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B1 verb 8 min de lectura

يُدوِّن

Yudawwin
Ejemplos يُدوِّن en 30 segundos
Explicación يُدوِّن in your Level:
At the A1 level, you usually learn the word 'يكتب' (yaktab) for writing. However, you might see 'يُدوِّن' (yudawwin) in very simple classroom instructions. Think of it as 'taking notes.' If your teacher says 'دوّن الملاحظة' (dawwin al-mulahadha), they want you to write down a specific piece of information in your notebook so you don't forget it. It is a more formal way of saying 'write this down.' You don't need to use it yourself yet, but recognizing it in a classroom or a simple textbook is a great first step. It always involves a pen, paper (or a screen), and something important to remember.
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As an A2 learner, you are starting to describe daily activities. You can use 'يُدوِّن' to describe your study habits. For example, 'أنا أدوّن الكلمات الجديدة' (I record new words). This shows you are doing more than just writing; you are organizing your learning. You might also encounter this word in simple news headlines or descriptions of people's hobbies, like 'هو يدوّن يومياته' (He records his daily life/diary). At this stage, focus on the present tense 'يُدوِّن' and the past tense 'دوَّنَ' and how they relate to keeping a simple record of things you see or hear.
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At the B1 level, you should start using 'يُدوِّن' in professional and academic contexts. This is the level where you distinguish between 'writing' and 'documenting.' You might use it to describe a journalist's job, a student's lecture notes, or a secretary's role in a meeting. You will also see the noun form 'تدوين' (tadwin) which means 'blogging' or 'recording.' If you are writing an essay about technology or history, 'يُدوِّن' is a much better choice than 'يكتب' to describe the preservation of information. You should be comfortable using it with objects like 'أفكار' (ideas), 'ملاحظات' (notes), and 'معلومات' (information).
At B2, you are expected to understand the nuance of 'يُدوِّن' in complex texts. You will see it used in historical contexts, such as 'دوّن العرب علومهم' (The Arabs documented their sciences). It appears in discussions about law (codification) and music (notation). You should understand that this verb implies a systematic and intentional process. In your own writing, you can use it to add a level of formality and precision. For instance, instead of saying 'the author wrote his thoughts,' you would say 'the author documented his reflections,' which in Arabic is 'دوّن الكاتب تأملاته.' You should also be familiar with the word 'مدونة' (mudawwana), which means 'a blog.'
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For C1 learners, 'يُدوِّن' is a tool for precise academic and literary expression. You will encounter it in scholarly articles discussing the 'tadwin' of the Hadith or the codification of ancient poetry. It is used to describe the transition from oral tradition to written record. You should be able to use it in passive forms or in complex sentence structures involving verbal nouns. You will also see it in legal contexts where it refers to the official recording of testimonies or the drafting of constitutional articles. At this level, you should appreciate the etymological link to the 'Diwan' and use the word to convey authority and permanence in your discourse.
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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'يُدوِّن' and its various connotations. You understand its role in the history of Arabic bureaucracy and literature. You can use it metaphorically or in highly specialized fields like ethnomusicology (recording folk songs) or archaeology (documenting inscriptions). You recognize the word's presence in classical texts and its evolution into modern digital 'blogging.' Your usage of 'يُدوِّن' should reflect an understanding of its register—knowing exactly when it is more appropriate than 'يسجل' or 'يقيد' based on the subtle legal, historical, or technological nuances of the situation.
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Ejemplos

يُدوِّن en 30 segundos

  • A formal verb for 'recording' or 'documenting' information systematically.
  • Used frequently in academic, legal, and historical contexts for archives.
  • The root of the word for 'blogging' (Tadwin) and 'blogger' (Mudawwin).
  • Implies a deliberate act of preservation rather than just casual writing.

The Arabic verb يُدوِّن (yudawwin) is a sophisticated and essential term for anyone looking to move beyond basic Arabic. While the common verb يكتب (yaktab) simply means 'to write,' يُدوِّن carries the weight of documentation, registration, and preservation. It implies a deliberate act of recording information so that it can be referred to later. When you use this word, you aren't just putting pen to paper; you are creating a record, capturing a moment in history, or systematically archiving data. It is the difference between scribbling a grocery list and a historian chronicling the rise and fall of empires.

Formal Record Keeping
This verb is the standard choice in academic, legal, and historical contexts. If a secretary is taking minutes in a high-level meeting, they are يُدوِّن المحضر (recording the minutes). If a scientist is observing an experiment, they are يُدوِّن النتائج (documenting the results).

المؤرخ يُدوِّن أحداث الثورة بدقة متناهية ليحفظها للأجيال القادمة.

(The historian records the events of the revolution with extreme accuracy to preserve them for future generations.)

In the modern digital age, يُدوِّن has also found a home in the world of blogging and digital journalism. A blogger is often called a مُدوِّن (mudawwin), and the act of blogging itself is الـتـدوين (al-tadwin). This reflects the word's inherent connection to public record and the dissemination of information. It suggests that what is being written is of value and intended for an audience, whether that audience is a contemporary reader or a future researcher.

Personal Reflection
Even in personal contexts, using يُدوِّن elevates the action. When someone says يُدوِّن مذكراته (he records his memoirs), it implies a more serious, reflective process than simply 'writing a diary.' It suggests the construction of a narrative or the preservation of a legacy.

يجب عليك أن تُدوِّن كل الملاحظات التي يذكرها الأستاذ أثناء المحاضرة.

(You must record all the notes the professor mentions during the lecture.)

The word is also used in legal terminology, specifically regarding the 'codification' of laws. When a government تُدوِّن القوانين, it is taking abstract or oral traditions and turning them into a formal, written legal code. This highlights the word's root meaning of 'collection' or 'compilation' into a ديوان (diwan)—a term historically used for a collection of poems or a government register.

Artistic Recording
In music, التدوين الموسيقي refers to musical notation. When a composer يُدوِّن اللحن, they are translating sounds into symbols on paper, ensuring the music can be performed exactly as intended by others.

بدأ الفنان يُدوِّن أفكاره الإبداعية في دفتره الخاص قبل البدء بالرسم.

(The artist began recording his creative ideas in his private notebook before starting to paint.)

Using يُدوِّن correctly requires understanding its transitivity; it almost always takes a direct object—the thing being recorded. It is a Form II verb (Fa''ala), which often implies an intensive or causative action. In this case, it suggests the systematic process of turning information into a 'Diwan' or record. In sentences, it frequently appears with nouns like ملاحظات (notes), بيانات (data), or تاريخ (history).

In Professional Settings
In a business or legal environment, يُدوِّن is used to describe the formalization of agreements or the logging of activities. It conveys a sense of professional responsibility.

قام السكرتير بـ تدوين كل كلمة قيلت في الاجتماع الرسمي.

(The secretary recorded every word spoken in the official meeting.)

When discussing journalism or media, the verb describes the act of reporting or blogging. It highlights the journalist's role as a chronicler of current events. Notice how the verb interacts with time and place adverbs to provide context to the recording process.

In Academic Research
Scholars use يُدوِّن to describe the collection of evidence or the transcription of oral history. It is a vital word for describing the methodology of social sciences.

الباحث يُدوِّن المراجع في نهاية البحث لضمان الأمانة العلمية.

(The researcher records the references at the end of the research to ensure scientific integrity.)

Furthermore, the verb is used in the context of personal development and mindfulness. 'Journaling' as a therapeutic or organizational practice is perfectly captured by التدوين. It suggests a more profound engagement with one's thoughts than merely writing them down.

In Creative Arts
Whether it's a poet 'recording' their verses or a composer 'recording' notes, the verb emphasizes the transition from an ephemeral idea to a permanent form.

كان جدي يُدوِّن يومياته في دفتر عتيق مغطى بالجلد.

(My grandfather used to record his daily life in an old leather-bound notebook.)

Finally, consider the usage in technology. Software that 'logs' events or 'records' user input often uses this verb in its Arabic interface. It bridges the gap between ancient manuscript tradition and modern digital logging.

You will encounter يُدوِّن in environments where information is being managed, preserved, or shared formally. It is a staple of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and is frequently heard in news broadcasts, documentaries, and educational settings. If you listen to an Arabic podcast about history, the narrator will inevitably talk about how ancient civilizations دوّنوا (recorded) their achievements on stone or papyrus.

News and Media
News anchors use it when discussing official statements or the documentation of crimes and events. It lends an air of objectivity and formality to the report.

نقلت القناة أن المراسل يُدوِّن شهادات الناجين من موقع الحادث.

(The channel reported that the correspondent is recording the testimonies of survivors from the site of the accident.)

In universities across the Arab world, professors will frequently command students to دوّنوا هذه النقطة (Record/Note this point). It is the standard academic instruction for taking notes. Similarly, in the world of literature and intellectual discourse, authors and critics use it to describe the act of intellectual production and the recording of thought.

Documentaries and History
Narrators in historical documentaries on channels like Al Jazeera Documentary or National Geographic Abu Dhabi use this verb to describe the preservation of human heritage.

لقد دوّن العرب علوم اليونان وترجموها، مما ساهم في النهضة العلمية.

(The Arabs recorded the sciences of the Greeks and translated them, which contributed to the scientific renaissance.)

In the tech world, Arabic-speaking tech reviewers and software developers use the term to refer to 'logging' or 'blogging.' The 'blogosphere' is known as عالم التدوين. If you follow Arabic influencers on LinkedIn or Twitter, you'll see them using this verb to describe sharing their professional insights.

Legal and Administrative
In courts or government offices, the verb is used for the official registration of documents, births, deaths, and contracts.

الموظف يُدوِّن بيانات المراجعين في السجل المدني.

(The employee records the visitors' data in the civil registry.)

One of the most common mistakes learners make is using يُدوِّن interchangeably with يكتب (yaktab) in every situation. While all 'tadwin' involves writing, not all writing is 'tadwin.' If you are just writing a quick text message to a friend, you would never say أدوّن رسالة; it sounds overly dramatic and strange. Use أكتب رسالة instead.

Confusion with Audio Recording
Another mistake is confusing يُدوِّن with يُسجِّل (yusajjil). While both can mean 'to record,' يُسجِّل is the primary word for audio/video recording or registering for a course. يُدوِّن specifically implies a written or symbolic record.

خطأ: أدوّن صوتي على الهاتف. (Wrong: I record my voice on the phone.)
صح: أسجّل صوتي على الهاتف. (Correct: I record my voice on the phone.)

Grammatically, learners often struggle with the conjugation of Form II verbs. Ensure you are pronouncing the 'u' prefix in the present tense (yudawwin) and not the 'a' prefix used for Form I verbs (yadwin - which is incorrect). The doubling of the second radical (the 'waw') is also crucial for the word's meaning and rhythm.

Overusing Formality
Using يُدوِّن in a very casual conversation can make you sound like you're reading from a textbook. In a cafe with friends, if you want to write down a phone number, stick to أكتب.

الاستخدام الصحيح: دوّنت اللجنة توصياتها في التقرير النهائي.

(Correct usage: The committee recorded its recommendations in the final report.)

A subtle mistake involves the preposition usage. Unlike some English verbs that require 'down' (write down), يُدوِّن is usually used directly with its object. Adding extra prepositions where they aren't needed is a common influence from English syntax.

Arabic is a language rich in synonyms, each with a slightly different shade of meaning. While يُدوِّن is about recording and documenting, other verbs might be more appropriate depending on your specific intent.

يُدوِّن vs. يكتُب (Yaktab)
يكتب is the general verb for writing. It covers everything from calligraphy to texting. يُدوِّن is a subset of writing that emphasizes preservation and formal recording.
يُدوِّن vs. يُسجِّل (Yusajjil)
يُسجِّل is used for 'registering' (like a student in a class) or 'recording' (audio/video). While you can تسجّل ملاحظات (register notes), تدوّن ملاحظات is more precise for the act of writing them down systematically.
يُدوِّن vs. يُقيِّد (Yuqayyid)
يُقيِّد often means to 'bind' or 'restrict,' but in an administrative context, it means to 'log' or 'entry' an item into a ledger, often with a focus on financial or legal constraint.

المحاسب يُقيِّد المصاريف، بينما الصحفي يُدوِّن التفاصيل.

(The accountant logs the expenses, while the journalist records the details.)

Another interesting alternative is يُسطِّر (yusattir), which literally means 'to draw lines' but metaphorically means to 'write down' or 'compose,' often used in poetic or highly literary descriptions of history (e.g., 'writing history').

In summary, choose يُدوِّن when you want to sound professional, academic, or when the writing serves as a permanent record. It is a powerful verb that connects the writer to the long tradition of Arabic scholarship and documentation.

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Ejemplos por nivel

1

أنا أدوّن اسمي.

I write down my name.

Simple present tense, 1st person singular.

2

هو يدوّن الرقم.

He writes down the number.

3rd person masculine singular.

3

دوّن الدرس يا علي.

Write down the lesson, Ali.

Imperative (command) form.

4

البنت تدوّن كلمة.

The girl writes down a word.

3rd person feminine singular.

5

نحن ندوّن الملاحظات.

We are writing down the notes.

1st person plural.

6

هل تدوّن الواجب؟

Are you writing down the homework?

Interrogative sentence.

7

هي تدوّن في الدفتر.

She writes in the notebook.

Prepositional phrase usage.

8

أريد أن أدوّن هذا.

I want to write this down.

Subjunctive mood after 'أن'.

1

أدوّن الكلمات الجديدة كل يوم.

I record new words every day.

Habitual action in the present.

2

دوّن الطالب ملاحظات الأستاذ.

The student recorded the professor's notes.

Past tense 'Dawwana'.

3

هي تدوّن يومياتها في المساء.

She records her diary in the evening.

Present tense with a time expression.

4

يجب أن تدوّن موعد الطبيب.

You must write down the doctor's appointment.

Modal verb 'yajib' followed by 'an'.

5

الصحفي يدوّن ما حدث.

The journalist records what happened.

Relative clause 'ma hadatha'.

6

هل دوّنت رقم الهاتف؟

Did you record the phone number?

Past tense question.

7

أنا لا أدوّن كل شيء.

I don't record everything.

Negative present tense.

8

هم يدوّنون النتائج الآن.

They are recording the results now.

3rd person plural present.

1

يُدوِّن الباحث البيانات في الحاسوب.

The researcher records the data in the computer.

Modern context of 'tadwin'.

2

اعتاد والدي أن يُدوِّن ذكرياته.

My father used to record his memories.

Verb ' اعتاد' (used to) + 'an'.

3

على السكرتير أن يُدوِّن وقائع الاجتماع.

The secretary must record the proceedings of the meeting.

Formal administrative language.

4

يُدوِّن الفنان أفكاره قبل الرسم.

The artist records his ideas before painting.

Creative process context.

5

هل يمكنك تدوين هذه النقاط الهامة؟

Can you record these important points?

Verbal noun 'tadwin' used as an object.

6

بدأتُ أدوّن في مدونتي الشخصية.

I started blogging in my personal blog.

Verb 'bada'tu' (I started) + present verb.

7

يُدوِّن المسافر انطباعاته عن الرحلة.

The traveler records his impressions of the trip.

Abstract object 'impressions'.

8

المؤرخ يدوّن الأحداث بدقة.

The historian records the events accurately.

Adverbial phrase 'bi-diqqa'.

1

تم تدوين هذه القوانين في القرن الماضي.

These laws were codified in the last century.

Passive structure using 'تم' + verbal noun.

2

يسعى العلماء لتدوين اللغات المهددة بالانقراض.

Scientists seek to document endangered languages.

Infinitive phrase with 'li-'.

3

يُدوِّن الموسيقي النوتات ببراعة.

The musician records the notes with skill.

Musical context.

4

من الضروري تدوين كل المصاريف المالية.

It is necessary to record all financial expenses.

Impersonal expression 'min al-daruri'.

5

يُدوِّن الطبيب التاريخ المرضي للمريض.

The doctor records the patient's medical history.

Medical terminology.

6

دوّنت الصحافة العالمية تفاصيل القمة.

The international press recorded the details of the summit.

Collective noun 'the press'.

7

يُدوِّن الطالب الملاحظات الهامشية في الكتاب.

The student records marginal notes in the book.

Specific noun 'marginal notes'.

8

لا ينسى الحكيم أن يدوّن حكمته.

The wise man does not forget to record his wisdom.

Negative present with 'la'.

1

يعكس تدوين السيرة الذاتية رغبة الإنسان في الخلود.

The recording of an autobiography reflects man's desire for immortality.

Complex subject using a verbal noun.

2

دوّن الفقهاء الأحكام الشرعية في مجلدات ضخمة.

The jurists documented the legal rulings in massive volumes.

Historical/Religious register.

3

يُدوِّن علم الاجتماع الظواهر البشرية المختلفة.

Sociology documents various human phenomena.

Abstract academic usage.

4

لقد استغرق تدوين هذا المعجم سنوات طوال.

The compilation of this dictionary took many long years.

Emphasis with 'laqad' + past tense.

5

يُدوِّن الدبلوماسي الملاحظات السرية في حقيبته.

The diplomat records secret notes in his briefcase.

Political register.

6

تكمن أهمية تدوين التراث في حمايته من الضياع.

The importance of documenting heritage lies in protecting it from loss.

Verb 'takmun' (to lie/reside).

7

يُدوِّن الناقد الفني انطباعاته العميقة عن اللوحة.

The art critic records his deep impressions of the painting.

Detailed descriptive context.

8

دوّن الرحالة ابن بطوطة مشاهداته في كتبه.

The traveler Ibn Battuta recorded his observations in his books.

Famous historical reference.

1

إن تدوين الذاكرة الجمعية يُعدُّ ركيزة أساسية للهوية الوطنية.

The recording of collective memory is considered a fundamental pillar of national identity.

High-level sociological discourse.

2

يُدوِّن الفيلسوف تساؤلاته الوجودية في شذرات فلسفية.

The philosopher records his existential questions in philosophical fragments.

Specialized terminology 'existential/fragments'.

3

تم تدوين الدستور الجديد بعد مخاض سياسي عسير.

The new constitution was drafted after a difficult political labor.

Metaphorical usage 'makhad' (labor).

4

يُدوِّن المختصون في علم الأناسة العادات والتقاليد الشفهية.

Anthropologists document oral customs and traditions.

Scientific field 'Anthropology'.

5

تتطلب عملية تدوين المخطوطات القديمة خبرة فنية واسعة.

The process of documenting ancient manuscripts requires extensive technical expertise.

Complex noun phrase.

6

يُدوِّن الأديب في نصوصه صراعات النفس البشرية.

The man of letters records in his texts the struggles of the human soul.

Literary register.

7

أفضى تدوين المعاهدة إلى إنهاء حالة النزاع المسلح.

The recording/drafting of the treaty led to the end of the armed conflict.

Verb 'afda ila' (led to).

8

يُدوِّن الفلكي حركات الأجرام السماوية في سجله.

The astronomer records the movements of celestial bodies in his log.

Scientific/Astronomical context.

Colocaciones comunes

يدوّن ملاحظات
يدوّن مذكرات
يدوّن التاريخ
يدوّن بيانات
يدوّن أفكار
يدوّن وقائع
يدوّن أسماء
يدوّن أرقام
يدوّن انطباعات
يدوّن قوانين

Frases Comunes

عالم التدوين

— The blogosphere; the world of blogging.

أصبح عالم التدوين مزدحماً جداً.

تدوين الملاحظات

— Note-taking.

تدوين الملاحظات مهارة أساسية.

دوّن عندك

— Write this down (informal instruction).

دوّن عندك هذا الرقم.

تم تدوينه

— It was recorded/documented.

كل ما قلته تم تدوينه.

مدونة شخصية

— Personal blog.

أكتب في مدونتي الشخصية.

بدأ بالتدوين

— He started blogging/recording.

بدأ بالتدوين منذ عامين.

سجل التدوين

— Recording log.

راجع سجل التدوين في النظام.

فن التدوين

— The art of blogging/recording.

يتعلم الطلاب فن التدوين.

التدوين الموسيقي

— Musical notation.

التدوين الموسيقي لغة عالمية.

حركة التدوين

— The blogging movement (historical or modern).

ساهمت حركة التدوين في التغيير.

Modismos y expresiones

"دوّن اسمه بماء الذهب"

— To record one's name in gold; to achieve something legendary and unforgettable.

دوّن البطل اسمه بماء الذهب في تاريخ الرياضة.

Literary/Poetic
"دوّن التاريخ اسمه"

— History recorded his name; he became famous or significant.

دوّن التاريخ اسمه كأول مكتشف.

Formal
"ما دُوّن في السطور"

— What is written between the lines; the explicit record.

علينا فهم ما دُوّن في السطور.

Literary
"دوّن ملاحظاته في قلبه"

— To take something to heart or remember it deeply (metaphorical).

دوّن نصيحة أمه في قلبه.

Poetic
"تدوين الأنفاس"

— Metaphor for recording every tiny detail or movement.

كأنهم يدوّنون أنفاس الناس.

Literary
"دوّن في سجل الخالدين"

— To be recorded among the immortals/greats.

دوّن اسمه في سجل الخالدين.

Poetic
"التدوين الأسود"

— A 'black record' or a history of bad deeds.

لا نريد تدوين صفحات سوداء.

Journalistic
"دوّن على صفحات الزمن"

— To make a lasting impact on time/history.

دوّن إنجازه على صفحات الزمن.

Literary
"دوّن في ذاكرة الأمة"

— To be recorded in the nation's memory.

هذا الحدث دوّن في ذاكرة الأمة.

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