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Admiration
الإعجاب (al-i'jāb) is a noun meaning 'admiration' or 'impression,' expressing a positive feeling of approval and appreciation toward someone or something. It reflects genuine respect and fascination, often used to describe the emotional response when encountering something impressive or praiseworthy. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to convey personal appreciation.
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أشعر بالإعجاب الشديد تجاه مجهودات الفريق.
Asha'uru bi-al-i'jāb al-shadīd tijāh majhūdāt al-farīq.
I feel strong admiration toward the team's efforts.
نظرت إليها بإعجاب واضح عندما قدمت الحل.
Nadhart ilayha bi-i'jāb wādiḥ 'indamā qaddamat al-ḥall.
I looked at her with obvious admiration when she presented the solution.
الإعجاب بالفن يتطلب فهماً عميقاً.
Al-i'jāb bi-al-fann yatṭalab fahman 'amīqan.
Admiration for art requires deep understanding.
كان إعجابه بها واضحاً في كل كلمة يقولها.
Kān i'jābuh bihā wāḍiḥan fī kull kalimah yaqūluhā.
His admiration for her was evident in every word he spoke.
استحقت هذا الإعجاب لأنها عملت بجد واجتهاد.
Istaḥaqqat hādhā al-i'jāb li-annahā 'amilat bi-jidd wa-ijtihād.
She deserved this admiration because she worked hard and diligently.
In Arab culture, expressing admiration (الإعجاب) is a fundamental aspect of social interaction and relationship-building. It's common to compliment others' achievements, appearance, or work as a sign of respect and goodwill. However, there's cultural awareness around excessive admiration, as it can sometimes be perceived as insincere, and the phrase 'Ma sha' Allah' (ما شاء الله) is often paired with admiration to ward off the evil eye in Islamic tradition.
Remember that الإعجاب is typically followed by the preposition 'bi-' (ب) when indicating what you admire, as in 'الإعجاب بـ' (admiration for/of). It can be used as a noun in various grammatical forms and is frequently encountered in literature, social media, and everyday conversations. Pay attention to context—the word carries positive connotations and should be used genuinely.