تَمْيِيز in 30 Seconds
- Tamyiz means 'distinction' or 'discrimination'.
- It is used for mental discernment (positive/neutral).
- It is the standard word for social injustice (negative).
- It is a technical term in Arabic grammar and law.
The Arabic word تَمْيِيز (Tamyīz) is a multifaceted noun derived from the root م-ي-ز, which fundamentally relates to the act of separating, distinguishing, or setting something apart from others. In contemporary usage, it carries a heavy dual weight. On one hand, it refers to the intellectual and perceptual ability to discern differences—a vital cognitive skill. On the other hand, it is the standard term for social and legal discrimination, referring to the unfair treatment of individuals based on specific characteristics. Understanding this word requires navigating its transition from a neutral act of 'sorting' to a sociopolitical act of 'exclusion'.
- Cognitive Distinction
- The capacity to see the fine lines between two similar concepts or objects. For instance, a scientist's ability to identify a specific chemical compound among many.
يتمتع الطفل بقدرة عالية على تَمْيِيز الألوان في سن مبكرة.
- Social Discrimination
- The systematic and unjust treatment of people based on race, gender, religion, or age. This is the most common use in news and human rights contexts.
يجب علينا محاربة الـتَمْيِيز العنصري في كل مكان.
The word is versatile because it describes the 'end result' of a process of evaluation. When you 'discriminate' between two things, you are assigning them to different categories. In a positive sense, this is 'discernment' (like a person of 'distinguished' taste). In a negative sense, it is 'prejudice' (like 'discriminatory' laws). The context usually dictates which meaning is intended, but the negative social connotation is dominant in modern media. Historically, the root implies 'excellence' as well; something 'Mumtaz' (excellent) is something that has been 'distinguished' from the mediocre. Thus, Tamyiz is the mechanism by which excellence is identified or by which bias is enacted. To master this word, one must observe the prepositions that follow it; 'Tamyiz bayna' (discrimination between) often implies the cognitive act, while 'Tamyiz didda' (discrimination against) implies the social injustice.
Using تَمْيِيز correctly depends on whether you are discussing a cognitive skill, a social issue, or a grammatical rule. It functions as a verbal noun (Masdar). In social contexts, it is frequently paired with adjectives like 'racial', 'gender-based', or 'religious'.
- The Preposition 'Against' (ضد)
- When you want to describe unfair treatment, use 'didda' (against) after Tamyiz.
القانون يمنع الـتَمْيِيز ضد النساء في العمل.
- The Preposition 'Between' (بين)
- Use 'bayna' when referring to the mental act of distinguishing between two or more things.
صعب الـتَمْيِيز بين التوأمين المتطابقين.
In legal documents, you will see the phrase 'adam al-tamyiz' (non-discrimination). This is a standard term in human rights charters. Furthermore, in the field of psychology, 'tamyiz al-muhabbiz' refers to stimulus discrimination. Note that the word is always definite (al-tamyiz) when talking about the general concept of discrimination. If you are using it in a sentence like 'He has great discernment', you might say 'ladayhi qudra 'ala al-tamyiz'. The word is versatile enough to be used in high-level academic discussions about logic, where it refers to the differentiation of categories, as well as in street-level conversations about social justice. In the workplace, it is often associated with 'al-musawah' (equality), acting as its opposite. When you want to emphasize the 'unjust' nature of the act, you might add the word 'ta'assufi' (arbitrary), though 'tamyiz' alone usually carries the negative weight unless the context is purely perceptual.
You will encounter تَمْيِيز in several distinct environments, each utilizing a specific facet of its meaning.
- News and Media
- Reports on civil rights movements, court cases, and international treaties. You will hear phrases like 'Tamyiz 'unsuri' (racial discrimination) or 'Tamyiz didda al-laaji'in' (discrimination against refugees).
دعت المنظمة إلى إنهاء كافة أشكال الـتَمْيِيز.
- Educational and Scientific Contexts
- In biology or psychology classes, it refers to the ability to differentiate between stimuli or species. For example, 'Tamyiz al-aswat' (sound discrimination).
اختبار الـتَمْيِيز البصري ضروري للأطفال.
In the legal sphere, 'Mahkamat al-Tamyiz' is a high court that reviews the application of the law in lower court rulings. Here, the word means 'review' or 'differentiation' of the legal truth from error. If you are listening to a political debate, 'tamyiz' is almost always negative, used to criticize government policies or social behaviors. In a culinary context, a chef might talk about the 'tamyiz' of flavors—the ability to pick out individual spices in a complex dish. In the tech world, 'tamyiz al-anmat' is the standard translation for 'Pattern Recognition'. This shows the word's vast range: from the high moral ground of human rights to the technical precision of AI and the judicial finality of supreme courts. It is a word that demands attention to the subject matter to grasp its specific flavor.
Learners often struggle with تَمْيِيز because of its overlapping meanings and specific grammatical requirements.
- Confusing Tamyiz with Farq (Difference)
- Students often say 'The tamyiz between them is...' when they mean 'The difference (farq) between them is...'. Tamyiz is the *act* of distinguishing, not the difference itself.
خطأ: الـتَمْيِيز بينهما كبير. (Wrong: The distinction between them is big.)
صح: الـفَرْق بينهما كبير. (Correct: The difference between them is big.)
- Preposition Errors
- Using 'ala' (on) instead of 'didda' (against) for social discrimination. While 'ala' can sometimes be used in specific dialects, 'didda' is the standard for injustice.
Another common pitfall is the grammatical 'Tamyiz'. If an Arabic teacher says 'Where is the Tamyiz in this sentence?', they are not asking about social justice; they are asking for the noun in the accusative case that clarifies a quantity or a vague entity. For example, in 'I am more than you [in terms of] money' (ana aktharu minka malan), 'malan' is the Tamyiz. Learners often miss this grammatical usage and get confused in linguistics classes. Furthermore, be careful with the word 'Tafriqa'. While 'Tafriqa' also means discrimination, it usually implies 'segregation' or 'separation', whereas 'Tamyiz' is the broader, more formal term for the 'treatment' itself. Finally, ensure you don't confuse 'Tamyiz' with 'Mumayyiz' (distinctive/characteristic). 'Tamyiz' is the process or the act; 'Mumayyiz' is the adjective describing something that stands out.
To truly master تَمْيِيز, you should understand its synonyms and how they differ in nuance.
- تَفْرِقَة (Tafriqa)
- Often used interchangeably with Tamyiz for discrimination, but specifically implies 'separation' or 'segregation'. It is frequently used in 'al-tafriqa al-'unsuriyya' (apartheid/racial segregation).
- مُحَابَاة (Muhabah)
- This means favoritism or nepotism. While Tamyiz is usually 'against' someone, Muhabah is 'for' someone at the expense of others. It's the 'positive' side of discrimination.
- إدْرَاك (Idrak)
- In the cognitive sense, Idrak (perception/realization) is a synonym for the mental act of Tamyiz. However, Idrak is more about understanding, while Tamyiz is about categorizing.
المقارنة بين الـتَمْيِيز والـمُحَابَاة.
In summary, choose 'Tamyiz' for general discrimination or the act of discerning. Choose 'Tafriqa' when the focus is on dividing groups. Choose 'Muhabah' when the issue is cronyism. In a legal sense, 'Tamyiz' is almost always the required term. In a philosophical sense, 'Tamyiz' is the act of the mind making a 'tamyiz' (distinction) between truth and falsehood. This lexical family is rich, and knowing these alternatives helps you avoid repetitive language in essays or formal speeches. For example, instead of saying 'Tamyiz' three times in a paragraph about social issues, you might switch to 'al-mu'amala al-ghayr 'adila' (unfair treatment) or 'al-inhiaz' (bias) to provide variety and precision.
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Fun Fact
The word 'Mumtaz' (Excellent) used in many languages including Hindi and Urdu, comes from this same root, meaning someone who has been 'distinguished' from the rest due to their quality.
Pronunciation Guide
- Pronouncing the 'y' as a single sound instead of a doubled (shadda) sound (though it is not doubled here, the 'y' and 'ee' blend).
- Confusing the 'z' with an 's'.
- Shortening the long 'ee' sound.
Difficulty Rating
Requires understanding of context to decide between 'distinction' and 'discrimination'.
Challenging to use correctly in the grammatical sense (Accusative of Specification).
Pronunciation is straightforward but requires clear long vowels.
Can be confused with 'Tamayyuz' (excellence) in fast speech.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Tamyiz (Accusative of Specification)
اشتريتُ عشرينَ كتاباً (كتاباً is the Tamyiz).
Idafa Construction
محكمةُ التمييزِ (The Court of Cassation).
Prepositional Phrases
التمييز ضدَّ الآخرين (Discrimination against others).
Masdar Usage
التمرن على التمييز (Practicing distinction).
Adjectival Agreement
التمييزُ العنصريُّ (Racial discrimination).
Examples by Level
التَمْيِيز بين الألوان سهل.
Distinguishing between colors is easy.
Tamyiz is the subject here.
أستطيع التَمْيِيز بين القطة والكلب.
I can distinguish between the cat and the dog.
Used with the verb 'astati' (I can).
هذا التَمْيِيز مهم جداً.
This distinction is very important.
Demonstrative 'hadha' precedes the noun.
التَمْيِيز بين الحروف صعب في البداية.
Distinguishing between letters is hard at first.
Used with 'bayna' (between).
هل يمكنك التَمْيِيز بينهما؟
Can you distinguish between them?
Question form using 'hal'.
التَمْيِيز مهارة جيدة.
Discernment is a good skill.
Simple noun-adjective sentence.
أحب التَمْيِيز بين الروائح.
I like distinguishing between smells.
Object of the verb 'uhibb'.
التَمْيِيز هو الحل.
Distinction is the solution.
Equational sentence.
يجب عدم التَمْيِيز بين الطلاب.
There must be no discrimination between students.
Used with 'yajib 'adam' (must not).
التَمْيِيز العنصري شيء سيء.
Racial discrimination is a bad thing.
'Unsuri' is the adjective modifying Tamyiz.
كيف يمكننا التَمْيِيز بين الحق والباطل؟
How can we distinguish between truth and falsehood?
Abstract usage of distinction.
لديه قدرة على التَمْيِيز البصري.
He has the ability for visual discrimination.
'Qudra 'ala' is a common collocation.
التَمْيِيز ضد الأقليات مرفوض.
Discrimination against minorities is rejected.
Uses 'didda' for social context.
نحن نحتاج إلى التَمْيِيز في هذا الأمر.
We need discernment in this matter.
Masdar used as a noun of requirement.
التَمْيِيز في المعاملة يسبب المشاكل.
Discrimination in treatment causes problems.
'Fi al-mu'amala' specifies the area of discrimination.
هل هناك تَمْيِيز في هذه الشركة؟
Is there discrimination in this company?
Indefinite usage in a question.
يعاني الكثيرون من التَمْيِيز في العمل.
Many suffer from discrimination at work.
Used with 'yu'ani min' (suffer from).
التَمْيِيز بين الصديق والعدو ضروري.
Distinguishing between friend and foe is necessary.
Proverbial usage of the word.
قوانين التَمْيِيز تغيرت مؤخراً.
Discrimination laws have changed recently.
Idafa construction (laws of discrimination).
يصعب التَمْيِيز بين هذه المنتجات.
It is hard to distinguish between these products.
Impersonal 'yus'ab' construction.
التَمْيِيز هو أساس العدالة في بعض الأحيان.
Distinction is the basis of justice sometimes.
Refers to judicial discernment.
علينا تعزيز التَمْيِيز الإيجابي.
We must promote positive discrimination (affirmative action).
'Iijabi' (positive) changes the connotation.
فشل النظام في التَمْيِيز بين الحالات.
The system failed to distinguish between cases.
Verbal noun acting as the object of failure.
التَمْيِيز الجنسي غير قانوني.
Gender discrimination is illegal.
Compound noun phrase.
تعتبر محكمة التَمْيِيز أعلى سلطة قضائية.
The Court of Cassation is considered the highest judicial authority.
Specific legal term.
يفتقر هذا البحث إلى التَمْيِيز الدقيق بين المفاهيم.
This research lacks a precise distinction between concepts.
Used with 'yaftaqir ila' (lacks).
التَمْيِيز السعري استراتيجية تسويقية معروفة.
Price discrimination is a well-known marketing strategy.
Economic terminology.
يجب أن ننمي ملكة التَمْيِيز لدى الأطفال.
We must develop the faculty of discernment in children.
'Malakat al-tamyiz' is a formal expression for 'faculty'.
التَمْيِيز في النحو يزيل الإبهام عن الجملة.
Specification in grammar removes ambiguity from the sentence.
Technical grammatical usage.
أدت سياسات التَمْيِيز إلى توترات اجتماعية.
Discrimination policies led to social tensions.
Causal sentence structure.
التَمْيِيز بين الموهبة والتدريب أمر معقد.
Distinguishing between talent and training is a complex matter.
Abstract philosophical distinction.
تمنع الاتفاقية الدولية كافة أشكال التَمْيِيز ضد المرأة.
The international convention prohibits all forms of discrimination against women.
Formal diplomatic language.
إن التَمْيِيز بين الجوهر والمظهر هو لب الفلسفة.
Distinguishing between essence and appearance is the core of philosophy.
Uses 'Inna' for emphasis.
لا بد من التَمْيِيز بين النقد البناء والتجريح.
It is essential to distinguish between constructive criticism and defamation.
'La budda min' expresses necessity.
أظهر الكاتب قدرة فائقة على التَمْيِيز اللغوي.
The writer showed a superb ability for linguistic nuance.
Refers to subtle stylistic choices.
التَمْيِيز المؤسسي هو أخطر أنواع التفرقة.
Institutional discrimination is the most dangerous type of segregation.
Sociological terminology.
يعد التَمْيِيز في هذه الآية مثالاً على بلاغة القرآن.
The specification in this verse is an example of Quranic eloquence.
Theological/Grammatical analysis.
تجاوزت القضية مرحلة التَمْيِيز وأصبحت نهائية.
The case has passed the cassation stage and become final.
Procedural legal usage.
يرتكز الوعي على القدرة على التَمْيِيز بين الذات والآخر.
Consciousness is based on the ability to distinguish between the self and the other.
Psychological/Philosophical context.
إن غياب التَمْيِيز يؤدي إلى خلط المفاهيم.
The absence of distinction leads to the blurring of concepts.
Abstract logic usage.
يغوص الفيلسوف في سبر أغوار التَمْيِيز الأنطولوجي.
The philosopher dives into probing the depths of ontological distinction.
Highly academic/poetic.
إن أدوات التَمْيِيز المعرفي تتطور بتطور المجتمعات.
The tools of cognitive discernment evolve with the evolution of societies.
Epistemological context.
تجلى التَمْيِيز في نصه كأداة لتفكيك الخطاب السائد.
Discernment manifested in his text as a tool for deconstructing the dominant discourse.
Literary criticism terminology.
يعد التَمْيِيز بين المصلحة العامة والخاصة معياراً للحوكمة.
Distinguishing between public and private interest is a criterion for governance.
Political science context.
لا يمكن إغفال التَمْيِيز الدلالي بين هذه المترادفات.
The semantic distinction between these synonyms cannot be ignored.
Linguistic precision.
استخدم الفقيه التَمْيِيز لاستنباط الأحكام الدقيقة.
The jurist used discernment to derive precise rulings.
Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).
تكمن عبقرية الفنان في التَمْيِيز بين الظل والضوء.
The artist's genius lies in the distinction between shadow and light.
Aesthetic usage.
إن التَمْيِيز الطبقي يمزق نسيج المجتمع.
Class discrimination tears the fabric of society.
Sociopolitical metaphor.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
— The age of discernment (usually 7 years old in Islamic law).
وصل الطفل إلى سن التمييز.
Often Confused With
Tamayyuz means excellence or being outstanding, while Tamyiz is the act of distinguishing or discriminating.
Farq is the 'difference' itself; Tamyiz is the 'act' of perceiving that difference.
Tafriqa usually implies segregation or dividing people into groups, while Tamyiz is the broader term for treatment.
Idioms & Expressions
— To distinguish the bad from the good; to have deep insight.
هو رجل حكيم يُمَيِّز الخبيث من الطيب.
Literary/Religious— He doesn't know the difference between 'A' and 'B' (ignorant).
إنه جاهل لا يميز بين الألف والذرية.
Informal/Idiomatic— Separating the wheat from the chaff.
علينا تمييز الحب من التبن في هذا المشروع.
Literary— To be at the point where a clear distinction must be made.
وصلنا إلى محك التمييز بين النجاح والفشل.
Formal— The thin line of distinction.
هناك خيط تمييز رفيع بين الشجاعة والتهور.
Literary— To lose one's senses or ability to judge.
غاب عنه التمييز في لحظة غضب.
Neutral— Distinguishing right from wrong.
هذا الكتاب يساعد على تمييز الحق من الباطل.
Religious/Formal— Something that is uniform or lacks character.
عمله روتيني لا تمييز فيه.
NeutralEasily Confused
Looks similar.
Mumayyiz is an adjective meaning 'special' or 'distinctive'. Tamyiz is the noun.
هذا عمل مميز (This is special work).
Same root.
Mutamayyiz means 'distinguished' or 'outstanding' (a person).
هو طالب متميز (He is an outstanding student).
Same root.
Tamayuz is 'differentiation' as a state or process of becoming different.
التمايز الخلوي (Cellular differentiation).
Same root.
Imtiyaz means 'privilege' or 'excellence' (as a grade).
حصلت على امتياز (I got an 'A'/excellence).
Same root.
Miza is a 'feature' or 'advantage'.
هذه ميزة جديدة (This is a new feature).
Sentence Patterns
التَمْيِيز بَيْن X وَ Y ...
التمييز بين القط والكلب سهل.
يَمْنَع القَانُون التَمْيِيز ضِدَّ ...
يمنع القانون التمييز ضد الأقليات.
لَدَيْه قُدْرَة عَلَى التَمْيِيز ...
لديه قدرة على التمييز بين الأصوات.
يُعْتَبَر X نَوْعاً مِن التَمْيِيز ...
يعتبر هذا الفعل نوعاً من التمييز.
لَا بُدَّ مِن التَمْيِيز بَيْن ...
لا بد من التمييز بين النقد والتجريح.
أَدَّى التَمْيِيز إِلَى ...
أدى التمييز إلى انهيار المجتمع.
يَرْتَكِز المَفْهُوم عَلَى التَمْيِيز ...
يرتكز المفهوم على التمييز الأنطولوجي.
تَجَلَّى التَمْيِيز فِي ...
تجلى التمييز في أسلوبه الأدبي.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
High in news, medium in daily conversation.
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Using Tamyiz instead of Farq.
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الفرق بينهما (The difference between them).
Tamyiz is the act of distinguishing, not the difference itself.
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Using the preposition 'ala' for discrimination.
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التمييز ضد (Discrimination against).
'Didda' is the standard preposition for 'against' in this context.
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Confusing Tamyiz with Tamayyuz.
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لديه تميز (He has excellence).
Tamayyuz means excellence; Tamyiz means distinction/discrimination.
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Neglecting the Tanween in grammatical Tamyiz.
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اشتريتُ رطلاً عسلاً.
The grammatical Tamyiz must be indefinite and in the accusative case.
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Saying 'Tamyiz' for 'Separation' of objects.
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فصل الأشياء.
Use 'Fasl' for physical separation; 'Tamyiz' is more for mental/legal/social context.
Tips
Check the Preposition
Use 'bayna' (between) for mental distinction and 'didda' (against) for social discrimination.
Connect to Mumtaz
Remember that 'Mumtaz' (Excellent) comes from the same root; excellence is about being 'distinguished'.
Accusative Case
In grammar, the Tamyiz noun always ends with a double fatha (tanween fatha).
Business Use
Use 'Tamyiz al-muntajat' to talk about 'Product Differentiation' in marketing.
Court Levels
Remember 'Tamyiz' is the final level of appeal, like the Supreme Court's review.
Human Rights
When reading about the UN or human rights, 'Tamyiz' is the key word for 'Discrimination'.
Sensory Perception
Use it for 'sensory discrimination' in biology or psychology contexts.
Vary Your Vocabulary
Switch between Tamyiz, Tafriqa, and Muhabah to describe different types of unfairness.
Long Vowel
Make sure to stretch the 'ee' sound in the second syllable.
Root Study
Learning other words from the M-Y-Z root will help you remember Tamyiz easily.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Tamyiz' as 'Time-Ease'. When you take the TIME to distinguish things, it brings EASE to your understanding.
Visual Association
Imagine a sieve (sifter) separating gold nuggets from sand. The act of sifting is Tamyiz.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to use 'Tamyiz' in a sentence about your favorite hobby, describing how you distinguish between different techniques.
Word Origin
From the root M-Y-Z (م-ي-ز), which in its primary sense means to separate things from one another, specifically to separate the good from the bad. It was used in ancient times for sorting grain or livestock.
Original meaning: To separate, sort, or sift.
Semitic (Arabic).Cultural Context
When using 'Tamyiz' in social contexts, be aware that it is a sensitive political term.
In English, 'discrimination' is almost always negative unless specified as 'fine discrimination'. In Arabic, 'Tamyiz' is more balanced between cognitive skill and social vice.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Legal
- محكمة التمييز
- حق التمييز
- التمييز في الأحكام
- عدم التمييز
Social Justice
- التمييز العنصري
- التمييز ضد المرأة
- محاربة التمييز
- ضحايا التمييز
Psychology/Education
- التمييز البصري
- سن التمييز
- مهارات التمييز
- التمييز السمعي
Grammar
- تمييز الذات
- تمييز النسبة
- منصوب على التمييز
- إزالة الإبهام
Business/Economics
- التمييز السعري
- التمييز في التوظيف
- تمييز العلامة التجارية
- تمييز المنتجات
Conversation Starters
"هل تعتقد أن هناك تمييزاً في نظام التعليم الحالي؟"
"كيف يمكننا تعليم الأطفال التمييز بين الحقيقة والإشاعة؟"
"ما رأيك في سياسات التمييز الإيجابي في الجامعات؟"
"هل واجهت يوماً موقفاً فيه تمييز ضدك؟"
"كيف نطور ملكة التمييز لدى الجيل الجديد؟"
Journal Prompts
اكتب عن أهمية التمييز بين الطموح والجشع في حياتك المهنية.
صف تجربة تعلمت فيها التمييز بين نوعين من الفن أو الموسيقى.
ناقش كيف يمكن للتكنولوجيا أن تساعد في تقليل التمييز الاجتماعي.
تأمل في معنى 'سن التمييز' وكيف تغيرت نظرتك للعالم بعد هذا السن.
اكتب رسالة إلى مسؤول تطالبه فيها بإنهاء التمييز في منطقتك.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo. In cognitive contexts (distinguishing colors, sounds, or logic), it is neutral or positive. It only becomes negative when referring to social injustice (discrimination).
Farq is the noun for 'difference' (e.g., The difference is big). Tamyiz is the 'act' of distinguishing (e.g., I have the ability to distinguish).
It is a noun in the accusative case that removes ambiguity from a preceding word, like 'I have twenty [in terms of] books' (ishruna kitaban).
It is the Court of Cassation, the highest court that reviews whether lower courts applied the law correctly.
Yes, 'Tamyiz 'unsuri' is the standard Arabic term for racial discrimination or racism.
It is less common in street slang, where people use 'farq' or 'tafriqa', but it is understood by all as it's a standard MSA word.
It is 'Tamyiz Iijabi', often referring to affirmative action policies to help marginalized groups.
The root is M-Y-Z (م-ي-ز), which means to separate or set apart.
You say 'duna tamyiz' (دون تمييز).
It is 'Sin al-Tamyiz', the age at which a child is considered capable of distinguishing between right and wrong (usually 7).
Test Yourself 73 questions
Write a sentence using 'Tamyiz didda'.
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Write a sentence using 'Tamyiz bayna'.
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Explain 'Tamyiz Iijabi' in your own words.
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Describe a situation where discernment is needed.
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Use the word 'Tamyiz' in a legal context.
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Pronounce: 'Tamyiz 'unsuri'.
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Pronounce: 'Mahkamat al-Tamyiz'.
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Pronounce: 'Sin al-Tamyiz'.
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Say: 'I can distinguish between them' in Arabic.
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Say: 'No to discrimination' in Arabic.
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Listen and identify the word: 'Tamyiz'.
Listen to the sentence: 'Al-tamyiz didda al-laaji'in'. What is it about?
Listen: 'Ishtaraytu kilon 'asalan'. Which word is the Tamyiz?
Listen: 'Qarar al-mahkama tahta al-tamyiz'. What is the status of the decision?
Listen: 'Tamyiz al-aswat'. What are they distinguishing?
Write: 'Equality is the opposite of discrimination'.
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Write: 'The child can distinguish colors'.
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Say: 'Visual discrimination' in Arabic.
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Listen: 'Tamyiz al-as'ar'. What does it mean?
Write: 'Racial discrimination is a crime'.
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Say: 'Price discrimination' in Arabic.
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Listen: 'Malakat al-tamyiz'. What is it?
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Summary
Tamyiz is a high-frequency word that bridges the gap between cognitive psychology and social justice. Example: 'Tamyiz didda al-mar'a' (Discrimination against women).
- Tamyiz means 'distinction' or 'discrimination'.
- It is used for mental discernment (positive/neutral).
- It is the standard word for social injustice (negative).
- It is a technical term in Arabic grammar and law.
Check the Preposition
Use 'bayna' (between) for mental distinction and 'didda' (against) for social discrimination.
Connect to Mumtaz
Remember that 'Mumtaz' (Excellent) comes from the same root; excellence is about being 'distinguished'.
Accusative Case
In grammar, the Tamyiz noun always ends with a double fatha (tanween fatha).
Business Use
Use 'Tamyiz al-muntajat' to talk about 'Product Differentiation' in marketing.
Example
يَجِبُ القَضَاءُ عَلَى التَّمْيِيزِ العُنْصُرِيِّ فِي كُلِّ مَكَانٍ.
