C1 Expression Formal

ألقى نظرة فاحصة

alqā naẓrah fāḥiṣah

Took a close look

Significado

To examine something carefully, thoroughly, and in detail to understand it deeply.

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Contexto cultural

The concept of 'Tahqiq' (verification) in classical Arabic scholarship requires an 'Al-Nazra al-Fahisa' to ensure the authenticity of texts. News channels like Al Jazeera often use this phrase to introduce investigative segments called 'Nazra Fahisa' (A Closer Look). In many Arab countries, the legal language is highly formalized, and this phrase is a staple in judicial rulings to describe the court's review of evidence. While 'looking closely' is good for work, in social settings, 'casting a probing look' at a stranger is considered 'Fudul' (nosiness) and is generally discouraged.

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Use with 'على'

Always remember the preposition 'على' (ala). Without it, the sentence feels incomplete.

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Gender Match

Don't forget the 'Ta Marbuta' (ة) on 'Fahis-a'. It must be feminine because 'Nazra' is feminine.

Significado

To examine something carefully, thoroughly, and in detail to understand it deeply.

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Use with 'على'

Always remember the preposition 'على' (ala). Without it, the sentence feels incomplete.

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Gender Match

Don't forget the 'Ta Marbuta' (ة) on 'Fahis-a'. It must be feminine because 'Nazra' is feminine.

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Professionalism

Using this in an email to your boss shows you are diligent and professional.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word with the correct form.

ألقى المحامي نظرة _______ على أوراق القضية.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: فاحصة

The adjective must be feminine singular to match 'نظرة'.

Which sentence is the most formal and appropriate for a news report?

The committee examined the new law thoroughly.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ألقى أعضاء اللجنة نظرة فاحصة على القانون الجديد.

This sentence uses the correct formal idiom and appropriate subject.

Match the verb with its object and adjective.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

These are all valid collocations for 'looking closely'.

Complete the dialogue.

المدير: هل راجعت الميزانية؟ المحاسب: نعم، لقد ____ عليها صباح اليوم.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ألقيتُ نظرة فاحصة

This is the most professional way to confirm a thorough review.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing word with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

ألقى المحامي نظرة _______ على أوراق القضية.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: فاحصة

The adjective must be feminine singular to match 'نظرة'.

Which sentence is the most formal and appropriate for a news report? Choose B2

The committee examined the new law thoroughly.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ألقى أعضاء اللجنة نظرة فاحصة على القانون الجديد.

This sentence uses the correct formal idiom and appropriate subject.

Match the verb with its object and adjective. Match C1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: all

These are all valid collocations for 'looking closely'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

المدير: هل راجعت الميزانية؟ المحاسب: نعم، لقد ____ عليها صباح اليوم.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ألقيتُ نظرة فاحصة

This is the most professional way to confirm a thorough review.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

Only in a professional or medical context. In social settings, it can feel like you are judging them or being rude.

You can say 'Nazara nazratan fahisatan', but 'Alqa' is much more idiomatic and common in high-level Arabic.

It is understood everywhere but mostly used in formal speech (Fusha). In dialects, people use simpler words like 'shaf kwayes'.

ألقوا نظرات فاحصة (They cast probing looks).

Frases relacionadas

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نظرة خاطفة

contrast

A quick glance

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دقق النظر

synonym

To scrutinize

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تحت المجهر

similar

Under the microscope

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أمعن النظر

builds on

To look deeply/contemplate

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