rivals are very many.

Use of formal plural 'raqaba'.

ما باید از استراتژی رقیب آگاه باشیم.

We must be aware of the rival's strategy.

Modal 'bayad' (must).

هیچ رقیبی نمی‌تواند با ما رقابت کند.

No rival can compete with us.

Negative 'hich... na' construction.

او رقیب خود را در دور دوم حذف کرد.

He eliminated his rival in the second round.

Past tense 'hazf kard'.

رقیب‌های سیاسی در حال بحث هستند.

The political rivals are debating.

Present continuous 'dar hal-e'.

پیروزی بر این رقیب آسان نبود.

Victory over this rival was not easy.

Gerund 'piruzi' as subject.

ظهور یک رقیب جدید باعث تغییر در برنامه‌های ما شد.

The emergence of a new rival caused a change in our plans.

Complex subject with 'zohur' (emergence).

او همواره رقبای خود را با احترام یاد می‌کند.

He always mentions his rivals with respect.

Adverb 'hamvare' and 'yad kardan'.

این محصول بدون رقیب در صدر بازار قرار دارد.

This product is at the top of the market without a rival.

Prepositional phrase 'bedun-e raghib'.

رقبای انتخاباتی فردا با هم روبرو می‌شوند.

The electoral rivals will face each other tomorrow.

Future-leaning present tense.

دولت سعی دارد از انحصار رقبا جلوگیری کند.

The government is trying to prevent the monopoly of rivals.

Subjunctive 'jologiri konad'.

او در تمام طول مسابقه رقیب را زیر نظر داشت.

He kept the rival under observation throughout the match.

Compound verb 'zir-e nazar dashtan'.

شرکت رقیب با پیشنهادی وسوسه‌انگیز وارد شد.

The rival company entered with a tempting offer.

Adjective 'vasvase-angiz' (tempting).

ما باید نقاط ضعف رقیب را شناسایی کنیم.

We must identify the rival's weak points.

Compound noun 'noghat-e za'f'.

در ادبیات کلاسیک، رقیب مانعی بر سر راه عاشق بود.

In classical literature, the rival was an obstacle in the lover's path.

Historical/Literary context.

تحلیل رفتار رقبا برای بقای هر کسب‌وکاری حیاتی است.

Analyzing the behavior of rivals is vital for the survival of any business.

Formal 'tahlil' (analysis).

او با زیرکی توانست رقبای خود را از میدان به در کند.

With cleverness, he managed to push his rivals out of the field.

Idiomatic 'az meydan be dar kardan'.

رقابت سالم میان رفقا می‌تواند به پیشرفت هر دو منجر شود.

Healthy competition among friends can lead to the progress of both.

Abstract concept 'reghabat-e salem'.

او هیچ‌گاه رقیب را دست‌کم نمی‌گرفت.

He never underestimated the rival.

Compound verb 'dast-kam gereftan'.

تعدد رقبا در این حوزه باعث افزایش کیفیت شده است.

The multiplicity of rivals in this field has led to an increase in quality.

Formal noun 'ta'adod' (multiplicity).

رقیب دیرینه او سرانجام شکست را پذیرفت.

His long-time rival finally accepted defeat.

Adjective 'dirineh' (long-time).

این توافق‌نامه برای محدود کردن قدرت رقبا امضا شد.

This agreement was signed to limit the power of rivals.

Purpose clause with 'baraye'.

مفهوم رقیب در غزل‌های حافظ فراتر از یک دشمن ساده است.

The concept of 'rival' in Hafez's sonnets goes beyond a simple enemy.

Literary analysis.

او در شطرنج سیاست، رقبای خود را به مات کشاند.

In the chess of politics, he drove his rivals to checkmate.

Metaphorical usage.

دیالکتیک میان من و رقیب، جوهره‌ی رشد من است.

The dialectic between me and the rival is the essence of my growth.

Philosophical register.

او با استراتژی‌های ماکیاولیستی، رقبا را به حاشیه راند.

With Machiavellian strategies, he pushed the rivals to the sidelines.

Advanced adjective 'Machiavellisti'.

حضور رقیب، محرکی برای نوآوری‌های بنیادین در صنعت است.

The presence of a rival is a catalyst for fundamental innovations in the industry.

Formal 'moharek' (catalyst).

او در پی یافتن رقیبی هم‌تراز برای مناظره‌ای فلسفی بود.

He was seeking a peer rival for a philosophical debate.

Adjective 'ham-taraz' (peer/equal).

رقبای منطقه‌ای برای کسب نفوذ بیشتر در حال چانه‌زنی هستند.

Regional rivals are bargaining for more influence.

Geopolitical context.

او با نگاهی هستی‌شناسانه، رقیب را بخشی از خودِ برتر می‌دید.

With an ontological gaze, he saw the rival as part of the superior self.

Philosophical 'hasti-shenasaneh'.

تلازمات شائعة

رقیب اصلی

رقیب سرسخت

رقیب دیرینه

شکست دادن رقیب

حذف رقیب

رقیب انتخاباتی

بدون رقیب

جذب مشتریان رقیب

رقیب عشقی

تحلیل رقبا

العبارات الشائعة

رقیب تراشیدن

— To create rivals for oneself, often through success or arrogance.

او با رفتارش برای خود رقیب می‌تراشد.

چشم رقیب کور

— An expression used when something good happens, wishing to spite the rival.

ما بردیم و چشم رقیب کور!

از رقیب عقب ماندن

— To fall behind the competitor.

نباید از رقیب عقب بمانیم.

رقیب را از میدان به در کردن

— To force the rival out of the competition/market.

او رقبایش را از میدان به در کرد.

دست کم گرفتن رقیب

— To underestimate the rival.

هرگز رقیب را دست کم نگیر.

رقیب قدری بودن

— To be a powerful and worthy rival.

او رقیب قدری برای قهرمان است.

رقیب جدی

— A serious/formidable competitor.

او تنها رقیب جدی من است.

به چشم رقیب نگاه کردن

— To view someone as a competitor.

او به همه به چشم رقیب نگاه می‌کند.

رقیب تازه نفس

— A fresh rival who has just entered the fray.

یک رقیب تازه نفس وارد بازار شد.

رقیب همیشگی

— A constant/perpetual rival.

آلمان رقیب همیشگی برزیل است.

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رقیب vs راغب (Ragheb)

Means 'inclined' or 'interested'. Sounds very similar but the 'gh' is followed by 'e' instead of 'i'.

رقیب vs رفیق (Rafiq)

Means 'friend'. It rhymes and starts with the same letter, but the meaning is opposite.

رقیب vs رغبت (Reghbat)

Means 'inclination' or 'desire'. It's from the same root but is a noun for a feeling, not a person.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"رقیب در کمین است"

— The rival is waiting for a mistake; be careful.

مواظب باش، رقیب در کمین است.

Neutral

"رقیب را به زانو درآوردن"

— To make the rival surrender or admit defeat.

او توانست رقیب را به زانو درآورد.

Informal/Strong

"بی‌رقیب بودن"

— To be the best; to have no equal.

این دست‌پخت بی‌رقیب است.

General

"رقیب تراشی کردن"

— To unnecessarily provoke others into competition.

در محیط کار رقیب تراشی نکن.

Neutral

"از رقیب پله ساختن"

— To use the competition with a rival to climb higher or improve.

او از رقیبش پله‌ای برای موفقیت ساخت.

Metaphorical

"رقیب را سیاه کردن"

— To humiliate or soundly defeat a rival.

در مسابقه دیروز، رقیب را سیاه کردیم.

Slang/Informal

"چشم و هم‌چشمی با رقیب"

— To compete superficially or materially with a rival.

این فقط یک چشم و هم‌چشمی با رقیب است.

Social/Critical

"رقیب کشی"

— Eliminating rivals by any means (often used in politics).

او به رقیب کشی معروف است.

Political/Critical

"رقیب را به بازی گرفتن"

— To toy with or manipulate a rival.

او رقبایش را به بازی می‌گیرد.

Neutral

"رقیب را از پا درآوردن"

— To exhaust or completely defeat a rival.

تیم ما رقیب را از پا درآورد.

Sports/Informal

سهل الخلط

رقیب vs حریف

Both mean someone you play against.

'Harif' is for a specific match; 'Raghib' is for long-term rivalry.

او حریف من در این بازی است.

رقیب vs دشمن

Both are 'opponents'.

'Doshman' implies hate; 'Raghib' implies competition for a goal.

آمریکا و شوروی رقیب بودند، نه همیشه دشمن.

رقیب vs مخالف

Both disagree or are on the other side.

'Mokhalef' is about opinions/ideology; 'Raghib' is about goals.

او مخالف طرح من است.

رقیب vs همکار

People in the same field.

'Hamkar' works with you; 'Raghib' works against you for the same prize.

او همکار من است اما رقیب من هم هست.

رقیب vs منافس

Exact synonym.

'Munafis' is strictly formal/Arabic; 'Raghib' is used everywhere.

منافسان در عرصه سیاست.

أنماط الجُمل

[Subject] [Raghib] [Verb].

او رقیب است.

[Subject] [Raghib]-e [Adjective] [Verb].

او رقیبِ خوبی است.

ما باید [Raghib] را [Verb].

ما باید رقیب را شکست دهیم.

[Raghib] در حالِ [Action] است.

رقیب در حال پیشرفت است.

بدونِ [Raghib]، [Clause].

بدون رقیب، انگیزه ندارم.

[Subject] به عنوانِ [Raghib] [Verb].

او به عنوان رقیب شناخته شد.

[Abstract Noun]ِ [Raqaba] [Verb].

تحلیل رقبا ضروری است.

اگرچه [Raghib] [Clause]، اما [Clause].

اگرچه رقیب تلاش کرد، اما ما پیروز شدیم.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

رقابت (Reghabat - competition)

رقبا (Raqaba - rivals/plural)

رقیب‌بازی (Raghib-bazi - playing the rival)

الأفعال

رقابت کردن (Reghabat kardan - to compete)

الصفات

رقابتی (Reghabati - competitive)

مرتبط

حریف

مبارزه

مسابقه

برد

باخت

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Very common in news, sports, and business.

أخطاء شائعة

Using 'doshman' for a sports opponent. → Using 'raghib' or 'harif'.
'Doshman' implies a desire for physical harm or deep hatred, which is inappropriate for sports.
Pronouncing 'gh' like a hard 'g'. → Pronouncing it as a voiced uvular fricative.
A hard 'g' makes the word sound like 'rag-eeb', which is not a Persian word.
Using 'raghib' to mean 'inclined to'. → Using 'ragheb'.
These are two different words from the same root. 'Raghib' is the rival; 'Ragheb' is the person who is interested.
Forgetting the Ezafe in 'raghib-e asli'. → Raghib-e asli.
Without the Ezafe, the two words don't connect grammatically.
Using 'raqaba' in very casual texting. → Using 'raghib-ha'.
'Raqaba' is quite formal and can sound out of place in a casual chat with friends.

نصائح

Business Etiquette

Always use 'raghib' or 'raqaba' when discussing competitors in a professional Persian environment. It sounds respectful and objective.

Plural Choice

If you are writing an essay, use 'raqaba'. If you are texting a friend, 'raghib-ha' is much more natural.

The 'Gh' Sound

Practice the 'gh' sound by saying the word 'Agh' like you're clearing your throat. Then add 'ib' to the end.

Poetic Context

If you see 'raghib' in a poem, don't just think 'competitor'. Think 'the guy standing in the way of the lover'.

Word Family

Learn 'reghabat' (competition) alongside 'raghib'. They are almost always used together in discussions.

Identifying the Rival

In Persian news, the 'raghib' is often identified by their country or industry, e.g., 'raghib-e amrika-yi' (the American rival).

Raghib vs Harif

Use 'harif' for the person across the table from you. Use 'raghib' for the person in the other company.

Rhyme Time

Rhyme 'raghib' with 'ajib'. It's 'ajib' how many 'raghibs' a successful person has!

Ezafe Alert

Don't forget the 'e' sound when saying 'my rival': raghib-e man.

Media Cues

When you hear 'reghabati' on the news, they are talking about something being 'competitive', like a 'competitive price'.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of a 'Rag' (rag) being 'Heebed' (heebie-jeebies) away by a rival. Or imagine a 'Rival' who 'Regards' (from R-Q-B root) you constantly.

ربط بصري

Visualize two runners neck-and-neck at the finish line. The one in the other lane is your 'Raghib'.

Word Web

Sports Business Competition Rival Opponent Victory Defeat Strategy

تحدٍّ

Try to use 'raghib' in three different contexts today: once for a sport, once for a business, and once in a joking way with a friend.

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Arabic root R-Q-B (ر-ق-ب).

المعنى الأصلي: The root originally means 'to watch', 'to observe', or 'to guard'.

Semitic (Arabic) loanword into Persian (Indo-European).

السياق الثقافي

Avoid calling a personal friend a 'raghib' in a serious tone unless you are actually competing, as it might imply you are no longer friends.

In English, 'rival' can be friendly or hostile. In Persian, 'raghib' is generally neutral-to-positive in business/sports, but can be negative in romantic/classical contexts.

The concept of 'Raghib' in Hafez's Divan. The rivalry between Persepolis and Esteghlal football clubs. The 'Raqaba' in the Iranian Parliament (Majlis).

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

Sports

رقیب سرسخت
شکست رقیب
احترام به رقیب
آنالیز رقیب

Business

رقبای تجاری
بازار رقابتی
پیشی گرفتن از رقیب
استراتژی رقیب

Politics

رقیب انتخاباتی
مناظره با رقیب
ائتلاف علیه رقیب
حذف رقبا

Education

رقیب درسی
رقابت برای بورسیه
شاگرد اول و رقیبش
رقبای کنکور

Love/Literature

رقیب عشقی
جورِ رقیب
دیوِ رقیب
حسادت به رقیب

بدايات محادثة

"به نظر شما رقیب اصلی تیم ملی ایران در جام جهانی کیست؟"

"آیا در کار خود رقیب جدی دارید؟"

"چگونه می‌توان با یک رقیب سرسخت کنار آمد؟"

"آیا وجود رقیب باعث پیشرفت انسان می‌شود؟"

"بهترین راه برای شکست دادن یک رقیب در شطرنج چیست؟"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

درباره زمانی بنویسید که یک رقیب باعث شد شما سخت‌تر تلاش کنید.

تفاوت بین یک رقیب و یک دشمن را از دیدگاه خود توضیح دهید.

اگر هیچ رقیبی در دنیا نداشتید، زندگی شما چه تغییری می‌کرد؟

نامه‌ای به رقیب خیالی خود بنویسید و از او تشکر کنید.

چگونه رقابت در بازار می‌تواند به نفع مشتریان باشد؟

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

No, it can be a company, a team, or even an abstract concept like 'time' being a rival. In business, Apple is a 'raghib' to Samsung.

'Harif' is typically used for a direct opponent in a single event (like a wrestling match). 'Raghib' is broader and can refer to long-term competitors in any field.

In casual speech, use 'raghib-ha'. In formal writing or news, use the broken plural 'raqaba'.

Yes, but usually in a playful or specific context, like 'You are my rival in this video game'.

Not necessarily. In business and sports, having a 'raghib' is seen as a way to improve and stay sharp.

It means 'unrivaled' or 'without a rival', often used to describe someone who is the absolute best in their field.

No, the word for enemy is 'doshman'. A 'raghib' wants what you want, while a 'doshman' wants to hurt you.

It comes from the Arabic root R-Q-B, which means 'to watch' or 'to observe'.

The word for rivalry or competition is 'reghabat' (رقابت).

Yes, a 'raghib-e eshghi' is a love rival—someone else who is trying to win the heart of the person you love.

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