Definition
A term used to describe household devices or tools designed to perform specific tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, or food preservation.
| Arabic | الأَجْهِزَة المَنْزِلِيَّة |
| Translitertion | Al-ʾajhizat al-manziliyyah |
| Pronunciation | |
Grammatical Information
- Part of Speech: Noun Phrase (عِبَارَة اِسْمِيَّة – ʿIbārah ismiyyah)
- Gender:Feminine (مُؤَنَّث – Mu’annath).
- Note: While the singular “jihāz” (device) is masculine, the broken plural “ʾajhizah” is treated as feminine for grammatical agreement.
- Number: Plural (جَمْع – Jamʿ)
Example Sentences
| Arabic | Transliteration | English Translation | Pronunciation |
| اِشْتَرَيْتُ ثَلَّاجَةً جَدِيدَةً | Ishtaraytu thallājatan jadīdatan | I bought a new refrigerator. | |
| هَلْ الْغَسَّالَةُ تَعْمَلُ جَيِّدًا؟ | Hal al-ghassālah taʿmalu jayyidan? | Does the washing machine work well? | |
| أَيْنَ أَجِدُ الأَجْهِزَةَ المَنْزِلِيَّةَ؟ | Ayna ajidu al-ʾajhizat al-manziliyyah? | Where can I find the home appliances? | |
Related Words and Phrases
- Synonym (مُرَادِف): الأَدَوَات المَنْزِلِيَّة (al-ʾadawāt al-manziliyyah): Household tools/utensils.
- Words from the Same Root:
- جِهَاز (jihāz): Device or equipment (Singular).
- تَجْهِيز (tajhīz): Preparation or equipping (Noun).
- جَاهِز (jāhiz): Ready or prepared (Adjective).
Cultural Context
Modern home appliances (الأَجْهِزَة المَنْزِلِيَّة) are essential in contemporary Arab households, reflecting a blend of global technological trends and traditional lifestyles. In regions with extreme heat, the مُكَيِّف (air conditioner) is often considered the most vital appliance for comfort.