Significado
To examine other possible choices, courses of action, or possibilities carefully.
Contexto cultural
In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, 'reviewing options' is often a sign of 'Sabr' (patience). Rushing a decision is seen as a lack of wisdom. Using this phrase in a meeting shows you respect the process. When families discuss marriage or big purchases, they 'yast'arid' every possible option to avoid 'Ayb' (shame) later. It's a way of ensuring everyone's opinion is heard. Egyptian talk shows (like those on MBC Masr) use this phrase constantly when discussing the economy. It's a way for experts to sound authoritative and calm the public. In universities from Morocco to Iraq, this phrase is a staple of 'Critical Thinking' (التفكير النقدي) modules, encouraging students to look beyond the obvious.
Sound like a CEO
Use this phrase in interviews to show you are a strategic thinker. It sounds much more impressive than 'I look for other ways'.
Grammar Trap
Remember: 'khiyarat' is feminine plural, so the adjective 'badila' is singular feminine. Don't say 'badilat'!
Significado
To examine other possible choices, courses of action, or possibilities carefully.
Sound like a CEO
Use this phrase in interviews to show you are a strategic thinker. It sounds much more impressive than 'I look for other ways'.
Grammar Trap
Remember: 'khiyarat' is feminine plural, so the adjective 'badila' is singular feminine. Don't say 'badilat'!
The Shura Connection
In Arab contexts, 'reviewing options' often implies you are going to talk to others. It's rarely a solo act.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
بسبب الأزمة المالية، قررت الشركة أن _______ خيارات بديلة للنمو.
The verb must be in the present subjunctive (after 'an') and match the feminine singular subject 'al-sharika'.
Which sentence uses the phrase in the most appropriate register?
Select the best sentence for a formal report:
This sentence uses the masdar 'isti'rad' and formal vocabulary like 'al-idara' and 'tahsin al-ada'.
Match the speaker to the most likely context for using this phrase.
Who would say: 'نحن نستعرض خيارات بديلة لتأمين الحدود'?
The phrase is highly formal and relates to strategic security ('ta'min al-hudud').
Complete the dialogue with the correct grammatical form.
أحمد: الخطة 'أ' فشلت تماماً. سارة: لا بأس، لقد بدأنا بالفعل في _______ خيارات بديلة.
After the preposition 'fī', the noun must be in the genitive case (majruur), ending with a kasra.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosبسبب الأزمة المالية، قررت الشركة أن _______ خيارات بديلة للنمو.
The verb must be in the present subjunctive (after 'an') and match the feminine singular subject 'al-sharika'.
Select the best sentence for a formal report:
This sentence uses the masdar 'isti'rad' and formal vocabulary like 'al-idara' and 'tahsin al-ada'.
Who would say: 'نحن نستعرض خيارات بديلة لتأمين الحدود'?
The phrase is highly formal and relates to strategic security ('ta'min al-hudud').
أحمد: الخطة 'أ' فشلت تماماً. سارة: لا بأس، لقد بدأنا بالفعل في _______ خيارات بديلة.
After the preposition 'fī', the noun must be in the genitive case (majruur), ending with a kasra.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasTechnically yes, but it sounds very funny and overly formal. It's like saying 'I am conducting a strategic review of the menu.'
'Ukhra' just means 'other.' 'Badila' means 'alternative' or 'replacement.' Use 'badila' when the first option failed.
Yes, in Modern Standard Arabic it is formal. In dialects, people use 'yashuf' or 'yidawwar'.
Use 'Ista'radtu' (استعرضتُ).
Frases relacionadas
يدرس البدائل
similarTo study the alternatives
يبحث عن مخرج
specialized formTo look for a way out
يضع كل الخيارات على الطاولة
similarTo put all options on the table
يفاضل بين
builds onTo weigh/prioritize between
