تراوح in 30 Sekunden
- A verb meaning 'to range between' two points.
- Essential for weather, prices, and statistical data reporting.
- Grammatically requires the preposition 'bayna' (between) and 'wa' (and).
- Belongs to Form VI, implying variation or back-and-forth movement.
The Arabic verb تراوح (taraawaha) is a sophisticated yet essential term used to describe a range, variation, or oscillation between two specific points. In the context of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), it serves as the primary linguistic tool for statisticians, meteorologists, economists, and everyday speakers to define limits. Unlike general verbs for change like 'تغير' (to change), تراوح specifically implies that the value or state exists within a defined spectrum, moving back and forth or being distributed between a minimum and a maximum. It is almost always followed by the preposition بين (between) and the conjunction و (and).
- Statistical Range
- Used to indicate data distribution. For example, 'The ages of the participants ranged between twenty and thirty years.' Here, it provides a clear boundary for the data set.
- Economic Fluctuations
- Commonly heard in financial news regarding stock prices or currency exchange rates that do not stay fixed but move within a predictable corridor.
- Climatic Conditions
- The standard way to report temperature highs and lows in weather forecasts across the Arab world.
تراوحت درجات الحرارة اليوم بين عشرين وثلاثين مئوية.
The verb belongs to Form VI (تَفَاعَلَ), which in Arabic grammar often denotes reciprocity or a state of being. In the case of taraawaha, the root ر-و-ح (r-w-h) relates to breath, spirit, or wind. Imagine the wind blowing back and forth; this visual of oscillation is at the heart of the verb's meaning. It doesn't just mean 'to be between'; it carries a sense of movement or distribution across that space. Whether you are discussing the price of tomatoes in a local suq or the duration of a flight, this verb provides the necessary precision to convey a non-fixed quantity.
تراوح أداء اللاعب بين الجيد والممتاز خلال الموسم.
In academic writing, تراوح is indispensable. It allows researchers to present findings without oversimplifying results into a single number. If a study finds that recovery time is not exactly five days, but usually four to six, the researcher will say 'تراوحت مدة الشفاء بين أربعة وستة أيام'. This nuance is what elevates a learner's Arabic from basic to intermediate (B1/B2) and beyond.
Mastering تراوح requires understanding its grammatical partnership with prepositions. The verb is almost never seen alone. It functions as a bridge between two values. The most common structure is: [Subject] + [Verb: تراوح/يتراوح] + بين + [Point A] + و + [Point B]. This structure is rigid and reliable, making it a safe pattern for learners to memorize and deploy in various contexts.
- Temporal Range
- 'The duration of the meeting ranges between an hour and two hours.' (تتراوح مدة الاجتماع بين ساعة وساعتين). Notice how the verb gender matches the subject 'مدة' (duration).
- Financial Range
- 'Prices range between fifty and seventy dollars.' (تتراوح الأسعار بين خمسين وسبعين دولاراً). This is vital for commerce and shopping.
يتراوح عدد الحضور عادة بين مئة ومئتي شخص.
One interesting aspect of this verb is its use in describing abstract qualities. It isn't limited to numbers. You can use it to describe a range of emotions, qualities, or opinions. For instance, if a movie is neither a total failure nor a masterpiece, you might say its quality ranges between 'mediocre' and 'acceptable'. This usage adds a layer of sophistication to your descriptive Arabic, allowing for shades of gray instead of binary opposites.
تتراوح آراء الناس حول المشروع بين مؤيد ومعارض.
When using this verb with plural subjects, the verb usually stays in the singular feminine form if the subject is a non-human plural (like 'الأسعار' prices) or matches the gender of the singular noun it refers to (like 'مدة' duration). This consistency makes it easier to use once you identify the core noun being described. In news broadcasts, you will frequently hear 'يتراوح سعر صرف العملة...' (The exchange rate of the currency ranges...), where the verb 'يتراوح' (masculine) agrees with 'سعر' (price).
If you turn on an Arabic news channel like Al Jazeera or Al Arabiya, you are almost guaranteed to hear تراوح within the first fifteen minutes. It is the language of reporting. Whether it's the 'weather segment' (النشرة الجوية), the 'economic report' (التقرير الاقتصادي), or a 'sociological analysis', this word is the workhorse of factual description. In the weather report, the presenter will say: 'درجات الحرارة ستتراوح بين العظمى والصغرى...' (Temperatures will range between the high and the low...).
تراوحت أرباح الشركة هذا العام بين مليون ومليوني دولار.
In a professional or academic setting, you will encounter this word in project proposals and research papers. For example, a project manager might state that the 'estimated time for completion ranges between three and five months.' In medical contexts, a doctor might explain that the 'normal range for heart rate ranges between sixty and one hundred beats per minute.' It provides a formal, objective tone that is essential for professional communication.
- News Broadcasts
- Reporting on casualty numbers, temperature ranges, or election percentage results. It conveys a sense of verified but variable data.
- Academic Journals
- Defining the scope of a study or the demographic range of a population sample.
تتراوح المسافة من هنا إلى المدينة بين خمسين وستين كيلومتراً.
Beyond formal media, you'll hear it in sports commentary when discussing a player's speed or the points scored per game. It's a versatile word that bridges the gap between technical jargon and everyday descriptive language. If you are traveling in an Arabic-speaking country and asking about prices or travel times, using taraawaha will make you sound much more fluent and precise than simply saying 'it is from X to Y'.
Even though تراوح is a high-frequency verb, learners often make specific errors in its application. The most common mistake is omitting the preposition بين (between). In English, we say 'it ranges from X to Y.' A direct translation might lead a student to use 'من... إلى...' (from... to...). However, in Arabic, تراوح specifically demands 'بين... و...'. Using 'من... إلى...' with this verb sounds unnatural to native ears.
خطأ: يتراوح السعر
منمئةإلىمئتين.
صح: يتراوح السعر بين مئة و مئتين.
- Gender Agreement
- Learners often forget to match the verb gender with the subject. If the subject is 'الأعمار' (ages), which is a broken plural treated as singular feminine, the verb should be 'تتراوح'. If the subject is 'السعر' (price), use 'يتراوح'.
- Confusing with 'Vary' (تنوع)
- 'تنوع' (tanawwa'a) means to be diverse or of different types. 'تراوح' is for numerical or limit-based ranges. Don't use 'تراوح' to say 'the food types ranged' unless you are talking about a specific range of quantities.
Another error is the incorrect use of the dual form. While the verb describes two points, the verb itself does not become dual. It stays singular (masculine or feminine) based on the subject. For example, 'The two prices range...' would still use 'يتراوح السعران...' or 'تتراوح القيمتان...'. The 'range' is a single concept applied to the subject.
تتراوح رواتب الموظفين بين خمسة آلاف وعشرة آلاف.
To truly master Arabic, you need to know when to use تراوح and when a synonym might be more appropriate. While taraawaha is the most common for ranges, other words offer different shades of meaning. Understanding these comparisons will help you choose the right word for the right context.
- تراوح vs. تفاوت (Tafaawata)
- 'تفاوت' means to vary or to have a gap/disparity. While 'تراوح' focuses on the boundaries (between X and Y), 'تفاوت' focuses on the difference or inequality between things. Example: 'The levels of students vary (تتفاوت) greatly.'
- تراوح vs. تذبذب (Tadhabdhaba)
- 'تذبذب' means to fluctuate or oscillate unstabley. It is more dynamic and often implies a lack of stability. 'تراوح' is more neutral and just states the range. If the stock market is going crazy, you use 'تذبذب'.
- تراوح vs. امتد (Imtadda)
- 'امتد' means to extend. Use this for physical space or time duration that has a starting point and stretches out. 'تراوح' is better for sets of data or values.
هناك تفاوت كبير في الدخل بين الأغنياء والفقراء.
Another alternative is وقع (waqa'a) followed by 'بين'. This simply means 'to fall between'. While 'تراوح' implies a range of many instances, 'وقع' might be used for a single item that happens to be located between two points. For example, 'Our house falls between the school and the mosque.' You would not use 'تراوح' here because a house doesn't 'range'—it is fixed.
تتراوح خياراتنا بين البقاء هنا أو السفر للخارج.
How Formal Is It?
"تتراوح ميزانية المشروع بين مليون ومليوني ريال."
"يتراوح طول الرحلة بين ساعة وساعتين."
"السعر يتراوح بين 10 و 20، مو ثابت."
"عدد الأرانب يتراوح بين 3 و 5 أرانب."
"وضعه يتراوح بين فوق وتحت."
Wusstest du?
The same root gives us 'مروحة' (fan) and 'راحة' (rest). The connection is that a fan moves air back and forth, and rest is like a 'breath' of relief.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing the 'h' (ح) as a simple English 'h'. It must be pharyngeal.
- Shortening the long 'aa' vowel.
- Confusing the 't' with an emphatic 'T' (ط).
- Merging the 'w' and 'h' sounds.
- Incorrectly stressing the first syllable.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Easy to recognize due to the 'bayna' pattern.
Requires correct gender agreement and preposition usage.
The 'h' sound (ح) and 'r' (ر) can be tricky for beginners.
Very common in news, making it easy to practice.
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Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Form VI Verb Structure
تراوح (taraawaha) follows the pattern تَفَاعَلَ (tafaa'ala).
Subject-Verb Agreement
تتراوح الأسعار (feminine plural subject) vs يتراوح السعر (masculine singular subject).
Prepositional Requirement
Always use 'بين' (bayna) after 'تراوح' to define the range.
Genitive Case after 'بين'
بين مئةٍ ومئتينِ (the nouns are in the genitive/majrur state).
Dual and Plural Numbers
When using numbers like 'ساعتين' (two hours), ensure they are in the 'ين' form (genitive).
Beispiele nach Niveau
يتراوح السعر بين ٥ و ١٠ دولارات.
The price ranges between 5 and 10 dollars.
Uses 'bayna' (between) to show the range.
تتراوح درجة الحرارة بين ٢٠ و ٣٠.
The temperature ranges between 20 and 30.
Verb is feminine because 'daraja' (degree) is feminine.
يتراوح عدد الطلاب بين ١٠ و ١٥.
The number of students ranges between 10 and 15.
Verb is masculine to match 'adad' (number).
يتراوح وقت الدرس بين ساعة وساعتين.
The lesson time ranges between one and two hours.
Uses 'wa' (and) to connect the two limits.
تتراوح المسافة بين بيتي والمدرسة بين كيلومتر وكيلومترين.
The distance between my house and the school ranges between 1 and 2 km.
'Masafa' (distance) is feminine.
يتراوح عمري بين العشرين والثلاثين.
My age ranges between twenty and thirty.
Common way to give an age range.
تتراوح ألوان الحقيبة بين الأحمر والأزرق.
The bag colors range between red and blue.
Used for a range of colors.
يتراوح طول الولد بين ١٥٠ و ١٦٠ سم.
The boy's height ranges between 150 and 160 cm.
Numerical range for height.
تتراوح مدة الرحلة بالطائرة بين ثلاث وأربع ساعات.
The flight duration ranges between three and four hours.
'Muda' (duration) is the subject.
يتراوح سعر الغرفة في الفندق بين مئة ومئتي دولار.
The hotel room price ranges between 100 and 200 dollars.
Focus on the word 'si'r' (price).
تتراوح سرعة السيارة بين ٨٠ و ١٠٠ كيلومتر في الساعة.
The car speed ranges between 80 and 100 km/h.
'Sur'a' (speed) is feminine.
يتراوح وزن القطة بين أربعة وخمسة كيلوغرامات.
The cat's weight ranges between four and five kilograms.
'Wazn' (weight) is masculine.
تتراوح خيارات الطعام بين اللحم والسمك.
The food options range between meat and fish.
Used for options, not just numbers.
يتراوح عدد الصفحات في الكتاب بين ٢٠٠ و ٣٠٠ صفحة.
The number of pages in the book ranges between 200 and 300.
Describing a physical object's range.
تتراوح أوقات العمل بين الثامنة صباحاً والرابعة مساءً.
Work hours range between 8 AM and 4 PM.
Time range using 'bayna'.
يتراوح مستوى الطالب بين المتوسط والجيد.
The student's level ranges between average and good.
Qualitative range.
تراوحت آراء الخبراء بين التفاؤل والحذر بشأن الاقتصاد.
Experts' opinions ranged between optimism and caution regarding the economy.
Past tense 'taraawahat' matches 'araa'' (opinions).
يتراوح عمق البحر في هذه المنطقة بين عشرة وعشرين متراً.
The sea depth in this area ranges between ten and twenty meters.
Describing geographical data.
تتراوح نسبة النجاح في الامتحان بين ٧٠٪ و ٨٠٪ عادة.
The success rate in the exam usually ranges between 70% and 80%.
'Nisba' (percentage/rate) is feminine.
يتراوح طول الموجة بين قيمتين محددتين في هذا الجهاز.
The wavelength ranges between two specific values in this device.
Technical usage for physics.
تراوحت مشاعره بين الفرح والحزن عند سماع الخبر.
His feelings ranged between joy and sadness upon hearing the news.
Emotional range.
يتراوح الدخل السنوي للأسرة بين ثلاثين وأربعين ألفاً.
The family's annual income ranges between thirty and forty thousand.
Economic range.
تتراوح مدة صلاحية المنتج بين ستة أشهر وسنة.
The product's shelf life ranges between six months and a year.
Commercial usage.
يتراوح الحضور في المؤتمر بين خمسمئة وألف مشارك.
Attendance at the conference ranges between five hundred and a thousand participants.
Event statistics.
تتراوح تقديرات النمو الاقتصادي بين ٢٪ و ٣٪ للعام القادم.
Economic growth estimates range between 2% and 3% for the coming year.
Formal economic terminology.
تراوحت ردود الفعل الدولية بين الترحيب والاستنكار الشديد.
International reactions ranged between welcoming and strong condemnation.
Political discourse.
يتراوح سمك طبقة الأوزون بين قيم متغيرة حسب الفصل.
The thickness of the ozone layer ranges between varying values depending on the season.
Scientific environmental context.
تراوحت أعداد المهاجرين بين الزيادة والنقصان خلال العقد الماضي.
Immigrant numbers ranged between increase and decrease over the last decade.
Sociological analysis.
يتراوح المدى الزمني للمشروع بين سنتين وخمس سنوات.
The project's time frame ranges between two and five years.
Project management terminology.
تتراوح جودة المحصول بين الممتازة والمتوسطة بسبب الجفاف.
Crop quality ranges between excellent and average due to drought.
Agricultural context.
تراوحت تكلفة الإصلاحات بين مبالغ زهيدة وباهظة.
The cost of repairs ranged between small and exorbitant amounts.
Describing cost variance.
يتراوح الضغط الجوي بين مستويات منخفضة ومرتفعة اليوم.
Atmospheric pressure ranges between low and high levels today.
Meteorological terminology.
تتراوح العقوبات المنصوص عليها في القانون بين الغرامة والسجن.
The penalties prescribed in the law range between fines and imprisonment.
Legal formal Arabic.
تراوحت الفلسفات الوجودية بين العدمية والبحث عن المعنى.
Existential philosophies ranged between nihilism and the search for meaning.
Abstract philosophical range.
يتراوح الطيف السياسي في البلاد بين أقصى اليمين وأقصى اليسار.
The political spectrum in the country ranges between the far right and the far left.
Political science terminology.
تراوحت أساليب الكاتب بين الواقعية السحرية والرمزية المعقدة.
The writer's styles ranged between magical realism and complex symbolism.
Literary criticism context.
تتراوح الترددات التي تسمعها الأذن البشرية بين ٢٠ و ٢٠ ألف هيرتز.
The frequencies heard by the human ear range between 20 and 20,000 Hz.
Scientific/Biological fact.
تراوحت سياسات البنك المركزي بين التيسير الكمي ورفع الفائدة.
Central bank policies ranged between quantitative easing and raising interest rates.
Advanced economic discourse.
يتراوح المحتوى الرقمي بين المعلومات الموثوقة والأخبار المضللة.
Digital content ranges between reliable information and misleading news.
Media studies context.
تراوحت تفسيرات النص الديني بين الحرفية والتأويل المقاصدي.
Interpretations of the religious text ranged between literalism and teleological interpretation.
Theological/Academic context.
تتراوح تجليات الحداثة في العمارة العربية بين التغريب والأصالة.
Manifestations of modernity in Arabic architecture range between westernization and authenticity.
High-level cultural analysis.
تراوحت المواقف الدبلوماسية بين المهادنة والتصعيد الجيوسياسي.
Diplomatic positions ranged between appeasement and geopolitical escalation.
Geopolitical discourse.
يتراوح الخطاب النقدي المعاصر بين البنيوية وما بعد البنيوية.
Contemporary critical discourse ranges between structuralism and post-structuralism.
Academic literary theory.
تراوحت معدلات التضخم الجامح بين أرقام فلكية وانهيار كامل للعملة.
Hyperinflation rates ranged between astronomical figures and a complete currency collapse.
Macroeconomic analysis.
تتراوح الفروق الجينية بين الأفراد في نطاقات ضيقة للغاية.
Genetic differences between individuals range within extremely narrow bands.
Advanced biological science.
تراوحت استراتيجيات الشركات الكبرى بين الاستحواذ القسري والاندماج الودي.
Major companies' strategies ranged between hostile takeovers and friendly mergers.
Corporate law and finance.
يتراوح الوعي الإنساني بين الإدراك الحسي والتجريد الميتافيزيقي.
Human consciousness ranges between sensory perception and metaphysical abstraction.
Philosophical/Psychological discourse.
تراوحت النبرة الخطابية للزعيم بين التحشيد العاطفي والمنطق العقلاني.
The leader's rhetorical tone ranged between emotional mobilization and rational logic.
Rhetorical analysis.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To stay in one's place or make no progress (idiomatic).
لا تزال المفاوضات تراوح مكانها.
— Ranges between the peak and the bottom.
يتراوح أداء الفريق بين القمة والقاع.
— Ranged between simplicity and complexity.
تراوح التصميم بين البساطة والتعقيد.
— Ranges between the possible and the impossible.
يتراوح الحل بين الممكن والمستحيل.
— Ranged between black and white (metaphorical for extremes).
تراوحت آراؤه بين الأبيض والأسود.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Tafawata implies a disparity or gap in quality, while taraawaha implies a range between two points.
Tadhabdhaba implies unstable, rapid fluctuation, whereas taraawaha is more about the boundaries of the range.
Tanawwa'a means to be diverse or varied in type, not necessarily numerical range.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To mark time; to make no progress while appearing busy.
المشروع لا يزال يراوح مكانه منذ أشهر.
Journalistic— So-so; in the middle; neither here nor there (often used with taraawaha).
تراوح موقفه بين بين.
Informal/Neutral— Between a rock and a hard place (can be used with ranges of options).
تراوحت خياراته بين المطرقة والسندان.
Literary— Very close (sometimes used to describe a range that is nearly closing).
تراوحت المسافة حتى أصبحت قاب قوسين أو أدنى.
Classical— Useless (describing a range that doesn't help).
تراوحت الوعود بين ما لا يسمن ولا يغني من جوع.
Religious/Classical— At opposite poles (often the limits of 'taraawaha').
تراوحت الآراء بين طرفي نقيض.
Formal— Overnight (describing a rapid change in range).
تراوحت الأسعار بين عشية وضحاها.
Common— Within the folds of (describing a range of meanings).
تراوحت المعاني بين طيات الكتاب.
Literary— In a pincer movement (describing a constrained range).
تراوح الجيش بين فكي كماشة.
Military/JournalisticLeicht verwechselbar
Both imply something is not fixed.
Taghayyara means to change state. Taraawaha means to exist within a range of values.
تغير السعر (The price changed). يتراوح السعر بين 10 و 20 (The price ranges between 10 and 20).
Both can describe duration.
Imtadda focus on the stretch or length. Taraawaha focus on the variation between two limits.
امتد الجسر لمسافة ميل. يتراوح طول الجسر بين ميل وميلين.
Both use the preposition 'bayna'.
Waqa'a means to be physically located between. Taraawaha is for a range of possible values.
وقع الكتاب بين الكرسي والطاولة. يتراوح سعر الكتاب بين 5 و 10 دولارات.
Both define limits.
Inhasara means to be confined or restricted to a small area/group. Taraawaha is more about the spread.
انحصرت المنافسة بينهما. يتراوح عدد المتنافسين بين 10 و 20.
Both imply movement between two points.
Ta'arjah is physical swinging or metaphorical indecision. Taraawaha is the objective range.
تأرجح في قراره. يتراوح راتبه بين 1000 و 2000.
Satzmuster
يتراوح [Subject] بين [Number] و [Number]
يتراوح السعر بين 5 و 10.
تتراوح [Feminine Noun] بين [Noun] و [Noun]
تتراوح مدة الرحلة بين ساعة وساعتين.
تراوحت [Plural Noun] بين [Adjective] و [Adjective]
تراوحت الآراء بين الجيدة والسيئة.
من المتوقع أن يتراوح [Subject] بين...
من المتوقع أن يتراوح النمو بين 2% و 3%.
تتراوح [Abstract Noun] بين [Complex Concept] و [Complex Concept]
تتراوح السياسات بين الانفتاح والانغلاق.
ظلت [Subject] تراوح مكانها
ظلت المفاوضات تراوح مكانها دون تقدم.
تراوحت تجليات [Concept] بين [Nuance] و [Nuance]
تراوحت تجليات الفن بين الكلاسيكية والحداثة.
يتراوح المدى الإدراكي بين...
يتراوح المدى الإدراكي بين الحس والتجريد.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
High in media/news; Medium in casual speech.
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يتراوح السعر من 10 إلى 20.
→
يتراوح السعر بين 10 و 20.
Arabic uses 'between... and...' with 'taraawaha', not 'from... to...'.
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تراوح السعر في 50 دولار.
→
بلغ السعر 50 دولاراً.
You cannot use 'taraawaha' for a single fixed point; it must be a range.
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يتراوحون الأعمار بين...
→
تتراوح الأعمار بين...
The verb should be feminine singular for non-human plural subjects like 'الأعمار'.
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تراوح الطالب بين الفصل والبيت.
→
تنقل الطالب بين الفصل والبيت.
'Taraawaha' is for ranges of values/qualities, not for physical movement of a person between two locations.
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تراوح السعر بين مئة ومئتان.
→
تراوح السعر بين مئة ومئتين.
The nouns following 'bayna' must be in the genitive case (majrur).
Tipps
Preposition Pair
Always pair 'تراوح' with 'بين' (bayna). It's like a lock and key; one rarely appears without the other in this context.
Beyond Numbers
Don't limit 'تراوح' to math. Use it for colors, opinions, and feelings to sound more like a C1 speaker.
The Deep 'H'
Make sure to pronounce the final 'ح' clearly. It's a pharyngeal sound produced deep in the throat, like a sigh of relief.
News Style
If you want to write like a journalist, start your sentences with 'تتراوح درجات الحرارة...' or 'يتراوح سعر الصرف...'.
Pendulum Visual
Imagine a pendulum. The word 'taraawaha' sounds like the rhythmic swing. Let that visual guide your understanding of 'ranging'.
Professionalism
Using 'تراوح' in a business presentation shows you have a high level of technical Arabic, as it avoids vague terms like 'around'.
Plural Subjects
Remember that non-human plurals like 'الأسعار' take the feminine singular verb 'تتراوح'.
Root Connection
Connect it to 'روح' (spirit/breath). Just as breath goes in and out, 'taraawaha' goes between two points.
Scan for 'Bayna'
When reading a news article, if you see 'يتراوح', your eyes should immediately skip ahead to find the 'بين' and the two numbers.
Bargaining Tool
In a market, say 'ميزانيتي تتراوح بين...' (My budget ranges between...) to give yourself room to negotiate.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of a 'Row' (ر-و) of numbers that 'Halt' (ح) at two points. You are 'Rowing' between them.
Visuelle Assoziation
Visualize a pendulum swinging between two numbers on a wall. The swinging movement is 'taraawaha'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to describe three things in your room using 'تراوح'. For example, the price of your books, the temperature of your tea, and the hours you sleep.
Wortherkunft
From the Arabic root R-W-H (ر-و-ح), which is fundamentally connected to the concept of 'breath', 'wind', and 'spirit'. This root suggests movement that is light, pervasive, and often cyclical or back-and-forth.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The original sense involved the blowing of wind or the going and coming of the spirit/breath.
Semitic (Afroasiatic)Kultureller Kontext
No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral, factual verb.
English speakers often say 'it's about 10 to 20'. In Arabic, 'تراوح' is the formal equivalent of this 'about/range' concept.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Weather Forecasts
- تتراوح درجات الحرارة
- تراوح بين العظمى والصغرى
- يتراوح مدى الرؤية
- تتراوح سرعة الرياح
Financial Reports
- يتراوح سعر الصرف
- تراوحت الأرباح
- يتراوح سعر السهم
- تتراوح تكلفة الإنتاج
Academic Research
- تتراوح العينة بين
- تراوحت النتائج
- يتراوح المدى الزمني
- تتراوح القيم الإحصائية
Medical Context
- يتراوح ضغط الدم
- تتراوح نسبة السكر
- تراوحت مدة العلاج
- يتراوح وزن المريض
Daily Life
- يتراوح وقت الوصول
- تتراوح المسافة
- يتراوح عدد الأشخاص
- تراوحت أسعار الخضار
Gesprächseinstiege
"كم يتراوح سعر إيجار الشقق في هذه المنطقة؟"
"هل تتراوح درجات الحرارة في بلدك بين الصيف والشتاء بشكل كبير؟"
"كم يتراوح عدد ساعات عملك في اليوم الواحد؟"
"هل تتراوح آراء أصدقائك حول هذا الفيلم؟"
"كم تتراوح المسافة بين بيتك وأقرب محطة مترو؟"
Tagebuch-Impulse
اكتب عن يومك وكيف تراوحت مشاعرك بين الصباح والمساء.
صف ميزانيتك الشهرية وكيف تتراوح مصاريفك بين الضروريات والكماليات.
تحدث عن كتاب قرأته وكيف تراوحت أحداثه بين الإثارة والهدوء.
اكتب تقريراً قصيراً عن حالة الطقس في مدينتك لهذا الأسبوع مستخدماً فعل 'تراوح'.
ناقش كيف تتراوح آراء الناس في مجتمعك حول استخدام التكنولوجيا الحديثة.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, you should not. In Arabic, the verb 'taraawaha' is almost exclusively paired with 'bayna... wa...'. While in English we say 'ranges from X to Y', the Arabic structure is 'ranges between X and Y'. Using 'min... ila...' is a common translation mistake for learners.
It is primarily a Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) word. In many dialects, people use simpler constructions like 'bain' (between) or 'min... la...' (from... to...). However, because of news and education, most dialect speakers understand and occasionally use it in formal contexts.
It depends on the gender of the subject. If the subject is masculine singular (like 'si'r' - price), use 'yatarawahu'. If the subject is feminine singular (like 'daraja' - degree) or a non-human plural (like 'as'ar' - prices), use 'tatarawahu'.
The masdar is also 'تراوح' (taraawuh). You can use it as a noun, for example: 'لوحظ تراوحٌ كبير في الأسعار' (A large ranging/fluctuation in prices was noticed).
Yes, it is common in literature and psychology to say 'تراوحت مشاعره بين...' (his feelings ranged between...). It implies that the person is experiencing a spectrum of emotions rather than just one.
Yes. 'Taraawaha' focuses on the limits (between X and Y). 'Tafawuta' focuses on the disparity or the fact that things are different from each other. You use 'tafawuta' to say 'the students' levels vary' without necessarily giving the limits.
Yes, if the distance is not fixed or is an estimate. For example, 'The distance ranges between 5 and 10 kilometers' (تتراوح المسافة بين 5 و 10 كم).
Very often. It is the standard way to describe durations that are not exact, like 'the meeting ranges between one and two hours'.
It follows the standard Form VI past tense: 'تراوحَ' (masculine), 'تراوحَتْ' (feminine), 'تراوحوا' (plural). Example: 'تراوحت الأسعارُ أمس بين...'
No. By definition, a range requires two points. If you only have one number, you should use 'بلغ' (reached) or 'كان' (was).
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Translate to Arabic: 'The price ranges between 5 and 10 dollars.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'Temperatures today range between 20 and 30 degrees.'
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Write a sentence using 'تراوح' to describe your daily work hours.
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Translate to Arabic: 'Opinions ranged between support and opposition.'
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Use 'تراوح' in a sentence about the distance between two cities.
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Translate: 'The duration of the movie ranges between 90 and 120 minutes.'
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Write a formal sentence about a company's profits using 'تراوح'.
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Translate: 'The success rate ranges between 70% and 80%.'
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Use the idiom 'تراوح مكانه' in a sentence about a project.
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Translate: 'His feelings ranged between joy and sadness.'
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Translate to Arabic: 'The number of students ranges between 20 and 30.'
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Translate: 'The depth of the pool ranges between one and two meters.'
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Write a sentence about weather using 'تتراوح'.
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Translate: 'The weight of the box ranges between 5 and 7 kg.'
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Translate: 'The political spectrum ranges between the right and the left.'
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Write a sentence about a book's pages using 'يتراوح'.
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Translate: 'The estimated time ranges between three and five days.'
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Translate: 'The colors of the dress range between blue and green.'
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Translate: 'The legal penalty ranges between a fine and prison.'
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Write a sentence about your budget using 'تتراوح'.
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Describe the temperature in your city today using 'تتراوح'.
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Tell a friend the price range of a new phone using 'يتراوح'.
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Explain how long a typical flight to Dubai takes using 'تتراوح'.
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Describe the range of ages in your family.
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Talk about the variety of opinions on a current news topic.
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State the range of participants in a recent event you attended.
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Describe the depth of a swimming pool using 'يتراوح'.
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Mention the range of your daily study hours.
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Explain the price range of coffee in your neighborhood.
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Describe a range of colors in a painting.
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State the speed limits on a local highway.
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Discuss the range of your monthly expenses.
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Describe the height of students in your class.
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Talk about the range of items in a store.
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Explain the time range for a delivery.
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Describe the range of emotions in a movie you saw.
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State the range of salary for a certain job.
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Describe the range of difficulty of your exams.
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Mention the range of visitors to a park.
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Describe the range of book prices in a library.
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Listen to a weather report: 'تتراوح الحرارة بين 15 و 25.' What are the numbers?
Listen: 'يتراوح السعر بين مئة ومئتين.' How much is the maximum price?
Listen: 'تراوحت مدة الفيلم بين ساعة وساعتين.' How long was the movie?
Listen: 'تتراوح الأعمار بين عشرين وثلاثين.' What is the minimum age?
Listen: 'يتراوح عدد الطلاب بين 10 و 15.' How many students?
Listen: 'تراوحت آراء الناس بين القبول والرفض.' Did everyone accept?
Listen: 'يتراوح عمق الماء بين متر ومترين.' How deep is the water?
Listen: 'تتراوح سرعة السيارة بين 80 و 100.' What is the speed?
Listen: 'تراوحت أرباح الشركة بين مليون ومليونين.' How much profit?
Listen: 'يتراوح وزن القطة بين 4 و 5 كجم.' How heavy is the cat?
Listen: 'تتراوح خياراتنا بين البقاء والرحيل.' What are the options?
Listen: 'تراوحت درجات الطلاب بين 70 و 90.' What is the range of grades?
Listen: 'يتراوح طول الطفل بين 110 و 120 سم.' How tall is the child?
Listen: 'تتراوح نسبة الرطوبة بين 50% و 60%.' What is the humidity?
Listen: 'تراوحت مشاعري بين الفرح والحزن.' How did the speaker feel?
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Summary
The verb 'تراوح' is the standard way to express a range in Arabic. It is indispensable for formal communication and must always be paired with the structure 'بين X و Y'. Example: يتراوح السعر بين 10 و 20.
- A verb meaning 'to range between' two points.
- Essential for weather, prices, and statistical data reporting.
- Grammatically requires the preposition 'bayna' (between) and 'wa' (and).
- Belongs to Form VI, implying variation or back-and-forth movement.
Preposition Pair
Always pair 'تراوح' with 'بين' (bayna). It's like a lock and key; one rarely appears without the other in this context.
Beyond Numbers
Don't limit 'تراوح' to math. Use it for colors, opinions, and feelings to sound more like a C1 speaker.
The Deep 'H'
Make sure to pronounce the final 'ح' clearly. It's a pharyngeal sound produced deep in the throat, like a sigh of relief.
News Style
If you want to write like a journalist, start your sentences with 'تتراوح درجات الحرارة...' or 'يتراوح سعر الصرف...'.
Beispiel
تراوحت نسبة النجاح بين سبعين وثمانين بالمئة.
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معطيات
B1Fakten oder Informationen, die für Analysen oder als Grundlage für Argumentationen verwendet werden.
انحراف
B2Die Handlung des Abweichens von einem festgelegten Kurs, Standard oder erwarteten Wert.
متناقص
B1Etwas, das allmählich kleiner oder weniger wird.
توزع
B1Die Art und Weise, wie etwas in einer Gruppe verteilt oder über ein Gebiet ausgebreitet ist.
تضاعف
B1Sich verdoppeln.
تواتر
B1Häufigkeit oder regelmäßige Abfolge eines Ereignisses.
تزايد
B1Ein allmählicher und kontinuierlicher Anstieg. Wird oft verwendet, um Aufwärtstrends zu beschreiben.
مؤشر
B1Ein Zeichen oder Maß, das den Zustand oder die Entwicklung von etwas anzeigt. Der Aktienindex ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftsindikator.
شريحة
B1Ein Stück oder Segment von etwas. Im soziologischen oder statistischen Kontext bezieht es sich auf eine bestimmte Gruppe oder demografische Gruppe innerhalb einer größeren Bevölkerung. (Eine Scheibe Brot; eine Altersgruppe.)
