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A2 verb #2,000 más común 5 min de lectura

يَجمع

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Explicación يَجمع in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'يجمع' (yajma'u) is introduced as a simple action verb for daily activities. Learners focus on the physical act of collecting things. For example, 'I gather my books' (أنا أجمع كتبي) or 'He collects toys' (هو يجمع الألعاب). The focus is on the present tense conjugation for 'I', 'You', and 'He/She'. Grammar is kept simple, focusing on the direct object receiving the action. Students learn that this word is the root of 'Jami'a' (University), which helps them build vocabulary connections. The concept of 'adding' in math (1+1) is also introduced using this verb, making it practical for classroom settings. Emphasis is placed on the clear 'j-m-'' sound and the basic 'yaf'alu' pattern.

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At the A2 level, the usage of 'يجمع' expands to include more social and hobby-related contexts. Learners use it to describe collecting items like stamps, coins, or photos (هواية جمع الطوابع). They also begin to use it for simple social gatherings, such as 'The teacher gathers the students' (المعلم يجمع الطلاب). The introduction of the preposition 'bayna' (between) allows learners to describe simple combinations, like 'He combines work and study' (يجمع بين العمل والدراسة). This level also distinguishes between the active 'yajma'u' and the reflexive 'yajtami'u' (to meet), which is a common point of confusion. Learners are expected to handle plural objects and correct subject-verb agreement in basic sentences.

At the B1 level, 'يجمع' moves into the realm of abstract accumulation and organizational tasks. Learners use it to talk about 'gathering information' (جمع المعلومات) or 'collecting data' (جمع البيانات) for projects. It becomes a key verb for discussing community service, such as 'collecting donations' (جمع التبرعات). The figurative use of 'bringing people together' for a cause or a shared identity becomes more prominent. Learners explore the word family more deeply, including 'Majmu'a' (group) and 'Jami'' (comprehensive). They are expected to use the verb in various tenses (past, present, imperative) and understand its role in more complex sentence structures involving subordinate clauses.

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At the B2 level, 'يجمع' is used in professional and academic contexts. It appears in discussions about 'consensus' (Ijma'), which is a related concept. Learners use the verb to describe sophisticated combinations of ideas, styles, or theories. For example, 'The author combines realism and fantasy' (يجمع الكاتب بين الواقعية والخيال). The nuance of 'collecting' vs. 'amassing' (yahshidu) is explored. In business contexts, it refers to 'raising capital' or 'gathering stakeholders'. Learners also encounter the verb in media reports about international summits 'bringing together' world leaders. They are expected to use the verb with high grammatical accuracy, including correct case endings (I'rab) in formal speech.

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At the C1 level, 'يجمع' takes on nuanced literary and philosophical meanings. It is used to describe the synthesis of disparate elements into a unified whole. A C1 learner might discuss how a specific ideology 'gathers' various social movements under one umbrella. The verb appears in classical texts and high-level literature to describe the 'gathering' of one's soul or the 'gathering' of scattered memories. The concept of 'Al-Jami'' as one of the Names of God in Islam (The Gatherer) is discussed in cultural and theological contexts. Learners use the verb to express complex social phenomena, such as how a crisis 'unites' a nation. They are also comfortable with all derived forms (Form II, IV, VIII, X) and their subtle differences.

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At the C2 level, 'يجمع' is used with complete mastery of its semantic range, including archaic and highly specialized meanings. It appears in legal and legislative language (e.g., gathering evidence, gathering votes for a bill). In academic research, it describes the synthesis of vast datasets or the reconciliation of conflicting philosophical schools. The learner can use the verb to create sophisticated metaphors in creative writing. They understand the historical evolution of the root from Proto-Semitic to modern usage. At this level, the distinction between 'yajma'u' and its synonyms is not just about meaning but about register, tone, and rhythmic flow in prose. The learner can participate in debates about 'consensus' (Ijma') in Islamic law or political science with ease.

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يَجمع en 30 segundos

Core meaning: To gather, collect, or unite.
Used for physical objects (books, wood) and people.
Essential for math (addition) and combining qualities.
Commonly paired with 'bayna' (between) for abstract combinations.

The Arabic verb يَجمع (yajma'u) is a fundamental Form I verb derived from the root j-m-' (ج-م-ع). At its core, it signifies the act of bringing separate entities into a single location or state. This can range from the physical act of picking up scattered items to the abstract concept of uniting people under a common cause. In a linguistic sense, it is the root of words like 'Jumu'ah' (Friday, the day of gathering) and 'Jami'ah' (University, a place where knowledge and people gather).

Physical Gathering: This refers to collecting objects, such as gathering wood for a fire or collecting stamps as a hobby. It implies a transition from a state of dispersion to a state of unity.

الولد يَجمع ألعابه في الصندوق.

The boy gathers his toys in the box.

Social Unification: It is frequently used to describe bringing people together for a meeting, a meal, or a shared purpose. It carries a positive connotation of harmony and connection.

العشاء يَجمع العائلة كل مساء.

Dinner brings the family together every evening.

Abstract Accumulation: Used for collecting non-physical things like information, evidence, or wealth. It suggests a methodical process of accumulation over time.

الباحث يَجمع البيانات للدراسة.

The researcher gathers data for the study.

هو يَجمع بين الموهبة والعمل الجاد.

He combines (gathers between) talent and hard work.

Using يَجمع correctly requires understanding its transitivity and common prepositional pairings. As a transitive verb, it usually takes a direct object (the thing being gathered). However, when expressing the idea of 'combining' two different qualities or things, the preposition بين (bayna - between) is essential.

Conjugation Basics: In the present tense (Mudari'), it follows the pattern 'yaf'alu'. Ana ajma'u (I gather), Anta tajma'u (You gather), Huwa yajma'u (He gathers).

نحن نَجمع التبرعات للفقراء.

We are collecting donations for the poor.

The 'Between' Construction: To say someone 'combines' two things, use 'yajma'u bayna X wa Y'. This is a very common literary and formal structure.

الكتاب يَجمع بين الفلسفة والشعر.

The book combines philosophy and poetry.

Mathematical Usage: When adding numbers, you can say 'yajma'u al-a'dad' (he adds the numbers) or use the verbal noun 'Jam'' for addition.

الطالب يَجمع الأرقام بسرعة.

The student adds the numbers quickly.

المدير يَجمع الموظفين للاجتماع.

The manager gathers the employees for the meeting.

The verb يَجمع is ubiquitous in Arabic daily life, media, and academic discourse. Its versatility makes it a staple of both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and various dialects, though the pronunciation might vary slightly.

In the News: Journalists often use it when discussing international relations, such as 'gathering support' or 'bringing leaders together' for a summit.

المؤتمر يَجمع وزراء الخارجية العرب.

The conference brings together Arab foreign ministers.

At School: Teachers use it constantly, whether instructing students to 'gather their belongings' or during math lessons on addition.

المعلمة تطلب من الأطفال أن يَجمعوا أوراقهم.

The teacher asks the children to gather their papers.

In Literature: Poets use it to describe the heart 'gathering' memories or the soul 'gathering' its strength.

الشاعر يَجمع شتات أفكاره في قصيدة.

The poet gathers his scattered thoughts into a poem.

هذا المكان يَجمع بين الماضي والحاضر.

This place brings together the past and the present.

Even intermediate learners often stumble when using يَجمع due to its similarity with other verbs from the same root or incorrect prepositional usage.

Confusing with 'Yajtami'u': This is the most frequent error. 'Yajma'u' (Form I) is transitive: you gather *something*. 'Yajtami'u' (Form VIII) is intransitive: people *meet* or *gather together*.

خطأ: الطلاب يَجمعون في القاعة. (Wrong: The students gather [something] in the hall.)

صح: الطلاب يَجتمعون في القاعة. (Correct: The students meet in the hall.)

Preposition Errors: Learners sometimes use 'ma'a' (with) when they should use 'bayna' (between) for combining qualities. While 'ma'a' isn't always wrong, 'bayna' is the idiomatic standard for 'combining X and Y'.

هو يَجمع بين القوة واللين.

He combines (between) strength and gentleness.

Subject-Verb Agreement: In MSA, if the verb comes before a plural subject, it remains singular (Yajma'u al-nas...). If the subject comes first, the verb must be plural (Al-nas yajma'una...).

يَجمع الناسُ الحطبَ.

The people gather the wood. (Verb is singular because it precedes the plural subject).

Arabic is rich with verbs that describe various types of gathering. Understanding the nuances between يَجمع and its synonyms will elevate your fluency.

يَجمع vs. يَحشد (Yahshidu): While 'yajma'u' is general, 'yahshidu' implies mobilizing or amassing, often for a specific purpose like a protest or a military action.

يَجمع vs. يَلُمّ (Yalummu): 'Yalummu' often suggests gathering things that were scattered or messy, like 'tidying up' or 'gathering one's things' quickly.

الأم تَلُمّ شمل العائلة.

The mother reunites (gathers the scattered parts of) the family.

يَجمع vs. يُكدّس (Yukaddisu): 'Yukaddisu' means to pile up or stack, often implying an excessive or disorganized accumulation (like hoarding).

هو يُكدّس الأموال دون إنفاقها.

He piles up/hoards money without spending it.

Comparison Table

يجمع: General gathering/collecting.
يحشد: Mobilizing/Massing (people).
يلم: Tidying/Reuniting scattered parts.
يكدس: Hoarding/Piling up.

How Formal Is It?

Nivel de dificultad

Gramática que debes saber

The Plural (Al-Jam')

Transitive vs. Intransitive verbs

The preposition 'bayna'

Subject-verb agreement in MSA

The Verbal Noun (Al-Masdar)

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Ejemplos por nivel

أنا أجمع أقلامي.

I gather my pens.

First person singular present tense.

هو يجمع الكتب.

He gathers the books.

Third person masculine singular.

هي تجمع الصور.

She collects photos.

Third person feminine singular.

نحن نجمع التفاح.

We gather apples.

First person plural.

أنتَ تجمع الألعاب.

You gather the toys.

Second person masculine singular.

يجمع الولد الحطب.

The boy gathers wood.

Verb precedes the subject.

أنا أجمع واحد واثنين.

I add one and two.

Mathematical usage.

هم يجمعون الورق.

They gather the paper.

Third person plural.

أخي يجمع الطوابع القديمة.

My brother collects old stamps.

Usage in the context of a hobby.

المعلم يجمع الطلاب في الساحة.

The teacher gathers the students in the yard.

Transitive use with a human object.

هي تجمع بين الدراسة والعمل.

She combines study and work.

Use of 'bayna' for combining.

نحن نجمع المال للرحلة.

We are gathering money for the trip.

Accumulation of resources.

يجمع هذا الفندق بين الراحة والجمال.

This hotel combines comfort and beauty.

Abstract combination.

هل تجمع العملات المعدنية؟

Do you collect coins?

Interrogative sentence.

يجمع الأب أطفاله حوله.

The father gathers his children around him.

Social/family gathering.

أنا أجمع ملابسي في الحقيبة.

I am gathering my clothes in the bag.

Physical organization.

يجمع الباحث المعلومات من الإنترنت.

The researcher gathers information from the internet.

Abstract object: information.

الجمعية تجمع التبرعات للمحتاجين.

The association collects donations for the needy.

Institutional usage.

يجمع هذا الكتاب قصصاً قصيرة.

This book gathers (contains) short stories.

Metaphorical gathering/inclusion.

علينا أن نجمع شمل العائلة في العيد.

We must reunite the family during Eid.

Idiomatic expression 'jam' shaml'.

يجمع القائد جنوده للمعركة.

The leader gathers his soldiers for the battle.

Formal/Military context.

أنا أجمع أفكاري قبل الكتابة.

I gather my thoughts before writing.

Internal/Mental action.

يجمع المتحف قطعاً أثرية نادرة.

The museum gathers rare artifacts.

Curatorial usage.

هو يجمع بين الذكاء والتواضع.

He combines intelligence and humility.

Character description.

يجمع المشروع بين التكنولوجيا والبيئة.

The project combines technology and the environment.

Professional/Technical context.

يجمع المحامي الأدلة لإثبات البراءة.

The lawyer gathers evidence to prove innocence.

Legal context.

يجمع هذا القرار بين جميع الأطراف.

This decision brings all parties together.

Political/Diplomatic context.

يجمع الكاتب في أسلوبه بين البساطة والعمق.

The writer combines simplicity and depth in his style.

Literary criticism.

يجمع الاقتصاد الرقمي بيانات ضخمة.

The digital economy gathers big data.

Modern economic context.

يجمع هذا المهرجان فنانين من كل العالم.

This festival brings together artists from all over the world.

Cultural event context.

يجمع الطالب بين النظرية والتطبيق.

The student combines theory and practice.

Educational/Practical context.

يجمع هذا التصميم بين الحداثة والتراث.

This design combines modernity and heritage.

Architecture/Design context.

يجمع الفيلسوف شتات النظريات في مذهب واحد.

The philosopher gathers the fragments of theories into one school.

High-level abstract synthesis.

يجمع هذا العمل الأدبي بين التراجيديا والكوميديا السوداء.

This literary work combines tragedy and black comedy.

Sophisticated literary analysis.

يجمع الدستور بين حقوق الفرد ومصلحة الجماعة.

The constitution combines individual rights and the group's interest.

Political philosophy.

يجمع الصوفي قلبه على ذكر الله.

The Sufi gathers his heart (focuses) on the remembrance of God.

Spiritual/Mystical context.

يجمع المؤرخ الروايات المختلفة لتوثيق الحادثة.

The historian gathers different accounts to document the incident.

Historiography.

يجمع هذا الموقف بين الشجاعة والتهور.

This situation combines bravery and recklessness.

Nuanced character evaluation.

يجمع النظام السياسي بين السلطات الثلاث.

The political system combines the three powers.

Governance/Law.

يجمع البحر بين الهدوء والاضطراب.

The sea combines calm and turbulence.

Poetic/Natural description.

يجمع هذا المفهوم الإبستمولوجي بين العقلانية والتجريبية.

This epistemological concept combines rationalism and empiricism.

Highly academic/Philosophical.

يجمع النص بين ثناياه دلالات سيميائية معقدة.

The text gathers within its folds complex semiotic meanings.

Linguistic/Semiotic analysis.

يجمع الحاكم بين الدهاء السياسي والعدل الاجتماعي.

The ruler combines political cunning and social justice.

Classical political theory.

يجمع هذا البحث بين المناهج الكمية والكيفية بدقة متناهية.

This research combines quantitative and qualitative methods with extreme precision.

Advanced research methodology.

يجمع الشاعر في قصيدته بين وحدة الوزن وتعدد الدلالة.

The poet combines in his poem rhythmic unity and multiple meanings.

Advanced literary theory.

يجمع هذا الصرح المعماري بين عبقرية الهندسة وجمال الفن.

This architectural monument combines engineering genius and artistic beauty.

Aesthetic criticism.

يجمع القانون الدولي بين السيادة الوطنية والالتزامات العالمية.

International law combines national sovereignty and global obligations.

International jurisprudence.

يجمع العقل البشري بين الوعي واللاوعي في نسيج واحد.

The human mind gathers consciousness and the subconscious into one fabric.

Psychological/Neurological context.

Colocaciones comunes

يجمع المال

يجمع المعلومات

يجمع التبرعات

يجمع شتات

يجمع بين

يجمع النقاط

يجمع الحطب

يجمع الطوابع

يجمع القوى

يجمع الآراء

Frases Comunes

يجمع بين النقيضين (Combines two opposites)

يجمع شمله (Reunites with his family/self)

يجمع أمره (Makes up his mind/gathers his resolve)

يجمع عليه الناس (People agree upon him)

يجمع المال من حلال (Collects money honestly)

يجمع في جعبته (Has in his bag/possession)

يجمع القلوب (Brings hearts together)

يجمع الكلمة (Unifies the stance/opinion)

يجمع شتات نفسه (Pulls himself together)

يجمع بين دفتي كتاب (Includes within the covers of a book)

Se confunde a menudo con

يَجمع vs يجتمع (yajtami'u - to meet)

يَجمع vs يُجمع (yujmi'u - to agree unanimously)

يَجمع vs يُجمّع (yujammi'u - to assemble/put together parts)

Modismos y expresiones

"يجمع بين الحسنيين (To have the best of both worlds)"

"يجمع البيض في سلة واحدة (To put all eggs in one basket - usually used with 'don't')"

"يجمع الحابل بالنابل (To mix things up/create chaos)"

"يجمع بين المشرق والمغرب (To combine things very far apart)"

"يجمع شتات فكره (To collect one's thoughts)"

"يجمع عليه أمره (To be determined to do something)"

"يجمع له الدنيا (To give him everything in the world)"

"يجمع بين السيف والقلم (To be both a warrior and a scholar)"

"يجمع بين النار والماء (To try to combine impossible things)"

"يجمع في يده خيوط اللعبة (To hold all the strings/be in control)"

Fácil de confundir

يَجمع vs يجتمع

Intransitive: People meet each other.

يَجمع vs يجمع

Transitive: Someone gathers something.

يَجمع vs يُجمع

To have a consensus/agreement.

يَجمع vs يُجمّع

To assemble parts (like a car or furniture).

يَجمع vs جامع

Can mean 'mosque' or 'gatherer' or 'comprehensive'.

Patrones de oraciones

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Cómo usarlo

math

In addition (1+1=2), 'يجمع' is the action, and 'الجمع' is the noun 'addition'.

nuance

While 'collect' is a common translation, 'unite' or 'bring together' is often more accurate in social contexts.

Errores comunes

Using 'يجمع' instead of 'يجتمع' for 'people meeting'.
Forgetting the preposition 'بين' when combining two things.
Incorrectly conjugating the plural in the beginning of a sentence (MSA).
Confusing 'يجمع' (gather) with 'يمنع' (prevent) due to visual similarity.
Using 'يجمع' for 'picking up' a person in a car (use 'يوصل' or 'يأخذ' instead).

Consejos

Case Ending

The object being gathered must be in the accusative case (Mansub), usually ending in a Fatha.

Root Power

Learning the root J-M-' will help you understand dozens of other words like Masjid, Majmu'a, and Jami'a.

The 'Between' Rule

Always use 'bayna' (بين) when you want to say 'combines X and Y'.

Pronunciation

Don't rush the 'ayn' at the end; it should be a clear, deep throat sound.

Formal Writing

In formal essays, use 'يجمع' to synthesize different arguments or points of view.

Social Context

Gathering is a sign of blessing (Barakah) in Arab culture. Use the verb to describe positive social events.

Math Tip

Use the verbal noun 'Jam'' when referring to the subject of math addition.

News Keywords

Listen for 'يجمع' in headlines about international conferences.

Association

Associate 'يجمع' with a 'Jar' (starts with J) where you collect coins.

Transitivity

If there is no object, you probably mean 'yajtami'u' (they meet).

Memorízalo

Origen de la palabra

Semitic root J-M-'

Contexto cultural

A 'Majlis' is a place where people gather, derived from the same semantic field of social unity.

The Day of Judgment is called 'Yawm al-Jam'' (The Day of Gathering).

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Inicios de conversación

"ماذا تجمع كهواية؟ (What do you collect as a hobby?)"

"هل يجمع هذا المطعم بين الأكل اللذيذ والسعر الجيد؟ (Does this restaurant combine good food and good price?)"

"كيف نجمع الناس لهذا المشروع؟ (How do we gather people for this project?)"

"هل تجمع المال للسفر؟ (Are you saving/gathering money for travel?)"

"من يجمع الأطفال من المدرسة اليوم؟ (Who is gathering/picking up the kids from school today?)"

Temas para diario

اكتب عن شيء تجمعه منذ صغرك. (Write about something you have collected since childhood.)

كيف يجمع منزلك بين الراحة والجمال؟ (How does your home combine comfort and beauty?)

صف يوماً جمعت فيه عائلتك. (Describe a day when you gathered your family.)

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, it can mean to collect or save money (يجمع المال), but 'يدّخر' is more specific for saving for the future.

'يجمع' is general, while 'يحشد' implies mobilizing a crowd or army for a specific purpose.

Absolutely. It is the standard term for the mathematical operation of addition.

Yes, it is used in almost all Arabic dialects with slight pronunciation variations.

You say: 'هو يجمع بين الموهبة والحظ'.

The past tense is 'جَمَعَ' (jama'a).

Yes, it comes from the same root because it's a place where students and knowledge gather.

Yes, like picking up toys from the floor or gathering wood.

The most common opposite is 'يفرّق' (yufarriqu - to separate/distribute).

It is a strong (Sahih) verb because its root letters (J-M-') do not include Waw or Ya.

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