A2 Collocation Formal

يتخذ إجراءً

ytkhth agraaa

Take action

Significado

To do something to achieve a goal or solve a problem.

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Contexto cultural

In Egyptian bureaucracy, 'ittakhadh ijra'' often involves a long paper trail (wara'a wa khatm). People might use the phrase ironically to describe the slow pace of official work. With the rapid digitalization of government services (like Absher or DubaiNow), 'taking action' is now associated with clicking a button on an app rather than visiting an office. In social contexts, taking action is often linked to family honor or community standing. If a neighbor is slighted, the family might 'take action' to resolve the dispute through a 'Jahla' (traditional meeting). Due to the French administrative legacy, the concept of 'measures' is very strictly followed in formal settings, often using the plural 'إجراءات' almost exclusively.

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The Plural Power

In 90% of professional contexts, use the plural 'إجراءات' (measures). It sounds more authoritative and comprehensive than the singular.

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The Double T

Don't forget the shadda on the 'T' in 'ittakhadha'. If you say 'itakhadha' with a single T, it's a different, incorrect form.

Significado

To do something to achieve a goal or solve a problem.

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The Plural Power

In 90% of professional contexts, use the plural 'إجراءات' (measures). It sounds more authoritative and comprehensive than the singular.

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The Double T

Don't forget the shadda on the 'T' in 'ittakhadha'. If you say 'itakhadha' with a single T, it's a different, incorrect form.

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Polite Complaining

If you want to complain politely but firmly in an Arab country, use the passive: 'يجب أن يُتخذ إجراء' (Action must be taken). It avoids blaming a specific person directly.

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct verb to complete the formal sentence.

يجب على الشركة أن ____ إجراءات جديدة لحماية الموظفين.

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

In formal Arabic, 'تتخذ' (Form VIII) is the standard verb used with 'إجراءات'.

Fill in the missing word (the noun part of the collocation).

إذا استمر الغش، سنتخذ ____ تأديبية.

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

'إجراءات تأديبية' (disciplinary measures) is a very common fixed phrase in schools and workplaces.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate form of the phrase.

أحمد: الجيران يزعجوننا كل ليلة. سارة: سأذهب للشرطة و____.

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

Sarah is promising to take a formal step (going to the police), so 'أتخذ إجراءً' is the most natural fit.

Match the type of 'action' to the situation.

Match: 1. قانونية (Legal), 2. وقائية (Preventative), 3. تأديبية (Disciplinary)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-ب, 2-أ, 3-ج

Legal action for theft, preventative for disease, and disciplinary for cheating.

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Ayudas visuales

Types of Actions (إجراءات)

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Legal

  • قانونية
  • قضائية
  • جنائية
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Safety

  • وقائية
  • احترازية
  • أمنية
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Work

  • تأديبية
  • إدارية
  • هيكلية

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Choose the correct verb to complete the formal sentence. Choose A2

يجب على الشركة أن ____ إجراءات جديدة لحماية الموظفين.

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

In formal Arabic, 'تتخذ' (Form VIII) is the standard verb used with 'إجراءات'.

Fill in the missing word (the noun part of the collocation). Fill Blank B1

إذا استمر الغش، سنتخذ ____ تأديبية.

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

'إجراءات تأديبية' (disciplinary measures) is a very common fixed phrase in schools and workplaces.

Complete the dialogue with the appropriate form of the phrase. dialogue_completion A2

أحمد: الجيران يزعجوننا كل ليلة. سارة: سأذهب للشرطة و____.

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

Sarah is promising to take a formal step (going to the police), so 'أتخذ إجراءً' is the most natural fit.

Match the type of 'action' to the situation. situation_matching B1

Match: 1. قانونية (Legal), 2. وقائية (Preventative), 3. تأديبية (Disciplinary)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-ب, 2-أ, 3-ج

Legal action for theft, preventative for disease, and disciplinary for cheating.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

5 preguntas

No. For a photo, use 'التقط صورة' (iltaqata sura). 'Ittakhadha' is only for abstract things like actions or decisions.

It ends with the letter 'Thal' (ذ), which is a voiced 'th' sound like in 'this'.

You can say 'التكاسل' (laziness) or 'عدم مبالاة' (indifference), or more formally 'التقاعس عن العمل' (failing to act).

The verb 'ittakhadha' is used frequently (e.g., 'taking a path'), but the specific collocation 'ittakhadha ijra'an' is a modern administrative development.

Yes, but it sounds a bit serious. Use it if you are discussing a problem with a landlord or a boss.

Frases relacionadas

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اتخذ قراراً

similar

To make a decision

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قام بخطوة

synonym

To take a step

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اتخذ تدابير

synonym

To take measures

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باشر العمل

builds on

To start the work

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نفذ

specialized form

To execute/implement

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