حل المشاكل باستخدام 'Figure Out'
figure out to confidently express solving problems and understanding complex ideas!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'figure out' when you need to solve a problem or understand something through mental effort and logic.
- Use it for mental solutions: 'I figured out the answer.' (max 20 words)
- It is separable: 'Figure it out' is correct, but 'Figure out it' is wrong.
- Focus on the process: It implies you thought hard to find the result.
نظرة عامة
figure out شيء ما. إنه ذلك الشعور المرضي بـ «آها!» عندما تكتمل قطع اللغز أخيرًا.Figure out هو أحد أكثر الأفعال فائدة التي ستتعلمها على الإطلاق.figuring الأشياء out.كيف تعمل هذه القاعدة
figure والقطعة الموصلة، out. معًا، يخلقان معنى جديدًا تمامًا لا علاقة له برسم الأشكال (وهو ما تعنيه figure عادةً!).figure out مميزًا هو أنه قابل للانفصال. هذه طريقة منمقة للقول إنه يمكنك وضع الشيء الذي تحله في المنتصف بين الكلمتين. يمكنك قول figure out the password أو figure the password out.it أو them أو her فيجب أن يأتي في المنتصف.figure it out.
نمط التكوين
figure out (للعادات أو الحقائق العامة)
figured out (للأشياء التي حللتها بالأمس)
figuring out (للأشياء التي تحلها الآن)
figure out the bill. | أنا أحسب الفاتورة. |
figured out the code. | لقد حللت الرمز. |
figure it out | حلها. |
متى نستخدمها
figure out هو أفضل صديق لك.- التكنولوجيا:
لا أستطيع
figure outكيفية إيقاف هذه الإشعارات المزعجة! - الحياة الاجتماعية:
أحاول
figure outما إذا كان يحبني أم أنه لطيف فقط.
الأخطاء الشائعة
- 1فخ الـ
It: لا تقل أبدًاfigure out it. الصحيح هوfigure it out. - 2الخلط مع
Find out: نستخدمfind outللمعلومات التي نكتشفها بدون جهد كبير. نستخدمfigure outعندما نضطر للتفكير.
مقارنة مع أنماط مشابهة
- Understand: هو المصطلح العام.
Figure outيتعلق أكثر بـ عملية الوصول إلى هذا الفهم. - Find out: للاكتشافات البسيطة.
لقد
found outأن المكتبة مغلقة.
أسئلة شائعة
Conjugating 'Figure Out'
| Tense | Subject | Verb Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I / You / We / They
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figure out
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I figure out the puzzle.
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Present Simple
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He / She / It
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figures out
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She figures out the cost.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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figured out
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They figured it out.
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Present Continuous
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I
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am figuring out
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I am figuring it out now.
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Present Perfect
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He / She
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has figured out
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He has figured out the way.
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Future
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All subjects
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will figure out
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We will figure it out later.
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Separability Patterns
| Object Type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Noun
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Figure [Noun] Out
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Figure the answer out.
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Noun
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Figure Out [Noun]
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Figure out the answer.
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Pronoun
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Figure [Pronoun] Out
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Figure it out. (Correct)
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Pronoun
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Figure Out [Pronoun]
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Figure out it. (Incorrect)
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Meanings
To reach an understanding or find a solution to a problem by thinking about it deeply or performing calculations.
Solving a puzzle/problem
To find the answer to a specific question or technical issue.
“Can you figure out this math problem?”
“We need to figure out why the car won't start.”
Understanding someone's behavior
To comprehend the reasons behind a person's actions or personality.
“I can't figure him out; he's so mysterious.”
“She's hard to figure out because she never talks about herself.”
Calculating amounts
To compute a total or a cost using mathematics.
“We need to figure out the total cost of the wedding.”
“I'm trying to figure out how much tax I owe.”
Planning a method
To decide on a course of action or a way to achieve a goal.
“Let's figure out a way to get there by 5 PM.”
“They are figuring out how to expand the business.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Subject + figure + out + object
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I figured out the code.
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Negative
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Subject + do not + figure + out
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I don't figure out math easily.
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Question
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Do + subject + figure + out...?
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Did you figure out the time?
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With Pronoun
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Subject + figure + it/them + out
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We figured it out together.
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With 'How'
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Subject + figure + out + how...
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I figured out how to swim.
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Passive (Rare)
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Object + be + figured out
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The solution was figured out.
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طيف الرسمية
We must ascertain the cause of the discrepancy. (Workplace problem)
We need to figure out what went wrong. (Workplace problem)
Let's figure this out. (Workplace problem)
Gotta suss it out. (Workplace problem)
The Mind of 'Figure Out'
Math/Money
- Calculations Total cost
- Equations Math problems
People
- Motives Why they did it
- Personality Who they are
Logistics
- Plans How to get there
- Schedules Bus times
Figure Out vs. Find Out
Can I use 'Figure Out'?
Did you use your brain to solve it?
Is the object a pronoun (it/them)?
Common Objects for Figure Out
Problems
- • Puzzles
- • Errors
- • Glitches
People
- • Behavior
- • Intentions
- • Moods
Numbers
- • Taxes
- • Tips
- • Budgets
أمثلة حسب المستوى
I can figure out the answer.
I can find the answer using my brain.
Can you figure it out?
Can you solve it?
He figures out the game.
He understands how to play.
We figured out the price.
We calculated the cost.
I need to figure out the bus schedule.
I need to understand the bus times.
She couldn't figure out the instructions.
She didn't understand the manual.
Let's figure out where to eat.
Let's decide on a restaurant.
Did you figure them out?
Did you solve the problems?
I'm trying to figure out why the computer is slow.
I am investigating the cause of the slow computer.
It took me ages to figure out her true intentions.
It took a long time to understand what she really wanted.
We have to figure out a way to save money.
We must find a method for saving.
Once you figure it out, it's actually quite easy.
After you understand the process, it is simple.
Scientists are still figuring out the long-term effects.
Researchers are still analyzing the future consequences.
I've finally figured out how to balance work and life.
I have discovered the solution to my schedule issues.
He's a tough nut to crack, but I'll figure him out eventually.
He is difficult to understand, but I will succeed.
The detective figured out the motive behind the crime.
The investigator deduced the reason for the act.
It's imperative that we figure out the logistical bottlenecks.
We must identify and solve the supply chain issues.
The nuances of the treaty are difficult to figure out.
The subtle details of the agreement are hard to grasp.
I can't quite figure out what he's hinting at.
I am unable to decipher his subtext.
Having figured out the algorithm, she optimized the code.
After understanding the logic, she improved the program.
The philosopher spent his life figuring out the nature of being.
The thinker dedicated his time to understanding existence.
One might never truly figure out the labyrinthine bureaucracy of this city.
It is possible to never understand the complex systems here.
The sheer complexity of the data makes it impossible to figure out at a glance.
The data is too hard to understand immediately.
She has an uncanny ability to figure out people's weaknesses.
She is exceptionally good at identifying flaws in others.
سهل الخلط
Learners use 'figure out' for any new information they get.
These are almost identical and often interchangeable.
Learners think 'solve' is always better because it's a single word.
أخطاء شائعة
I figure out it.
I figure it out.
I figure out my keys.
I found my keys.
He figure out.
He figures out.
I figured out to the answer.
I figured out the answer.
I am figure out the problem.
I am figuring out the problem.
I figured out that he is here.
I found out that he is here.
Can you figure out me?
Can you figure me out?
I figured out how do it.
I figured out how to do it.
The answer was figured out by me.
I figured out the answer.
I figured out the solution of the problem.
I figured out the solution to the problem.
I figured out to solve the issue.
I figured out how to solve the issue.
أنماط الجُمل
I finally figured out ___.
It's hard to figure out ___.
We need to figure out a way to ___.
Have you figured out ___ yet?
Real World Usage
I can't figure out why my laptop won't connect to the printer.
I'm good at figuring out creative solutions to complex problems.
I really like her, but I can't figure her out yet.
Did you figure out the answer to question five?
We need to figure out which train goes to the airport.
Lmk when u figure it out.
The 'It' Rule
Not for Physical Finding
Use with 'How to'
British vs American
Smart Tips
Say 'I'm trying to figure this out' instead of 'I'm doing this math'. It sounds more like you are actively solving it.
Imagine the pronoun is a sandwich filling and 'figure' and 'out' are the bread. The filling must stay inside!
Use 'figure out' with 'logistics' or 'strategy'.
Use 'can't figure [person] out'. It's a very common idiomatic way to express confusion.
النطق
Stress on 'Out'
In phrasal verbs like 'figure out', the stress usually falls on the particle 'out', not the verb 'figure'.
Linking
The 'r' in 'figure' often links smoothly to the 'o' in 'out', sounding like 'fig-yer-out'.
Rising on 'Out'
Did you figure it OUT? ↗
Conveys curiosity or surprise.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of the 'Figure' as a number and 'Out' as the result of a math problem.
ربط بصري
Imagine a detective with a magnifying glass looking at a giant number '8'. He is trying to 'figure' out the mystery of the number.
Rhyme
If a problem makes you shout, take some time to figure it out!
Story
A student was staring at a broken robot. He looked at the wires (the figures) and pulled one 'out'. Suddenly, he understood! He had figured it out.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Look at a piece of technology in your room. Try to explain in English how to 'figure out' how to change its settings.
ملاحظات ثقافية
'Figure out' is extremely common in the US, especially in 'can-do' culture where problem-solving is highly valued.
While 'figure out' is used, 'work out' is often a more common alternative in the UK for the same meaning.
Using 'figure out' in a meeting shows you are taking initiative. It is seen as a positive, proactive phrase.
The word 'figure' comes from the Latin 'figura' (shape/form). In the 14th century, it referred to numerical symbols.
بدايات محادثة
Have you ever had a problem with your computer that you couldn't figure out?
Who is the most difficult person you've ever had to figure out?
Can you figure out the best way to learn 50 new words a week?
If you were lost in a new city without a phone, how would you figure out where to go?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
It took me an hour to figure ___ the answer.
Find and fix the mistake:
I figured out that the bus was late by asking the driver.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
No puedo entenderlo (usando 'figure out').
Answer starts with: b...
A: This IKEA desk is impossible to build! B: Don't worry, ___.
You can use 'figure out' for finding your lost car keys.
Score: /8
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercisesWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
It took me an hour to figure ___ the answer.
Find and fix the mistake:
I figured out that the bus was late by asking the driver.
out / we / it / will / figure
Match the following:
No puedo entenderlo (usando 'figure out').
A: This IKEA desk is impossible to build! B: Don't worry, ___.
You can use 'figure out' for finding your lost car keys.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI need to ____ a way to get to the airport on time for my flight.
It took them a long time to ____ the instructions for assembling the bookshelf.
He figured quickly out why his computer wasn't working.
We still haven't figured out where is the problem.
Which sentence uses 'figure out' correctly?
Choose the best option:
Translate into English: '¿Pudiste descifrar la contraseña del Wi-Fi para conectarte?'
Translate into English: 'Estoy intentando entender por qué mi planta se está muriendo.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Rearrange the words to form a question:
Match the beginning of the phrases with their correct endings:
Match the use cases with the best 'figure out' structure:
Score: /12
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
Yes, you can! With a noun like `the answer`, you can put it at the end or in the middle.
They are very similar. `Work out` is more common in British English and also means to exercise at the gym.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in neutral and semi-formal business contexts.
In English, separable phrasal verbs require pronouns to be placed between the verb and the particle.
No. While it can mean 'calculate', it more often means 'understand' or 'solve' non-numerical problems.
Yes, it means to understand someone's personality or why they are acting a certain way.
Yes, `solve`, `calculate`, or `comprehend` are good synonyms depending on the context.
The past tense is `figured out`. It is a regular verb.
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Averiguar / Resolver
English distinguishes between the mental process (figure out) and the final result (solve).
Résoudre / Comprendre
French lacks the 'separable' grammar structure of English phrasal verbs.
Herausfinden / Ausrechnen
The logic of adding a particle to a verb is very similar to English.
Kaiketsu suru / Wakaru
Japanese verbs do not separate to place objects in the middle.
Yastantij / Yahul
Arabic uses prefixes and suffixes rather than separate particles like 'out'.
Nòng mǐngbái / Xiǎng chūlái
The Chinese 'chūlái' (come out) functions very similarly to the English 'out' in this context.
Learning Path
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