C1 Expression Formal

وضع نصب عينيه

waḍa' naṣb 'aynayhi

Kept in mind, aimed for

Significado

To set something as a clear goal, objective, or priority; to keep it in focus.

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Contexto cultural

In the modern Arab corporate world, using this phrase in a presentation or a report signals that you are 'Istratigi' (strategic). It is the language of 'Vision 2030' and other national development plans. Classical poets used similar imagery to describe the focus of a lover or a warrior. The 'eyes' are seen as the gateway to the soul's intent. Teachers in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan frequently use this to motivate students before national exams (Thanaweya Amma). In religious discourse, one is often encouraged to 'set the afterlife' or 'God's pleasure' before their eyes to maintain moral integrity.

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Use it in Interviews

Using this phrase in a job interview instantly makes you sound like a C1 speaker. It shows you have 'vision'.

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Don't pluralize 'Nasb'

Even if the subject is plural (we, they), 'Nasba' stays singular. Only 'eyes' becomes plural (A'yunina).

Significado

To set something as a clear goal, objective, or priority; to keep it in focus.

🎯

Use it in Interviews

Using this phrase in a job interview instantly makes you sound like a C1 speaker. It shows you have 'vision'.

⚠️

Don't pluralize 'Nasb'

Even if the subject is plural (we, they), 'Nasba' stays singular. Only 'eyes' becomes plural (A'yunina).

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The 'Ayn' factor

In Arabic, the 'eye' is the center of focus, envy, and insight. This phrase uses the 'positive' power of the eye.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.

الموظف المجتهد هو من ___ مصلحة الشركة نصب عينيه.

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

The subject 'الموظف' (the employee) is singular masculine, so the verb must be 'يضع'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?

Select the correct sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: وضعت الدولة نصب عينيها تطوير التعليم.

This sentence uses the correct register (state development) and correct grammar (feminine verb for 'State').

Match the subject with the correct form of 'eyes'.

Match the following:

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

The possessive suffix must match the subject of the sentence.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate response.

المدير: كيف سنواجه هذه الأزمة؟ الموظف: سيدي، لقد ___ .

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: وضعنا حل المشكلة نصب أعيننا

This is the grammatically and idiomatically correct formal response.

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Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

الموظف المجتهد هو من ___ مصلحة الشركة نصب عينيه.

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

The subject 'الموظف' (the employee) is singular masculine, so the verb must be 'يضع'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context? Choose B2

Select the correct sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: وضعت الدولة نصب عينيها تطوير التعليم.

This sentence uses the correct register (state development) and correct grammar (feminine verb for 'State').

Match the subject with the correct form of 'eyes'. Match C1

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

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

The possessive suffix must match the subject of the sentence.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate response. dialogue_completion C1

المدير: كيف سنواجه هذه الأزمة؟ الموظف: سيدي، لقد ___ .

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: وضعنا حل المشكلة نصب أعيننا

This is the grammatically and idiomatically correct formal response.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

Yes, but it's rare. You could say 'He set revenge before his eyes,' but it's usually used for constructive ambitions.

It is 'Nusba' (with a Damma on the Noon). Some dialects might mispronounce it, but 'Nusba' is the correct MSA form.

You say: 'أضعُهُ نُصْبَ عينيَّ' (Wada'uhu nasba 'aynayya).

Frases relacionadas

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هدف إلى

synonym

To aim at

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صب اهتمامه على

similar

To pour his interest onto

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غض الطرف عن

contrast

To turn a blind eye to

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طمح إلى

builds on

To aspire to

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