Significado
To decide firmly on a course of action; to resolve to do something.
Contexto cultural
In the Levant, 'عقد العزم' is often heard in political speeches and high-end news broadcasts (like those from Lebanon or Syria). It conveys a sense of 'steadfastness' (Sumud) which is a core cultural value in the region. In the Gulf, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, this phrase is frequently used in 'Vision' documents (like Saudi Vision 2030). It signals a transition from oil-dependency to a modern economy. While Egyptians use 'Ammiya' for daily life, 'عقد العزم' is the language of the 'intellectual' (Muthaqqaf). It is used in talk shows when discussing serious national reforms. In Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, where MSA is used alongside French and Darija, this phrase appears in formal legal and educational contexts to denote a 'sovereign decision.'
Use it in Writing Tasks
If you are taking an Arabic proficiency test (like ALTA or DLPT), using 'عقد العزم على' instead of 'قرر' will immediately signal to the examiner that you are at a C1 level.
Watch the Preposition
Never use 'في' or 'بـ'. It is always 'على'. This is the #1 mistake advanced learners make.
Significado
To decide firmly on a course of action; to resolve to do something.
Use it in Writing Tasks
If you are taking an Arabic proficiency test (like ALTA or DLPT), using 'عقد العزم على' instead of 'قرر' will immediately signal to the examiner that you are at a C1 level.
Watch the Preposition
Never use 'في' or 'بـ'. It is always 'على'. This is the #1 mistake advanced learners make.
The Power of the Word
In many Arab cultures, saying you have 'عقدت العزم' is seen as a promise. Don't use it lightly if you don't intend to follow through!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition to complete the phrase.
عقدتُ العزم ___ السفر إلى الخارج للدراسة.
The collocation 'عقد العزم' always takes the preposition 'على'.
Which sentence uses the phrase in the most appropriate register?
أي جملة هي الأنسب؟
This phrase is for formal or high-stakes situations, not daily chores.
Match the verb with its correct object to form a common Arabic collocation.
صل الفعل بالمفعول به المناسب:
These are all standard collocations, but 'عقد' specifically pairs with 'العزم'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
أحمد: هل ستشارك في الماراثون؟ خالد: نعم، لقد ____ على التدريب يومياً.
The speaker (Khaled) is talking about himself, so the first-person singular 'عقدتُ' is required.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosعقدتُ العزم ___ السفر إلى الخارج للدراسة.
The collocation 'عقد العزم' always takes the preposition 'على'.
أي جملة هي الأنسب؟
This phrase is for formal or high-stakes situations, not daily chores.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all standard collocations, but 'عقد' specifically pairs with 'العزم'.
أحمد: هل ستشارك في الماراثون؟ خالد: نعم، لقد ____ على التدريب يومياً.
The speaker (Khaled) is talking about himself, so the first-person singular 'عقدتُ' is required.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasRarely in casual slang, but very often in serious discussions about life, career, or politics among educated speakers.
Yes, you can resolve to do something bad, like 'عقد العزم على الانتقام' (He resolved on revenge), but it's more common for positive goals.
'نوى' is a simple intention (I intend to...). 'عقد العزم' is a firm, finalized resolution after deliberation.
Yes, you conjugate the verb: 'عقدوا العزم' (They resolved). The noun 'العزم' stays singular.
It's grammatically possible but much less common than the standard 'عقدت العزم'.
It has religious echoes (Prophetic resolve), but it is used in purely secular contexts like business and politics today.
No, you can say 'سأعقد العزم' (I will resolve) or 'يعقد العزم' (He resolves), but the past tense is most common because it describes a decision already made.
You would say 'أنا عاقدٌ العزم على...' (using the active participle 'عاقد').
Extremely often. It fits the meter of many classical Arabic poems perfectly.
The most direct opposite is 'تردد' (to hesitate) or 'تراجع' (to back down).
Frases relacionadas
عقد النية
similarTo form an intention (often spiritual).
صمم على
synonymTo be determined to.
أجمع أمره
specialized formTo make a collective or final decision.
تراجع عن
contrastTo back down or retreat from.
