يُحَافِظ
يُحَافِظ در ۳۰ ثانیه
- يُحَافِظ means to maintain or preserve, requiring the preposition 'على' to function correctly in a sentence.
- It is a Form III verb, suggesting an active, ongoing effort rather than a one-time action of saving.
- Commonly used for health, environment, traditions, and keeping appointments or promises in daily life.
- The active participle 'مُحَافِظ' can mean 'conservative' or 'governor,' depending on the context of the sentence.
The Arabic verb يُحَافِظ (yuḥāfiẓ) is a cornerstone of daily communication, rooted in the three-letter sequence ح-ف-ظ (H-F-Z). At its core, it signifies the act of keeping something in its original state, protecting it from harm, or ensuring its continuity. Unlike the simple verb يَحْفَظ (to memorize or save), the Form III verb يُحَافِظ implies a continuous, active effort to maintain a standard or a condition, usually followed by the preposition عَلَى (on/over).
- Primary Meaning
- To maintain, preserve, or look after a physical or abstract object.
- Grammatical Form
- Form III (Mufa'alah), which often denotes interaction or sustained action.
- Required Preposition
- It almost always requires 'على' to link to the object being maintained.
يُحَافِظُ الطَّالِبُ عَلَى نَظَافَةِ مَدْرَسَتِهِ.
The student maintains the cleanliness of his school.
In a broader sense, this word encompasses environmental preservation, personal health maintenance, and the upholding of traditions. It is not just about 'keeping' but about 'guarding' against change or decay. When you use يُحَافِظ, you are describing a proactive stance. For example, maintaining a friendship requires effort, and thus we use this verb. Keeping a secret also falls under this umbrella, though 'يَحْفَظ' is more common for secrets, 'يُحَافِظ' can be used for maintaining the trust involved.
يُحَافِظُ الرِّيَاضِيُّ عَلَى لِيَاقَتِهِ.
The athlete maintains his fitness.
- Environmental Context
- Used for preserving nature (المحافظة على البيئة).
- Political Context
- Used for maintaining peace or security (المحافظة على الأمن).
يُحَافِظُ عَلَى مَوَاعِيدِهِ دَائِمًا.
He always keeps his appointments (is punctual).
Using يُحَافِظ correctly requires understanding its conjugation and its dependency on the preposition عَلَى. In the present tense, it follows the standard pattern for Form III verbs. For example, 'أُحَافِظُ' (I maintain), 'تُحَافِظُ' (You maintain/She maintains), and 'نُحَافِظُ' (We maintain).
- Personal Habits: Use it to describe things you do regularly to stay healthy or organized. 'أُحَافِظُ عَلَى صِحَّتِي' (I maintain my health).
- Social Obligations: Use it for keeping promises or maintaining relationships. 'يُحَافِظُ عَلَى الصَّدَاقَةِ' (He maintains the friendship).
- Physical Objects: Use it for taking care of belongings. 'يُحَافِظُ عَلَى كُتُبِهِ' (He takes care of his books).
One of the most common mistakes is treating it like a transitive verb without a preposition. In English, we say 'maintain the car,' but in Arabic, we say 'maintain on the car.' This 'on' (على) acts as the bridge between the action of guarding and the object being guarded.
يَجِبُ أَنْ نُحَافِظَ عَلَى نَظَافَةِ المَدِينَةِ.
We must maintain the cleanliness of the city.
In formal writing, you will often see the verbal noun (Masdar) مُحَافَظَة (muḥāfaẓah). This can mean 'preservation' or 'maintenance,' but it is also the word for a 'governorate' or 'province' in many Arab countries, like Egypt or Syria. This is because the governorate is the administrative unit that 'preserves' or 'manages' the area.
You will encounter يُحَافِظ in various spheres of life, from the evening news to household chores. It is a high-frequency word because it touches upon responsibility and conservation.
1. In the News and Media
News anchors frequently use this verb when discussing environmental policies or international relations. You might hear: 'تُحَافِظُ الدَّوْلَةُ عَلَى اسْتِقْرَارِ العُمْلَةِ' (The state maintains the stability of the currency). It conveys a sense of official duty and systemic effort.
2. In Educational Settings
Teachers use it to instruct students on behavior and care for school property. 'حَافِظُوا عَلَى الهُدُوءِ' (Maintain silence/Stay quiet) is a common command in classrooms. It suggests that silence is a state that needs to be actively preserved.
3. In Health and Wellness
Doctors and fitness instructors use it constantly. 'كَيْفَ تُحَافِظُ عَلَى وَزْنِكَ؟' (How do you maintain your weight?). Here, it implies a regimen or a set of habits intended to prevent change.
المُحَافَظَةُ عَلَى التُّرَاثِ أَمْرٌ ضَرُورِيٌّ.
Preserving heritage is a necessary matter.
Even intermediate learners often stumble with يُحَافِظ. The most frequent errors involve preposition usage and confusion with related roots.
- Omitting 'على': Many learners say 'يُحَافِظ البِيئَة' (He maintains the environment). This is incorrect. You must say 'يُحَافِظ عَلَى البِيئَة'.
- Confusion with 'يَحْفَظ': While both come from the same root, 'يَحْفَظ' (yahfaẓ) usually means to memorize (like a poem) or to save (like a file on a computer). 'يُحَافِظ' (yuḥāfiẓ) is about maintaining a state or condition over time.
- Confusing with 'يَحْمِي': 'يَحْمِي' (yahmī) means 'to protect' from a specific threat or danger. 'يُحَافِظ' is more about general upkeep and preventing deterioration.
Another nuance is the use of the active participle مُحَافِظ (muḥāfiẓ). While it means 'one who maintains,' it is the standard word for 'conservative' in a political or social sense. If you describe someone as 'شَخْص مُحَافِظ', you are saying they are a conservative person, not necessarily someone who is currently maintaining something physical.
To enrich your vocabulary, it is helpful to look at synonyms and related verbs that share the semantic space of preservation and care.
- يَصُون (Yaṣūn)
- To safeguard or preserve, often used for honor, dignity, or precious heritage. It implies a higher level of protection than 'يُحَافِظ'.
- يَبْقَى (Yabqā)
- To remain. While not a direct synonym, it is the result of 'يُحَافِظ'. If you maintain something, it remains (يَبْقَى).
- يَعْتَنِي (Ya'tanī)
- To take care of. This is more personal and nurturing, like taking care of a child or a garden (يَعْتَنِي بِـ...).
- يَلْتَزِم (Yaltazim)
- To adhere to or commit to. Often used with rules or schedules, similar to 'يُحَافِظ على المواعيد'.
Choosing the right word depends on the context. If you are talking about keeping a car in good condition, يُحَافِظ is perfect. If you are talking about protecting the country's borders, يَحْمِي is better. If you are talking about preserving an ancient manuscript, يَصُون adds a touch of reverence.
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أُحَافِظُ عَلَى نَظَافَةِ غُرْفَتِي.
I keep my room clean.
Present tense, 1st person singular.
هُوَ يُحَافِظُ عَلَى كُتُبِهِ.
He takes care of his books.
Verb + Preposition 'على'.
نَحْنُ نُحَافِظُ عَلَى المَاءِ.
We save water.
Present tense, 1st person plural.
حَافِظْ عَلَى نَظَافَةِ مَدْرَسَتِكَ.
Keep your school clean.
Imperative (command) form.
هِيَ تُحَافِظُ عَلَى أَلْعَابِهَا.
She takes care of her toys.
Present tense, 3rd person feminine.
أَنْتَ تُحَافِظُ عَلَى قَلَمِكَ.
You take care of your pen.
Present tense, 2nd person masculine.
يُحَافِظُ الطِّفْلُ عَلَى ثِيَابِهِ.
The child keeps his clothes clean.
Subject-verb agreement.
هُمْ يُحَافِظُونَ عَلَى الحَدِيقَةِ.
They maintain the garden.
Present tense, 3rd person plural.
يُحَافِظُ أَحْمَدُ عَلَى صِحَّتِهِ بِالرِّيَاضَةِ.
Ahmed maintains his health through exercise.
Using 'بـ' to show the means.
يَجِبُ أَنْ تُحَافِظَ عَلَى مَوَاعِيدِكَ.
You must keep your appointments.
Subjunctive mood after 'أَنْ'.
تُحَافِظُ العَائِلَةُ عَلَى تَقَالِيدِهَا.
The family maintains its traditions.
Abstract object (traditions).
هَلْ تُحَافِظُ عَلَى الصَّلَاةِ؟
Do you keep up with your prayers?
Question form.
يُحَافِظُ السَّائِقُ عَلَى هُدُوئِهِ.
The driver maintains his calm.
Emotional state as an object.
نُحَافِظُ عَلَى نَظَافَةِ الشَّارِعِ.
We maintain the cleanliness of the street.
Idafa construction (cleanliness of the street).
يُحَافِظُ الطَّالِبُ عَلَى تَرْكِيزِهِ.
The student maintains his focus.
Mental state as an object.
حَافِظِي عَلَى هَاتِفِكِ الجَدِيدِ.
Take care of your new phone (feminine).
Imperative feminine singular.
تُحَافِظُ الحُكُومَةُ عَلَى الآثَارِ القَدِيمَةِ.
The government preserves ancient monuments.
Formal subject (government).
مِنَ الضَّرُورِيِّ المُحَافَظَةُ عَلَى البِيئَةِ.
It is necessary to preserve the environment.
Using the Masdar (verbal noun).
يُحَافِظُ الصَّدِيقَانِ عَلَى عَلَاقَتِهِمَا مُنْذُ سَنَوَاتٍ.
The two friends have maintained their relationship for years.
Dual subject agreement.
كَيْفَ نُحَافِظُ عَلَى التَّوَازُنِ بَيْنَ العَمَلِ وَالحَيَاةِ؟
How do we maintain a balance between work and life?
Abstract concept (balance).
يُحَافِظُ هَذَا المِعْطَفُ عَلَى حَرَارَةِ الجِسْمِ.
This coat maintains body heat.
Inanimate subject.
يُحَافِظُ المُدِيرُ عَلَى نِظَامِ المَكْتَبِ.
The manager maintains the office order.
Professional context.
تُحَافِظُ المَجَلَّةُ عَلَى جَوْدَةِ مَقَالَاتِهَا.
The magazine maintains the quality of its articles.
Quality as an object.
يُحَافِظُ عَلَى سِرِّي دَائِمًا.
He always keeps my secret.
Trust and secrets.
تَسْعَى الدُّوَلُ لِلْمُحَافَظَةِ عَلَى السَّلَامِ العَالَمِيِّ.
Countries strive to maintain global peace.
Political/Diplomatic context.
يُحَافِظُ البَنْكُ المَرْكَزِيُّ عَلَى اسْتِقْرَارِ العُمْلَةِ.
The central bank maintains currency stability.
Economic terminology.
يَجِبُ أَنْ نُحَافِظَ عَلَى هُوِيَّتِنَا الثَّقَافِيَّةِ.
We must preserve our cultural identity.
Sociological context.
يُحَافِظُ القَانُونُ عَلَى حُقُوقِ المُواطِنِينَ.
The law maintains/protects citizens' rights.
Legal context.
تُحَافِظُ الشَّرِكَةُ عَلَى سُمْعَتِهَا فِي السُّوقِ.
The company maintains its reputation in the market.
Business context.
يُحَافِظُ العُلَمَاءُ عَلَى العَيِّنَاتِ فِي المَخْبَرِ.
Scientists preserve samples in the lab.
Scientific context.
يُحَافِظُ الكَاتِبُ عَلَى أُسْلُوبِهِ الفَرِيدِ.
The writer maintains his unique style.
Artistic context.
يُحَافِظُ النِّظَامُ الدِّيمُقْرَاطِيُّ عَلَى حُرِّيَّةِ التَّعْبِيرِ.
The democratic system maintains freedom of expression.
Political theory.
تُحَافِظُ المَخْطُوطَاتُ النَّادِرَةُ عَلَى جَوْهَرِ التَّارِيخِ.
Rare manuscripts preserve the essence of history.
Metaphorical usage.
يُحَافِظُ هَذَا الإِجْرَاءُ عَلَى التَّوَازُنِ البِيئِيِّ الدَّقِيقِ.
This measure maintains the delicate ecological balance.
Technical environmental term.
يُحَافِظُ المُثَقَّفُ عَلَى مَبَادِئِهِ رَغْمَ الضُّغُوطِ.
The intellectual maintains his principles despite pressures.
Moral/Ethical context.
تُحَافِظُ اللُّغَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ عَلَى بَلَاغَتِهَا عَبْرَ العُصُورِ.
The Arabic language has maintained its eloquence through the ages.
Linguistic history.
يُحَافِظُ النَّصُّ القَانُونِيُّ عَلَى وُضُوحِ مَقَاصِدِهِ.
The legal text maintains the clarity of its intentions.
Legal hermeneutics.
تُحَافِظُ المَدِينَةُ القَدِيمَةُ عَلَى طَابَعِهَا المِعْمَارِيِّ.
The old city maintains its architectural character.
Urban planning/History.
يُحَافِظُ هَذَا النِّظَامُ عَلَى سِرِّيَّةِ المَعْلُومَاتِ.
This system maintains the confidentiality of information.
Cybersecurity context.
يُحَافِظُ الفَنَّانُ عَلَى المَسَافَةِ بَيْنَ الفَنِّ وَالوَاقِعِ.
The artist maintains the distance between art and reality.
Aesthetic theory.
يُحَافِظُ الكِيَانُ السِّيَاسِيُّ عَلَى بَقَائِهِ عَبْرَ التَّحَالُفَاتِ.
The political entity maintains its survival through alliances.
Political science.
تُحَافِظُ النَّظَرِيَّةُ عَلَى تَمَاسُكِهَا المَنْطِقِيِّ.
The theory maintains its logical coherence.
Philosophy of science.
يُحَافِظُ النَّسِيجُ الِاجْتِمَاعِيُّ عَلَى قُوَّتِهِ بِالتَّكَافُلِ.
The social fabric maintains its strength through solidarity.
Sociological metaphor.
يُحَافِظُ البَاحِثُ عَلَى المَوْضُوعِيَّةِ فِي نَقْدِهِ.
The researcher maintains objectivity in his critique.
Academic rigor.
تُحَافِظُ هَذِهِ المَادَّةُ عَلَى خَصَائِصِهَا الكِيمْيَائِيَّةِ.
This substance maintains its chemical properties.
Scientific precision.
يُحَافِظُ الدُّسْتُورُ عَلَى فَصْلِ السُّلُطَاتِ.
The constitution maintains the separation of powers.
Constitutional law.
يُحَافِظُ العَقْلُ البَشَرِيُّ عَلَى قُدْرَتِهِ عَلَى التَّكَيُّفِ.
The human mind maintains its ability to adapt.
Psychological/Biological.
تُحَافِظُ الرِّوَايَةُ عَلَى تَشْوِيقِهَا حَتَّى الصَّفْحَةِ الأَخِيرَةِ.
The novel maintains its suspense until the last page.
Literary criticism.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
حَافِظ عَلَى نَفْسِكَ
يُحَافِظ عَلَى مَكَانَتِهِ
المُحَافَظَة عَلَى التُّرَاث
يُحَافِظ عَلَى بَقَائِهِ
حَافِظ عَلَى هُدُوئِكَ
يُحَافِظ عَلَى العَهْد
يُحَافِظ عَلَى اللَّيَاقَة
يُحَافِظ عَلَى القَوَانِين
يُحَافِظ عَلَى الأَمْن
يُحَافِظ عَلَى المَسَافَة
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نحوه استفاده
Form III implies an attempt or sustained effort.
'Muhafidh' can mean a person or a political stance.
The verb is incomplete without 'على' in most contexts.
- Saying 'يُحَافِظ البِيئَة' instead of 'يُحَافِظ على البِيئَة'.
- Using 'يَحْفَظ' when you mean to maintain a relationship.
- Mispronouncing 'ظ' as a simple 'z'.
- Using 'يُحَافِظ' for saving a computer file (use 'يَحْفَظ' instead).
- Forgetting the 'i' sound in the present tense (saying 'yuhafaz' instead of 'yuhafidh').
نکات
Preposition Alert
Always link 'يُحَافِظ' with 'عَلَى'. It's a non-negotiable pair in Arabic grammar.
Root Power
Learn the root H-F-Z to unlock words like 'Hafiz' and 'Mahfaza'.
Punctuality
Use 'يُحَافِظ على مَوَاعِيدِهِ' to describe someone who is always on time.
Political Context
Remember that 'Muhafidh' means Governor in many Arab administrative systems.
Formal Style
Use the Masdar 'المحافظة' to sound more professional in your essays.
Visual Association
Visualize a gardener 'maintaining' a garden to remember this verb.
The 'Zha' Sound
The letter 'ظ' is emphatic; make sure your tongue touches your upper teeth.
Health Tip
Use this verb when talking about your diet or exercise routine.
Vs. Protection
Use 'يُحَافِظ' for steady upkeep and 'يَحْمِي' for defense against threats.
Friendship
Use it to talk about 'maintaining' long-distance relationships.
حفظ کنید
ریشه کلمه
Arabic root ح-ف-ظ (H-F-Z) relating to guarding, protecting, or memorizing.
بافت فرهنگی
The Quran encourages 'preserving' the prayers (حافظوا على الصلوات).
Maintaining the tradition of hospitality is a point of pride.
The term 'Muhafidh' is a prestigious title for a regional leader.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"كَيْفَ تُحَافِظُ عَلَى لِيَاقَتِكَ البَدَنِيَّةِ؟"
"هَلْ مِنَ السَّهْلِ المُحَافَظَةُ عَلَى الصَّدَاقَاتِ القَدِيمَةِ؟"
"مَاذَا تَفْعَلُ لِتُحَافِظَ عَلَى تَرْكِيزِكَ أَثْنَاءَ العَمَلِ؟"
"كَيْفَ نُحَافِظُ عَلَى نَظَافَةِ مَدِينَتِنَا؟"
"هَلْ تُحَافِظُ عَلَى مَوَاعِيدِكَ دَائِمًا؟"
موضوعات نگارش
اُكْتُبْ عَنْ ثَلَاثَةِ أَشْيَاءَ تُحَافِظُ عَلَيْهَا فِي حَيَاتِكَ اليَوْمِيَّةِ.
كَيْفَ تُحَافِظُ عَلَى هُدُوئِكَ فِي المَوَاقِفِ الصَّعْبَةِ؟
لِمَاذَا يُعْتَبَرُ المُحَافَظَةُ عَلَى التَّقَالِيدِ أَمْرًا مُهِمًّا لِبَعْضِ النَّاسِ؟
صِفْ كَيْفَ تُحَافِظُ عَلَى بِيئَةِ مَنْزِلِكَ نَظِيفَةً.
هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ التَّكْنُولُوجِيَا تُسَاعِدُنَا عَلَى المُحَافَظَةِ عَلَى التَّوَاصُلِ؟
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, in almost all standard usages to mean 'maintain something,' the preposition 'على' is required to connect the verb to its object.
يَحْفَظ (Form I) usually means to memorize or to save/store. يُحَافِظ (Form III) means to maintain a state or condition through effort.
Yes, you can say 'يُحَافِظ على السِّر', which implies maintaining the trust of the secret over time.
Yes, in countries like Egypt, a 'Muhafidh' is the Governor of a province (Muhafazah).
You say 'حَافِظ على نَفْسِك' (masculine) or 'حَافِظِي على نَفْسِك' (feminine).
Absolutely, 'المُحَافَظَة على البِيئَة' is the standard Arabic term for environmental preservation.
It is used in both, but it is very common in formal news and academic writing.
The past tense is 'حَافَظَ' (ḥāfaẓa).
No, for saving money, 'يُوَفِّر' or 'يَدَّخِر' are better. 'يُحَافِظ على مَالِهِ' would mean taking care of his money so it isn't stolen or lost.
The most common opposite is 'يُهْمِل' (to neglect).
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Summary
To master 'يُحَافِظ', you must treat it as an active commitment to preservation. Always pair it with 'على' and use it when describing the effort to keep something—whether physical like a car or abstract like a friendship—in its best possible state.
- يُحَافِظ means to maintain or preserve, requiring the preposition 'على' to function correctly in a sentence.
- It is a Form III verb, suggesting an active, ongoing effort rather than a one-time action of saving.
- Commonly used for health, environment, traditions, and keeping appointments or promises in daily life.
- The active participle 'مُحَافِظ' can mean 'conservative' or 'governor,' depending on the context of the sentence.
Preposition Alert
Always link 'يُحَافِظ' with 'عَلَى'. It's a non-negotiable pair in Arabic grammar.
Root Power
Learn the root H-F-Z to unlock words like 'Hafiz' and 'Mahfaza'.
Punctuality
Use 'يُحَافِظ على مَوَاعِيدِهِ' to describe someone who is always on time.
Political Context
Remember that 'Muhafidh' means Governor in many Arab administrative systems.
مثال
يجب علينا أن نحافظ على نظافة البيئة.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر general
عادةً
A1معمولاً، به طور عادی؛ در شرایط نرمال.
عادةً ما
B2این قید معمولا یعنی یه اتفاقی بیشتر وقتها میفته.
إعداد
B2یعنی آماده کردن یه چیزی، مثل آماده کردن غذا یا یه پروژه.
عاضد
B2این فعل یعنی کمک کردن یا پشتیبانی کردن از کسی، مخصوصاً وقتی که به کمک احتیاج داره.
عادي
A1این یک روز معمولی است.
عاقبة
B1نتیجه یک عمل است، معمولاً چیزی ناخوشایند یا ناخواسته.
أعلى
A1بالاتر، برتر، یا بالاترین.
عال
B1این کلمه یعنی 'بلند' یا 'زیاد'. مثلاً صدای بلند یا قیمت بالا.
عالٍ
A2برای توصیف چیزی که خیلی بلنده یا صداش خیلی زیاده.
عَالَمِيّ
B1مربوط به تمام جهان؛ جهانی یا فراگیر.