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ائتمان

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Explication ائتمان in your Level:

At the A1 level, the word 'ائتمان' (I'timān) might be a bit advanced, but you can understand it through its root 'أمن' (A-M-N), which means 'safe'. Think of it as 'safe money' or 'trust'. When you go to a bank, you see 'Credit Cards'. In Arabic, that is 'Biṭāqat I'timān'. You only need to know that this word relates to banks and trust. It is a noun. You might hear it when people talk about buying things without having the cash right now. Just remember: I'timān = Credit. It is formal and used in shops or banks. It is not used for personal trust with friends. At this stage, just focus on recognizing the word on signs in a bank or on a plastic card.

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At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'ائتمان' in simple sentences related to shopping and banking. You know that 'بطاقة ائتمان' means 'credit card'. You can say 'أريد بطاقة ائتمان' (I want a credit card) or 'هل تقبلون بطاقات الائتمان؟' (Do you accept credit cards?). You are starting to understand that this word comes from 'trust'. It is a masculine noun. You can use it to describe a situation where you pay later. You might also hear about a 'credit limit' (حد الائتمان). Practice saying the word clearly, focusing on the 'i' sound at the beginning. It is very common in the city and in malls. You should also know the plural 'ائتمانات', although the singular is much more common in daily life.

At the B1 level, you can use 'ائتمان' to discuss financial habits and basic economic concepts. You understand the difference between 'ائتمان' (credit) and 'قرض' (loan). You can explain that a bank gives you credit based on your history. You can use phrases like 'تسهيلات ائتمانية' (credit facilities) when talking about business. You might read articles about 'الائتمان الاستهلاكي' (consumer credit). You should be comfortable using the word in professional settings, such as an office or a meeting with a bank manager. You understand that it is a formal word. You can also use it to describe the reputation of a company. You are starting to see the connection between the word and other words in the same family, like 'ائتمن' (to entrust).

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At the B2 level, you can engage in detailed discussions about 'ائتمان'. You understand its role in the global economy. You can talk about 'التصنيف الائتماني' (credit rating) of different countries and how it affects interest rates. You can use the word in legal and academic contexts. You understand that 'ائتمان' can also mean 'fiduciary' or 'trust' in a legal sense, like a 'صندوق ائتماني' (trust fund). You can discuss the risks of 'الائتمان المفرط' (excessive credit) and its impact on inflation. Your vocabulary includes related terms like 'مخاطر الائتمان' (credit risks) and 'السياسة الائتمانية' (credit policy). You can write a formal email to a bank asking for a credit line using the correct terminology.

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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the nuances of 'ائتمان'. You can discuss its etymological roots in Islamic finance and how the concept of 'trust' (Amana) has evolved into modern 'credit' (I'timān). You can read complex financial reports and legal contracts that use the word. You understand the subtle differences between 'ائتمان' and similar terms like 'اعتماد' or 'تسهيلات'. You can debate the ethics of the credit system in Arabic. You are able to use the word metaphorically in high-level literature or political analysis to describe the 'political credit' or 'moral credit' a leader might have. You can use various forms of the word family effortlessly, including verbs and participles like 'مؤتمن' (trustee/entrusted).

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At the C2 level, you have native-like mastery of 'ائتمان'. You can use it in any context, from complex legal structures to philosophical treatises on the nature of trust in society. You understand the historical shifts in the meaning of the word through different eras of Arabic literature and law. You can analyze how 'ائتمان' is used in different Arabic dialects in formal speeches. You can draft professional banking regulations or academic papers on 'الائتمان' in the context of digital currencies and modern fintech. You recognize the word's presence in classical texts where it might have a more general meaning of 'trusteeship'. You can use the word with precision, capturing every nuance of its financial, legal, and moral implications.

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ائتمان en 30 secondes

ائتمان means credit or financial trust.
It is a formal noun used in banking, law, and business.
The word is derived from the root A-M-N, meaning safety and trust.
Commonly found in phrases like 'credit card' (بطاقة ائتمان).

The Arabic word ائتمان (I'timān) is a sophisticated term that bridges the gap between moral character and financial systems. At its core, it is derived from the root أ - م - ن (A-M-N), which is the same root for words like أمان (safety), أمانة (honesty/trustworthiness), and إيمان (faith). In a modern context, ائتمان specifically refers to the concept of credit—the ability of a person or an entity to obtain goods, services, or money based on the trust that payment will be made in the future. It represents the institutionalization of trust within the economy.

Financial Trust: The primary use of ائتمان today is in banking. When you apply for a credit card, you are asking for بطاقة ائتمان. The bank evaluates your جدارة ائتمانية (creditworthiness) to decide if you are reliable enough to pay back what you borrow.
Economic Stability: In macroeconomics, ائتمان refers to the total volume of credit available in a market. Central banks monitor النمو الائتماني (credit growth) to prevent inflation or economic bubbles.
Legal Context: In legal terms, it can refer to fiduciary duties or the act of entrusting someone with property. It implies a high level of responsibility and ethical conduct.

يعتمد النظام المصرفي الحديث بشكل كامل على مفهوم الـ ائتمان لتسهيل التجارة العالمية.

(The modern banking system relies entirely on the concept of credit to facilitate global trade.)

Historically, the term evolved from the concept of personal trust. In ancient Arab markets, a merchant would give goods to a buyer they knew to be honest, essentially granting them 'trust' (ائتمان) that they would return with the price later. This organic trust has been codified into the complex credit scores and banking regulations we see today. You will encounter this word most frequently when dealing with banks, reading financial news, or discussing business contracts. It is a formal word, rarely used in casual slang but essential for professional Arabic communication.

طلبت الشركة ائتماناً إضافياً لتمويل مشروعها الجديد.

(The company requested additional credit to finance its new project.)

Understanding ائتمان is key to navigating the Arab business world. It isn't just about debt; it's about the reputation that allows that debt to exist. If someone says you have 'high ائتمان', they are essentially saying your word is as good as gold in the financial world. It involves concepts of reliability, history, and future potential.

Using ائتمان correctly requires understanding its role as a noun. It often appears in construct phrases (Idafa) where it is followed by another noun to specify the type or quality of the credit. For example, حد الائتمان (credit limit) or تاريخ الائتمان (credit history).

As a Subject: الائتمان هو عصب الاقتصاد المعاصر. (Credit is the backbone of the contemporary economy.)
As an Object: رفض البنك منحنا الائتمان بسبب الديون السابقة. (The bank refused to grant us credit because of previous debts.)
In Compound Phrases: تعد بطاقات الائتمان وسيلة دفع شائعة جداً. (Credit cards are a very common means of payment.)

يجب عليك مراجعة سجل الائتمان الخاص بك بانتظام.

(You should check your credit record regularly.)

When using ائتمان in sentences, be mindful of the prepositions. Often, credit is 'granted' (منح) or 'obtained' (حصل على). You might also talk about 'facilitating' (تسهيل) credit. In more advanced contexts, you will hear about التصنيف الائتماني (credit rating) of countries, which affects their ability to borrow on international markets. This word is indispensable for anyone discussing finance, trade, or personal banking in Arabic.

أثرت الأزمة المالية على حجم الائتمان المتاح للأفراد.

(The financial crisis affected the volume of credit available to individuals.)

You will encounter ائتمان in several distinct environments, primarily those related to formal structures and professional life. It is not a word you would typically use while buying vegetables at a local souq, but it is the first word you'll hear when entering a bank in Dubai, Riyadh, or Cairo.

At the Bank: Bankers use this word constantly. 'قسم الائتمان' (The Credit Department) is where loan decisions are made. You will hear it in phrases like 'تسهيلات ائتمانية' (credit facilities) when a bank offers a business a line of credit.
Financial News (Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera Business): News anchors frequently discuss the 'التصنيف الائتماني' (credit rating) of various nations. If a country's rating is downgraded, it's a major news story because it affects their 'ائتمان' on the world stage.
Corporate Meetings: When discussing expansion, managers talk about 'سياسة الائتمان' (credit policy)—how much credit they are willing to extend to their own customers.

تستخدم البنوك خوارزميات معقدة لتقييم المخاطر الـ ائتمانية.

(Banks use complex algorithms to assess credit risks.)

In academic settings, particularly in economics or law faculties, ائتمان is studied as a fundamental pillar of the social contract. In legal documents, specifically those involving trusts or escrow, the word takes on a nuance of 'entrustment'. You might see 'صندوق ائتماني' meaning a trust fund. Thus, while it is a 'cold' financial term, its roots in 'trust' and 'safety' are always present in the background of the conversation.

For English speakers learning Arabic, the most common mistake is confusing ائتمان (credit) with قرض (loan) or دين (debt). While they are related, they are not interchangeable.

ائتمان vs. قرض: A 'قرض' is a specific amount of money borrowed. 'ائتمان' is the *system* or the *capability* of borrowing. You use your *credit* (ائتمان) to get a *loan* (قرض).
ائتمان vs. دين: 'دين' is the obligation to pay back. It is the 'debt' itself. 'ائتمان' is the trust that allows the debt to be created. You can have a high credit limit (ائتمان) without having any debt (دين).
Pronunciation Errors: The initial 'Alif' with Hamza (ائـ) can be tricky. It is a glottal stop followed by a long 'i' sound. Learners often skip the glottal stop or mispronounce the 't' sound.

خطأ: أريد ائتمان من البنك لأشتري سيارة.
صح: أريد قرضاً من البنك لأشتري سيارة.

(Error: I want 'credit' from the bank to buy a car. Correct: I want a 'loan'.)

Another mistake is using the word 'ائتمان' in a casual 'I trust you' sense. While the root is trust, if you want to say 'I trust you' to a friend, you use the verb أثق (Athiq), not ائتمان. Using ائتمان in a personal relationship sounds like you are talking about a bank account. It is strictly for formal, institutional, or legal trust.

Arabic has a rich vocabulary for financial and trust-related concepts. Depending on the context, you might want to use a different word than ائتمان to be more precise.

قرض (Qarḍ): Meaning 'Loan'. Use this when referring to a specific sum of money borrowed that must be repaid. Example: 'قرض عقاري' (Mortgage/Housing loan).
سلفة (Sulfa): Meaning 'Advance'. Often used for smaller, shorter-term borrowing, like an advance on a salary. It is less formal than ائتمان.
ثقة (Thiqa): Meaning 'Trust'. This is the general, non-financial word for trust. Use this for interpersonal relationships or confidence in a product.
أمانة (Amāna): Meaning 'Trust' or 'Honesty'. Often refers to an item left in someone's care. If you leave your keys with a neighbor, those keys are an 'أمانة'.

المقارنة: الـ ائتمان هو النظام، والـ قرض هو المال، والـ ثقة هي الشعور.

(Comparison: Credit is the system, Loan is the money, and Trust is the feeling.)

When writing formal reports, you might also encounter اعتماد (I'timād), which means 'accreditation' or 'approval'. While it sounds similar, it's used for certifying a university or approving a budget. Be careful not to swap ائتمان with اعتماد, as a 'budget approval' is very different from 'financial credit'. In summary, use ائتمان for the system of credit, and choose your alternatives based on whether you mean the actual cash (قرض), the feeling (ثقة), or the moral duty (أمانة).

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The word 'Amen' used in religious contexts worldwide shares the same Semitic root with 'ائتمان', signifying truth, certainty, and trust.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ɪʔtɪˈmɑːn/

US /ɪtɪˈmɑn/

The primary stress is on the final syllable: i-ti-MĀN.

Rime avec

إيمان (Imān) ضمان (Ḍamān) أمان (Amān) زمان (Zamān) مكان (Makān) بيان (Bayān) عنان (Inān) كيان (Kayān)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing it as 'Ataman' instead of 'Itiman'.
Missing the glottal stop (Hamza) at the beginning.
Confusing the 't' with a heavy 'T' (Ṭā).
Pronouncing the final 'n' too softly.
Misplacing the stress on the first syllable.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 4/5

The word is easy to read if you know the root, but the initial Hamza can be confusing for beginners.

Écriture 5/5

Writing the word correctly requires mastery of the 'Ifta'ala' pattern and the initial Hamza on Alif.

Expression orale 4/5

Pronunciation is straightforward once you master the glottal stop and the long 'a' sound.

Écoute 3/5

It is a very distinct-sounding word and easy to pick out in financial contexts.

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Prérequis

بنك مال ثقة بطاقة دفع

Apprends ensuite

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Avancé

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Grammaire à connaître

The 'Ifta'ala' (Form VIII) Pattern

ائتمان comes from ائتمن (to trust). This pattern often implies a reflexive or intensive meaning.

Idafa (Construct Phrase)

بطاقة ائتمان (Credit card). The first noun is light, and the second is in the genitive case.

Nisba Adjective

ائتماني (Credit-related). Adding 'ī' to the noun to create an adjective.

Hamza Rules

The initial Hamza in ائتمان is a Hamzat Wasl in some contexts but is written as Hamzat Qat' in initial dictionary forms.

Masdar (Verbal Noun)

ائتمان is the Masdar of the verb ائتمن.

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Exemples par niveau

عندي بطاقة ائتمان.

I have a credit card.

The word 'ائتمان' acts as a noun qualifying 'بطاقة' in an Idafa structure.

هل هذا ائتمان؟

Is this credit?

Simple question structure with a demonstrative pronoun.

البنك يعطي ائتمان.

The bank gives credit.

Subject (البنك) + Verb (يعطي) + Object (ائتمان).

أريد ائتمان صغير.

I want a small credit.

Adjective 'صغير' follows the noun 'ائتمان' and matches in gender.

بطاقة الائتمان جديدة.

The credit card is new.

The Idafa 'بطاقة الائتمان' is the subject of the nominal sentence.

أين قسم الائتمان؟

Where is the credit department?

Interrogative 'أين' followed by an Idafa phrase.

لا أحب الائتمان.

I do not like credit.

Negation using 'لا' with a present tense verb.

شكراً على الائتمان.

Thank you for the credit.

Preposition 'على' followed by the definite noun 'الائتمان'.

أحتاج إلى حد ائتمان أعلى.

I need a higher credit limit.

Construct phrase 'حد ائتمان' (limit of credit).

سجل الائتمان الخاص بي جيد.

My credit record is good.

Possessive phrase using 'الخاص بي' to clarify ownership.

كيف أحصل على ائتمان؟

How do I get credit?

Interrogative 'كيف' with a first-person singular verb.

البنك يرفض الائتمان أحياناً.

The bank refuses credit sometimes.

Adverb 'أحياناً' (sometimes) placed at the end of the sentence.

هذه الشركة تطلب ائتماناً.

This company is requesting credit.

The noun 'ائتماناً' is in the accusative case (Mansub) as an object.

استخدمت الائتمان لشراء هاتف.

I used credit to buy a phone.

Past tense verb 'استخدمت' (I used).

لا تملك ائتمان كافٍ.

You don't have enough credit.

Adjective 'كافٍ' (enough) is in the shortened form for masculine nouns.

الائتمان يساعد في التجارة.

Credit helps in trade.

Nominal sentence starting with 'الائتمان'.

تقدم البنوك تسهيلات ائتمانية للشركات الصغيرة.

Banks provide credit facilities to small businesses.

The adjective 'ائتمانية' is the feminine form of the relative adjective (Nisba).

يجب الحذر من مخاطر الائتمان المرتفعة.

One must be careful of high credit risks.

Masdar 'الحذر' (caution) used as a subject in a formal structure.

تحسن تصنيفي الائتماني هذا العام.

My credit rating improved this year.

Verb 'تحسن' (improved) in the past tense.

يعتمد الاقتصاد على تدفق الائتمان بشكل مستمر.

The economy depends on the continuous flow of credit.

Verb 'يعتمد' (depends) takes the preposition 'على'.

هل يمكنني زيادة سقف الائتمان؟

Can I increase the credit ceiling?

Masdar 'زيادة' (increasing) used after 'يمكنني'.

تعتبر الفائدة جزءاً من تكلفة الائتمان.

Interest is considered part of the cost of credit.

Passive-like structure using 'تعتبر' (is considered).

هناك أنواع مختلفة من الائتمان المصرفي.

There are different types of bank credit.

Use of 'هناك' (there is/are) to introduce a list.

يؤدي نقص الائتمان إلى ركود اقتصادي.

A lack of credit leads to an economic recession.

Verb 'يؤدي' (leads) takes the preposition 'إلى'.

تم خفض التصنيف الائتماني للدولة بسبب العجز المالي.

The country's credit rating was lowered due to the fiscal deficit.

Passive construction 'تم خفض' (was lowered).

تضع السياسة الائتمانية شروطاً صارمة لمنح القروض.

The credit policy sets strict conditions for granting loans.

Active verb 'تضع' (sets/puts) with plural object 'شروطاً'.

الائتمان التجاري يسمح للمستوردين بتأجيل الدفع.

Commercial credit allows importers to delay payment.

Verb 'يسمح' (allows) takes the preposition 'لـ' and 'بـ'.

يجب تقييم الجدارة الائتمانية للعميل قبل الموافقة.

The client's creditworthiness must be evaluated before approval.

Masdar 'تقييم' (evaluation) used as a subject.

تؤثر أسعار الفائدة مباشرة على حجم الائتمان المتاح.

Interest rates directly affect the volume of available credit.

Adverb 'مباشرة' (directly) modifying the verb 'تؤثر'.

يعمل قسم الائتمان على تحليل البيانات المالية.

The credit department works on analyzing financial data.

Verb 'يعمل' (works) followed by the preposition 'على'.

الائتمان المفرط قد يؤدي إلى أزمات مالية حادة.

Excessive credit may lead to severe financial crises.

Use of 'قد' with a present tense verb to indicate possibility.

يتم تنظيم سوق الائتمان من قبل البنك المركزي.

The credit market is regulated by the Central Bank.

Passive structure 'يتم تنظيم' (is regulated).

تعتبر وكالات التصنيف الائتماني حجر الزاوية في الأسواق المالية العالمية.

Credit rating agencies are considered the cornerstone of global financial markets.

Metaphorical use of 'حجر الزاوية' (cornerstone).

أدى انكماش الائتمان إلى تراجع الاستثمارات في القطاع الخاص.

The credit crunch led to a decline in private sector investments.

Complex noun phrase 'انكماش الائتمان' (credit contraction/crunch).

تتطلب إدارة المخاطر الائتمانية فهماً عميقاً للنماذج الرياضية.

Credit risk management requires a deep understanding of mathematical models.

Verb 'تتطلب' (requires) with a complex subject.

هناك علاقة طردية بين التوسع الائتماني ومعدلات التضخم.

There is a direct relationship between credit expansion and inflation rates.

Technical term 'علاقة طردية' (direct relationship).

يتمتع المستثمرون بائتمان معنوي كبير لدى الجمهور.

Investors enjoy significant moral credit with the public.

Metaphorical use of 'ائتمان معنوي' (moral credit).

يسعى البنك المركزي لضبط السيولة عبر أدوات الائتمان المختلفة.

The Central Bank seeks to control liquidity through various credit tools.

Verb 'يسعى' (seeks) followed by the preposition 'لـ'.

تعد الصناديق الائتمانية وسيلة فعالة لحماية الثروات العائلية.

Trust funds are an effective way to protect family wealth.

Term 'الصناديق الائتمانية' used in a legal/wealth context.

يجب موازنة الائتمان الممنوح مع احتياطيات البنك الإلزامية.

The granted credit must be balanced with the bank's mandatory reserves.

Passive participle 'الممنوح' (granted) modifying 'الائتمان'.

إن ظاهرة الائتمان تتجاوز البعد المالي لتشمل العقد الاجتماعي بأسره.

The phenomenon of credit transcends the financial dimension to encompass the entire social contract.

Use of 'إن' for emphasis in a philosophical statement.

تتجلى أزمة الائتمان في فقدان الثقة المتبادلة بين المؤسسات المالية.

The credit crisis manifests in the loss of mutual trust between financial institutions.

Verb 'تتجلى' (manifests) used in a high-level analytical context.

يعيد الائتمان صياغة مفهوم الزمن من خلال استهلاك المستقبل في الحاضر.

Credit reformulates the concept of time by consuming the future in the present.

Abstract philosophical use of 'ائتمان'.

تعتبر الضمانات الائتمانية السيادية ركيزة أساسية في استقرار العملة الوطنية.

Sovereign credit guarantees are considered a fundamental pillar in the stability of the national currency.

Technical term 'ضمانات ائتمانية سيادية' (sovereign credit guarantees).

يتطلب الائتمان المؤسسي بيئة تشريعية تضمن حقوق الدائن والمدين على حد سواء.

Institutional credit requires a legislative environment that ensures the rights of both creditor and debtor alike.

Phrase 'على حد سواء' (alike/equally).

إن تسييل الائتمان يمثل تحدياً كبيراً أمام البنوك التقليدية في عصر الرقمنة.

The securitization/monetization of credit represents a major challenge for traditional banks in the digital age.

Technical term 'تسييل الائتمان' (credit securitization/liquidity).

تنبثق فلسفة الائتمان من مبدأ الأمانة الذي تأصل في الفقه الإسلامي.

The philosophy of credit emerges from the principle of trust (Amana) rooted in Islamic jurisprudence.

Verb 'تنبثق' (emerges/emanates) used for abstract concepts.

يعد الائتمان محركاً للابتكار، إذ يتيح للمبدعين الموارد اللازمة قبل جني الثمار.

Credit is a driver for innovation, as it provides creators with necessary resources before reaping the fruits.

Use of 'إذ' (as/since) to provide an explanation.

Collocations courantes

بطاقة ائتمان

تصنيف ائتماني

حد الائتمان

تسهيلات ائتمانية

مخاطر الائتمان

تاريخ الائتمان

سوق الائتمان

صندوق ائتماني

جدارة ائتمانية

اتفاقية ائتمان

Phrases Courantes

شراء بالائتمان

— Buying on credit. It means purchasing items to be paid for later.

يفضل الكثيرون الشراء بالائتمان بدلاً من النقد.

منح الائتمان

— Granting credit. Usually done by a bank or a lending institution.

قرر البنك منح الائتمان للمشروع الصغير.

طلب ائتمان

— Requesting credit. The act of applying for a loan or credit card.

قدمت الشركة طلب ائتمان لتوسيع عملياتها.

سداد الائتمان

— Repayment of credit. Returning the borrowed funds.

يجب سداد الائتمان في الموعد المحدد.

سياسة الائتمان

— Credit policy. The rules a company follows for lending.

تغيرت سياسة الائتمان في المصرف مؤخراً.

الائتمان الاستهلاكي

— Consumer credit. Credit used by individuals for personal purchases.

نما الائتمان الاستهلاكي بشكل كبير هذا العام.

الائتمان العقاري

— Real estate credit (Mortgage). Credit for buying property.

انخفضت فوائد الائتمان العقاري مؤخراً.

الائتمان المصرفي

— Bank credit. The total amount of credit available from banks.

يعتبر الائتمان المصرفي محركاً للاقتصاد.

أزمة ائتمان

— Credit crisis. A sudden shortage of available loans.

تسببت أزمة الائتمان في إفلاس العديد من الشركات.

خط ائتمان

— Line of credit. A flexible loan from a bank.

فتحنا خط ائتمان جديد لتغطية المصاريف.

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ائتمان vs اعتماد

Means 'accreditation' or 'approval'. Don't use it for credit cards.

ائتمان vs إيمان

Means 'faith'. Shares the same root but is purely religious/personal.

ائتمان vs أمان

Means 'safety'. Related but refers to physical or emotional security.

Expressions idiomatiques

"ائتمان أعمى"

— Blind trust/credit. Giving credit or trust without any verification or investigation.

لا تمنح الشركات ائتماناً أعمى لأي عميل جديد.

Professional

"فقدان الائتمان"

— Loss of credit/reputation. When a person or entity is no longer trusted financially or morally.

بعد الفضيحة، عانى الوزير من فقدان الائتمان السياسي.

Journalistic

"على ذمة الائتمان"

— On the account of credit. Doing something based on promised future payment.

أخذ البضاعة على ذمة الائتمان.

Business

"ائتمان مفتوح"

— Open credit. Unlimited or very flexible credit terms.

يتمتع كبار العملاء بائتمان مفتوح.

Banking

"رصيد الائتمان"

— Credit balance/standing. Metaphorically, one's reputation for reliability.

لديه رصيد ائتمان كبير لدى زملائه.

Metaphorical

"ائتمان متبادل"

— Mutual trust/credit. A relationship where both parties rely on each other.

بنيت الشراكة على الائتمان المتبادل.

Formal

"تآكل الائتمان"

— Erosion of credit. Slow loss of financial standing or trust.

تسبب التضخم في تآكل الائتمان المتاح.

Economic

"ائتمان معنوي"

— Moral credit. Non-financial trust earned through good deeds.

الفوز بالبطولة منح المدرب ائتماناً معنوياً.

Metaphorical

"سقف الائتمان"

— Credit ceiling. The absolute maximum limit of trust or borrowing allowed.

لا يمكننا تجاوز سقف الائتمان المحدد.

Formal

"ائتمان استثماري"

— Investment credit. Credit intended specifically for growth and production.

ركزت الدولة على الائتمان الاستثماري.

Economic

Facile à confondre

ائتمان vs قرض

Both involve borrowing money.

A 'قرض' is the specific loan amount. 'ائتمان' is the system or ability to borrow. You use your credit to get a loan.

أخذت قرضاً (loan) بفضل الائتمان (credit) الخاص بي.

ائتمان vs دين

Both relate to money owed.

A 'دين' is the obligation to pay back. 'ائتمان' is the trust that allows you to owe money in the first place.

عليّ دين (debt) كبير لأنني استخدمت الائتمان (credit) كثيراً.

ائتمان vs سلفة

Both are types of borrowing.

'سلفة' is usually a small, informal advance. 'ائتمان' is a formal, institutional financial term.

طلبت سلفة (advance) من صديقي، لكن البنك منحني ائتماناً (credit).

ائتمان vs وديعة

Both are banking terms.

A 'وديعة' is a deposit (your money in the bank). 'ائتمان' is the bank's money you can use.

وضعت وديعة (deposit) في البنك لأحصل على ائتمان (credit).

ائتمان vs رهن

Both are financial security terms.

A 'رهن' is collateral or a mortgage (physical security). 'ائتمان' is trust-based security.

استخدمت البيت كرهن (mortgage) للحصول على خط ائتمان (credit line).

Structures de phrases

عندي [Noun].

عندي ائتمان.

أريد [Noun] [Adjective].

أريد ائتمان جديد.

يساعد [Noun] في [Masdar].

يساعد الائتمان في الشراء.

يعتمد [Noun] على [Noun] الـ [Adjective].

يعتمد البنك على السجل الائتماني.

أدى [Noun] إلى [Noun].

أدى نقص الائتمان إلى أزمة.

من الضروري [Verb] الـ [Noun].

من الضروري تنظيم الائتمان.

تتجلى [Noun] في [Noun].

تتجلى أهمية الائتمان في النمو.

إن [Noun] يمثل [Noun].

إن الائتمان يمثل ركيزة الاقتصاد.

Famille de mots

Noms

ائتمان (Credit)

أمانة (Trust/Honesty)

أمان (Safety)

مؤتمن (Trustee)

إيمان (Faith)

Verbes

ائتمن (To entrust/To give credit)

أمن (To be safe)

آمن (To believe)

طمأن (To reassure)

Adjectifs

ائتماني (Credit-related)

أمين (Honest/Trustworthy)

آمن (Safe)

مؤتمن (Entrusted)

Apparenté

بنك

قرض

دين

تمويل

استثمار

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

High in financial and news media; low in domestic casual conversation.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'ائتمان' to mean a physical loan of cash. → Use 'قرض' for the cash itself.
ائتمان is the credit system; قرض is the specific loan.
Saying 'أنا ائتمانك' to mean 'I trust you'. → Say 'أنا أثق بك'.
ائتمان is a noun for credit, not a verb for personal trust.
Spelling it as 'اتمان' (without the Hamza). → Spelling it as 'ائتمان'.
The Hamza is essential for the correct 'i' sound and root recognition.
Confusing 'ائتمان' with 'تأمين' (Insurance). → Use 'تأمين' for insurance and 'ائتمان' for credit.
They share a root but have very different meanings in business.
Using 'ائتمان' for praise or social credit. → Use 'تقدير' or 'سمعة'.
In Arabic, 'ائتمان' is almost exclusively financial or legal.

Astuces

The 'Trust' Root

Always remember the root A-M-N. If you know 'Amana' (honesty) and 'Aman' (safety), you already know the soul of 'I'timān'. It's just 'safety' applied to money.

Professionalism

Use this word in your CV or business meetings to sound highly professional. It shows you understand formal financial terminology.

Bank Ads

Watch Arabic bank commercials on YouTube. You will hear 'ائتمان' repeated many times. It's the best way to hear the natural prosody of the word.

Idafa Mastery

Practice the Idafa 'بطاقة ائتمان'. It is one of the most common phrases in modern Arabic. Master it, and you'll navigate any mall in the Middle East easily.

Don't Overuse

Avoid using 'ائتمان' in casual settings where 'دين' (debt) or 'فلوس' (money) would be more natural. It's a heavy word for a light conversation.

The Soft T

Make sure the 't' in I'timān is soft (like in 'tea'), not heavy (like the Arabic 'Ṭā'). A heavy 'T' will change the meaning or sound unnatural.

Hamza Placement

In modern standard Arabic, the Hamza is written on a 'Yaa' shape (ئ) because it is preceded by a Kasra (i sound). This is a key spelling rule.

Islamic Finance

Research 'الائتمان الإسلامي'. It's a fascinating area where 'ائتمان' is used without traditional interest, focusing on profit-sharing instead.

Financial Pages

Read the 'Economics' section of Al-Jazeera or Al-Arabiya. Search for the word 'الائتمان' to see how it's used in headlines.

Word Families

Learn 'مؤتمن' (trustee) along with 'ائتمان'. Knowing the person (the trustee) helps you remember the concept (the credit/trust).

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of the word 'Amen'. When you say 'Amen', you are showing trust in a prayer. 'I'timān' is just the 'Amen' of the banking world—it's the financial trust.

Association visuelle

Imagine a bridge made of plastic credit cards connecting two banks. This bridge is built on 'trust' (the root of the word).

Word Web

Bank Credit Card Trust Loan Safe Honesty Payment Reputation

Défi

Try to use 'ائتمان' in three sentences today: one about a bank, one about a company, and one about a credit card.

Origine du mot

The word 'ائتمان' comes from the Arabic triliteral root 'أ - م - ن' (A-M-N). This root is central to the Arabic language and carries the primary meaning of being in a state of safety, security, and freedom from fear.

Sens originel : The original meaning was 'to be secure' or 'to trust'. In form VIII (Ifta'ala), it became 'ائتمن', meaning 'to trust someone with something' or 'to take someone as a trustee'.

Semitic -> Afroasiatic -> Central Semitic -> Arabic.

Contexte culturel

Be careful when discussing credit in a religious context, as some traditional views on interest (Riba) can make the topic sensitive for some individuals.

English speakers often use 'credit' to mean praise (e.g., 'give credit where it's due'). In Arabic, 'ائتمان' is strictly financial or legal trust; use 'تقدير' for praise.

The term appears frequently in the economic reports of 'Al-Ahram' newspaper. Used in the 'Saudi Vision 2030' documents regarding financial sector development. Commonly heard in the popular TV show 'The Insider' during business segments.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

At the Bank

أريد فتح خط ائتمان.
ما هو حد الائتمان الخاص بي؟
هل أحتاج إلى ضمانات للائتمان؟
لقد تم رفض طلبي للائتمان.

Shopping

هل تقبلون بطاقات الائتمان؟
سأدفع بالائتمان.
هل هناك رسوم إضافية للائتمان؟
البطاقة الائتمانية لا تعمل.

Business Meeting

نحتاج إلى توسيع الائتمان التجاري.
ما هي سياستنا الائتمانية تجاه الموردين؟
يجب تقييم المخاطر الائتمانية لهذا المشروع.
الائتمان هو مفتاح نمو الشركة.

Financial News

انخفض التصنيف الائتماني للبلاد.
تتوقع التقارير نمواً في الائتمان المصرفي.
أزمة الائتمان تضرب الأسواق العالمية.
البنك المركزي يرفع تكلفة الائتمان.

Legal Advice

هذا الصندوق الائتماني يحمي الورثة.
عقد الائتمان يتضمن شروطاً قاسية.
من المسؤول عن إدارة هذا الائتمان؟
تم توقيع اتفاقية ائتمان قانونية.

Amorces de conversation

"هل تعتقد أن الاعتماد على الائتمان فكرة جيدة للشباب؟"

"كيف يمكن للشخص تحسين تصنيفه الائتماني في بلدك؟"

"ما رأيك في استخدام بطاقة الائتمان للمشتريات اليومية؟"

"هل واجهت يوماً مشكلة في الحصول على ائتمان من البنك؟"

"ما هو الفرق بين الائتمان في الماضي والائتمان اليوم في رأيك؟"

Sujets d'écriture

اكتب عن تجربتك الأولى في استخدام بطاقة الائتمان وماذا تعلمت منها.

ناقش أهمية الائتمان في تطوير المشاريع الصغيرة والمتوسطة في العالم العربي.

تخيل عالماً بدون ائتمان؛ كيف ستكون التجارة والحياة اليومية؟

حلل العلاقة بين الثقة الشخصية والائتمان المالي في مجتمعك.

اكتب رسالة إلى نفسك تنصحها فيها بكيفية إدارة الائتمان بحكمة.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

'بطاقة ائتمان' (Credit card) uses the bank's money which you pay later. 'بطاقة خصم' (Debit card) takes money directly from your own bank account immediately. Most people in the Middle East use 'بطاقة ائتمان' as a general term for plastic cards, but 'خصم' is the correct term for debit.

No, it's not common. For personal trust, use 'ثقة' (Thiqa). If you say 'عندي ائتمان فيك' to a friend, it sounds like you are offering them a bank loan. Stick to 'أثق بك' (I trust you).

It means 'Credit Rating'. It is a score given to people, companies, or even countries to show how likely they are to pay back their debts. A high rating means good 'ائتمان'.

It is singular. The plural is 'ائتمانات', but it is rarely used unless you are talking about different types of credit systems or multiple credit facilities.

You say 'حد الائتمان' (Ḥadd al-I'timān). 'حد' means limit or edge.

Yes! Both come from the same ancient Semitic root meaning truth and trust. It's a great way to remember the meaning.

It refers to a mortgage or real estate credit. It is the credit given specifically for purchasing property or land.

Because it was developed as a technical term for modern banking. Older Arabic terms for borrowing were more informal or based on different legal structures.

No, 'insurance' is 'تأمين' (Ta'mīn). They share the same root (A-M-N) because both are about safety, but they are different words.

It's a glottal stop (like the 'tt' in the British pronunciation of 'button') followed by a long 'ee' sound. 'I-ti-man'.

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