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نظف

nazzafa

To clean

Beginnerverb

Definition

To make a place tidy and free of dirt.

Example

أنظف غرفتي يوم الجمعة.

I clean my room on Friday.

Etymology

The word 'نظف' (nazzafa) comes from the root 'ن ظ ف' (n-ẓ-f), associated with cleanliness and purity. It denotes the action of cleaning developed through various cultural practices.

How & Where It’s Used

'نظف' is extensively used in informal speech, often in household contexts, as well as in formal discussions regarding cleanliness in written language.

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