Bedeutung
To acquire knowledge or skill through practice, observation, or participation.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In cities like Dubai and Riyadh, 'iktisab al-khibra' is a buzzword in 'Saudization' or 'Emiratization' programs, where young nationals are encouraged to gain private sector experience. In traditional crafts (carpentry, soap making), experience isn't just 'gained'; it's 'taken from the hands' of the master (أخذ الصنعة من إيد المعلم). Egyptian students often use this phrase when discussing 'Korsat' (courses) and how they add to their 'CV'—a word used even in Arabic speech. In Morocco or Tunisia, this phrase often co-exists with French professional terms, but 'iktisab' remains the formal Arabic choice for official documents.
Use with 'واسعة'
Pair 'خبرة' with 'واسعة' (wide/extensive) to sound very professional in interviews.
Avoid 'أخذ'
Never say 'أخذت خبرة' in a formal interview; it sounds like you just 'took' something without working for it.
Bedeutung
To acquire knowledge or skill through practice, observation, or participation.
Use with 'واسعة'
Pair 'خبرة' with 'واسعة' (wide/extensive) to sound very professional in interviews.
Avoid 'أخذ'
Never say 'أخذت خبرة' in a formal interview; it sounds like you just 'took' something without working for it.
The 'Master' Nuance
In traditional settings, saying you gained experience from a specific person (e.g., 'اكتسبت الخبرة من فلان') is a sign of deep respect.
Masdar Usage
Use the noun form 'اكتساب الخبرة' as a subject in your sentences to sound more academic.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'يكتسب'.
الطلاب الجدد يسعون دائماً لـ_______ الخبرة من أساتذتهم.
The sentence requires a Masdar (verbal noun) after the preposition 'لـ' to mean 'to gain'.
Which sentence is the most professional for a CV?
How would you say 'I gained experience in marketing'?
'اكتسبتُ' is the most formal and appropriate verb for a professional resume.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: لماذا تريد هذا التدريب الصيفي؟ سارة: أريد أن _______ الخبرة العملية قبل التخرج.
The context of an internship (تدريب) strongly suggests 'gaining' experience.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'صقل الخبرة' (Refining experience) to the correct person:
'Refining' implies you already have experience and are making it better, which fits a senior role.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Knowledge vs. Experience
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenالطلاب الجدد يسعون دائماً لـ_______ الخبرة من أساتذتهم.
The sentence requires a Masdar (verbal noun) after the preposition 'لـ' to mean 'to gain'.
How would you say 'I gained experience in marketing'?
'اكتسبتُ' is the most formal and appropriate verb for a professional resume.
أحمد: لماذا تريد هذا التدريب الصيفي؟ سارة: أريد أن _______ الخبرة العملية قبل التخرج.
The context of an internship (تدريب) strongly suggests 'gaining' experience.
Match 'صقل الخبرة' (Refining experience) to the correct person:
'Refining' implies you already have experience and are making it better, which fits a senior role.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it sounds a bit serious. For hobbies, 'تعلمت' (I learned) is more common unless you are taking the hobby to a professional level.
It is usually singular (uncountable) like 'experience' in English, but you can use the plural 'khibrat' to mean 'different types of experiences'.
'Ma'rifa' is knowledge (facts), while 'khibra' is the practical application of that knowledge over time.
It's better to say 'I gained knowledge' (اكتسبتُ معرفة). Experience usually requires doing, not just reading.
Use 'خبرة عملية' (practical experience) or 'خبرة ميدانية' (field experience).
The verb 'yaktasib' is MSA (Modern Standard Arabic), but it is understood everywhere. Dialects might use 'yakhod' (take) or 'yit'allim' (learn) in casual speech.
It is masculine. 'Al-khibra' is feminine.
Technically yes, but it usually has a positive connotation of growth. For negative things, 'مررت بتجربة' (I went through an experience) is better.
Usually 'في' (in), as in 'يكتسب الخبرة في البرمجة'.
Very common, especially in business and education segments.
Verwandte Redewendungen
لديه خبرة
similarHe has experience
صقل المهارات
builds onPolishing skills
تبادل الخبرات
specialized formExchange of experiences
عديم الخبرة
contrastInexperienced
خبير في
relatedExpert in
