Bedeutung
To formally accept and begin to implement a particular course of action or principle.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Pan-Arab media like Al Jazeera, this phrase is a staple of political analysis. It reflects a modern, globalized way of discussing governance that transcends local dialects. In the Gulf, 'تبنى سياسة' is frequently used in the context of 'Nationalization' (Tawteen/Saudization) policies, where states adopt strategies to increase local employment. In Lebanon and Jordan, you'll often hear this in NGOs and international development contexts, reflecting the high density of global organizations in the region. Egyptian academic discourse uses this phrase extensively when discussing the history of 'Infitah' (Opening) policies under Sadat.
Use with 'Idafa'
When you name the policy, use the Idafa structure: 'تبني سياسةِ التعليمِ' (Adopting the policy of education).
Spelling of the Masdar
The verbal noun is 'تبنٍّ' (Tabannin) with tanween, but 'التَبَنِّي' (Al-Tabannī) with the 'ya' when it has 'Al'.
Bedeutung
To formally accept and begin to implement a particular course of action or principle.
Use with 'Idafa'
When you name the policy, use the Idafa structure: 'تبني سياسةِ التعليمِ' (Adopting the policy of education).
Spelling of the Masdar
The verbal noun is 'تبنٍّ' (Tabannin) with tanween, but 'التَبَنِّي' (Al-Tabannī) with the 'ya' when it has 'Al'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'تبنى'.
بعد سنوات من التردد، قررت الحكومة ________ سياسة الطاقة المتجددة.
The sentence requires the Masdar (verbal noun) or the infinitive form after 'قررت'. 'تبني' is the correct form here.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
Option B is a classic formal use of the collocation. Option A is too informal, C uses the wrong verb form, and D is ambiguous.
Match the policy to the entity most likely to adopt it.
صل بين الكيان والسياسة المناسبة:
Central banks adopt monetary policies, tech companies adopt innovation policies, and education ministries adopt educational policies.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenبعد سنوات من التردد، قررت الحكومة ________ سياسة الطاقة المتجددة.
The sentence requires the Masdar (verbal noun) or the infinitive form after 'قررت'. 'تبني' is the correct form here.
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
Option B is a classic formal use of the collocation. Option A is too informal, C uses the wrong verb form, and D is ambiguous.
صل بين الكيان والسياسة المناسبة:
Central banks adopt monetary policies, tech companies adopt innovation policies, and education ministries adopt educational policies.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, you can 'تبنى فكرة' (adopt an idea). It works exactly the same way.
'تبنى' (Tabannā) is the verb (past tense). 'تبني' (Tabannī) is the noun (adoption).
Rarely. It's too formal for daily street slang, but common in 'educated' or 'white' dialects.
The plural is 'سياسات' (Siyāsāt).
Verwandte Redewendungen
اتخذ إجراءات
similarTo take measures
دخل حيز التنفيذ
builds onTo come into effect
تخلى عن سياسة
contrastTo abandon a policy
رسم سياسة
specialized formTo draw/map out a policy
