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ترشيح

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ترشيح

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Explanation ترشيح in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'tarshīḥ' (ترشيح) is a formal word used when someone wants to be a leader or a candidate. Think of it like saying 'I want to be the class president.' In simple Arabic, you might see this word on posters during elections. You don't need to use it in complex sentences yet. Just recognize that it relates to picking or choosing a person for a job. It is pronounced 'tar-shee-h'. At this stage, you can associate it with 'candidate' (murashshaḥ), which is the person who is being nominated. Even if the word feels long, remember the 'sh' sound in the middle, which is common in many Arabic words for selection. You might see it in very simple news headlines or on signs in a school or office. It is a noun, not a verb.

At the A2 level, you can start using 'tarshīḥ' in basic sentences about jobs and awards. You should understand that it means 'nomination'. For example, you can say 'My nomination for the job' (ترشيحي للوظيفة). You also learn that it has a scientific meaning: 'filtering'. If you are talking about water, 'tarshīḥ al-mā'' means water filtration. You should be able to distinguish between 'tarshīḥ' (the act of nominating) and 'murashshaḥ' (the person who is nominated). You might use it in a sentence like 'I accepted the nomination' (قبلتُ الترشيح). It is helpful to know that this word is masculine and follows standard grammar rules for nouns. You will encounter it in simple articles about famous people being nominated for prizes like the Oscars or local community awards.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'tarshīḥ' in professional and academic contexts. You understand that it is a 'Masdar' (verbal noun) from the verb 'rashshaḥa' (to nominate). You can use it in 'Idafa' constructions, such as 'tarshīḥ al-mudīr' (the nomination of the manager). You are also aware of common collocations like 'bāb al-tarshīḥ' (the window for nomination) and 'waraqat tarshīḥ' (filter paper). You can discuss the process of elections more clearly, using 'tarshīḥ' for the candidacy phase and 'intikhāb' for the voting phase. In science, you can describe a simple experiment using 'tarshīḥ' to explain how you separated a solid from a liquid. This is the level where you start to see the word's versatility in newspapers and formal emails. You can also form the plural 'tarshīḥāt' when talking about multiple nominations for a movie or a project.

At the B2 level, you use 'tarshīḥ' with nuance, understanding its role in formal systems. You can discuss 'the criteria for nomination' (معايير الترشيح) and how they affect the fairness of an election. You can use the word in abstract ways, such as the 'filtration of ideas' or 'nomination by merit'. You are familiar with more complex phrases like 'shortlisting' or 'withdrawing a nomination' (سحب الترشيح). In scientific discussions, you can explain the difference between 'tarshīḥ' (filtration) and 'tasfiya' (purification) or 'taqṭīr' (distillation). Your vocabulary includes related terms like 'lajnat al-tarshīḥāt' (nomination committee). You can read editorial pieces in newspapers that debate the merits of certain political nominations and express your own opinion using the word correctly in a debate or a formal essay. You also recognize the word in legal or official government decrees.

At the C1 level, 'tarshīḥ' is a tool for precise communication in specialized fields. In political science, you analyze the 'tarshīḥ' process as a mechanism of power and gatekeeping. You understand the historical etymology—how the root 'r-sh-ḥ' evolved from 'perspiration' to 'filtration' and finally to the 'selection of candidates'. You can use the word in sophisticated literary or academic writing, perhaps metaphorically, to describe the 'filtering of history' or the 'nomination of cultural icons'. In technical fields, you understand specific types of filtration like 'ultra-filtration' (الترشيح الفائق). You can navigate complex bureaucratic forms related to international nominations (e.g., for UNESCO or the UN) where the word 'tarshīḥ' is used with specific legal implications. You are also sensitive to the register, knowing when to use 'tarshīḥ' versus 'tazkiya' (endorsement) to imply different levels of political support.

At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of 'tarshīḥ' and its entire semantic field. You can engage in high-level discourse about the 'philosophy of selection' using this term. You can interpret classical texts where the root might appear in its older meanings and connect them to modern usage. You are capable of drafting formal legislation or scientific patents that involve the 'tarshīḥ' process, ensuring that the legal or technical definitions are watertight. You can detect subtle biases in how the word is used in media—for instance, how 'tarshīḥ' might be framed as a 'right' versus a 'privilege' in different political systems. You can also use the word with rhetorical flair in speeches, utilizing its rhythmic properties and its deep roots in the Arabic language to convey authority and precision. You are essentially a native-level user who can play with the word's dual meanings to create puns or double entendres in sophisticated literature.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

ترشيح in 30 Seconds

Tarshīḥ means 'nomination' in political or professional contexts and 'filtration' in scientific or technical contexts.
It is a formal noun derived from the root R-SH-H, which relates to oozing or selection.
In daily life, it is commonly used for award nominations (like the Oscars) and water filters.
It is a masculine noun and is often used in Idafa (possessive) constructions like 'nomination of the candidate'.

The Arabic word ترشيح (tarshīḥ) is a multifaceted noun that primarily straddles two distinct worlds: the world of civic participation and the world of physical science. At its core, the term originates from the Arabic root r-sh-ḥ, which historically pertains to the act of oozing, perspiring, or trickling through a medium. In modern usage, this has evolved into the standard term for nomination or candidacy in political, professional, and academic contexts. When a person is put forward for a position, an award, or a role, they undergo ترشيح. This process implies a selection from a larger pool, much like a filter selects specific particles while leaving others behind.

Political Context: In politics, this refers to the official act of proposing a candidate for election. For example, 'The party announced the nomination of its leader' would use this word to signify the formal entry into the race.

تم إعلان ترشيح الوزير لمنصب الرئاسة بشكل رسمي اليوم.

Beyond the ballot box, ترشيح is the technical term for filtration. This is where the word's physical roots are most visible. In chemistry, environmental science, or even making coffee, the act of passing a liquid through a filter to remove impurities is called tarshīḥ. This duality makes the word essential for both social science students and engineering students alike. In a metaphorical sense, the 'nomination' process is a 'filtration' of candidates to find the most suitable one.

Professional Context: Used when an employee is recommended for a promotion or when a company is shortlisted for a government contract. It denotes a formal endorsement.

تلقى الموظف خطاب ترشيح لجائزة أفضل أداء سنوي.

In daily life, you might encounter this word when discussing the Oscars (ترشيحات الأوسكار) or when looking at a water purifier in a store (جهاز ترشيح المياه). The versatility of the word allows it to function in high-stakes diplomacy and domestic chores with equal precision. Understanding this word requires recognizing that it is not just about 'naming' someone, but about the 'process' of selection and purification. It is a dynamic noun that implies movement from a state of being one among many to being the chosen few.

Scientific Context: Refers to the separation of solids from fluids by adding a medium through which only the fluid can pass. Essential in laboratory reports and industrial manuals.

يعتمد نظام تحلية المياه على تقنيات ترشيح متطورة جداً.

هل قررت سحب ترشيحك من الانتخابات البرلمانية؟

استخدم الكيميائي ورقة ترشيح لفصل الرواسب عن المحلول.

Using ترشيح correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a verbal noun (Masdar). It can function as the subject of a sentence, an object, or part of an Idafa (possessive) construction. Because it covers both 'nomination' and 'filtration', the surrounding vocabulary is key to clarifying the intended meaning. When used in a political sense, it often appears with verbs like قدم (to present) or أعلن (to announce). When used scientifically, it pairs with عملية (process) or ورقة (paper).

As a Subject: When the act of nominating or filtering is the main topic. 'The nomination was successful' becomes 'كان الترشيح ناجحاً'.

ترشيح الشباب للمناصب القيادية يعزز من حيوية المجتمع.

In the context of 'filtration', you will frequently see it in the construct عملية الترشيح (the process of filtration). This is standard in technical writing. For example, describing how a kidney works or how a factory treats waste. Notice how the word maintains its form but shifts its entire semantic field based on the noun it modifies or is modified by. In professional settings, you might 'withdraw' your nomination (سحب الترشيح) or 'accept' it (قبول الترشيح).

In Possessive Constructs (Idafa): Commonly used to specify who or what is being nominated/filtered. 'Nomination of the candidate' = 'ترشيح المرشح'.

تمت الموافقة على طلب ترشيح الشركة للمشروع الجديد.

When discussing awards, the plural ترشيحات (nominations) is more common. 'The film received five nominations' is 'حصل الفيلم على خمسة ترشيحات'. This usage mirrors English closely. However, in the scientific sense, the plural is rarely used unless referring to multiple distinct methods of filtration. Instead, the singular ترشيح describes the general phenomenon or the specific instance in a lab.

With Prepositions: Often followed by 'li-' (for) to indicate the position or 'min' (from) to indicate the source of the nomination.

قدمت اللجنة قائمة بأسماء ترشيح الأعضاء الجدد.

تتطلب عملية ترشيح الهواء صيانة دورية للفلاتر.

أثار ترشيح هذا الأديب للجائزة جدلاً واسعاً في الأوساط الثقافية.

If you tune into an Arabic news channel like Sky News Arabia or Al Mayadeen, you will hear ترشيح almost daily, especially during election cycles in the US, Europe, or the Middle East. News anchors use it to describe the progress of political campaigns. You'll hear phrases like 'The race for nomination' (سباق الترشيح) or 'The nomination window has closed' (أُغلق باب الترشيح). It is a formal word, but one that is universally understood across all Arabic dialects because of its heavy presence in the media.

News & Politics: Headlines regarding UN appointments, local municipal elections, or internal party leadership battles.

نتابع الآن آخر أخبار ترشيح القضاة للمحكمة العليا.

In the corporate world, ترشيح is heard during board meetings and HR briefings. If a company is looking for a new CEO, the 'Nomination and Remuneration Committee' (لجنة الترشيحات والمكافآت) is a standard department name in large Arab corporations. It carries a tone of professional gravity. If you are applying for a scholarship or a prestigious program, the email you receive might start with 'We are pleased to inform you of your nomination...' using this word.

Science & Industry: In discussions about water scarcity, desalination plants (common in the Gulf), and air quality control systems.

تعتمد هذه التقنية على ترشيح الجزيئات الدقيقة جداً من الغاز.

Socially, you might hear it during award season. Arab cinema and music fans discuss 'Nominations for the Murex d'Or' or the 'Cairo International Film Festival' using the plural ترشيحات. Here, the word feels more exciting and celebratory. It’s also common in academic circles when professors nominate students for exchange programs or honorary degrees. Essentially, anywhere there is a process of 'picking the best', tarshīḥ is the word of choice.

Academic Circles: Used for research grants, PhD candidate selections, and nominating faculty for excellence awards.

تم فتح باب ترشيح الطلاب لبعثات الدراسات العليا في الخارج.

ما هي معايير ترشيح الأفلام لمسابقة الأوسكار هذا العام؟

تستخدم المحطة رمالاً خاصة لعملية ترشيح المياه الجوفية.

One of the most frequent errors learners make is confusing ترشيح (nomination) with انتخاب (election). While they are part of the same process, they are not interchangeable. Tarshīḥ is the start of the process—putting a name forward. Intikhāb is the end—the actual voting and choosing. You cannot have an election without nominations, but a nomination does not guarantee an election. Using 'tarshīḥ' to mean the day of voting is a common B1-level mistake.

Confusing Nomination with Election: Mistake: 'I went to the nomination to vote.' Correct: 'I went to the election (intikhāb) to vote for the nominee (murashshaḥ).'

خطأ: فزت في الترشيح. (Wrong: I won the nomination - unless you mean the primary). صح: فزت في الانتخابات.

Another mistake involves the scientific context. Learners often use تصفية (tasfiya) when they should use ترشيح. While both can mean 'filtering', tasfiya is more about purification or 'settling' (like settling a debt or purifying a soul), whereas tarshīḥ is specifically the mechanical process of passing through a filter. In a lab report, using tasfiya instead of tarshīḥ sounds informal or imprecise. Similarly, in business, tasfiya means 'liquidation' of a company, which is very different from 'nominating' someone!

Incorrect Prepositions: Learners sometimes use 'tarshīḥ fī' (nomination in) when they mean 'tarshīḥ li-' (nomination for). 'Li-' is the standard preposition for the position or award.

خطأ: ترشيح في منصب المدير. صح: ترشيح لمنصب المدير.

Finally, watch out for the word تزكية (tazkiya). While it can mean nomination, it specifically refers to a nomination that comes with a strong recommendation or an endorsement that bypasses competition. Using tarshīḥ is neutral; it just means the person is a candidate. Using tazkiya implies they are the 'chosen' or 'blessed' candidate. Using the wrong one in a political context can change the perceived fairness of the process. Always stick to tarshīḥ for the general act of entering a race.

Misusing the Plural: Using 'tarshīḥāt' (plural) for a single process. Use 'tarshīḥ' for the act, and 'tarshīḥāt' only when referring to multiple candidates or multiple award categories.

كان ترشيح واحد كافياً لإثارة الجدل، لا نحتاج لعدة ترشيحات.

يجب التأكد من ترشيح الزيت قبل استخدامه في المحرك.

هل تم قبول ترشيحك لعضوية النادي؟

To truly master ترشيح, you must see how it sits within a family of related terms. Depending on whether you are in a lab or a parliament, different synonyms will apply. In a political or professional context, ترشيح is the most formal. However, you might also see تسمية (tasmiya), which literally means 'naming'. While tarshīḥ implies a formal process of becoming a candidate, tasmiya is often just the act of giving a name to a role. For example, 'naming' a prime minister to form a cabinet.

Tarshīḥ vs. Tasmiya: Tarshīḥ is candidacy (one of many); Tasmiya is appointment/naming (often the final choice).

الفرق بين ترشيح الوزير وتسميته هو أن الترشيح يسبق التسمية الرسمية.

In the scientific realm, the closest alternative to ترشيح is فلترة (faltura), which is a direct loanword from 'filter'. You will hear faltura in casual conversation or modern technical blogs, but in academic textbooks and formal reports, tarshīḥ remains the gold standard. Another related word is تقطير (taqṭīr), which means 'distillation'. While both are purification processes, distillation involves boiling and condensation, whereas tarshīḥ is purely about passing through a porous medium.

Tarshīḥ vs. Tazkiya: Tarshīḥ is a competitive nomination; Tazkiya is an endorsement/uncontested win.

في بعض الأحيان، يتم اختيار الرئيس بالتزكية بدلاً من ترشيح عدة منافسين.

For 'shortlisting', you might use تصفية نهائية (final filtering/liquidation). This is common in talent shows or job applications. While tarshīḥ gets you into the pool, tasfiya is the process of narrowing that pool down. Finally, the word اختيار (ikhtiyār) simply means 'choice' or 'selection'. It is broader and less formal than tarshīḥ. You 'choose' what to eat, but you 'nominate' someone for a Nobel Prize. The formality of tarshīḥ makes it the preferred term for institutions and formal systems.

Summary of Alternatives: Use 'tashīḥ' for formal candidacy; 'tasfiya' for narrowing down; 'faltura' for casual filtering; 'taqṭīr' for distillation.

تعتمد جودة القهوة على دقة ترشيح الحبوب المطحونة.

أعلن الحزب عن ترشيح ثلاثة أعضاء جدد لمجلس الإدارة.

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Fun Fact

The transition from 'sweating' to 'nomination' comes from the idea of 'purifying' or 'filtering' out the best from a larger group, just as perspiration is a filtered liquid from the body.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /tæɹˈʃiːħ/

US /tɑɹˈʃiːħ/

The stress is on the second syllable: tar-SHĪḤ.

Rhymes With

تسريح (tasrīḥ) تجريح (tajrīḥ) مريح (murīḥ) صريح (ṣarīḥ) توضيح (tawḍīḥ) تلميح (talmīḥ) تصحيح (taṣḥīḥ) تلقيح (talqīḥ)

Common Errors

Pronouncing the final 'ḥ' as a soft English 'h' (it should be deep in the throat).
Confusing the 'sh' with 's' (tarsīḥ is a different, rare word).
Shortening the long 'ī' sound.
Adding a vowel after the final 'ḥ' (it's tarshīḥ, not tarshīḥa, unless feminine).
Mixing up the 'r' with a 'gh' sound.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Easy to recognize in news and science texts.

Writing 4/5

Requires correct spelling of the final 'ḥ' and usage in Idafa.

Speaking 4/5

The final 'ḥ' can be tricky for non-native speakers.

Listening 3/5

Clear phonetic structure makes it easy to hear.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

انتخاب اختيار ماء ورقة اسم

Learn Next

تزكية استحقاق كفاءة فرز اقتراع

Advanced

الترشيح الفائق التصفية العرقية الشرعية السياسية

Grammar to Know

Masdar (Verbal Noun)

الترشيح (Nomination) from رشح (to nominate).

Idafa Construction

ترشيح الموظف (The employee's nomination).

Passive Voice with 'Tumma'

تم ترشيح الفيلم (The film was nominated).

Adjective Agreement

ترشيحٌ رسميٌ (Official nomination - both masculine).

Preposition 'Li-'

ترشيح للمنصب (Nomination for the position).

Examples by Level

هذا ترشيح جديد.

This is a new nomination.

Simple demonstrative sentence (Mubtada and Khabar).

أريد الترشيح للرئاسة.

I want the nomination for the presidency.

Object of the verb 'want' (urīdu).

الترشيح سهل.

The nomination is easy.

Subject (Mubtada) with a simple adjective.

أين ورقة الترشيح؟

Where is the nomination paper?

Interrogative sentence using 'where' (ayna).

شكراً على الترشيح.

Thank you for the nomination.

Prepositional phrase using 'on' (ala).

الترشيح اليوم.

The nomination is today.

Subject with a time adverb (zaman).

هذا ترشيح صديقي.

This is my friend's nomination.

Idafa construction (possessive).

لا أحب الترشيح.

I do not like the nomination.

Negative sentence using 'la'.

قدمتُ طلباً للترشيح في الوظيفة.

I submitted an application for nomination for the job.

Verb in past tense (tu suffix) + prepositional phrase.

هل ترشيحك رسمي؟

Is your nomination official?

Noun with a possessive suffix (ka) and an adjective.

نستخدم الترشيح لتنظيف الماء.

We use filtration to clean the water.

Present tense verb (nustakhdimu) + purpose clause (li-).

سمعتُ عن ترشيح الفيلم للجائزة.

I heard about the film's nomination for the award.

Idafa construction inside a prepositional phrase.

باب الترشيح مفتوح الآن.

The nomination window is open now.

Common metaphor 'bab' (door/window) for a period of time.

هذا الجهاز يقوم بعملية الترشيح.

This device performs the filtration process.

Demonstrative + present tense verb + object phrase.

سحبتُ ترشيحي من المسابقة.

I withdrew my nomination from the competition.

Past tense verb 'sahabtu' (I withdrew).

الترشيح يتطلب وقتاً طويلاً.

Nomination requires a long time.

Subject + present tense verb + object with adjective.

أعلنت اللجنة عن قائمة أسماء الترشيح النهائية.

The committee announced the final list of nomination names.

Complex Idafa (list of names of nomination).

يعتبر الترشيح خطوة أساسية في الانتخابات.

Nomination is considered a basic step in elections.

Passive-like structure using 'yu'tabaru' (is considered).

تعتمد جودة مياه الشرب على دقة الترشيح.

The quality of drinking water depends on the accuracy of filtration.

Verb 'ta'tamidu' (depends) + preposition 'ala'.

حصل الممثل على ثلاثة ترشيحات للأوسكار.

The actor received three Oscar nominations.

Plural form 'tarshīḥāt' with a number.

يجب أن يكون الترشيح مبنياً على الكفاءة.

Nomination must be based on competence.

Modal 'yajibu an' + passive participle 'mabniyan'.

قرر الحزب دعم ترشيح المرأة للبرلمان.

The party decided to support the nomination of women to parliament.

Infinitive 'da'm' (supporting) + Idafa.

هناك معايير صارمة لعملية الترشيح العلمي.

There are strict criteria for the scientific nomination process.

Existential 'hunaka' + subject with adjective.

كيف يمكنني تقديم أوراق الترشيح الخاصة بي؟

How can I submit my nomination papers?

Interrogative 'kayfa' + modal 'yumkinuni'.

أثار ترشيح هذا الشخص جدلاً واسعاً في الصحافة.

The nomination of this person sparked wide controversy in the press.

Verb 'athāra' (sparked) + complex subject.

تستخدم ورقة الترشيح لفصل الرواسب عن المحلول الكيميائي.

Filter paper is used to separate sediments from the chemical solution.

Passive verb 'tustakhdamu' + purpose clause.

تم رفض طلب الترشيح لعدم استيفاء الشروط القانونية.

The nomination request was rejected for not meeting legal conditions.

Passive 'tumma rafḍ' + causal 'li-' with gerund.

يؤدي الترشيح الطبيعي في التربة إلى تنقية المياه الجوفية.

Natural filtration in the soil leads to the purification of groundwater.

Verb 'yu'addi' (leads) + preposition 'ila'.

تتم مراجعة الترشيحات من قبل لجنة مستقلة.

Nominations are reviewed by an independent committee.

Passive structure 'tutummu muraja'at' + agent 'min qibal'.

لا يمكن إنكار أهمية الترشيح في اختيار القادة الأكفاء.

The importance of nomination in choosing competent leaders cannot be denied.

Negative passive 'la yumkinu inkar' (cannot be denied).

هل تعتقد أن الترشيح لهذا المنصب سياسي بحت؟

Do you think the nomination for this position is purely political?

Interrogative + 'anna' clause + adjective 'buht' (purely).

ساهم الترشيح الإلكتروني في تسهيل العملية الانتخابية.

Electronic nomination contributed to facilitating the electoral process.

Verb 'sahama' (contributed) + preposition 'fī'.

تخضع عملية الترشيح لبروتوكولات دقيقة تضمن الشفافية.

The nomination process is subject to precise protocols that ensure transparency.

Verb 'takhda'u' (is subject to) + relative clause 'taḍmanu'.

يعتبر الترشيح الغشائي من أحدث التقنيات في تحلية المياه.

Membrane filtration is considered one of the latest technologies in water desalination.

Compound noun 'tarshīḥ ghishā'ī' (membrane filtration).

أدى سحب الترشيح المفاجئ إلى تغيير موازين القوى في الحزب.

The sudden withdrawal of the nomination led to a change in the balance of power in the party.

Complex Idafa + adjective 'mufaji'' (sudden).

تتطلب الترشيحات الدولية دعماً دبلومسياً واسع النطاق.

International nominations require wide-ranging diplomatic support.

Plural subject + compound adjective 'wāsi' al-niṭāq'.

تمثل آلية الترشيح جوهر الممارسة الديمقراطية في المؤسسات.

The nomination mechanism represents the essence of democratic practice in institutions.

Verb 'tumaththilu' (represents) + object 'jawhar' (essence).

إن الترشيح في هذا السياق يتجاوز مجرد كونه إجراءً إدارياً.

Nomination in this context goes beyond merely being an administrative procedure.

Emphatic 'Inna' + verb 'yatajāwazu' (goes beyond).

تعتمد فعالية الفلتر على مسامية وسط الترشيح المستخدم.

The effectiveness of the filter depends on the porosity of the filtration medium used.

Technical term 'wasaṭ al-tarshīḥ' (filtration medium).

جاء ترشيحها للمنصب كتتويج لمسيرتها المهنية الحافلة.

Her nomination for the position came as a crowning achievement of her distinguished career.

Verb 'jā'a' (came) + 'ka-' (as) + metaphor 'tatwīj' (crowning).

تتجلى إشكالية الترشيح في التوفيق بين الولاء الحزبي والكفاءة المهنية.

The problematic nature of nomination is manifested in reconciling party loyalty and professional competence.

Reflexive verb 'tatajallā' (is manifested) + gerund 'tawfīq' (reconciling).

يعد الترشيح الكليوي عملية حيوية بالغة التعقيد للحفاظ على التوازن الجسدي.

Renal filtration is a highly complex vital process for maintaining bodily balance.

Adjective 'kulyawī' (renal) + intensive adjective 'bālighat al-ta'qīd'.

إن فلسفة الترشيح تقوم على مبدأ الانتقاء الطبيعي في الفضاء السياسي.

The philosophy of nomination is based on the principle of natural selection in the political space.

Abstract philosophical construction.

أثبتت الدراسات أن الترشيح النانوي يمكنه إزالة أدق الملوثات الفيروسية.

Studies have proven that nano-filtration can remove the finest viral contaminants.

Technical term 'tarshīḥ nānawī' (nano-filtration).

لم يكن الترشيح مجرد تزكية، بل كان صراعاً مريراً على الشرعية.

The nomination was not just an endorsement, but a bitter struggle for legitimacy.

Contrastive structure 'lam yakun... bal kāna'.

تستند معايير الترشيح إلى رؤية استراتيجية بعيدة المدى للمؤسسة.

Nomination criteria are based on a long-term strategic vision for the institution.

Verb 'tastanidu' (is based) + compound adjective.

يعكس نمط الترشيح في هذه الدولة بنية النظام الاجتماعي السائد.

The pattern of nomination in this country reflects the structure of the prevailing social system.

Verb 'ya'kisu' (reflects) + object 'bunyat' (structure).

تتداخل عمليات الترشيح والانتخاب لتشكيل المشهد السياسي المعاصر.

The processes of nomination and election overlap to form the contemporary political landscape.

Reciprocal verb 'tatadākhalu' (overlap).

Synonyms

انتخاب اختيار تصفية تزكية تعيين

Antonyms

استبعاد رفض

Common Collocations

باب الترشيح

ورقة ترشيح

لجنة الترشيحات

طلب ترشيح

ترشيح رسمي

عملية الترشيح

ترشيح المياه

قائمة الترشيح

معايير الترشيح

ترشيح غشائي

Common Phrases

فتح باب الترشيح

— To open the window for applications or candidacy.

تم فتح باب الترشيح لعضوية النادي.

سحب الترشيح

— To withdraw one's name from consideration.

قرر الوزير سحب ترشيحه للرئاسة.

قبول الترشيح

— To accept being a candidate.

أعلن الممثل قبول الترشيح للجائزة.

ترشيح بالاجماع

— Unanimous nomination.

فاز بالترشيح بالاجماع من الحزب.

خطاب ترشيح

— A letter of nomination/recommendation.

أرفق خطاب ترشيح من أستاذك.

ترشيح أولي

— Preliminary nomination or shortlisting.

هذا مجرد ترشيح أولي للمنصب.

ترشيح نهائي

— Final nomination.

وصل الفيلم إلى قائمة الترشيح النهائي.

ترشيح تلقائي

— Automatic nomination.

يحدث الترشيح تلقائياً للأعضاء القدامى.

ترشيح خارجي

— Nomination from outside the organization.

نحن نشجع الترشيح الخارجي للكفاءات.

ترشيح داخلي

— Internal nomination.

الترشيح الداخلي متاح للموظفين فقط.

Often Confused With

ترشيح vs انتخاب

Election is the voting; nomination is the entry.

ترشيح vs تصفية

Purification is the result; filtration is the method.

ترشيح vs تسمية

Naming is a direct act; nomination is a process of selection.

Idioms & Expressions

"حصان الترشيح"

— A 'dark horse' or a candidate who might win unexpectedly (rare usage).

إنه حصان الترشيح في هذه الدورة.

Journalistic

"في مهب الترشيح"

— To be at risk of losing one's candidacy.

أصبح اسمه في مهب الترشيح بعد الفضيحة.

Literary

"صمام الترشيح"

— Metaphorically, someone who filters out bad ideas.

المدير هو صمام الترشيح لكل القرارات.

Professional

"ترشيح العقول"

— The process of selecting the best minds (brain drain context).

تعاني البلاد من ترشيح العقول للخارج.

Academic

"ورقة الترشيح الرابحة"

— The strongest candidate on the list.

إنه ورقة الترشيح الرابحة للحزب.

Political

"غربال الترشيح"

— The sieve of nomination (strict selection).

مر بسلام من غربال الترشيح الصعب.

Literary

"حبر الترشيح"

— Refers to the formal signing of candidacy papers.

جف حبر الترشيح وبدأت المعركة.

Journalistic

"على رصيف الترشيح"

— Waiting to be nominated.

بقي لسنوات على رصيف الترشيح دون جدوى.

Informal

"ميزان الترشيح"

— The criteria or balance of nomination.

اختل ميزان الترشيح في هذه الانتخابات.

Formal

"نار الترشيح"

— The heat or intensity of the nomination race.

اشتعلت نار الترشيح بين المتنافسين.

Journalistic

Easily Confused

ترشيح vs تزكية

Both involve putting a name forward.

Tarshīḥ is competitive; Tazkiya is an endorsement or uncontested.

فاز بالتزكية دون ترشيح منافسين.

ترشيح vs تقطير

Both are water purification methods.

Tarshīḥ uses a filter; Taqṭīr uses heat/evaporation.

التقطير يختلف عن الترشيح في المختبر.

ترشيح vs تصفية

In business, both involve selecting.

Tarshīḥ is for hiring/nominating; Tasfiya is for firing/liquidating.

تمت تصفية الشركة بعد الترشيح الفاشل.

ترشيح vs تعيين

Both relate to jobs.

Tarshīḥ is candidacy; Ta'yīn is the final appointment.

الترشيح يسبق التعيين دائماً.

ترشيح vs فرز

Both involve sorting.

Tarshīḥ is choosing who enters; Farz is sorting the results/votes.

بدأ فرز الأصوات بعد انتهاء الترشيح.

Sentence Patterns

هذا ترشيح [اسم].

هذا ترشيح أحمد.

أريد [اسم] للترشيح.

أريد الورقة للترشيح.

تم إعلان ترشيح [شخص] لـ [منصب].

تم إعلان ترشيح المدير للرئاسة.

تعتمد [شيء] على عملية الترشيح.

تعتمد النظافة على عملية الترشيح.

تخضع ترشيحات [جهة] لمعايير [صفة].

تخضع ترشيحات اللجنة لمعايير صارمة.

يتجلى جوهر الترشيح في [مفهوم].

يتجلى جوهر الترشيح في العدالة.

حصل [شخص] على [عدد] ترشيحات.

حصل الفيلم على خمسة ترشيحات.

متى ينتهي [شيء] الترشيح؟

متى ينتهي وقت الترشيح؟

Word Family

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

How to Use It

frequency

Very frequent in news, science, and professional environments.

Common Mistakes

Using 'tarshīḥ' for 'voting'. → Using 'intikhāb' or 'taṣwīt'.
Tarshīḥ is the candidacy, not the act of casting a ballot.
Saying 'tarshīḥ fī'. → Saying 'tarshīḥ li-'.
The preposition 'li-' (for) is the correct one for positions.
Confusing 'tarshīḥ' with 'tasrīḥ'. → Tarshīḥ (nomination) vs Tasrīḥ (permit/dismissal).
One letter change (r to s) changes the meaning entirely.
Using 'tarshīḥ' for 'distillation'. → Using 'taqṭīr'.
Filtration and distillation are different scientific processes.
Misspelling with 'h' instead of 'ḥ'. → ترشيح (with ḥ).
The final letter is crucial for meaning and pronunciation.

Tips

Gender

Tarshīḥ is masculine. Adjectives must match: 'ترشيح قوي'.

Root Power

Learn the root R-SH-H to understand words like 'murashshaḥ' (candidate).

Elections

In Arab news, 'tarshīḥ' is the key word for election season.

Lab Work

Use 'tarshīḥ' in any chemistry report involving filters.

Job Apps

Write 'طلب ترشيح' on your application for a formal tone.

The Sieve

Visualize a sieve every time you say 'tarshīḥ'.

The Final H

Practice the deep 'ḥ' so it doesn't sound like a regular 'h'.

Idafa

Master the 'Idafa' to say 'the nomination of...' correctly.

Media

Listen to BBC Arabic to hear this word in political context.

Vs Selection

Remember: Tarshīḥ is formal; Ikhtiyār is casual.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Tar' and 'Shee'. If you put 'Tar' through a 'Shee' (sieve), you are filtering it. That is Tarshīḥ!

Visual Association

Imagine a coffee filter. The coffee being selected to go through is like a candidate being nominated from a group of beans.

Word Web

Nomination Filtration Candidate Election Filter Paper Award Selection Purify

Challenge

Try to use 'tarshīḥ' in two sentences today: one about a movie award and one about drinking water.

Word Origin

From the Arabic root R-SH-H (ر-ش-ح), which primarily means to ooze, perspire, or leak slowly.

Original meaning: The original sense was the sweating of a water skin or the perspiration of a person.

Semitic (Arabic).

Cultural Context

Be careful when discussing political nominations in sensitive regions; use formal terminology to remain neutral.

In English, 'nomination' is strictly for roles/awards, while 'filtration' is for science. Arabic uses one word for both.

The Oscars (ترشيحات الأوسكار) Nobel Prize nominations UN Secretary-General selection

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Elections

خوض غمار الترشيح
سحب أوراق الترشيح
طعن في الترشيح
أحقية الترشيح

Science Lab

جهاز ترشيح مخبري
سرعة الترشيح
وسط الترشيح
ترشيح تحت الضغط

Awards

قائمة الترشيحات الطويلة
ترشيح مفاجئ
أكثر من ترشيح
فئة الترشيح

Job Search

ترشيح ذاتي
خطاب ترشيح قوي
توصية للترشيح
تاريخ انتهاء الترشيح

Environment

ترشيح المياه العادمة
نظام ترشيح الهواء
ترشيح طبيعي
كفاءة الترشيح

Conversation Starters

"من هو مرشحك المفضل في هذه الدورة؟"

"هل تعتقد أن عملية الترشيح كانت عادلة؟"

"كيف يمكننا تحسين نظام ترشيح المياه في المنزل؟"

"ما هي برأيك أهم معايير الترشيح لجائزة نوبل؟"

"هل سبق لك أن قدمت ترشيحك لمنصب قيادي؟"

Journal Prompts

اكتب عن المرة التي تم فيها ترشيحك لشيء ما وشعورك وقتها.

ناقش أهمية الترشيح العلمي في حماية البيئة.

هل تعتقد أن الترشيح في السياسة يعتمد على الكفاءة أم المعارف؟

تخيل أنك عضو في لجنة ترشيحات الأوسكار، ما هي المعايير التي ستضعها؟

صف عملية ترشيح القهوة المثالية من وجهة نظرك.

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

Yes, 'tarshīḥ al-hawā'' is the standard term for air filtration.

It's used when talking about awards or elections, but 'faltura' is more common for coffee or simple filters.

Murashshaḥ is the person (candidate); Tarshīḥ is the process (nomination).

Yes, 'tarshīḥāt' is used for multiple nominations.

It is a noun (verbal noun). The verb is 'rashshaḥa'.

Yes, 'tarshīḥ dhātī' (ترشيح ذاتي).

Yes, for kidney filtration (renal filtration).

استمارة ترشيح (istimārat tarshīḥ).

The root R-SH-H is not common in the Quran; it's more of a modern/technical term.

Yes, in formal Arabic, the final consonant is clearly articulated.