Did you know that in Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship?
For every level of friendship, there is an Arabic word to describe it. From Sadeeq to Khaleel, it is rare to find all 12 levels of friendship in one person.
A thread on the 12 levels of friendship in Arabicโฆ
For every level of friendship, there is an Arabic word to describe it. From Sadeeq to Khaleel, it is rare to find all 12 levels of friendship in one person.
A thread on the 12 levels of friendship in Arabicโฆ
1/ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ (ุตุฏูู) - a true friend; someone who doesn't befriend you for an ulterior motive. The word "Sadeeq" is commonly translated as truth, so honesty and loyalty is at the core of this friendship
2/ ๐ผ๐ฃ๐๐๐จ (ุฃููุณ) - someone with whom you're really comfortable and familiar with.
3/ ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ก (ุฒู
ูู) - someone you have a nodding acquaintance with.
4/ ๐
๐๐ก๐๐๐จ (ุฌููุณ) - someone you're comfortable sitting with for a period of time.
5/ ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ง (ุณู
ูุฑ) - you have good conversation with them.
6/ ๐๐๐๐๐ (ุตุงุญุจ) - someone who's concerned for your well-being.
7/ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ (ุฑููู) - someone you can depend upon.
8/ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก (ุฎููู) - an intimate friend; someone whose presence makes you happy.
9/ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฎ (ูุฌู) - a confidant; someone you trust deeply.
10/ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ข (ูุฏูู
) - a drinking companion (just tea) that you might call when you're free.
11/ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฎ (ุตูู) - your best friend; someone you've chosen over other friends.
12/ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ (ูุฑูู) - someone who's inseparable from you; you know how they think (and vice versa).
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