What is tafqeet?
Tafqeet (تفقيط) is writing an amount in words next to the figures, for example «فقط ألف ومئتان وخمسون ريالًا سعوديًا لا غير» (“One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Saudi Riyals Only”). It is used on cheques, invoices, contracts and receipts so nobody can alter the number by adding a zero, and the words «فقط» (“only”) and «لا غير» (“nothing more”) close the text at both ends.
Arabic rules the converter applies
- Gender: from 3 to 10 the number takes the opposite gender to the noun («ثلاثة ريالات» but «ثلاث هللات»), while 1 and 2 agree with it.
- Noun form: plural after 3–10, singular accusative after 11–99, and singular genitive after hundreds and thousands.
- Duals: «ريالان», «ألفان»; they drop the final nun before a noun: «مئتا ريال», «ألفا ريال».
- Subunits: halala for the Saudi riyal (100), piastre for the Egyptian pound (100), fils for the UAE dirham (100) and the Kuwaiti, Bahraini and Jordanian dinar (1,000), baisa for the Omani rial (1,000), and dirham for the Qatari riyal (100).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should I use, مئة or مائة?
Both are correct. مئة is the modern spelling preferred by most contemporary linguists; مائة is the traditional spelling still common in banks and contracts. Choose either in the fourth field.
How large an amount can it handle?
Up to 999 billion, with decimals. If you type more decimals than the currency uses, it rounds to the nearest subunit and tells you.
Can I use it for official cheques?
Yes, that is exactly what it is for, but check the wording before you write it, and follow any wording your bank requires.
Why does it show both languages?
Many invoices and contracts in the Gulf are bilingual. Use the copy buttons to take the version you need.