يُطفئ در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A versatile Arabic verb meaning to extinguish fire or turn off lights and electronic devices.
- Form IV verb (yutfi') derived from the root ط-ف-أ, requiring a direct object.
- Used literally for fires and lamps, and metaphorically for emotions like anger and physical needs like thirst.
- Essential for daily household commands and emergency safety contexts in the Arabic-speaking world.
The Arabic verb يُطفئ (yutfi') is a fundamental Form IV verb derived from the root ط - ف - أ. At its core, it describes the act of causing something that is burning, glowing, or active to cease its activity or state of being lit. While in English we might use different verbs for 'extinguishing' a fire and 'turning off' a light, Arabic frequently employs this single, versatile verb for both scenarios. This makes it an essential word for daily life, safety, and metaphorical expression. When you walk out of a room, you yutfi' the lights. When a firefighter arrives at a scene, his primary goal is to yutfi' the blaze. This verb carries a sense of intentionality; it is an action performed by an agent to bring about a state of darkness, coolness, or quietude.
- Physical Extinguishing
- This is the primary usage. It refers to putting out a fire (نار), a candle (شمعة), or a cigarette (سيجارة). It implies the removal of the flame entirely.
- Electronic Deactivation
- In modern contexts, it is used for electrical devices. You use it for the lamp (مصباح), the television (تلفاز), or even a car engine (محرك). It is the opposite of 'to light' or 'to turn on' (يُشعل or يُشغل).
- Metaphorical Use
- Arabic literature and daily speech use this verb to describe calming down intense emotions. One might 'extinguish' their anger (يُطفئ غضبه) or 'quench' their thirst (يُطفئ عطشه), suggesting that these feelings are like a burning fire within the soul.
يجب أن تُطفئ الأنوار قبل أن تنام لتوفير الكهرباء.
— Common household advice
In a social context, using this word correctly shows a level of command over the language's specificities. For instance, while 'يغلق' (to close) might be understood for a light switch, 'يُطفئ' is more precise and native-sounding. It evokes the transition from presence to absence, from heat to cold. Historically, before electricity, this word was tied to the ritual of ending the day by putting out oil lamps or hearth fires. Today, it remains just as relevant in our high-tech world, where 'extinguishing' a screen is a necessary part of digital hygiene. Whether you are discussing fire safety with a child or writing a poetic verse about the cooling of a heated argument, yutfi' is your go-to verb for ending the 'burn'.
البطل الشجاع يُطفئ الحريق وينقذ الجميع.
لا تنسَ أن تُطفئ محرك السيارة عند التوقف الطويل.
Using يُطفئ effectively requires understanding its transitivity—it always needs an object. You don't just 'extinguish'; you extinguish *something*. The sentence structure usually follows the Verb-Subject-Object (VSO) or Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) pattern common in Modern Standard Arabic. Because it is a Form IV verb, its conjugation is very regular, which is a blessing for learners. Let's look at how the verb adapts across different subjects and objects to see its flexibility in action.
- With Concrete Objects
- When the object is a fire or a light, the meaning is literal. Example: 'The wind extinguished the candle' (أطفأت الرياح الشمعة). Notice the feminine suffix 'at' because 'the wind' (الرياح) is treated as feminine in Arabic.
- With Abstract Objects
- When the object is a feeling or a conflict. Example: 'He extinguished the fire of sedition' (أطفأ نار الفتنة). This is a very common rhetorical device in Arabic political and social discourse.
- Imperative Forms
- The imperative is 'أَطْفِئْ' (atfi') for male, 'أَطْفِئِي' (atfi'ee) for female, and 'أَطْفِئُوا' (atfi'oo) for plural. These are common commands in daily life.
من فضلك، أطفئ السيجارة هنا؛ التدخين ممنوع.
— A polite request in a public space
One interesting grammatical nuance is the spelling of the hamza. In the present tense 'يُطفئ', the hamza is written on a 'ya' (without dots) because it is preceded by a 'kasra' (i sound). In the past tense 'أطفأ', it is written on an 'alif' because it is preceded by a 'fatha' (a sound). Mastering these spelling variations is a sign of an advanced student. Furthermore, the verb is often paired with 'رجل الإطفاء' (the firefighter, literally 'the man of extinguishing'), which is a high-frequency compound noun you will see in news reports and children's books.
المطر الغزير يُطفئ حرائق الغابات.
Finally, consider the negative form. To say 'Do not turn off', you use 'لا تُطفئ' (la tutfi'). This is essential when you want someone to keep the light on or keep an engine running. It follows the standard jussive (majzoom) rules, though for this specific verb, the visible change is minimal in pronunciation but important in script. As you practice, try to pair the verb with as many different 'burning' or 'electric' objects as possible to build your mental associations.
The word يُطفئ is ubiquitous in the Arabic-speaking world, appearing in diverse contexts ranging from the mundane to the heroic. In the domestic sphere, it is one of the first verbs a child learns as parents teach them to save energy or prepare for sleep. In the public sphere, it is a word associated with safety and emergency services. If you are watching the news on Al Jazeera or Al Arabiya, you will frequently hear this verb in reports about firefighting efforts or environmental crises. It has a formal, serious tone in these contexts, often accompanied by technical terms related to civil defense.
- In the Home
- 'أطفئ التلفاز واذهب للدراسة' (Turn off the TV and go study). This is a classic phrase heard in almost every household.
- In Public Transportation
- Signs in gas stations or on airplanes: 'يرجى إطفاء الهواتف المحمولة' (Please turn off mobile phones). Here, the verbal noun 'إطفاء' (itfa') is used.
- In Literature and Poetry
- Poets use it to describe the end of passion or the cooling of a lover's heart. 'أطفأتُ نيران شوقي' (I extinguished the fires of my longing).
سأقوم بـ إطفاء الشموع في حفلة عيد ميلادي.
— A celebration context
Another common place to encounter this word is in safety manuals and emergency exits. The 'Fire Extinguisher' is called 'مِطْفَأَة حَرِيق' (mitfa'at hareeq), a noun of instrument derived from the same root. Seeing this word on red canisters in buildings throughout the Middle East reinforces the verb's meaning. Furthermore, in religious texts or sermons, the verb is used to describe the 'extinguishing' of the light of truth by those who oppose it, or the 'extinguishing' of the fires of Hell through good deeds. This range from the physical fire extinguisher to the spiritual realm shows just how deeply embedded the concept of 'extinguishing' is in the Arabic consciousness.
For English speakers learning Arabic, the most frequent mistake when using يُطفئ is choosing the wrong verb for 'turning off' devices. In English, we 'turn off' a light, 'close' a tap, and 'shut' a door. In Arabic, these are distinct. Using 'يغلق' (to close) for a light is a common 'Anglicism' that, while often understood, sounds unnatural. You 'close' (يغلق) a door or a book, but you 'extinguish' (يُطفئ) a light. Understanding this categorical difference is key to sounding like a native speaker.
- Confusion with 'To Close' (يغلق)
- Mistake: 'أغلق النور' (I closed the light). Correct: 'أطفأ النور' (I extinguished/turned off the light). Use 'يغلق' for physical barriers like doors or windows.
- Spelling the Hamza
- Learners often struggle with where to place the hamza at the end of the word. Remember: if the letter before it has a kasra (like in the present tense), it sits on a dotless 'ya'. If it has a fatha (past tense), it sits on an 'alif'.
- Transitivity Errors
- Since 'yutfi' is transitive (Form IV), it cannot mean 'the fire went out' by itself. For that, you need the passive or a different verb like 'انطفأ' (intafa'a - Form VII). Mistake: 'النار تُطفئ' (The fire extinguishes [something]). Correct: 'النار تنطفئ' (The fire goes out).
خطأ: هو يغلق الشمعة.
صح: هو يُطفئ الشمعة.
Another nuance is the use of this verb with computers or smartphones. While 'يُطفئ' is correct for 'shutting down', many modern users might use 'يغلق' (close) for 'closing an app' or 'locking the screen'. However, for a full power-off, 'يُطفئ' remains the standard. Also, avoid using 'يقتل' (to kill) for turning off a light, which is a slang term in some other languages but not standard or common in Arabic. Stick to the 'extinguishing' metaphor—it is both safe and sophisticated.
While يُطفئ is the most common verb for extinguishing, Arabic is a rich language with several synonyms and related terms that offer different shades of meaning. Depending on whether you are talking about a small candle, a massive forest fire, or a metaphorical thirst, you might choose a different word. Understanding these alternatives will help you move from a basic level to a more nuanced, expressive command of the language.
- أخمد (Akhmada)
- This verb is very close to 'yutfi' but carries a stronger sense of 'suppressing' or 'quelling'. It is often used for large fires (أخمد الحريق) or for suppressing a rebellion or an uprising (أخمد الثورة). It implies a forceful ending.
- انطفأ (Intafa'a)
- This is the Form VII (reflexive) version of the root. Use this when the fire or light goes out *on its own*. Example: 'The light went out' (انطفأ النور). You don't need a subject for this verb.
- روى (Rawaa)
- Specifically for 'extinguishing' thirst. While you can say 'yutfi' al-atash', 'rawaa' (to quench/water) is more common and idiomatic for drinking until no longer thirsty.
المقارنة:
1. يُطفئ الولد الشمعة (The boy puts out the candle).
2. انطفأت الشمعة بسبب الريح (The candle went out because of the wind).
In modern technology contexts, you might also hear 'أوقف التشغيل' (awqafa al-tashgheel), which literally means 'to stop the operation'. This is the formal phrase you see on Windows or Mac interfaces for 'Shut Down'. While 'yutfi' is the verb you'd use in conversation, 'أوقف التشغيل' is what you'd see in a technical manual. Additionally, 'قطع' (qata'a - to cut) is often used for 'cutting the power' (قطع الكهرباء). If the electricity goes out in the whole neighborhood, you wouldn't say someone 'extinguished' it; you'd say it was 'cut'. Knowing these distinctions prevents confusion during power outages or technical troubleshooting.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
The Form IV 'yutfi' is causative, meaning 'to make it go out', while Form VII 'yantafi' is what the fire does to itself.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing the first letter with an 'a' (yatfi) instead of 'u' (yutfi).
- Ignoring the final glottal stop (hamza) making it sound like 'yutfi' without the sharp end.
- Confusing it with the reflexive 'yantafi' (goes out).
- Over-emphasizing the 't' so it sounds like an emphatic 'T' (ط).
- Pronouncing the 'f' too softly.
سطح دشواری
Easy to read but requires attention to the final hamza's seat.
Spelling the hamza correctly in different tenses is the main challenge.
Simple pronunciation once the initial 'u' sound is mastered.
Clear sound, but watch out for dialectal variations like 'taffi'.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Form IV Verbs (Af'ala - Yuf'ilu)
أطفأ (Past) -> يُطفئ (Present). The prefix always has a damma.
Final Hamza Spelling
In يُطفئ, the hamza is on 'ya' because of the preceding kasra.
Transitivity
يُطفئ requires a direct object (Maf'ul Bihi).
Imperative of Form IV
The command is 'أَطْفِئْ' with a mandatory initial hamza (Hamzat Qat').
The Verbal Noun (Masdar)
The Masdar is 'إطفاء', following the pattern 'If'aal'.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
أنا أُطفئ النور.
I turn off the light.
Subject 'أنا' (I) + Verb 'أُطفئ' (turn off).
أطفئ التلفاز من فضلك.
Turn off the TV please.
Imperative 'أطفئ' (turn off) for a male.
هي تُطفئ الشمعة.
She blows out the candle.
Present tense for 'she' starts with 'ta'.
هل تُطفئ الهاتف؟
Do you turn off the phone?
Question particle 'هل' + present tense.
أطفئ النار بسرعة!
Put out the fire quickly!
Imperative command with an adverb.
نحن نُطفئ الأنوار في الليل.
We turn off the lights at night.
Present tense for 'we' starts with 'na'.
أطفئ المصباح.
Turn off the lamp.
Simple verb-object structure.
لا تُطفئ النور.
Don't turn off the light.
Negative command with 'لا'.
أطفأ السائق محرك السيارة.
The driver turned off the car engine.
Past tense 'أطفأ' (he extinguished).
يجب أن تُطفئ الحاسوب بعد العمل.
You must turn off the computer after work.
Modal phrase 'يجب أن' + subjunctive verb.
رجل الإطفاء يُطفئ الحريق.
The firefighter is putting out the fire.
Compound noun 'رجل الإطفاء'.
أطفأتُ السيجارة في المنفضة.
I extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray.
Past tense first person 'أطفأتُ'.
لماذا أطفأتَ المذياع؟
Why did you turn off the radio?
Question word 'لماذا' + past tense.
أمي تُطفئ الفرن بعد الطبخ.
My mother turns off the oven after cooking.
Present tense for feminine subject.
أريد أن أُطفئ هذه الشمعة.
I want to blow out this candle.
Verb 'أريد أن' followed by present tense.
أطفئوا الأنوار قبل الخروج.
Turn off the lights before leaving (plural).
Plural imperative 'أطفئوا'.
شربتُ الماء لأُطفئ عطشي الشديد.
I drank water to quench my extreme thirst.
Metaphorical use for thirst.
حاول الجيران إطفاء الحريق قبل وصول الإسعاف.
The neighbors tried to extinguish the fire before the ambulance arrived.
Verbal noun 'إطفاء' used as an object.
أطفأ كلامُها الجميل غضبي.
Her beautiful words extinguished my anger.
Metaphorical use for emotion.
لا تترك الشمعة مشتعلة، أطفئها الآن.
Don't leave the candle burning, extinguish it now.
Imperative with object pronoun 'ها'.
يُطفئ المطرُ نيران الغابة.
The rain extinguishes the forest fires.
Natural agent as subject.
استخدم المِطفأة لإطفاء الزيت المشتعل.
Use the extinguisher to put out the burning oil.
Noun of instrument 'المِطفأة'.
هل يمكنك أن تُطفئ صوت الموسيقى؟
Can you turn off the sound of the music?
Polite request using 'هل يمكنك'.
أطفأ التلميذ المصباح وبدأ ينام.
The student turned off the lamp and began to sleep.
Sequence of past tense verbs.
نجح الدفاع المدني في إطفاء الحريق الهائل.
The civil defense succeeded in extinguishing the massive fire.
Formal phrase 'الدفاع المدني'.
أطفأت الحكومة نيران الفتنة بحكمة.
The government extinguished the fires of sedition with wisdom.
Political metaphor.
كان عليه أن يُطفئ المحرك لتجنب الانفجار.
He had to turn off the engine to avoid the explosion.
Past necessity 'كان عليه أن'.
الدموع لا تُطفئ الحزن، لكنها تريحه.
Tears do not extinguish sadness, but they relieve it.
Philosophical/Emotional use.
أطفأ النور في غرفته ليركز في تفكيره.
He turned off the light in his room to focus on his thoughts.
Purpose clause with 'li-'.
يرجى إطفاء السجائر قبل دخول المبنى.
Please extinguish cigarettes before entering the building.
Formal request using verbal noun.
أطفأ اللاعب حماس الخصم بهدف سريع.
The player extinguished the opponent's enthusiasm with a quick goal.
Sports metaphor.
لم يستطع أحد إطفاء فضوله لمعرفة الحقيقة.
No one could extinguish his curiosity to know the truth.
Metaphorical use for curiosity.
أطفأت الأزمة الاقتصادية بريق المدينة.
The economic crisis extinguished the city's luster.
Abstract literary subject.
يسعى الحكماء دوماً لإطفاء فتيل الحروب.
Wise men always seek to extinguish the fuse of wars.
Idiomatic expression 'فتيل الحرب'.
أطفأ الكاتب سراج الأمل في نهاية روايته.
The writer extinguished the lamp of hope at the end of his novel.
Literary symbolism.
لا يمكن لظلام الجهل أن يُطفئ نور العلم.
The darkness of ignorance cannot extinguish the light of knowledge.
Classic Arabic rhetorical contrast.
أطفأت رياح التغيير تقاليد قديمة بالية.
The winds of change extinguished worn-out old traditions.
Sociological metaphor.
إطفاء الشوق لا يكون إلا باللقاء.
Extinguishing longing only happens through meeting.
Nominal sentence using the verbal noun.
أطفأ القائد التمرد قبل أن يستفحل.
The leader extinguished the rebellion before it grew out of control.
Military/Political context.
تُطفئ القوانين الجديدة ثغرات النظام القديم.
The new laws extinguish the loopholes of the old system.
Legal metaphor.
أطفأ الموتُ شعلة عبقريته في سن مبكرة.
Death extinguished the flame of his genius at an early age.
High literary style.
إن محاولة إطفاء شمس الحقيقة هي عبث محض.
Trying to extinguish the sun of truth is pure futility.
Philosophical assertion.
أطفأ برودةُ المنطق حرارةَ العاطفة في قلبه.
The coldness of logic extinguished the heat of emotion in his heart.
Complex psychological metaphor.
لقد أطفأ الدهرُ معالم تلك الحضارة العريقة.
Time has extinguished the landmarks of that ancient civilization.
Use of 'الدهر' (time/fate).
أطفأت تلك الحادثة الأليمة كل رغبة لديه في الحياة.
That painful accident extinguished every desire he had for life.
Intense emotional description.
لا تُطفئوا جذوة الإبداع في نفوس الشباب.
Do not extinguish the spark of creativity in the souls of the youth.
Metaphorical imperative.
أطفأ الصمتُ المطبقُ ضجيجَ المدينة المزدحمة.
The absolute silence extinguished the noise of the crowded city.
Sensory contrast.
أطفأ نداءُ الواجب كلَّ ترددٍ كان يشعر به.
The call of duty extinguished every hesitation he was feeling.
Abstract moral subject.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— Turn off the light behind you. A common household command.
يا محمد، أطفئ النور وراك.
— To quench the thirst. A slightly more formal version of quenching.
هذا العصير يطفئ الظمأ.
— Don't extinguish the hope. A common motivational phrase.
مهما حدث، لا تطفئ الأمل في قلبك.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
English speakers use 'close' for lights; Arabic speakers use 'extinguish' (yutfi).
Yantafi is reflexive (no agent); Yutfi is transitive (needs an agent).
Yuqfil is for locking a door or shutting a program, not for extinguishing a flame.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To calm someone down or satisfy their revenge. Literally 'to extinguish his fire'.
بعد أن اعتذر له، أطفأ ناره.
Informal/Metaphorical— To try to do something impossible or futile. Literally 'to put out the lamp by blowing'.
محاولتك لإخفاء الحقيقة كمن يطفئ السراج بالنفخ.
Literary— Dialectal version of 'turn off the light', used to mean 'shut up' or 'stop talking' in very specific slang contexts.
خلاص أطفي الضو واسكت.
Slang— To make a situation worse. Literally 'extinguishing fire with oil' (opposite of the English 'add fuel to the fire', but used ironically).
كلامك هذا يطفئ النار بالزيت!
Metaphorical— To soothe the pain of loss. Literally 'extinguish the ember of sadness'.
الوقت وحده يطفئ جمرة الحزن.
Poetic— To outshine someone or make them lose their fame. Literally 'extinguish his luster'.
اللاعب الجديد أطفأ بريق النجوم القدامى.
Journalistic— Management style focusing only on urgent problems. 'Firefighting'.
المدير يقضي يومه في إطفاء الحرائق الإدارية.
Business— An eternal light/truth. Uses the reflexive form.
الحق نور لا ينطفئ.
Religious/Philosophical— To nip sedition in the bud. Literally 'extinguish the discord in its cradle'.
تحرك الشرطة أطفأ الفتنة في مهدها.
Politicalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both mean to put out a fire.
Akhmada is more forceful and formal, often used for large-scale suppression.
أخمدت الإطفائية الحريق الكبير.
Both can mean the light goes away.
Qata'a refers to cutting the source (electricity), Yutfi refers to the action of turning the switch.
انقطع التيار الكهربائي فجأة.
Poetically, both can mean ending a life/light.
Amata is 'to kill'; Yutfi is 'to extinguish'.
أطفأ الشمعة (Put out candle) vs أمات الشعور (Killed the feeling).
Both can mean calming anger.
Sakkana is 'to quieten/still'; Yutfi is specifically 'to extinguish' the heat of it.
سكّن روعه (Calmed his fear).
You can put out a fire by covering it.
Ghattaa is 'to cover'; the result might be Yutfi (extinguishing).
غطى النار بالرمل ليطفئها.
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Subject] [Verb] [Object].
أنا أُطفئ النور.
[Verb-Past] [Subject] [Object].
أطفأ الولد الشمعة.
يجب أن [Verb-Subjunctive] [Object].
يجب أن تُطفئ الحاسوب.
[Verb] [Subject] [Metaphorical Object].
أطفأ المطر عطش الأرض.
[Verbal Noun] [Object] [Predicate].
إطفاء الأنوار ضروري للتوفير.
[Negative] [Verb] [Abstract Subject] [Abstract Object].
لا تُطفئ الأيامُ ذكرى الراحلين.
استخدم [Tool] لـ[Verbal Noun] [Object].
استخدم الماء لإطفاء النار.
لا [Verb-Jussive] [Object].
لا تُطفئ المذياع.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Very high in daily life and news reporting.
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أنا يطفي النور
→
أنا أُطفئ النور
Using the wrong person marker and ignoring the 'u' sound (damma).
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أغلق الشمعة
→
أطفأ الشمعة
Using 'close' (yugliq) instead of 'extinguish' (yutfi) for a flame.
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النار أطفأت
→
النار انطفأت
Using the transitive verb (yutfi) for a reflexive action (the fire went out).
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Spelling 'إتفاء' instead of 'إطفاء'
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إطفاء
Confusing the 'Ta' (ت) with the emphatic 'Ta' (ط).
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أطفي التلفون
→
أطفئ الهاتف
While 'atfi' is okay in dialect, in Fusha (MSA), the hamza must be pronounced clearly.
نکات
Master the Hamza
The final hamza in 'yutfi' is tricky. In the present tense, it sits on a dotless 'ya' (ئ). In the past, it sits on an 'alif' (أ). Practice writing both.
Don't say 'Close the Light'
Avoid saying 'yugliq an-nur'. Even if people understand you, 'yutfi an-nur' is the correct and natural way to say 'turn off the light'.
Firefighter Respect
The term 'rajul al-itfa' is very respectful. In many Arab countries, firefighters are highly regarded for their bravery.
Emergency Signs
Look for the word 'إطفاء' on red signs in buildings. It will help you remember the root meaning in a real-world context.
Quench your Thirst
Use 'yutfi' metaphorically for thirst or anger to sound more like a native speaker.
The 'U' Rule
Remember that all Form IV present tense verbs start with 'U'. So it's always 'yutfi', never 'yatfi'.
The Verbal Noun
Learn 'itfa' (إطفاء). It's used in many official names of government departments and safety equipment.
The Glottal Stop
Don't forget the sharp stop at the end of the word. It's not just 'yutfi', it's 'yutfi-''.
News Context
When you hear 'itfa' in the news, it's almost always about civil defense or firefighting.
Poetic Use
In poetry, use 'yutfi' to describe the end of an era or the fading of a star's light.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Youth-Fee'. If the 'Youth' doesn't pay the 'Fee' for electricity, the company will 'Yutfi' (turn off) the lights.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a giant hand coming from the sky and pinching a candle flame to put it out. The hand is labeled 'Yutfi'.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use 'yutfi' in three different contexts today: once for a light, once for a phone, and once metaphorically for your hunger or thirst.
ریشه کلمه
From the Semitic root T-F-A, which relates to the cessation of fire or light.
معنای اصلی: To be extinguished or to go out (of a fire).
Afroasiatic, Semitic, Central Semitic, Arabic.بافت فرهنگی
No major sensitivities, but be aware that in some political contexts, 'extinguishing' voices can imply censorship.
English speakers often say 'turn off' for electronics and 'extinguish' for fire; Arabic uses 'yutfi' for both, which is a simplification to remember.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
At Home
- أطفئ النور.
- أطفئ التلفاز.
- أطفئ الفرن.
- أطفئ المكيف.
In the Car
- أطفأ المحرك.
- أطفئ الراديو.
- أطفئ المصابيح الأمامية.
- أطفئ إشارة الانعطاف.
Safety/Emergency
- أطفئ الحريق.
- استخدم المطفأة.
- اتصل بالإطفاء.
- أطفئ السيجارة فوراً.
Office/Work
- أطفئ الحاسوب.
- أطفئ الطابعة.
- أطفئ الأنوار قبل المغادرة.
- أطفئ صوت الهاتف.
Social/Celebration
- أطفئ الشموع.
- أطفئ الأضواء للمفاجأة.
- أطفئ الموسيقى قليلاً.
- أطفأ حماسهم بكلامه.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"هل تُطفئ الأنوار دائماً قبل أن تغادر الغرفة؟"
"متى كانت آخر مرة رأيت فيها رجال الإطفاء يُطفئون حريقاً؟"
"هل تفضل أن تُطفئ هاتفك تماماً أثناء النوم؟"
"كيف تُطفئ غضبك عندما تشعر بالانزعاج الشديد؟"
"هل تعرف أين توجد مِطفأة الحريق في هذا المبنى؟"
موضوعات نگارش
اكتب عن موقف اضطررت فيه لإطفاء حريق صغير في منزلك.
صف شعورك عندما تُطفئ جميع الأجهزة الإلكترونية وتبتعد عن التكنولوجيا ليوم كامل.
لماذا من المهم أن نُطفئ الأنوار غير الضرورية في مدننا؟
تحدث عن شخص استطاع أن يُطفئ خلافاً كبيراً بين صديقين.
اكتب قصة قصيرة تنتهي بجملة: 'ثم أطفأ السراج ونام'.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, absolutely. It is the standard verb for 'shutting down' or 'turning off' a computer in Arabic.
Yes, though the pronunciation often changes to 'taffi' or 'itfi' depending on the region (e.g., Levantine or Gulf).
'Yutfi' is when you do the action (e.g., I turn off the light). 'Yantafi' is when it happens on its own (e.g., the light went out because of a storm).
You say 'rajul al-itfa' (رجل الإطفاء), which literally means 'the man of extinguishing'.
It is 'yutfi' with a 'u' sound at the beginning because it is a Form IV verb.
Yes, 'yutfi al-atash' (to extinguish thirst) is a common and poetic way to say you quenched your thirst.
It is spelled 'أطفأ' (atfa'a) with the hamza on an alif at the end.
No, for a door you must use 'yugliq' (يغلق) or 'yuqfil' (يقفل).
It is 'mitfa'a' (مطفأة).
Metaphorically, it can mean silencing someone or taking away their enthusiasm, but it is not used for 'attraction' like in English slang.
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence using 'أطفأ' in the past tense about a fire.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a command to a group of people to turn off the lights.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'I turn off the computer after finishing work.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'يُطفئ' metaphorically in a sentence about anger.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using the verbal noun 'إطفاء'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The rain extinguished the campfire.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Describe what you do before you sleep using the verb 'يُطفئ'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a firefighter using 'يُطفئ'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Do not turn off the radio, I am listening.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'يُطفئ' in a sentence about a candle.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The government extinguished the rebellion.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a question asking someone if they turned off the oven.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'He quenched his thirst with cold water.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph about energy saving using 'يُطفئ'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The sun of truth cannot be extinguished.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'مِطفأة'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The light went out suddenly (use reflexive).'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about turning off a phone in a cinema.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'She turned off the music to study.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a car engine.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Tell your roommate to turn off the light before they leave.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain to a child why we turn off the TV.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe the job of a firefighter in one sentence.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask a waiter to turn off the loud music.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell someone you are going to turn off your phone now.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I forgot to turn off the oven.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe how you feel after drinking water when you are very thirsty.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell a smoker that they must put out their cigarette here.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask: 'Who turned off the computer?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'We should turn off the lights to save money.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Give a command to your children to turn off the tablets.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The rain put out the fire.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain that the engine must be off during the repair.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Don't extinguish the flame of creativity.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask: 'Did you turn off the water heater?'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'I will turn off the lights in five minutes.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell someone to turn off the engine while waiting.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'He extinguished his anger with a smile.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'The firefighters arrived to put out the blaze.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say: 'Turn off the AC before you go out.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen to the phrase: 'أطفئ النور'. What should you do?
Listen: 'سيارة الإطفاء قادمة'. What is coming?
Listen: 'لا تُطفئ التلفاز'. Should you turn off the TV?
Listen: 'أطفأ السائق المحرك'. What did the driver do?
Listen: 'يجب إطفاء السجائر'. What is the instruction?
Listen: 'أطفأ المطر النار'. What put out the fire?
Listen: 'هل أطفأتَ الفرن؟'. What is the person asking?
Listen: 'أطفأ غضبه بالصبر'. How did he calm his anger?
Listen: 'إطفاء الأنوار ضروري'. Is turning off the lights necessary?
Listen: 'أطفئوا الهواتف'. Who is the speaker talking to?
Listen: 'مِطفأة الحريق هناك'. Where is the fire extinguisher?
Listen: 'أطفأتُ الشمعة'. Who put out the candle?
Listen: 'عملية الإطفاء مستمرة'. Is the fire out yet?
Listen: 'لا تطفئ شعلة الأمل'. What shouldn't be extinguished?
Listen: 'أطفئ المذياع من فضلك'. What should be turned off?
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Summary
The verb يُطفئ (yutfi') is the standard way to say 'turn off' or 'extinguish' in Arabic. Unlike English, it applies equally to a candle, a light bulb, and a car engine. Example: أطفئ النور (Turn off the light).
- A versatile Arabic verb meaning to extinguish fire or turn off lights and electronic devices.
- Form IV verb (yutfi') derived from the root ط-ف-أ, requiring a direct object.
- Used literally for fires and lamps, and metaphorically for emotions like anger and physical needs like thirst.
- Essential for daily household commands and emergency safety contexts in the Arabic-speaking world.
Master the Hamza
The final hamza in 'yutfi' is tricky. In the present tense, it sits on a dotless 'ya' (ئ). In the past, it sits on an 'alif' (أ). Practice writing both.
Don't say 'Close the Light'
Avoid saying 'yugliq an-nur'. Even if people understand you, 'yutfi an-nur' is the correct and natural way to say 'turn off the light'.
Firefighter Respect
The term 'rajul al-itfa' is very respectful. In many Arab countries, firefighters are highly regarded for their bravery.
Emergency Signs
Look for the word 'إطفاء' on red signs in buildings. It will help you remember the root meaning in a real-world context.
مثال
يُطفئ العامل الأنوار قبل المغادرة.
محتوای مرتبط
عبارات مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر home
علبة
A2یک جعبه یا ظرف کوچک برای نگهداری اشیاء.
علية
A2بالاخانه؛ فضایی در زیر سقف ساختمان. 'اتاق زیر شیروانی یا علیه جای دنجی برای مطالعه است.'
إبريق
A2ظرفی دارای دسته و دهانه که برای نگهداری و ریختن مایعات استفاده میشود.
إضاءة
A2نورپردازی به معنای چیدمان چراغها برای روشن کردن یک فضا است.
أغسل
A1من دستهایم را میشویم. (I wash my hands.)
أجهزة
B1اینها ابزارها یا ماشینهایی هستند که به ما کمک میکنند کارهای خاصی را در خانه انجام دهیم، مثل یخچال یا ماشین لباسشویی.
أجرة
A2۱. پولی که برای اجاره یا کرایه پرداخت میشود. ۲. دستمزد یا حقالزحمه.
البيت
A2خانه؛ منزل. جایی که انسان در آن زندگی میکند.
أنظف
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أرضية
A1کف اتاق که روی آن راه میرویم.
