Definition

A term used to describe household devices or tools designed to perform specific tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, or food preservation.

Arabicالأَجْهِزَة المَنْزِلِيَّة
TranslitertionAl-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

ArabicTransliterationEnglish TranslationPronunciation
اِشْتَرَيْتُ ثَلَّاجَةً جَدِيدَةًIshtaraytu thallājatan jadīdatanI 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?
  • 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.