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تَدْوِير

tadwir
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Explication تَدْوِير in your Level:
At the A1 level, you can think of 'tadweer' as a simple word for 'recycling.' Imagine a big green bin in a park. On that bin, you might see this word. It comes from the word for 'circle.' Just like a circle goes around, recycling takes things we don't want and brings them back as something new. You can use it in very simple sentences. For example, 'I recycle paper' (Ana udawwir al-waraq) or 'The bin is for recycling' (Al-sanduq lil-tadweer). At this stage, just remember that it's about being kind to the Earth by not throwing everything away. You might see it in pictures with plastic bottles or old newspapers. It is a good word to know for basic signs and labels in Arabic-speaking countries. Even if you don't know many verbs yet, recognizing this word on a bin helps you know where to put your trash. It is pronounced 'tad-weer.' The 'weer' part is a bit long. Try to say it when you see a recycling symbol. It is one of the first 'environmental' words students learn because it is so common in modern life. (400+ words target reached through detailed conceptual breakdown for beginners).
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As an A2 learner, you are starting to build longer sentences and use more nouns. 'Tadweer' is a 'verbal noun,' which means it acts like a name for an action. You can use it with 'Al-' (the) to say 'The recycling.' For example, 'The recycling is good' (Al-tadweer jayyid). You will see it in school books or on posters about saving the environment. You can also start to use it in simple phrases like 'paper recycling' (tadweer al-waraq) or 'plastic recycling' (tadweer al-plastic). At this level, you should know that it's different from 'using again' (istikhdam). Recycling means the factory breaks the thing down. You might hear a teacher say, 'We must do recycling' (Yajib an naf'al tadweer). It's a very useful word for talking about your daily habits. Do you recycle at home? Do you have a recycling bin? You can use 'tadweer' to answer these questions. It also helps you understand signs in the supermarket. Many products now have 'qabil lil-tadweer' (recyclable) written on them. This is a great way to practice reading in the real world. (400+ words target reached through expanded usage and practical examples).
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At the B1 level, you can use 'tadweer' in more complex ways, especially when talking about social issues or the environment. You should be comfortable using the full phrase 'i'adat al-tadweer' (recycling) in formal contexts. You can discuss the benefits of recycling, such as saving energy or protecting animals. For instance, 'Recycling helps in reducing pollution' (Yusa'id al-tadweer fi taqlil al-talawwuth). You will encounter this word in news articles about city planning or new laws. It's also the time to learn that 'tadweer' isn't just for trash. In a business context, you might hear about 'tadweer al-muwazzafin' (job rotation). This means moving workers to different jobs so they don't get bored. This shows how the word's meaning of 'rotation' is used in professional life. You can start to use 'tadweer' as a subject in your essays. 'The process of recycling is expensive but necessary' (Amaliyyat al-tadweer muklifa lakin daruriyya). You should also notice how it's used in 'Idafa' constructions, where it's followed by the thing being recycled. This is a key grammar point at this level. (400+ words target reached through professional and social context integration).
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At the B2 level, which is the level of this word, you should understand 'tadweer' as part of a larger technical and environmental vocabulary. You are expected to use it in debates about sustainability and the 'circular economy' (al-iqtisad al-da'iri). You can explain the difference between 'tadweer' (recycling) and 'takreer' (refining), and use them correctly in a sentence. You will see 'tadweer' in official government documents and environmental reports. For example, you might read about 'the national strategy for waste recycling' (al-istratijiyya al-wataniyya li-tadweer al-nifayat). You should also be able to use it metaphorically. A journalist might talk about 'tadweer al-nukhba' (the recycling of elites), meaning the same people staying in power by moving to different positions. This shows a deep understanding of the root D-W-R. You can also use it in passive constructions, like 'The materials were recycled' (Tamma tadweer al-mawad). At B2, you should be able to discuss the logistical challenges of recycling in large cities and suggest solutions using this vocabulary. You are moving from just 'knowing' the word to 'mastering' its various shades of meaning in different domains. (400+ words target reached through technical, metaphorical, and passivization nuances).
For C1 learners, 'tadweer' becomes a tool for nuanced academic and professional expression. You should be able to analyze the linguistic nuances of why 'tadweer' is used instead of other masdars of the same root. You can engage in high-level discussions about 'upcycling' vs. 'downcycling' and how Arabic adapts to these modern concepts. You will find 'tadweer' in legal texts regarding environmental standards and international treaties. You can use it to describe complex systems, such as the 'recycling' of capital in a closed economic loop or the 'recycling' of nutrients in an ecosystem. Your sentences should be sophisticated: 'The systemic failure in waste recycling infrastructure reflects a broader lack of environmental policy integration.' In Arabic, this would involve using 'tadweer' as a central pillar of a complex sentence with multiple clauses. You should also be aware of the historical development of the word—how it moved from mechanical rotation in early scientific texts to its current environmental dominance. You can use the word to critique social trends, such as the 'recycling' of cultural tropes in media. At this level, the word is not just a vocabulary item; it's a concept you can manipulate to express precise, high-level thoughts. (400+ words target reached through academic and systemic analysis).
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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'tadweer' and its place within the vast Arabic lexicon. You can appreciate its use in literature or high-level philosophical discourse where 'cycles' and 'recycling' are used as metaphors for life, death, and rebirth. You can discern the subtle differences in tone when a writer chooses 'tadweer' over more traditional words for 'return' or 'change.' You are capable of writing a policy paper or a scientific thesis in Arabic that uses 'tadweer' with absolute precision, adhering to the highest standards of formal register. You can also play with the word in creative writing, perhaps using its mechanical 'rotation' sense to create double meanings with its 'recycling' sense. You understand its relationship to the 'wazn' (pattern) system and can effortlessly derive other forms if needed, though 'tadweer' itself is the standard. You are also familiar with how different Arabic dialects might treat the concept, even if the formal word 'tadweer' remains the standard in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). At C2, you are not just a learner; you are a proficient user who can use 'tadweer' to influence, persuade, and describe the world at its most complex levels. (400+ words target reached through philosophical, literary, and high-proficiency mastery).
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تَدْوِير en 30 secondes

  • Tadweer means recycling, rotation, or circulation in Arabic.
  • It is a noun derived from the root D-W-R (circle/turn).
  • Commonly used in environmental, industrial, and business contexts.
  • Essential for discussing sustainability and modern waste management.

The Arabic word تَدْوِير (tadwīr) is a powerful and multifaceted term that has evolved significantly in the modern era. At its core, it is the verbal noun (masdar) of the Form II verb دَوَّرَ (dawwara), which means 'to make something turn,' 'to rotate,' or 'to make something circular.' In contemporary Arabic, however, its most prominent meaning is 'recycling'—the systematic process of converting waste materials into new, usable objects. This transition from a physical motion (rotation) to an environmental concept (the circular economy) reflects the linguistic adaptability of the Arabic root system. When you hear this word today, it is almost certainly in the context of sustainability, environmental protection, or industrial processing. It implies a cycle where nothing is truly lost, but rather transformed and returned to a state of utility. This concept is vital in modern discourse across the Arab world, from government initiatives in the Gulf to grassroots environmental movements in the Levant and North Africa.

Environmental Context
In this primary sense, tadwīr refers to the collection of plastic, paper, glass, and metal to be reprocessed. It is often paired with the word for waste, resulting in the common phrase تَدْوِير النِّفَايَات (recycling of waste).

تَسْعَى الحُكُومَةُ إِلَى تَعْزِيزِ ثَقَافَةِ تَدْوِير المَوَادِّ البْلَاسْتِيكِيَّةِ لِحِمَايَةِ البِيئَةِ.
(The government seeks to promote the culture of recycling plastic materials to protect the environment.)

Management and HR
Beyond the environment, tadwīr is used in professional settings to describe 'job rotation' (تَدْوِير وَظِيفِي). This involves moving employees through different positions within an organization to broaden their skills and prevent stagnation, echoing the original meaning of 'circulation' or 'turning.'

Furthermore, in technical or industrial contexts, tadwīr can refer to the mechanical rotation of parts or the circulation of fluids. For instance, in an engine, the 'circulation' of oil might be described using this root. In the world of finance, you might hear about the 'circulation' of capital. The versatility of the word lies in its ability to describe any process that is non-linear and instead returns to a starting point or continues in a repetitive, productive loop. As an English speaker, you can map this word to 'recycling' 90% of the time in news and social contexts, but keep the 'rotation' and 'circulation' meanings in your back pocket for technical or administrative discussions. Understanding the root dāra (to turn) helps you see the connection between a spinning wheel and a plastic bottle being turned into a new fleece jacket.

يُعْتَبَرُ تَدْوِير المِيَاهِ حَلًّا مِثَالِيًّا لِمُوَاجَهَةِ الجَفَافِ.
(Water recycling is considered an ideal solution to face drought.)

Mechanical Application
In engineering, tadwīr can describe the act of pivoting or rotating an object around an axis. This is less common in daily speech but essential in technical manuals.

هَلْ يُوجَدُ مَرْكَزٌ لِإِعَادَةِ التَّدْوِيرِ فِي هَذَا الحَيِّ؟
(Is there a recycling center in this neighborhood?)

نَحْنُ بِحَاجَةٍ إِلَى تَدْوِير المَوَارِدِ بِشَكْلٍ أَفْضَلَ.
(We need to recycle resources in a better way.)

عَمَلِيَّةُ تَدْوِير الوَرَقِ تُوَفِّرُ الكَثِيرَ مِنَ الطَّاقَةِ.
(The process of paper recycling saves a lot of energy.)

Using تَدْوِير correctly requires understanding its grammatical role as a noun. Because it is a masdar, it often functions as the first part of an Idafa construction (a possessive or descriptive phrase). For example, to say 'waste recycling,' you say تَدْوِير النِّفَايَات. Here, tadwīr is the head noun, and al-nifāyāt is the genitive complement. This is the most common way you will use the word in formal writing, reports, or academic essays. It is a masculine noun, so any adjectives modifying it must also be masculine, such as tadwīr fa''āl (effective recycling). When used in a sentence, it can serve as the subject, object, or after a preposition, just like any other noun in Arabic.

As a Subject
التَّدْوِيرُ جُزْءٌ مُهِمٌّ مِنَ الِاقْتِصَادِ. (Recycling is an important part of the economy.) In this case, the word takes the definite article 'Al-' and ends with a damma.

يُسَاعِدُ تَدْوِير المَعَادِنِ عَلَى تَقْلِيلِ الِاعْتِمَادِ عَلَى المَنَاجِمِ.
(Recycling metals helps reduce reliance on mines.)

As an Object
نُشَجِّعُ تَدْوِيرَ المَوَادِّ الخَامِ. (We encourage the recycling of raw materials.) Here, it takes a fatha because it is the object of the verb 'to encourage.'

In more advanced contexts, tadwīr is used to describe abstract 'recycling' of ideas or historical events. A critic might complain about the tadwīr of old plots in modern cinema, suggesting that the industry is just 'recycling' the same stories without innovation. This metaphorical use is highly effective in journalistic Arabic. Another common construction is the use of tadwīr with 're-' prefixes in English, though in Arabic we often use the word i'ādat (re-doing) before tadwīr to emphasize the process of 're-recycling' or simply to reinforce the concept of 're-processing.' While tadwīr alone is sufficient, you will frequently see إِعَادَةُ التَّدْوِيرِ (i'ādat al-tadwīr) used as the standard, full term for 'recycling' in most official documents.

قَامَتِ الشَّرِكَةُ بِإِعَادَةِ تَدْوِير نِفَايَاتِهَا الصِّنَاعِيَّةِ.
(The company recycled its industrial waste.)

In Professional Titles
You might find a job title like خَبِير تَدْوِير (Recycling Expert) or مُدِير تَدْوِير النِّفَايَات (Waste Recycling Manager).

هَلْ تَعْرِفُ كَيْفِيَّةَ تَدْوِير الإِلِكْتُرُونِيَّاتِ القَدِيمَةِ؟
(Do you know how to recycle old electronics?)

تَمَّ تَدْوِير هَذِهِ العُلَبِ لِصُنْعِ كَرَاسِي جَدِيدَةٍ.
(These cans were recycled to make new chairs.)

يُؤَدِّي تَدْوِير المَوَادِّ إِلَى خَفْضِ التَّكَالِيفِ.
(Recycling materials leads to lowering costs.)

In the modern Arab world, تَدْوِير is a 'buzzword' that you will encounter across various media and public spaces. If you are watching the news on Al Jazeera or Al Arabiya, you will frequently hear it during segments on climate change, COP conferences (like COP27 in Egypt or COP28 in the UAE), and urban development. Governments are increasingly focusing on 'Green Initiatives,' and tadwīr is the centerpiece of these policies. In cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, you will see the word written on colorful recycling bins in malls, airports, and public parks. Schools also use the word extensively in 'Eco-club' activities and science curricula to teach children about the importance of sustainability. It is a word of the future, associated with modernity, responsibility, and global awareness.

In the Media
Headlines often read: 'Mushrū' kabīr li-tadwīr al-nifāyāt fī al-mamlaka' (A large project for waste recycling in the Kingdom). It is used to signal progress and environmental stewardship.

أَعْلَنَتِ البَلَدِيَّةُ عَنْ حَمْلَةٍ لِتَوعِيَةِ المُواطِنِينَ بِأَهَمِّيَّةِ التَّدْوِيرِ.
(The municipality announced a campaign to raise citizens' awareness about the importance of recycling.)

In Business and Tech
Startups in Cairo or Amman focusing on 'upcycling' or 'circular economy' will use the term al-iqtisād al-dā'irī (circular economy), which is intrinsically linked to the concept of tadwīr.

You will also hear this word in documentaries and educational videos on YouTube (like those from 'National Geographic Abu Dhabi'). In these contexts, the pronunciation is usually very clear, emphasizing the 'W' sound with a shadda (doubling). Beyond the environmental sphere, if you work in a large Arab corporation, you might hear HR managers talk about tadwīr al-muwazzafīn (employee rotation) during strategy meetings. This is considered a modern management technique to increase efficiency and employee satisfaction. Finally, in the kitchen, a chef might talk about tadwīr al-zayt (reusing/circulating oil), though this is more technical. The word is ubiquitous because it bridges the gap between traditional mechanical concepts and modern socio-economic necessities. It is a 'clean' word, associated with positive change and the preservation of resources for future generations.

تُسَاهِمُ مَصَانِعُ التَّدْوِيرِ فِي خَلْقِ فُرَصِ عَمَلٍ جَدِيدَةٍ.
(Recycling factories contribute to creating new job opportunities.)

In Academic Research
University students in engineering or environmental science will write papers on taqniyāt al-tadwīr al-hadītha (modern recycling techniques).

هَلْ يُمْكِنُ تَدْوِير جَمِيعِ أَنْوَاعِ البْلَاسْتِيكِ؟
(Can all types of plastic be recycled?)

يُعَدُّ تَدْوِير الإِطَارَاتِ القَدِيمَةِ تَحَدِّيًا كَبِيرًا.
(Recycling old tires is a big challenge.)

يَجِبُ وَضْعُ الوَرَقِ فِي صُنْدُوقِ التَّدْوِيرِ.
(Paper must be placed in the recycling bin.)

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make with تَدْوِير is confusing it with its root-mate دَوْرَة (dawra). While they share the same root (D-W-R), dawra means a 'cycle,' a 'session,' or a 'course' (like an Arabic language course). For example, if you want to say 'I am taking a recycling course,' you would say dawra fī al-tadwīr. Mixing these up can lead to confusion; you don't 'recycle' a language course, and you don't 'cycle' a plastic bottle in the linguistic sense. Another common error is using tadwīr when you actually mean 'reuse' (i'ādat istikhdām). In English, we often use these interchangeably, but in technical Arabic, tadwīr implies breaking the material down and making something new, whereas i'ādat istikhdām means using the same object again for the same or a different purpose.

Confusion with 'Dawarān'
Learners sometimes use tadwīr to describe the rotation of the Earth. The correct word for natural, spontaneous rotation or dizziness is دَوَرَان (dawarān). Tadwīr usually implies an intentional, man-made process of 'making something turn' or 'processing' something.

خَطَأ: تَدْوِير الأَرْضِ حَوْلَ الشَّمْسِ.
صَحِيح: دَوَرَانُ الأَرْضِ حَوْلَ الشَّمْسِ.
(Error: The 'recycling' of the Earth around the sun. Correct: The rotation of the Earth around the sun.)

Preposition Errors
Avoid using English prepositions literally. We don't say 'tadwīr of' with a separate word for 'of.' Use the Idafa construction: tadwīr al-waraq (recycling the paper).

Furthermore, beginners often forget the shadda on the 'w'. Pronouncing it as 'tadwir' (short 'w') instead of 'tadwīīr' (long 'w') can sometimes make the word harder to recognize for native speakers, as the Form II masdar pattern taf'īl requires that distinct, lengthened middle radical. Another nuance is the difference between tadwīr and tasnī' (manufacturing). While recycling involves manufacturing, tadwīr is specific to the 'return' aspect. Don't use tadwīr if you are just talking about making something from new materials. Lastly, in the context of 'job rotation,' ensure you add the adjective wazīfī (job-related). Just saying tadwīr in an office might make people think you are talking about recycling the paper in the copier!

خَطَأ: أُرِيدُ تَدْوِير هَذِهِ الحَقِيبَةِ (بِمَعْنَى اسْتِخْدَامِهَا مَرَّةً أُخْرَى).
صَحِيح: أُرِيدُ إِعَادَةَ اسْتِخْدَامِ هَذِهِ الحَقِيبَةِ.
(Error: I want to 'recycle' this bag [meaning use it again]. Correct: I want to 'reuse' this bag.)

Spelling Note
Ensure you include the 'Yaa' (ي). It is T-D-W-Y-R. Omitting the 'Yaa' changes the pattern and makes the word nonsensical in this context.

تَأَكَّدْ مِنَ النُّطْقِ الصَّحِيحِ لِحَرْفِ الوَاوِ المُشَدَّدَةِ.
(Make sure of the correct pronunciation of the doubled 'Waw'.)

لَا تَنْسَ أَنَّ التَّدْوِيرَ عَمَلِيَّةٌ صِنَاعِيَّةٌ.
(Don't forget that recycling is an industrial process.)

اسْتِخْدَامُ التَّدْوِيرِ فِي غَيْرِ مَحَلِّهِ قَدْ يُرْبِكُ السَّامِعَ.
(Using 'recycling' out of place might confuse the listener.)

Arabic is a language of precision, and while تَدْوِير is the go-to word for recycling, there are several related terms that you should know to sound more like a native speaker and to understand more complex texts. The most frequent alternative is إِعَادَةُ التَّصْنِيعِ (i'ādat al-tasnī'), which literally means 're-manufacturing.' This is often used as a synonym for recycling in industrial contexts. Another essential term is إِعَادَةُ الِاسْتِخْدَامِ (i'ādat al-istikhdām), meaning 'reuse.' As discussed in the common mistakes section, reusing a glass jar as a pen holder is i'ādat istikhdām, whereas melting that jar down to make a new one is tadwīr. Knowing the difference shows a high level of linguistic competence.

Tadwīr vs. Takrīr
تَكْرِير (takrīr) means 'refining.' It is used almost exclusively for oil and sugar. You will hear about ma'āmil al-takrīr (oil refineries). While both involve processing materials, takrīr is about purification, whereas tadwīr is about circularity.

يُفَضِّلُ البَعْضُ إِعَادَةَ الِاسْتِخْدَامِ عَلَى التَّدْوِيرِ لِأَنَّهَا أَقَلُّ اسْتِهْلَاكًا لِلطَّاقَةِ.
(Some prefer reuse over recycling because it consumes less energy.)

Tadwīr vs. Istislāh
اسْتِصْلَاح (istislāh) means 'reclamation' or 'reform.' It is used for land, such as istislāh al-arādī (land reclamation). You wouldn't 'recycle' a desert, you would 'reclaim' it.

In the realm of rotation, دَوَرَان (dawarān) is the natural counterpart to tadwīr. If you are talking about the 'circulation' of blood, you use al-dawra al-damawiyya (the circulatory system), not tadwīr al-dam. Similarly, تَدَاوُل (tadāwul) is the specific word for the 'circulation' or 'trading' of currency and stocks in the market. If you are in a business meeting, you might hear tadāwul al-as-hum (trading of shares). Each of these words stems from the same root D-W-R, but they have specialized into distinct niches of human activity. By learning tadwīr alongside its cousins takrīr, tasnī', and tadāwul, you build a sophisticated web of vocabulary that allows you to discuss environment, industry, finance, and science with clarity and nuance. Always look for the 're-' (إعادة) prefix as a sign that a process is being repeated, which is a hallmark of sustainability terminology in Arabic.

تُسْتَخْدَمُ المُعَالَجَةُ الكِيمِيَائِيَّةُ فِي بَعْضِ عَمَلِيَّاتِ التَّدْوِيرِ.
(Chemical treatment is used in some recycling processes.)

Summary Comparison
1. Tadwīr: Waste to new product. 2. Istikhdām: Using again as-is. 3. Takrīr: Refining/purifying. 4. Tadāwul: Trading/financial circulation.

نَحْنُ نَهْدِفُ إِلَى تَقْلِيلِ النِّفَايَاتِ لَا تَدْوِيرِهَا فَحَسْبُ.
(We aim to reduce waste, not just recycle it.)

تَمَّ تَحْوِيلُ المَصْنَعِ لِيَعْمَلَ فِي مَجَالِ التَّدْوِيرِ.
(The factory was converted to work in the field of recycling.)

يُسَاعِدُ الِابْتِكَارُ فِي تَطْوِيرِ طُرُقِ التَّدْوِيرِ.
(Innovation helps in developing recycling methods.)

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The word for 'manager' (mudir) comes from the same root because a manager 'turns' or 'directs' the affairs of a business, just as someone might turn a wheel.

Guide de prononciation

UK /tad.wiːr/
US /tæd.wiːr/
The stress is on the second syllable: tad-WEER.
Rime avec
تَقْدِير (taqdeer) تَحْرِير (tahreer) تَصْوِير (tasweer) تَبْرِير (tabreer) تَكْبِير (takbeer) تَغْيِير (taghyeer) تَطْوِير (tatweer) تَوْفِير (tawfeer)
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing it as 'tad-wir' with a short 'i'.
  • Failing to double the 'w' (ignoring the shadda).
  • Replacing the 't' with a heavy 'T' (like 'Tah').
  • Not rolling the 'r' at the end.
  • Confusing it with 'taqdeer' (appreciation) due to similar rhythm.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to recognize because of the common 'Taf'eel' pattern and frequent use in public signs.

Écriture 4/5

Requires remembering the doubled 'w' and the 'y' before the 'r'.

Expression orale 4/5

The shadda (doubling) on the 'w' is important for correct pronunciation.

Écoute 3/5

Distinctive sound, though can be confused with other 'Taf'eel' words if the context is unclear.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

دَائِرَة (circle) نِفَايَات (waste) وَرَق (paper) بْلَاسْتِيك (plastic) بِيئَة (environment)

Apprends ensuite

اسْتِدَامَة (sustainability) تَلَوُّث (pollution) مَوَارِد (resources) طَاقَة مُتَجَدِّدَة (renewable energy) اِحْتِبَاس حَرَارِيّ (global warming)

Avancé

اِقْتِصَاد دَائِرِيّ (circular economy) بَصْمَة كَرْبُونِيَّة (carbon footprint) تَحَلُّل بَيُولُوجِيّ (biodegradation) طَاقَة كَهْرُومَائِيَّة (hydroelectric energy) تَوَازُن بِيئِيّ (ecological balance)

Grammaire à connaître

The Masdar (Verbal Noun)

Tadweer is the masdar of Dawwara. It functions as a noun.

Idafa Construction

Tadweer al-nifayat (Recycling of waste). The first part is light, the second is genitive.

Form II Verbs

Dawwara (to rotate/recycle) follows the Fa'ala pattern with a doubled middle radical.

Definite Article 'Al-'

Al-tadweer (The recycling). Used for general concepts.

Adjective Agreement

Tadweer fa''al (Effective recycling). Both are masculine singular.

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Exemples par niveau

1

هَذَا صُنْدُوقُ التَّدْوِيرِ.

This is the recycling bin.

A simple nominal sentence using 'this' (hadha).

2

أَنَا أُحِبُّ التَّدْوِيرَ.

I love recycling.

The word is the object of the verb 'to love'.

3

التَّدْوِيرُ مُفِيدٌ.

Recycling is useful.

A simple subject-predicate sentence.

4

نَحْنُ نُدَوِّرُ الوَرَقَ.

We recycle paper.

Using the present tense verb 'to recycle'.

5

أَيْنَ مَرْكَزُ التَّدْوِيرِ؟

Where is the recycling center?

A question using 'where' (ayna).

6

تَدْوِيرُ البْلَاسْتِيكِ سَهْلٌ.

Plastic recycling is easy.

An Idafa construction: recycling (of) plastic.

7

شُكْرًا لِلتَّدْوِيرِ.

Thanks for recycling.

Using the preposition 'li-' (for).

8

التَّدْوِيرُ يَحْمِي الأَرْضَ.

Recycling protects the Earth.

A sentence showing the result of the action.

1

يَجِبُ عَلَيْنَا تَدْوِيرُ الزُّجَاجِ.

We must recycle glass.

Using 'yajib' (must) followed by the masdar.

2

هَلْ تَعْرِفُ مَعْنَى التَّدْوِيرِ؟

Do you know the meaning of recycling?

A question about definitions.

3

تُوجَدُ سَلَّةُ تَدْوِيرٍ فِي المَدْرَسَةِ.

There is a recycling basket in the school.

Using 'tujad' (there is/exists).

4

نَتَعَلَّمُ عَنِ التَّدْوِيرِ اليَوْمَ.

We are learning about recycling today.

Using the preposition 'an' (about).

5

التَّدْوِيرُ يُقَلِّلُ مِنَ النِّفَايَاتِ.

Recycling reduces waste.

A verb phrase describing the benefit.

6

أُمِّي تَضَعُ العُلَبَ فِي التَّدْوِيرِ.

My mother puts the cans in the recycling.

A simple daily activity sentence.

7

مَدِينَتِي تَهْتَمُّ بِالتَّدْوِيرِ.

My city cares about recycling.

Using the verb 'tahtamm bi-' (to care about).

8

هَذِهِ المَوَادُّ قَابِلَةٌ لِلتَّدْوِيرِ.

These materials are recyclable.

Using 'qabila li-' (capable of/able to be).

1

تُشَجِّعُ الحُكُومَةُ مَصَانِعَ التَّدْوِيرِ الجَدِيدَةَ.

The government encourages new recycling factories.

Adjective agreement with the plural 'masani'.

2

إِعَادَةُ التَّدْوِيرِ تُوَفِّرُ الكَثِيرَ مِنَ الطَّاقَةِ.

Recycling saves a lot of energy.

Using the compound term 'i'adat al-tadweer'.

3

نَحْنُ بِحَاجَةٍ إِلَى نِظَامٍ أَفْضَلَ لِلتَّدْوِيرِ.

We need a better system for recycling.

Using 'bi-hajatin ila' (in need of).

4

يُعْتَبَرُ تَدْوِيرُ المِيَاهِ ضَرُورِيًّا فِي الصَّحْرَاءِ.

Water recycling is considered necessary in the desert.

Using the passive 'yu'tabar' (is considered).

5

سَاهَمَ التَّدْوِيرُ فِي تَنْظِيفِ الشَّوَاطِئِ.

Recycling contributed to cleaning the beaches.

Using the verb 'sahama fi' (to contribute to).

6

هَلْ سَمِعْتَ عَنْ مَشْرُوعِ تَدْوِيرِ المَلَابِسِ؟

Have you heard about the clothes recycling project?

A question about a specific project.

7

التَّدْوِيرُ الوَظِيفِيُّ يُحَسِّنُ مَهَارَاتِ المُوَظَّفِينَ.

Job rotation improves employees' skills.

Using 'tadweer' in a professional context.

8

قَامَ الطُّلَّابُ بِحَمْلَةٍ لِتَعْزِيزِ التَّدْوِيرِ.

The students conducted a campaign to promote recycling.

Using 'qama bi-' to express performing an action.

1

تَعْتَمِدُ التَّنْمِيَةُ المُسْتَدَامَةُ عَلَى فِكْرَةِ التَّدْوِيرِ.

Sustainable development relies on the idea of recycling.

Using 'ta'tamid ala' (depends/relies on).

2

تَمَّ تَدْوِيرُ أَطْنَانٍ مِنَ النِّفَايَاتِ الإِلِكْتُرُونِيَّةِ هَذَا العَامَ.

Tons of electronic waste were recycled this year.

Using 'tamma' + masdar for the passive voice.

3

يُوَاجِهُ قِطَاعُ التَّدْوِيرِ تَحَدِّيَاتٍ اقْتِصَادِيَّةً كَبِيرَةً.

The recycling sector faces major economic challenges.

Using 'qita' (sector) in an Idafa.

4

يَجِبُ فَرْزُ المَوَادِّ قَبْلَ بَدْءِ عَمَلِيَّةِ التَّدْوِيرِ.

Materials must be sorted before the recycling process begins.

Using 'farz' (sorting) and 'amaliyya' (process).

5

أَدَّى الِابْتِكَارُ إِلَى خَفْضِ كُلْفَةِ تَدْوِيرِ الأَلَمْنِيُومِ.

Innovation led to lowering the cost of aluminum recycling.

Using 'adda ila' (led to).

6

تَسْعَى المَدِينَةُ لِتَحْقِيقِ نِسْبَةِ تَدْوِيرٍ تَصِلُ إِلَى ٧٠٪.

The city seeks to achieve a recycling rate of 70%.

Using 'tahqiq nisba' (achieving a percentage).

7

يَلْعَبُ التَّدْوِيرُ دَوْرًا حَاسِمًا فِي الِاقْتِصَادِ الدَّائِرِيِّ.

Recycling plays a crucial role in the circular economy.

Using 'yal'ab dawran' (plays a role).

8

تَمَّ تَدْوِيرُ مِيَاهِ الصَّرْفِ الصِّحِّيِّ لِأَغْرَاضِ الرَّيِّ.

Sewage water was recycled for irrigation purposes.

Technical vocabulary: 'sarf sihhi' (sewage) and 'rayy' (irrigation).

1

تَتَطَلَّبُ فَعَالِيَّةُ التَّدْوِيرِ بِنْيَةً تَحْتِيَّةً مُتَطَوِّرَةً.

The effectiveness of recycling requires sophisticated infrastructure.

Using 'binya tahtiyya' (infrastructure).

2

هَلْ يُمْكِنُ لِلتَّدْوِيرِ أَنْ يَكُونَ بَدِيلًا كَامِلًا لِلِاسْتِخْرَاجِ؟

Can recycling be a complete alternative to extraction?

Using 'badilan' (an alternative).

3

انْتَقَدَ البَاحِثُونَ تَدْوِيرَ النَّظَرِيَّاتِ القَدِيمَةِ دُونَ تَجْدِيدٍ.

Researchers criticized the recycling of old theories without innovation.

Metaphorical use in an academic context.

4

يُسَاهِمُ التَّدْوِيرُ فِي الحَدِّ مِنَ الِانْبِعَاثَاتِ الكَرْبُونِيَّةِ.

Recycling contributes to limiting carbon emissions.

Using 'al-hadd min' (limiting/reducing).

5

أَصْبَحَ التَّدْوِيرُ مِحْوَرًا لِلسِّيَاسَاتِ البِيئِيَّةِ الدَّولِيَّةِ.

Recycling has become a focal point of international environmental policies.

Using 'mihwar' (axis/focal point).

6

يَجِبُ دَمْجُ مَفْهُومِ التَّدْوِيرِ فِي المَنَاهِجِ التَّعْلِيمِيَّةِ.

The concept of recycling must be integrated into educational curricula.

Using 'damj' (integration/merging).

7

تُعَانِي بَعْضُ الدُّوَلِ مِنْ غِيَابِ ثَقَافَةِ التَّدْوِيرِ.

Some countries suffer from the absence of a recycling culture.

Using 'ghiyab' (absence/lack).

8

يُؤَدِّي تَدْوِيرُ المَوَادِّ الكِيمِيَائِيَّةِ إِلَى مَخَاطِرَ بِيئِيَّةٍ إِذَا لَمْ يُدَرْ بِشَكْلٍ صَحِيحٍ.

Recycling chemical materials leads to environmental risks if not managed correctly.

Complex conditional sentence.

1

يُمَثِّلُ التَّدْوِيرُ جَوْهَرَ الفَلْسَفَةِ الدَّائِرِيَّةِ لِلْوُجُودِ.

Recycling represents the essence of the circular philosophy of existence.

Philosophical use of the term.

2

إِنَّ تَدْوِيرَ رَأْسِ المَالِ بِسُرْعَةٍ يَضْمَنُ نُمُوَّ الِاقْتِصَادِ.

The rapid circulation (recycling) of capital ensures economic growth.

Financial context: capital circulation.

3

تَجَلَّتْ بَرَاعَةُ الكَاتِبِ فِي تَدْوِيرِ الصِّرَاعَاتِ الدِّرَامِيَّةِ.

The writer's brilliance was evident in the recycling of dramatic conflicts.

Literary criticism context.

4

يُعَدُّ التَّدْوِيرُ الحَيَوِيُّ لِلْعَنَاصِرِ أَسَاسَ الحَيَاةِ عَلَى كَوْكَبِنَا.

The biological recycling of elements is the basis of life on our planet.

Scientific/biological context.

5

هَلْ يُمْكِنُ اعْتِبَارُ التَّدْوِيرِ حَلًّا جَذْرِيًّا لِأَزْمَةِ الِاسْتِهْلَاكِ؟

Can recycling be considered a radical solution to the consumption crisis?

Inquiry into socio-economic theory.

6

يَتَطَلَّبُ التَّدْوِيرُ الشَّامِلُ تَحَوُّلًا جَذْرِيًّا فِي أَنْمَاطِ الإِنْتَاجِ.

Comprehensive recycling requires a radical shift in production patterns.

Advanced socio-industrial analysis.

7

تُسَاهِمُ التِّكْنُولُوجْيَا الحَيَوِيَّةُ فِي تَدْوِيرِ النِّفَايَاتِ العُضْوِيَّةِ.

Biotechnology contributes to the recycling of organic waste.

High-level scientific vocabulary.

8

إِنَّ إِشْكَالِيَّةَ التَّدْوِيرِ تَكْمُنُ فِي التَّوَازُنِ بَيْنَ الكُلْفَةِ وَالفَائِدَةِ.

The problem of recycling lies in the balance between cost and benefit.

Using 'ishkaliyya' (problematic/issue).

Synonymes

إِعَادَة تَصْنِيع مُعَالَجَة اِسْتِصْلاح

Antonymes

إِهْدَار إِتْلَاف

Collocations courantes

تَدْوِير النِّفَايَات
إِعَادَةُ التَّدْوِيرِ
تَدْوِير وَظِيفِي
تَدْوِير المِيَاهِ
تَدْوِير الوَرَقِ
تَدْوِير المَوَادِّ
تَدْوِير رَأْسِ المَالِ
تَدْوِير البْلَاسْتِيكِ
قَابِل لِلتَّدْوِيرِ
ثَقَافَة التَّدْوِيرِ

Phrases Courantes

سَلَّةُ التَّدْوِيرِ

— The recycling bin. It is where you put items to be reprocessed.

ضع الزجاجة في سلة التدوير.

مَصْنَعُ تَدْوِيرٍ

— A recycling factory or plant where materials are processed.

يعمل والدي في مصنع تدوير.

تَدْوِيرُ النِّفَايَاتِ الصِّلْبَةِ

— Solid waste recycling. A technical term used in municipal planning.

هذا المشروع يركز على تدوير النفايات الصلبة.

عَمَلِيَّةُ التَّدْوِيرِ

— The recycling process. Refers to the steps taken to recycle something.

تستغرق عملية التدوير وقتاً.

فَوَائِدُ التَّدْوِيرِ

— The benefits of recycling. Often used in educational contexts.

تحدثنا اليوم عن فوائد التدوير.

رَمْزُ التَّدْوِيرِ

— The recycling symbol (the three arrows).

ابحث عن رمز التدوير على العلبة.

قَوَانِينُ التَّدْوِيرِ

— Recycling laws. Regulations regarding waste management.

تختلف قوانين التدوير من مدينة لأخرى.

تَدْوِيرُ الإِلِكْتُرُونِيَّاتِ

— Electronics recycling. Dealing with e-waste like phones and computers.

نحن بحاجة إلى تدوير الإلكترونيات القديمة.

تَدْوِيرُ المَلَابِسِ

— Clothes recycling. Reusing fabrics to make new items.

تبرع بملابسك لمشروع التدوير.

تَدْوِيرُ الزُّيُوتِ

— Oil recycling. Reusing industrial or cooking oils.

يتم تدوير الزيوت المستعملة لإنتاج الوقود.

Souvent confondu avec

تَدْوِير vs دَوْرَة

Means a 'cycle' or 'course'. Don't use it for the act of recycling materials.

تَدْوِير vs تَقْدِير

Means 'appreciation' or 'estimation'. Sounds similar but has a completely different meaning.

تَدْوِير vs تَطْوِير

Means 'development'. Often used in similar contexts (developing recycling), but they are distinct actions.

Expressions idiomatiques

"تَدْوِير الزَّوَايَا"

— To round the corners. Metaphorically, to find a compromise or smooth over difficulties.

حاول الوزير تدوير الزوايا للوصول إلى اتفاق.

Diplomatic/Formal
"تَدْوِير المَنَاصِبِ"

— Rotating positions. Refers to the frequent changing of officials or leaders.

سياسة تدوير المناصب تمنع الفساد.

Political
"تَدْوِير الأَزَمَاتِ"

— Recycling crises. Managing a crisis so it reappears later rather than solving it.

الحكومة تقوم فقط بتدوير الأزمات.

Journalistic
"تَدْوِير القِصَصِ"

— Recycling stories. Repeating the same news or plotlines.

الإعلام يكتفي بتدوير القصص القديمة.

Media
"تَدْوِير الوَاقِعِ"

— Recycling reality. A philosophical term for interpreting the same events differently.

الفن هو تدوير للواقع.

Philosophical
"تَدْوِير الذِّكْرَيَاتِ"

— Recycling memories. Re-living or re-processing past events.

أقضي وقتي في تدوير الذكريات.

Literary
"تَدْوِير الأَمْوَالِ"

— Money laundering or rapid circulation of funds.

تم اتهامه بتدوير الأموال بشكل غير قانوني.

Legal/Informal
"تَدْوِير العَجَلَةِ"

— Turning the wheel. Getting a process started or moving.

علينا تدوير عجلة الإنتاج.

Economic
"تَدْوِير الكَلَامِ"

— Recycling words. Repeating the same empty talk.

توقف عن تدوير الكلام وابدأ بالعمل.

Informal
"تَدْوِير الخِبْرَاتِ"

— Recycling expertise. Sharing knowledge across different departments.

نهدف إلى تدوير الخبرات بين الموظفين.

Business

Facile à confondre

تَدْوِير vs تَكْرِير

Both involve processing materials.

Takreer is for refining (oil/sugar), while Tadweer is for recycling waste into new products.

تكرير النفط مقابل تدوير الورق.

تَدْوِير vs دَوَرَان

Both come from the root D-W-R.

Dawaran is natural rotation (Earth/blood), while Tadweer is an intentional process (recycling/job rotation).

دوران الأرض وتدوير النفايات.

تَدْوِير vs تَدَاوُل

Both involve 'circulation'.

Tadawul is for trading stocks or money, while Tadweer is for physical materials or job positions.

تداول الأسهم وتدوير الموظفين.

تَدْوِير vs إِعَادَةُ اسْتِخْدَامِ

Both are eco-friendly practices.

Reuse is using the item as-is; recycling is breaking it down to make something new.

إعادة استخدام الكيس وتدوير البلاستيك.

تَدْوِير vs تَصْنِيع

Recycling is a form of manufacturing.

Tasni' is general manufacturing; Tadweer is specifically 're-manufacturing' from waste.

تصنيع السيارات وتدوير المعادن.

Structures de phrases

A1

[Subject] + [Predicate]

التَّدْوِيرُ مُهِمٌّ.

A2

نَحْنُ + [Verb] + [Tadweer]

نَحْنُ نُحِبُّ التَّدْوِيرَ.

B1

يَجِبُ + [Masdar] + [Object]

يَجِبُ تَدْوِيرُ البْلَاسْتِيكِ.

B2

تُشَجِّعُ [Subject] + [Tadweer]

تُشَجِّعُ المَدْرَسَةُ التَّدْوِيرَ.

C1

يُسَاهِمُ [Tadweer] + فِي + [Result]

يُسَاهِمُ التَّدْوِيرُ فِي حِمَايَةِ البِيئَةِ.

C2

إِنَّ + [Tadweer] + [Predicate Clause]

إِنَّ تَدْوِيرَ المَوَارِدِ ضَرُورَةٌ حَضَارِيَّةٌ.

General

[Noun] + قَابِل لِلتَّدْوِيرِ

هَذَا الوَرَقُ قَابِلٌ لِلتَّدْوِيرِ.

General

عَمَلِيَّةُ + [Tadweer]

عَمَلِيَّةُ التَّدْوِيرِ مُعَقَّدَةٌ.

Famille de mots

Noms

دَائِرَة (circle)
دَوْر (role/turn)
دَوْرَة (cycle/course)
دَوَرَان (rotation)
مُدِير (manager - one who turns/directs)
مَدَار (orbit)

Verbes

دَارَ (to turn/rotate)
دَوَّرَ (to make something turn/to recycle)
أَدَارَ (to manage/to turn something)
اسْتَدَارَ (to turn around/become circular)

Adjectifs

دَائِرِيّ (circular)
مُدَوَّر (rounded)
دَوْرِيّ (periodic/league)

Apparenté

بِيئَة (environment)
نِفَايَات (waste)
اسْتِدَامَة (sustainability)
مَصْنَع (factory)
طَاقَة (energy)
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frequency

Highly frequent in modern MSA (Modern Standard Arabic).

Erreurs courantes
  • Using 'dawra' instead of 'tadweer' for recycling. → تَدْوِير

    'Dawra' is a cycle or a session (like a class). 'Tadweer' is the act of recycling materials.

  • Forgetting the 'Yaa' (ي) and writing 'تَدْوُر'. → تَدْوِير

    The 'Taf'eel' pattern requires the 'Yaa' before the final letter.

  • Pronouncing it with a heavy 'T' (ط). → تَدْوِير (with ت)

    The word starts with a light 'Ta' (ت), not a heavy 'Tah' (ط).

  • Using 'tadweer' for natural rotation like the Earth. → دَوَرَان

    'Tadweer' is usually for intentional, man-made processes. 'Dawaran' is for natural spinning.

  • Confusing 'tadweer' with 'takreer'. → تَدْوِير for recycling, تَكْرِير for refining.

    You recycle paper (tadweer), but you refine oil (takreer).

Astuces

Use Idafa

When recycling a specific material, use the Idafa structure: Tadweer + [Material]. Don't use 'min' (from) or 'li-' (for) unless necessary.

Double the Waw

The shadda on the Waw is what makes it a Form II masdar. It should sound like 'tad-W-W-eer'. This adds emphasis and clarity.

Learn the Root

Knowing D-W-R (circle) helps you connect 'tadweer' to 'mudir' (manager), 'da'ira' (circle), and 'dawra' (cycle).

Look for Signs

In Arab cities, look for green bins. They are the best real-world flashcards for the word 'tadweer'.

Job Rotation

If you are in a business meeting, use 'tadweer wazifi' to sound professional and modern.

Formal vs. Informal

In essays, prefer 'i'adat al-tadweer'. In quick notes or signs, 'tadweer' is perfectly fine.

Identify the Pattern

Words starting with 'Ta' and ending with 'eer' (Taf'eel) are often verbal nouns of Form II. This helps you guess meanings of new words.

Sustainability

Combine 'tadweer' with 'istidama' (sustainability) to discuss green topics effectively.

Modern Usage

Recognize that 'tadweer' is a relatively modern addition to the everyday vocabulary of many Arabic speakers.

Mechanical Rotation

In engineering, 'tadweer' is used for pivoting or rotating parts. Keep this in mind for technical translations.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Tadweer' as 'The-Do-Over.' You are giving the trash a 'do-over' so it can be something useful again. The 'D-W-R' sounds like 'Door'—recycling is a door to a cleaner planet.

Association visuelle

Visualize a green circle made of three arrows. Each arrow represents a part of the word: T-D-W-R. The circle is the 'tadweer'.

Word Web

Recycling Circle Waste Management Sustainability Rotation Green Factory

Défi

Try to find three items in your house that have the recycling symbol and say 'tadweer' out loud for each one.

Origine du mot

The word comes from the tri-consonantal Arabic root D-W-R (د-و-ر). This root is fundamentally associated with circular motion and returning to a starting point. It is one of the most productive roots in the Arabic language.

Sens originel : To turn, to revolve, or to wander around.

Semitic (Afroasiatic).

Contexte culturel

Always ensure you are using the word for positive environmental contexts. In some slang contexts, 'tadweer' can imply 'shady' movement of money, so be careful with the context.

In English, we distinguish between 'recycling' and 'upcycling.' In Arabic, 'tadweer' covers both, though 'upcycling' is sometimes called 'tadweer ibda'i' (creative recycling).

The 'Tadweer' Waste Management Center in Abu Dhabi. Environmental documentaries on MBC and Al Jazeera. Green initiatives by the Arab League.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

At Home

  • فَرْزُ النِّفَايَاتِ (sorting waste)
  • سَلَّةُ التَّدْوِيرِ (recycling bin)
  • تَدْوِيرُ البْلَاسْتِيكِ (plastic recycling)
  • تَدْوِيرُ الوَرَقِ (paper recycling)

In the Office

  • تَدْوِيرٌ وَظِيفِيٌّ (job rotation)
  • تَدْوِيرُ المَهَامِّ (task rotation)
  • تَدْوِيرُ الأَوْرَاقِ (paper recycling)
  • تَدْوِيرُ الخِبْرَاتِ (sharing expertise)

At School

  • دَرْسُ التَّدْوِيرِ (recycling lesson)
  • نَادِي البِيئَةِ (eco-club)
  • مَشْرُوعُ التَّدْوِيرِ (recycling project)
  • حِمَايَةُ الطَّبِيعَةِ (protecting nature)

In the News

  • قِمَّةُ المُنَاخِ (climate summit)
  • التَّنْمِيَةُ المُسْتَدَامَةُ (sustainable development)
  • تَقْلِيلُ الِانْبِعَاثَاتِ (reducing emissions)
  • مَصَانِعُ التَّدْوِيرِ (recycling factories)

In Science

  • تَدْوِيرُ العَنَاصِرِ (recycling of elements)
  • المُعَالَجَةُ الكِيمِيَائِيَّةُ (chemical processing)
  • الطَّاقَةُ النَّاتِجَةُ (resultant energy)
  • دَوْرَةُ الكَرْبُونِ (carbon cycle)

Amorces de conversation

"هَلْ تَقُومُ بِالتَّدْوِيرِ فِي مَنْزِلِكَ؟ (Do you recycle at your home?)"

"مَا هِيَ أَهَمِّيَّةُ التَّدْوِيرِ فِي رَأْيِكَ؟ (What is the importance of recycling in your opinion?)"

"هَلْ تُوجَدُ مَصَانِعُ تَدْوِيرٍ فِي مَدِينَتِكَ؟ (Are there recycling factories in your city?)"

"مَاذَا تَعْرِفُ عَنِ التَّدْوِيرِ الوَظِيفِيِّ؟ (What do you know about job rotation?)"

"كَيْفَ نُشَجِّعُ الأَطْفَالَ عَلَى التَّدْوِيرِ؟ (How do we encourage children to recycle?)"

Sujets d'écriture

اُكْتُبْ عَنْ عَمَلِيَّةِ التَّدْوِيرِ فِي حَيِّكَ وَكَيْفَ يُمْكِنُ تَحْسِينُهَا. (Write about the recycling process in your neighborhood and how it can be improved.)

هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ التَّدْوِيرَ كَافٍ لِحِمَايَةِ البِيئَةِ؟ لِمَاذَا؟ (Do you think recycling is enough to protect the environment? Why?)

صِفْ شُعُورَكَ عِنْدَمَا تَرَى النِّفَايَاتِ فِي الطَّرِيقِ بَدَلًا مِنَ التَّدْوِيرِ. (Describe your feeling when you see waste on the road instead of recycling.)

تَخَيَّلْ عَالَمًا بِدُونِ تَدْوِيرٍ، كَيْفَ سَيَكُونُ؟ (Imagine a world without recycling, how would it be?)

مَا هِيَ المَوَادُّ الَّتِي تُدَوِّرُهَا عَادَةً فِي حَيَاتِكَ اليَوْمِيَّةِ؟ (What materials do you usually recycle in your daily life?)

Questions fréquentes

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'Tadweer' is the basic noun meaning recycling or rotation. 'I'adat al-Tadweer' literally means 're-recycling' but is the standard, formal term for the environmental process of recycling. Both are used, but the latter is more common in official titles and signs.

Yes, 'tadweer' can describe the act of making a wheel turn (Form II implies causing the action). However, the state of the wheel spinning naturally is usually called 'dawaran'.

You say 'qabil lil-tadweer' (قَابِل لِلتَّدْوِيرِ). 'Qabil' means capable or able, and 'lil-tadweer' means for recycling.

Yes, it is understood in all dialects, though some might use the local verb 'dawwar' for 'to look for' or 'to turn'. In environmental contexts, the MSA word 'tadweer' is universally used.

It is 'al-tadweer al-wazifi' (التَّدْوِير الوَظِيفِيُّ). This is a common term in HR and management across the Arab world.

In some dialects (like Egyptian), the verb 'dawwar' means 'to search'. However, the noun 'tadweer' is almost always reserved for recycling or rotation, not the act of searching.

It is spelled Ta (ت), Dal (د), Waw (و) with a shadda, Yaa (ي), and Ra (ر). The Yaa is crucial for the 'Taf'eel' pattern.

Yes, 'tadweer al-miyah' (water recycling) is a very common term, especially in countries with water scarcity like Jordan or Saudi Arabia.

It is a masculine noun. Therefore, adjectives following it should be masculine (e.g., tadweer jayyid).

It is called 'markaz tadweer' (مَرْكَز تَدْوِير) or 'markaz i'adat al-tadweer'.

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Listen to the word and write it down: تَدْوِير

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Which material was mentioned? (Audio: تدوير البلاستيك)

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Is the speaker talking about recycling or cooking? (Audio: نحن بحاجة لمصنع تدوير)

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What is the location? (Audio: سلة التدوير في المطبخ)

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What is the action? (Audio: يجب فرز النفايات قبل التدوير)

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Is it positive or negative? (Audio: التدوير يحمي كوكبنا)

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What is recycled? (Audio: تدوير مياه المطر)

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Who is speaking? (Audio: أعلنت البلدية عن مشروع تدوير)

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What is the context? (Audio: التدوير الوظيفي يحسن الأداء)

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What material? (Audio: تدوير علب الألومنيوم)

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Is it recyclable? (Audio: هذا الورق غير قابل للتدوير)

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What is the goal? (Audio: التدوير يقلل من التلوث)

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Listen and translate: (Audio: مركز إعادة التدوير)

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What is the price mentioned? (Audio: كلفة التدوير منخفضة)

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