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Airiness
التّهوية (al-tahwiyah) is a noun meaning 'airiness' or 'ventilation,' referring to the quality of being airy or the process of allowing air to circulate through a space. It encompasses both the physical act of ventilating and the resulting state of freshness and openness that comes from good air circulation. This word is commonly used in contexts ranging from architecture and interior design to everyday household management.
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غرفة النوم تحتاج إلى تهوية جيدة لضمان نوم صحي.
Ghurfat an-nawm tahtaj ilá tahwiyah jayyidah lidhamán nawm sihhí.
The bedroom needs good ventilation to ensure healthy sleep.
التهوية السليمة في المطبخ تزيل الروائح غير المرغوبة.
At-tahwiyah as-salimah fi al-matbakh tuzil ar-rawáih ghayar al-marghúbah.
Proper ventilation in the kitchen removes unwanted odors.
المهندس اقترح تحسين التهوية في المبنى الجديد.
Al-muhandis iqtarah tahsin at-tahwiyah fi al-mabná al-jadíd.
The engineer suggested improving ventilation in the new building.
التهوية الطبيعية أفضل من التهوية الصناعية.
At-tahwiyah at-tabi'iyah afdal min at-tahwiyah as-sina'iyah.
Natural ventilation is better than artificial ventilation.
تأكدوا من التهوية الكافية في غرفة العمل.
Ta'akkidú min at-tahwiyah al-kafiyah fi ghurfat al-'amal.
Make sure there is adequate ventilation in the workspace.
In Arab countries with hot climates, proper ventilation (التهوية) is essential for comfort and health, historically achieved through architectural design with wind towers (البرج الهوائي) before modern air conditioning became widespread. The concept remains important in traditional Arab architecture and contemporary building design, reflecting both practical needs and cultural values around maintaining healthy living spaces. Modern apartments and commercial buildings in the Arab world typically emphasize التهوية as a key feature in real estate advertisements and building codes.
Remember that التهوية is a noun derived from the verb 'hawwá' (to make airy). When discussing ventilation systems, you can use the adjective form 'tahwiya' (ventilation) with nouns like نظام (system) or أنابيب (pipes). In everyday conversation, Arabs might use the term for both the act of opening windows and the broader concept of air circulation, so context matters when determining the specific meaning intended.