This is the 2413th most frequent Arabic word.
ضريبة
Tax.
Here, 'ضريبة' refers to a financial charge imposed by the government, demonstrating its common economic and legal usage.
تفرض الحكومة ضريبة على السلع المستوردة.
The government imposes a tax on imported goods.
In this sentence, 'ضريبة' metaphorically describes a figurative 'cost' of being a citizen, illustrating its flexible and abstract usage.
دفع الضرائب هو ضريبة المواطنة.
Paying taxes is the price of citizenship.
Here, 'ضريبة' represents a metaphorical cost or sacrifice, extending its application to general contexts beyond financial obligations.