Arabic · Daily Life
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.