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يُغذّي

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Explicación يُغذّي in your Level:
At the A1 level, you can think of 'yughadhī' as a special way to say 'to give food.' While you usually learn 'ya'kul' (eat) first, 'yughadhī' is used when we talk about what food does for us. It makes us strong! Imagine a mother giving milk to her baby or a person giving water to a plant. You might see this word in simple health posters or children's books about animals. It is a 'doing' word (a verb). In English, we call this 'nourishing' or 'feeding.' Even at this early stage, remembering that it starts with a 'yu' sound instead of 'ya' will make your Arabic sound much better.
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At the A2 level, you start to see 'yughadhī' used in more descriptive sentences. You might use it to describe your daily routine or healthy habits. For example, 'I eat vegetables because they nourish my body.' You will also notice it in the context of nature, like how rain feeds the trees. This level introduces the idea that 'nourishing' isn't just for people; it's for anything that grows. You should practice the present tense: 'yughadhī' (he nourishes) and 'tughadhī' (she nourishes). It's a useful word for talking about science, health, and the environment in a simple way.
At the B1 level, you will encounter the metaphorical uses of 'yughadhī.' You'll hear people say things like 'Reading nourishes the mind.' This is a very common expression in Arabic. You are moving beyond just physical food and talking about intellectual and emotional 'food.' You will also start to see the noun form 'taghdhiya' (nutrition). Understanding 'yughadhī' helps you discuss more complex topics like education, culture, and personal development. You should also be able to use it with the preposition 'bi' (with) to explain *how* something is nourished, such as 'nourishing the soul with music.'
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At the B2 level, 'yughadhī' appears in technical and professional contexts. You will read about how information 'feeds' a database or how a specific policy 'feeds' economic growth. The verb becomes a tool for explaining cause-and-effect relationships in more abstract systems. You should also be comfortable with the passive voice 'yughadh-dhā' (is nourished). At this level, you can distinguish between 'yughadhī' and its synonyms like 'at'ama' or 'yuzawwid' based on the context of growth versus simple supply. It is a key verb for writing essays on social and scientific issues.
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At the C1 level, you will appreciate the stylistic weight of 'yughadhī' in literature and high-level journalism. It is used to describe the 'feeding' of complex social phenomena, such as 'nourishing a sense of national identity' or 'feeding the flames of a revolution.' You will see it in classical poetry where it describes the relationship between the lover and the beloved's presence. At this level, you should be able to use it with precision in formal debates, choosing it specifically to imply a long-term, sustaining influence. You will also understand its roots in the 'Gha-Dhal-Ya' family and how it relates to concepts of sustenance and providence.
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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'yughadhī' in all its nuances—biological, metaphorical, technical, and classical. You can use it to critique complex philosophical arguments, perhaps discussing how certain ideologies 'nourish' the collective subconscious. You understand the subtle difference between 'yughadhī' and more obscure classical verbs for sustenance. You can use the verb in sophisticated wordplay or to create evocative imagery in creative writing. For a C2 learner, 'yughadhī' is not just a verb; it is a concept of vital input and systemic growth that can be applied to any field of human knowledge.
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يُغذّي en 30 segundos

  • A Form II verb meaning to nourish or feed.
  • Used for biological, intellectual, and technical supply.
  • Requires a direct object and follows Form II conjugation.
  • Essential for discussing health, education, and technology.

The Arabic verb يُغذّي (yughadhī) is a cornerstone of both biological and metaphorical language in Arabic. At its core, it belongs to Form II (فَعَّلَ), which often carries a causative or intensive meaning. In this case, the root غ-ذ-ي relates to nutrition and sustenance. When you use yughadhī, you are describing the act of providing what is necessary for growth, health, and survival. This isn't just about handing someone a snack; it's about the systemic process of nourishment. In a medical context, it refers to how blood carries oxygen to organs or how a mother provides milk to an infant. In a broader sense, it encompasses the idea of 'feeding' a machine, a fire, or even a digital database.

Biological Context
Used to describe how organisms receive nutrients. For example, the placenta nourishes the fetus, or roots nourish the tree. It implies a continuous, life-sustaining flow.
Intellectual & Spiritual Context
Commonly used to describe how reading 'feeds' the mind or how prayer 'nourishes' the soul. It suggests that the mind and spirit require 'food' just as the body does.
Technical & Modern Context
In modern technology, it refers to 'feeding' data into an algorithm or electricity into a power grid. It captures the concept of input and supply.

القراءة تُغذّي العقل وتوسع الآفاق.

— Reading nourishes the mind and expands horizons.

Understanding the nuance of Form II is vital. While Form I (غَذَا) exists, it is rarely used in modern standard Arabic compared to the Form II يُغذّي. The doubling of the middle radical (the shadda on the dhal) emphasizes the deliberateness of the action. You are not just 'eating'; you are 'causing nourishment to happen.' This makes the verb active and purposeful. Whether you are a scientist talking about cellular biology or a poet talking about the 'nourishment' of a relationship, this verb provides the necessary weight and precision. It is also used in political discourse to describe 'feeding' or 'fueling' a conflict (يُغذّي الصراع), showing its versatility in describing negative inputs that cause something to grow or persist.

الأم تُغذّي طفلها بحنان.

— The mother nourishes her child with tenderness.

هذا النهر يُغذّي المزارع المجاورة.

— This river feeds the neighboring farms.
Metaphorical Growth
When a teacher 'nourishes' a student's curiosity, they are using yughadhī to describe the cultivation of potential.
Negative Connotations
Be careful: 'feeding' a rumor or 'nourishing' a lie uses the same verb, implying that the lie grows because it is being supported.

Using يُغذّي correctly requires understanding its transitivity. It is a transitive verb, meaning it almost always takes a direct object (the thing being nourished). Because it is a Form II verb, the conjugation follows a predictable pattern: yughadhī (he nourishes), tughadhī (she/you masculine nourish), ughadhī (I nourish). In the past tense, it becomes ghadh-dhā (غَذَّى). One of the most common mistakes for English speakers is confusing it with the simple verb 'to eat' (أكل). While 'eating' is what the recipient does, yughadhī is what the provider does.

السماد الجيد يُغذّي التربة.

— Good fertilizer nourishes the soil.

In academic and scientific writing, you will often see this verb used to describe systemic processes. For instance, in an article about anatomy, you might read how an artery 'nourishes' a specific muscle group. In an environmental context, you might read about how rainfall 'nourishes' an aquifer. The verb implies a sustaining connection. It is also frequently used in the passive voice, yughadh-dhā (يُغَذَّى), to mean 'is nourished by' or 'is fed by.'

Direct Object Placement
The object usually follows the verb directly: يُغذّي [Object]. Example: يُغذّي الجسم (He nourishes the body).
Using Prepositions
To specify what the nourishment consists of, use the preposition 'bi' (بـ). Example: يُغذّيه بالفيتامينات (He nourishes him with vitamins).

علينا أن نُغذّي عقولنا بالعلم.

— We must nourish our minds with knowledge.

التجارب الجديدة تُغذّي الإبداع.

— New experiences nourish creativity.
Reflexive Usage
To say 'to nourish oneself,' you would use the reflexive form 'yaghtadhī' (يغتذي) or simply use the passive 'yughadh-dhā.'
Tense Shifts
Future: سيُغذّي (He will nourish). Past: غذّى (He nourished). Imperative: غَذِّ (Nourish! - masculine singular).

You will encounter يُغذّي in a wide variety of real-world settings. In a doctor's office or a health clinic, a nutritionist might use it when discussing diet plans (نظام غذائي). They might say, 'This vegetable nourishes the heart.' In schools and universities, teachers use it metaphorically to talk about how education 'feeds' the development of a student's character. If you listen to Arabic news, especially segments on technology or energy, you will hear it used to describe how power stations 'feed' the electricity grid or how data 'feeds' artificial intelligence models.

المحطة تُغذّي المدينة بالكهرباء.

— The station feeds the city with electricity.

In literature and poetry, yughadhī is a favorite for expressing deep, sustaining love or the influence of nature. A poet might describe how the moonlight 'nourishes' the night's beauty. In religious contexts, it is used to describe God's role as the Sustainer (الرزاق), though 'yughadhī' specifically refers to the biological and physical sustenance He provides to all living things. If you are watching a cooking show, the chef might mention how a certain broth 'nourishes' the flavor of the dish, though they are more likely to use 'yu'azziz' (enhances) for flavor specifically, 'yughadhī' emphasizes the health aspect.

News & Media
Used for supply chains, energy grids, and data inputs. 'The pipeline feeds the refinery.'
Health & Wellness
Used in discussions about vitamins, minerals, and balanced diets. 'Vitamin C nourishes the immune system.'

هذه البيانات تُغذّي نظام الذكاء الاصطناعي.

— This data feeds the AI system.

الحب يُغذّي الأمل في قلوبنا.

— Love nourishes hope in our hearts.

One of the most frequent errors learners make is confusing يُغذّي (yughadhī - to feed/nourish) with يأكل (ya'kul - to eat). Remember that yughadhī is what the source does, and ya'kul is what the consumer does. Another common mistake is failing to apply the correct vowel to the present tense prefix. Because it is a Form II verb, the prefix must have a damma: يُـغذّي. Saying ya-ghadhī is a common slip that marks one as a beginner. Additionally, learners often forget the shadda (emphasis) on the middle letter 'dhal' (ذ). Without the shadda, the word loses its Form II causative weight.

Confusing with 'At'ama' (أطعم)
While 'at'ama' also means 'to feed,' it is usually used for the literal act of giving a meal. 'Yughadhī' is more about the nutritional or sustaining value. You 'at'ama' a hungry person, but food 'yughadhī' their body.
Incorrect Preposition Use
Some learners try to use 'li' (لـ) for the object, but 'yughadhī' takes a direct object. You don't say 'nourish to the body'; you say 'nourish the body.'

خطأ: الطعام يَغذّي الجسم. (Wrong vowel)
صح: الطعام يُغذّي الجسم. (Correct damma)

A subtle mistake involves using yughadhī for things that don't 'grow' or 'sustain.' For example, you wouldn't say you 'nourish' a car with gasoline (unless you're being very poetic); you would use 'yuzawwid' (يزود - to supply). 'Yughadhī' implies an organic or developmental benefit. Finally, be careful with the passive voice. 'Yughadh-dhā' (is nourished) is often used in medical texts, and getting the vowels wrong there changes the entire meaning of who is doing the feeding.

يجب أن نُغذّي الحوار بالاحترام.

— We must feed the dialogue with respect. (Correct metaphorical use)

While يُغذّي is the standard word for nourishing, Arabic offers several alternatives depending on the specific nuance you want to convey. Understanding these differences will help you sound more like a native speaker and allow for more precise expression in various contexts.

يُغذّي vs. أطعم (At'ama)
At'ama is the physical act of giving food. Use it for: 'I fed the cat.' Yughadhī is the biological process of providing nutrients. Use it for: 'This food nourishes the body.'
يُغذّي vs. يزود (Yuzawwid)
Yuzawwid means 'to supply' or 'to provide.' It is more mechanical. Use it for: 'The company supplies us with paper.' Yughadhī is used when the supply is vital for growth or operation (like an electric grid).
يُغذّي vs. يربي (Yurabbī)
Yurabbī means 'to raise' or 'to nurture' a child or animal. It includes feeding but also education and discipline. Yughadhī is strictly about the 'fuel' or 'nutrients' provided.

هو يُطعم الطيور كل صباح.

— He feeds (gives food to) the birds every morning.

Another interesting alternative is yaqūt (يقوت), from the root q-w-t (sustenance). This is much more formal and often used in religious or classical literary contexts to mean 'providing the bare essentials for life.' In contrast, yughadhī can imply a rich, health-promoting supply. If you are talking about 'fueling' a fire or an emotion, you might also use yuzakkī (يزكي) for something that purifies or yush'il (يشعل) for something that ignites. However, yughadhī remains the best choice for a steady, sustaining input.

الشمس تُغذّي الحياة على الأرض.

— The sun nourishes life on Earth.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The root is also connected to the word 'ghidhā' (food), which is one of the most basic words in the Arabic language, appearing in many dialects with slight variations.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /ju.ɣað.ðiː/
US /ju.ɡæð.ði/
The stress is on the second syllable: yu-GHADH-dhī.
Rima con
يُهذّي (yuhadhdhī) يُحذّي (yuhadhdhī) يُؤذّي (yu'adhdhī) يُبذّي (yubadhdhī) يُفذّي (yufadhdhī) يُجذّي (yujadhdhī) يُعذّي (yu'adhdhī) يُقذّي (yuqadhdhī)
Errores comunes
  • Saying 'ya-ghadhi' instead of 'yu-ghadhi'.
  • Pronouncing 'gh' as a hard 'g' like in 'go'.
  • Ignoring the shadda on the 'dhal'.
  • Confusing the 'dhal' (ذ) with 'dal' (د).
  • Shortening the final 'ī' sound too much.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 2/5

Easy to recognize with the shadda and damma.

Escritura 3/5

Requires correct placement of the shadda and the final ya.

Expresión oral 3/5

The 'gh' and 'dh' sounds can be tricky for English speakers.

Escucha 2/5

Distinctive sound due to the Form II pattern.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

طعام أكل جسم نمو ماء

Aprende después

صحة فيتامين بروتين طاقة تطور

Avanzado

استدامة تمثيل غذائي فيزيولوجيا جوهر قوام

Gramática que debes saber

Form II Verb Patterns

فَعَّلَ - يُفَعِّلُ (غَذَّى - يُغَذِّي)

Transitive Verbs (Mut'addi)

يُغذّي الطعامُ الجسمَ (Takes a direct object)

The Damma on Present Tense Prefix

All Form II verbs start with 'yu-' in present tense.

Passive Voice Construction

يُغَذَّى (is nourished) vs يُغَذِّي (nourishes).

Defective Roots (Naqis)

Roots ending in 'ya' like G-Dh-Y change in past tense (غَذَّى).

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Ejemplos por nivel

1

الأم تُغذّي الطفل.

The mother feeds the child.

Subject (Mother) + Verb (feeds) + Object (Child).

2

الحليب يُغذّي الجسم.

Milk nourishes the body.

Form II verb showing the benefit of the milk.

3

الماء يُغذّي الزرع.

Water feeds the plants.

Simple present tense verb.

4

التفاح يُغذّي الصغار.

Apples nourish the young ones.

Plural object 'as-sighar'.

5

هو يُغذّي قطته.

He feeds his cat.

Verb with a masculine pronoun subject.

6

هي تُغذّي العصافير.

She feeds the birds.

Verb with a feminine pronoun subject.

7

هذا الطعام يُغذّي.

This food nourishes.

Intransitive use implying 'it is nutritious'.

8

أنا أُغذّي أرنبي.

I feed my rabbit.

First person singular 'ughadhī'.

1

الخضروات تُغذّي عضلاتك.

Vegetables nourish your muscles.

Plural subject with feminine singular verb.

2

نحن نُغذّي الحيوانات في المزرعة.

We feed the animals on the farm.

First person plural 'nughadhī'.

3

الشمس تُغذّي النباتات بالضوء.

The sun nourishes the plants with light.

Using 'bi' to show the means of nourishment.

4

السمك يُغذّي الدماغ.

Fish nourishes the brain.

Common health-related sentence.

5

هل تُغذّي كلبك جيداً؟

Do you feed your dog well?

Question form for the second person.

6

الفواكه تُغذّي البشرة.

Fruits nourish the skin.

Abstract biological object (skin).

7

النهر يُغذّي البحيرة.

The river feeds the lake.

Geographical use of the verb.

8

أنتِ تُغذّين طفلكِ بالحليب.

You (f) nourish your child with milk.

Second person feminine singular conjugation.

1

القراءة تُغذّي العقل وتنمي الفكر.

Reading nourishes the mind and develops thought.

Metaphorical use common in education.

2

الموسيقى تُغذّي الروح في وقت الحزن.

Music nourishes the soul in times of sadness.

Abstract object 'ar-ruh'.

3

يُغذّي المعلم فضول الطلاب.

The teacher nourishes the students' curiosity.

VSO sentence structure.

4

هذه الرحلة تُغذّي خيال الرسام.

This trip nourishes the painter's imagination.

Metaphorical use for creativity.

5

علينا أن نُغذّي قيم التسامح.

We must nourish the values of tolerance.

Using 'an' + subjunctive verb.

6

السفر يُغذّي تجاربنا الإنسانية.

Travel nourishes our human experiences.

Abstract plural object.

7

التأمل يُغذّي السلام الداخلي.

Meditation nourishes inner peace.

Focus on mental health.

8

العمل الجماعي يُغذّي روح التعاون.

Teamwork nourishes the spirit of cooperation.

Business/social context.

1

الخلايا تُغذّي الأنسجة بالأكسجين.

Cells nourish the tissues with oxygen.

Scientific/Medical context.

2

البنك المركزي يُغذّي السوق بالسيولة.

The central bank feeds the market with liquidity.

Economic/Financial context.

3

هذه البيانات تُغذّي محرك البحث.

This data feeds the search engine.

Technical/Digital context.

4

الأمطار الغزيرة تُغذّي المياه الجوفية.

Heavy rains nourish the groundwater.

Environmental science.

5

تُغذّي هذه السياسات الفقر بدلاً من علاجه.

These policies nourish poverty instead of treating it.

Critical political context.

6

المحطة الكهرومائية تُغذّي المصانع.

The hydroelectric station feeds the factories.

Industrial supply context.

7

يُغذّي الفشل أحياناً الإصرار على النجاح.

Failure sometimes nourishes the persistence for success.

Psychological nuance.

8

يُغَذَّى النظام بالطاقة المتجددة.

The system is fed by renewable energy.

Passive voice 'yughadh-dhā'.

1

الأساطير تُغذّي الوعي الجمعي للشعوب.

Myths nourish the collective consciousness of peoples.

Sociological/Philosophical context.

2

يُغذّي الكاتب نصه بالاستعارات البليغة.

The writer nourishes his text with eloquent metaphors.

Literary/Stylistic context.

3

الظلم يُغذّي بذور الثورة في المجتمع.

Injustice nourishes the seeds of revolution in society.

Political metaphor.

4

تُغذّي الفلسفة التساؤلات الوجودية للإنسان.

Philosophy nourishes the existential questions of man.

Intellectual context.

5

يُغذّي التنوع الثقافي الإبداع الوطني.

Cultural diversity nourishes national creativity.

Social science context.

6

هذا الصراع يُغذّي الكراهية بين الطرفين.

This conflict nourishes hatred between the two parties.

Describing negative growth.

7

تُغذّي الابتكارات الجديدة الاقتصاد العالمي.

New innovations nourish the global economy.

Macroeconomic context.

8

يُغذّي الإيمان القوة النفسية في الأزمات.

Faith nourishes psychological strength in crises.

Spiritual/Psychological context.

1

يُغذّي التراث المعاصر جذور الهوية الوطنية.

Contemporary heritage nourishes the roots of national identity.

Sophisticated cultural analysis.

2

إن الصمت أحياناً يُغذّي سوء الفهم.

Indeed, silence sometimes nourishes misunderstanding.

Nuanced communication theory.

3

تُغذّي هذه النظرية الجدل القائم في الأوساط الأكاديمية.

This theory nourishes the ongoing debate in academic circles.

High-level academic discourse.

4

يُغذّي تدفق المعلومات المستمر القلق الرقمي.

The constant flow of information nourishes digital anxiety.

Modern psychological critique.

5

تُغذّي الفنون الجميلة وجدان الأمم.

Fine arts nourish the conscience/soul of nations.

Elevated vocabulary 'wijdan'.

6

يُغذّي التفاعل الكيميائي المحرك بالطاقة.

The chemical reaction feeds the engine with energy.

Precise engineering context.

7

يُغذّي الاستبداد مشاعر الاغتراب لدى الشباب.

Tyranny nourishes feelings of alienation among the youth.

Sociopolitical critique.

8

تُغذّي الروافد الصغيرة النهر العظيم.

The small tributaries nourish the great river.

Classic metaphorical imagery.

Sinónimos

أطعم زود أمد رفد قوّت دعم نمّى أعاش

Antónimos

جوّع أهمل استنزف أضعف

Colocaciones comunes

يُغذّي العقل
يُغذّي الجسم
يُغذّي الشبكة
يُغذّي الصراع
يُغذّي الروح
يُغذّي الخيال
يُغذّي التربة
يُغذّي الكراهية
يُغذّي الفضول
يُغذّي الأمل

Frases Comunes

تغذية راجعة

— Feedback. It literally means 'returning nourishment/input'.

أحتاج إلى تغذية راجعة لعملي.

نظام غذائي

— Diet or nutritional system.

أتبع نظاماً غذائياً صحياً.

سوء تغذية

— Malnutrition. Literally 'bad nourishment'.

يعاني الأطفال من سوء تغذية.

مواد غذائية

— Foodstuffs or nutritional materials.

ارتفعت أسعار المواد الغذائية.

تغذية بصرية

— Visual inspiration or 'eye candy'.

هذا التصميم تغذية بصرية رائعة.

قيمة غذائية

— Nutritional value.

هذا الطعام له قيمة غذائية عالية.

مكمل غذائي

— Dietary supplement.

أتناول مكملاً غذائياً كل يوم.

تغذية كهربائية

— Power supply.

انقطعت التغذية الكهربائية عن الحي.

أنبوب تغذية

— Feeding tube.

المريض يحتاج إلى أنبوب تغذية.

تغذية الفكر

— Nourishing thought/intellect.

الندوات تساهم في تغذية الفكر.

Se confunde a menudo con

يُغذّي vs يأكل (ya'kul)

Ya'kul is 'to eat' (receiver); Yughadhi is 'to nourish' (provider).

يُغذّي vs يؤذي (yu'dhi)

Sounds similar but means 'to hurt' or 'to harm'.

يُغذّي vs يهذي (yuhadhi)

Sounds similar but means 'to rave' or 'to talk nonsense'.

Modismos y expresiones

"يُغذّي السير"

— To speed up or accelerate a journey/process.

غذّى السير للوصول مبكراً.

Literary
"يُغذّي النار بالوقود"

— To make a bad situation worse (fuel the fire).

كلامه يُغذّي النار بالوقود.

Informal
"يُغذّي الخطى"

— To walk quickly or hasten one's pace.

غذّى الخطى ليلحق بالحافلة.

Literary
"يُغذّي الأوهام"

— To encourage false hopes or delusions.

لا تُغذِّ أوهامه بالوعود الكاذبة.

Neutral
"يُغذّي الضغينة"

— To harbor or nurture a grudge.

هو يُغذّي الضغينة في قلبه.

Formal
"يُغذّي النزاع"

— To keep a conflict going.

التدخل الخارجي يُغذّي النزاع.

Formal
"تغذية مرتدة"

— Another term for feedback, common in engineering/psychology.

النظام يعمل بالتغذية المرتدة.

Academic
"يُغذّي الطموح"

— To encourage or fuel ambition.

الإنجازات الصغيرة تُغذّي الطموح الكبير.

Neutral
"يُغذّي الفتنة"

— To incite or fuel discord/sedition.

الإشاعات تُغذّي الفتنة.

Formal
"يُغذّي الذاكرة"

— To refresh or stimulate memory.

الصور القديمة تُغذّي الذاكرة.

Neutral

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يُغذّي vs أطعم

Both mean 'to feed'.

At'ama is the act of giving food; Yughadhi is the act of providing nutrition.

أطعمتُ الكلب، لكن هذا الطعام لا يُغذّيه جيداً.

يُغذّي vs زود

Both imply supply.

Zawwada is general supply; Yughadhi is for growth and vital systems.

المصنع يزودنا بالبضائع، لكن الكهرباء تُغذّي الآلات.

يُغذّي vs ربى

Both relate to growth.

Rabba is 'to raise' (holistic); Yughadhi is 'to nourish' (nutritional/input).

هي تُربي ابنها وتُغذّي عقله بالكتب.

يُغذّي vs أمد

Both imply continuous supply.

Amadda is often for external resources; Yughadhi is often for internal/vital resources.

النهر يمدنا بالماء الذي يُغذّي محاصيلنا.

يُغذّي vs نشّأ

Relates to upbringing.

Nashsha'a is to bring up/develop; Yughadhi is the specific input for that development.

نشّأه على الصدق وغذّى فيه حب الخير.

Patrones de oraciones

A1

Subject + يُغذّي + Object

الأم تُغذّي الطفل.

A2

Subject + يُغذّي + Object + بـ + Means

الشمس تُغذّي الأرض بالحرارة.

B1

Concept + يُغذّي + Metaphorical Object

العلم يُغذّي العقل.

B2

Passive Subject + يُغَذَّى + من قِبل + Agent

يُغَذَّى الطفل من قِبل أمه.

C1

Complex Subject + يُغذّي + Abstract Concept

التنوع الثقافي يُغذّي الابتكار.

C2

Conditional + يُغذّي + Result

إذا لم نُغذِّ الحوار، سيموت التفاهم.

B1

Negative + يُغذّي + Object

هو لا يُغذّي كراهيته.

A2

Interrogative + يُغذّي + Object

ماذا يُغذّي جسمك؟

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

غذاء (ghidhā') - food
تغذية (taghdhiya) - nutrition
مُغذٍّ (mughadhdhin) - nutrient/feeder

Verbos

تغذّى (taghadhdhā) - to be nourished/to feed oneself
اغتذى (aghtadhā) - to take nourishment

Adjetivos

غذائي (ghidhā'ī) - nutritional
مُغذٍّ (mughadhdhin) - nourishing

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frequency

High in educational, medical, and technical Arabic.

Errores comunes
  • يَغذّي (Yaghadhī) → يُغذّي (Yughadhī)

    The prefix vowel must be a damma for Form II verbs.

  • يغذّي إلى الجسم → يغذّي الجسم

    The verb is transitive and does not need 'ila' before the object.

  • أكل الطفل (to mean 'The child was nourished') → غُذِّيَ الطفل

    Akl means eating. To be nourished requires the passive of 'ghadh-dhā'.

  • يغذي (without shadda) → يُغذّي

    The shadda is essential to the meaning and form of the verb.

  • يغذّي السيارة بالبنزين → يزود السيارة بالبنزين

    Yughadhi is for growth/vital systems; cars take 'supply' (yuzawwid).

Consejos

Prefix Vowels

Form II verbs always have a 'u' sound on the present tense prefix (yu-, tu-, nu-, u-). This is a great way to identify them.

Abstract Use

Don't limit this word to food. Use it for 'feeding' your mind, soul, and hobbies to sound more fluent.

Master the Ghayn

Practice the 'gh' sound by gargling water. It's a soft, gargling sound at the back of the throat.

Hospitality

In Arab culture, nourishing others is a sign of respect. Use this verb when discussing social duties.

The Shadda Matters

Always write the shadda if you are using vowels. It changes the verb from Form I to Form II.

Passive Voice

Learn 'yughadh-dhā' (is nourished). It's very common in scientific and medical texts.

Root Association

Link 'ghadh' to 'good'. Nourishing is giving 'good' things for growth.

Negative Fuel

Remember that 'yughadhī' can describe fueling a fire or a fight. It's not always positive.

News Keywords

When you hear 'yughadhī' in the news, look for words like 'as-sira'' (conflict) or 'al-iqtisad' (economy).

Sentence Building

Start with 'Food nourishes the body' and slowly change the subject and object to more abstract things.

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Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Yu-Ghadh-ī'. 'Yu' is like 'You', and 'Ghadh' sounds like 'Good'. 'You give Good things' to nourish.

Asociación visual

Imagine a green plant (the growth) being watered by a golden stream of light (the nourishment).

Word Web

Food Growth Supply Health Knowledge Soul Data Electricity

Desafío

Try to use 'yughadhī' three times today: once for food, once for a book you're reading, and once for a hobby.

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Arabic root غ-ذ-ي (G-Dh-Y), which primarily relates to the provision of food and sustenance.

Significado original: To provide what is necessary for the maintenance of life.

Semitic / Afroasiatic

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities; it is a positive and essential word.

English speakers might use 'feed' for both literal and metaphorical senses, but 'yughadhī' sounds more formal and 'nourishing' than the simple English word 'feed'.

Used in many Arabic proverbs about knowledge. Appears in medical textbooks across the Arab world. Common in modern Arabic poetry (e.g., Mahmoud Darwish).

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Health and Fitness

  • يُغذّي العضلات
  • تغذية صحية
  • يُغذّي القلب
  • مفيد للجسم

Education

  • يُغذّي العقل
  • تغذية الفكر
  • يُغذّي المهارات
  • حب الاستطلاع

Technology

  • يُغذّي النظام
  • تغذية البيانات
  • يُغذّي المحرك
  • مصدر الطاقة

Environment

  • يُغذّي التربة
  • يُغذّي الأشجار
  • يُغذّي النهر
  • دورة الحياة

Emotions

  • يُغذّي الأمل
  • يُغذّي الحب
  • يُغذّي الروح
  • يُغذّي الكراهية

Inicios de conversación

"ما هو أفضل طعام يُغذّي عقلك؟"

"هل تعتقد أن السفر يُغذّي الروح؟"

"كيف نُغذّي فضول الأطفال في المدارس؟"

"هل تُغذّي بياناتك الشخصية تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي؟"

"ما هي الهواية التي تُغذّي إبداعك؟"

Temas para diario

اكتب عن كتاب قرأته وشعرت أنه يُغذّي فكرك بشكل كبير.

كيف تُغذّي علاقاتك مع أصدقائك وعائلتك في حياتك اليومية؟

تحدث عن أهمية الغذاء الصحي وكيف يُغذّي جسمك للقيام بمهامك.

هل هناك مشاعر سلبية تشعر أنك تُغذّيها دون قصد؟ كيف تتوقف؟

صف منظراً طبيعياً شعرت أنه يُغذّي روحك بالسلام.

Preguntas frecuentes

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Yes, but often in the context of health or children. You might say 'This food is nourishing' (هذا الأكل يُغذّي). In dialects, it might be simplified or replaced by 'yit'im' (feeds).

Absolutely. It is the standard term for data feeds in technical Arabic (تغذية البيانات).

'Ta'ām' is the general word for food. 'Ghidhā' specifically refers to food as a source of nutrition. 'Yughadhī' is the verb form of 'ghidhā'.

It is 'أخصائي تغذية' (Akhiṣṣā'ī taghdhiya), literally 'nutrition specialist'.

Yes, it can mean to 'fuel' or 'nourish' bad things like hatred, conflict, or lies.

Yes, 'مُغذٍّ' (mughadhdhin). It can refer to a nutrient or a device that feeds something.

The past tense is 'غذّى' (ghadh-dhā), ending in an alif maqsura.

It is 'نُغذّي' (nughadhī).

It is a Form II verb, as evidenced by the shadda on the middle radical.

It takes a direct object, but you use 'bi' (بـ) to specify the substance of the nourishment.

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Translate: 'Good fertilizer nourishes the soil.'

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Pronounce: يُغذّي

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Say: 'Reading nourishes the mind.'

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Say: 'I feed the cat.'

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Say: 'Nutrition is important.'

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Say: 'We nourish hope.'

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Say: 'The sun nourishes the earth.'

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Say: 'Health food nourishes the body.'

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Say: 'The river feeds the lake.'

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Say: 'Feedback is necessary.'

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Say: 'She feeds the birds.'

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Say: 'Travel nourishes the soul.'

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Say: 'Data feeds the AI.'

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Say: 'Nourish your curiosity.'

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Say: 'Malnutrition is a problem.'

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Say: 'The station feeds electricity.'

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Say: 'Art nourishes life.'

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Say: 'Love nourishes hope.'

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Say: 'The writer nourishes the text.'

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Identify the verb in: 'الطعام يُغذّي الجسم.'

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What is the subject in: 'تُغذّي الشمسُ الأرضَ'?

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Listen for the damma: Is it 'yaghadhi' or 'yughadhi'?

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Does 'yughadhī' sound like 'ya'kul'?

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Identify the preposition in: 'يُغذّيه بالفيتامينات'.

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What is the noun form heard in: 'التغذية مهمة'?

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Is the speaker saying 'nourish' or 'hurt' (yu'dhi)?

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Identify the object in: 'يُغذّي المعلمُ عقولَ الطلاب'.

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Is the verb past or present: 'غذّى'?

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Is the verb past or present: 'يُغذّي'?

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Identify the passive form: 'يُغَذَّى'.

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What is the means in: 'يُغذّي الشبكة بالكهرباء'?

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Is 'yughadhī' used for a cat or a car in the audio?

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Identify the speaker's tone: Positive or Negative?

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Identify the shadda sound in 'yughadhī'.

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