Semantic Analysis of "Tabzir" Based on Etymological Data and its Comparison with "Israf"

fall into this category. While the semantic differences between these two terms were clear to Arabic speakers in the early Islamic centuries, the passage of time and their frequent co-occurrence have led to a semantic overlap between them today. This study seeks to answer the following questions using modern linguistic data and library research: What is the semantic distinction between "Israf" and "Tabzir"? What equivalent can be proposed for "Tabzir" to clarify its distinction from "Israf"? Among the findings of this research is that, based on etymological data, the term "Tabzir" carries a primarily metaphorical meaning, equivalent to "squandering." On the other hand, "Israf" consists of two semantic components: consumption and emotional behavior.

Semantic Analysis of "Tabzir" Based on Etymological Data and its Comparison with "Israf" Keywords:

etymology , Israf , Linguistics , quran , Tabzir