تَسَوُّق em 30 segundos
- Tasawwuq means shopping.
- Derived from 'Suq' (market).
- Used for both physical and online buying.
- A common social and economic activity.
The word تَسَوُّق (tasawwuq) is a fundamental Arabic noun derived from the root س-و-ق (s-w-q), which is intrinsically linked to the concept of a market or 'suq'. In its essence, it describes the act of engaging with a marketplace. Unlike simple 'buying' (shira'), tasawwuq implies a broader experience—the journey through aisles, the comparison of brands, and the social interaction inherent in commerce.
- Etymological Root
- Derived from 'Suq' (market), the form V verb 'Tasawwaqa' suggests an intensive or reflexive action of 'marketing' oneself through the shops.
- Semantic Range
- Covers everything from grocery runs to luxury window shopping.
أحب الـ تَسَوُّق في المراكز التجارية الكبيرة خلال عطلة نهاية الأسبوع.
(I love shopping in big malls during the weekend.)
In modern usage, this word has expanded to include التسوق الإلكتروني (online shopping), reflecting the digital shift in global habits. Whether you are haggling in an ancient bazaar in Cairo or clicking 'add to cart' on an app, you are performing 'tasawwuq'.
Using 'tasawwuq' correctly requires understanding its role as a verbal noun (Masdar). It functions as a noun in a sentence, often following verbs like 'go' (dhahaba) or 'love' (ahabba).
- Common Verb Pairing
- ذهب للتسوق (He went for shopping) - Note the use of the preposition 'li' (for).
هل انتهيت من الـ تَسَوُّق؟
(Have you finished shopping?)
You will encounter this word in various daily scenarios. It is ubiquitous in advertising, casual conversation, and news reports regarding the economy.
- In the Mall
- Signs saying 'مركز تسوق' (Shopping Center) or 'عربة تسوق' (Shopping Cart).
هذا أفضل تطبيق للـ تَسَوُّق عبر الإنترنت.
(This is the best app for online shopping.)
Learners often confuse 'tasawwuq' with similar-sounding words or use incorrect prepositions.
- Confusion with 'Sawq'
- 'Sawq' (سَوْق) means driving or leading. Ensure you include the 'ta' prefix for shopping.
While 'tasawwuq' is the general term, other words offer specific nuances.
- Tabaddu' (تبضع)
- More formal, specifically refers to buying goods (bida'a).
- Shira' (شراء)
- The specific act of purchasing/buying.
Exemplos por nível
أنا أحب التسوق.
I love shopping.
Subject + Verb + Noun
التسوق ممتع.
Shopping is fun.
Equational sentence (Mubtada and Khabar)
أين مركز التسوق؟
Where is the shopping center?
Interrogative sentence
هذا يوم التسوق.
This is shopping day.
Demonstrative pronoun + noun
أذهب للتسوق اليوم.
I go for shopping today.
Verb + prepositional phrase
أمي في التسوق.
My mother is shopping.
Simple prepositional phrase
لا أحب التسوق.
I don't like shopping.
Negation with 'la'
هل تحب التسوق؟
Do you like shopping?
Question with 'hal'
أفضل التسوق عبر الإنترنت لتوفير الوقت.
I prefer online shopping to save time.
Verb + Masdar + Prepositional phrase
ذهبت للتسوق ولكن لم أجد ما أريد.
I went shopping but I didn't find what I wanted.
Compound sentence with 'lakin'
مراكز التسوق مزدحمة في الأعياد.
Shopping centers are crowded during holidays.
Idafa construct (Marakiz al-tasawwuq)
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Expressões idiomáticas
Dicas
Using the Preposition
Always use 'li-' (for) before 'tasawwuq' when saying 'go for shopping'.
Memorize
Origem da palavra
Arabic root S-W-Q
Contexto cultural
In the Arab world, shopping is often a family event. Large malls in cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha are not just for buying things; they are social hubs with restaurants, cinemas, and parks. Traditional 'Suqs' still exist and offer a different 'tasawwuq' experience involving bargaining (mufawada).
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasIt is a noun (verbal noun/Masdar). The verb is 'Tasawwaqa'.
You can say 'Ana atassawaq' (verb) or 'Ana aqoomu bi-tasawwuq' (I am doing shopping).
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Write a sentence about your favorite shopping mall.
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Describe your last shopping trip.
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Write: 'I go shopping with my friend.'
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Discuss the pros and cons of online shopping.
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Summary
Tasawwuq (تَسَوُّق) is the general Arabic term for shopping, used in everyday life to describe the act of browsing and buying goods. Example: 'Al-tasawwuq al-iliktruni' (Online shopping).
- Tasawwuq means shopping.
- Derived from 'Suq' (market).
- Used for both physical and online buying.
- A common social and economic activity.
Using the Preposition
Always use 'li-' (for) before 'tasawwuq' when saying 'go for shopping'.
Exemplo
ذهبت مريم إلى مركز التسوق لشراء ملابس جديدة.
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