يُغْلِقُ en 30 segundos
- The Arabic verb for 'to close' or 'to shut' something.
- Commonly used for doors, windows, shops, and digital apps.
- A Form IV verb (yughliqu) derived from the root gh-l-q.
- Essential for daily interactions, business, and formal communication.
The Arabic verb يُغْلِقُ (yughliqu) is a fundamental Form IV verb derived from the root غ-ل-ق. At its core, it signifies the act of closing, shutting, or obstructing an opening to prevent passage or access. While it is most commonly associated with physical objects like doors, windows, and gates, its utility extends far into the abstract and digital realms of modern life. In the context of a physical action, it implies moving a barrier into a position that completes a seal. For instance, when the weather turns cold, one would yughliqu the windows to keep the warmth inside. Unlike the simpler Form I verb غَلَقَ, which is less common in modern standard Arabic, the Form IV أَغْلَقَ / يُغْلِقُ is the standard way to express 'to close' in formal and semi-formal settings.
- Physical Closure
- This refers to shutting doors, windows, lids, or drawers. It is the most literal application of the word.
الرجل يُغْلِقُ باب السيارة بعناية لتجنب الضجيج.
The man closes the car door carefully to avoid noise.
- Institutional Closure
- Used when shops, banks, or schools end their business hours. It can also refer to the permanent cessation of a business.
In the digital age, يُغْلِقُ has found a significant role in technology. We use it to describe closing a computer program, a browser tab, or an electronic account. If you are finished with an application on your phone, you yughliqu it to save battery. Furthermore, in the realm of finance, it describes the act of closing a bank account or a file. The versatility of the word allows it to transition seamlessly from the physical world of hinges and latches to the metaphorical world of endings and finality. When a speaker says they want to 'close the subject', they use this verb to indicate that no further discussion is welcome.
الموظف يُغْلِقُ الملف بعد مراجعة جميع الوثائق.
The employee closes the file after reviewing all the documents.
- Metaphorical Use
- This involves ending a debate, shutting down a path of inquiry, or 'closing the door' on an opportunity.
الحكومة يُغْلِقُ الحدود لأسباب أمنية طارئة.
The government closes the borders for emergency security reasons.
Using يُغْلِقُ effectively requires understanding its conjugation and its relationship with direct objects. As a present-tense verb for a third-person masculine singular subject, it follows the standard Form IV pattern. The root letters are غ-ل-ق, and the addition of the initial 'hamza' in the past tense (أَغْلَقَ) transforms it into an causative action. When you use it in a sentence, you are identifying an agent performing the action of closure upon an object. This structure is consistent across various contexts, whether you are talking about a child closing a book or a manager closing a store.
- Basic Subject-Verb-Object
- The most common structure is: [Subject] + يُغْلِقُ + [Object]. Example: 'The boy closes the box.'
الولد يُغْلِقُ الصندوق الخشبي الصغير.
The boy closes the small wooden box.
When dealing with plural subjects, the verb must agree in gender and number if it follows the subject. For example, 'The men close...' becomes الرجال يُغْلِقُونَ. However, if the verb starts the sentence, it remains singular: يُغْلِقُ الرجال. This is a crucial rule in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) that learners must master to sound natural and grammatically correct. Additionally, the verb can be modified by adverbs to describe how something is closed—tightly, slowly, or partially.
- Negation
- To say someone 'does not close', use 'la' (لَا) before the verb: لَا يُغْلِقُ.
المتجر يُغْلِقُ أبوابه في الساعة التاسعة مساءً.
The store closes its doors at nine in the evening.
Finally, consider the passive voice. While يُغْلِقُ means 'he closes', يُغْلَقُ (yughlaqu) means 'it is being closed'. This subtle change in vowel marking (harakat) shifts the focus from the person doing the action to the object itself. This is often used in announcements or descriptions of automated processes, such as 'The gate is closed automatically'. Understanding these variations allows you to navigate both active participation and passive observation in Arabic conversations.
If you find yourself in an Arabic-speaking country, يُغْلِقُ and its various forms will be part of your daily auditory landscape. One of the most common places to hear it is in a commercial setting. Shopkeepers often use it when discussing their operating hours. You might hear a customer asking, 'When does the pharmacy close?' and the response would involve this verb. It is also prevalent in public transport announcements. For instance, on a metro or bus, an automated voice might announce that the doors are closing, using the passive form تُغْلَقُ الأبواب.
- News and Media
- Broadcasters use it to report on border closures, the end of stock market trading, or the conclusion of political summits.
المذيع: السوق المالي يُغْلِقُ اليوم على ارتفاع ملحوظ.
The broadcaster: The financial market closes today on a significant rise.
In educational settings, teachers use يُغْلِقُ to manage the classroom environment. A teacher might say, 'Please close your books' or 'Close the door behind you'. In tech-savvy environments, IT support staff or office workers will use it when instructing someone to shut down a program or restart a computer. Because it is a 'standard' word, it acts as a linguistic bridge; even if people speak different dialects, they will all understand يُغْلِقُ when used in a formal or educational context.
المطار يُغْلِقُ المدرج للصيانة الدورية.
The airport closes the runway for periodic maintenance.
Finally, you will encounter it in literature and religious texts. It can describe the closing of eyes in sleep or death, or the closing of a chapter in history. The word carries a sense of completion and boundary-setting. Whether it's the physical act of turning a key or the metaphorical act of ending an era, يُغْلِقُ provides the necessary linguistic tool to define where one thing ends and the next begins.
Learning to use يُغْلِقُ correctly involves avoiding several common pitfalls that English speakers often encounter. One of the most frequent errors is confusing the active form يُغْلِقُ (he closes) with the passive form يُغْلَقُ (it is closed). In English, 'the store closes' can be used intransitively, but in Arabic, you must be careful. If you say المتجر يُغْلِقُ, it implies the store itself is performing the action of closing something else. To say 'the store is closing' (as an event), it is often better to use the passive or a different construction like يُغْلِقُ أبوابه (closes its doors).
- Dialect Interference
- Many learners mistakenly use 'yisakkir' in formal writing because they heard it in casual conversation. Stick to 'yughliqu' for MSA.
خطأ: هو يَقْفِلُ الباب (In MSA, use يُغْلِقُ).
Mistake: He is 'locking' (dialectal use) the door. Correct: He is closing the door.
Another mistake involves the root letters. Some students confuse غ-ل-ق (to close) with ق-ل-ق (to worry). Writing يُقْلِقُ instead of يُغْلِقُ changes the meaning from 'he closes' to 'he worries/disturbs'. Always double-check the initial 'ghayn' (غ) versus the 'qaf' (ق). Furthermore, learners sometimes forget the 'damma' on the prefix 'ya' in the present tense. Because it is a Form IV verb, the prefix MUST have a damma (يُـ), not a fatha (يَـ).
Lastly, be careful with prepositions. Unlike some English verbs that require 'up' or 'down' (e.g., 'close up the shop'), يُغْلِقُ usually takes a direct object without a preposition. Adding an unnecessary preposition is a sign of literal translation from English. For example, 'He closes the book' is simply يُغْلِقُ الكتاب, not يُغْلِقُ على الكتاب (which would mean something different, like 'closing in on' or 'shutting something over').
While يُغْلِقُ is the most versatile word for 'to close', Arabic is a rich language with specific verbs for different types of closing. Understanding these nuances will make your speech more precise and sophisticated. For instance, if you want to say someone is 'locking' a door with a key, you might use يُقْفِلُ (yuqfilu). While يُغْلِقُ can imply locking, يُقْفِلُ specifically refers to the mechanism of the lock. Similarly, if you are talking about blocking a path or 'plugging' a hole, the verb يَسُدُّ (yasuddu) is more appropriate.
- يُغْلِقُ vs. يُقْفِلُ
- 'Yughliqu' is general (to close); 'Yuqfilu' is specific to using a lock (to bolt/lock).
هو يَسُدُّ الفجوة في الجدار بالطين.
He is 'blocking' (closing) the gap in the wall with mud.
Another interesting alternative is يُطْبِقُ (yutbiqu), which means to close something by bringing two surfaces together, like closing your eyelids or closing a book forcefully. It carries a sense of 'enclosing' or 'clamping'. In contrast, يَحْسِمُ (yahsimu) is used for 'closing' a deal or 'settling' a matter decisively. While you could use يُغْلِقُ for a deal, يَحْسِمُ sounds more professional and final. Knowing when to use these alternatives will help you navigate different social and professional registers.
- يُغْلِقُ vs. يُتِمُّ
- 'Yughliqu' is to shut; 'Yutimmu' is to complete or finalize (often used for 'closing' a project).
In summary, while يُغْلِقُ is your 'go-to' verb for most situations, keep يُقْفِلُ for locks, يَسُدُّ for blockages, and يَحْسِمُ for decisions. This variety is what makes Arabic such a poetic and precise language. As you progress, try to substitute يُغْلِقُ with these more specific verbs to see how they change the flavor of your sentences.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The same root is used for the word 'Mustaghliq', which describes a speech or text so difficult and 'closed' that it is hard to understand.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'gh' as a hard English 'g' (like 'goat').
- Pronouncing 'q' as a soft 'k'.
- Using a 'fatha' (a) on the 'y' instead of 'damma' (u).
- Skipping the 'i' sound on the 'l'.
- Mixing it up with 'yuqliq' (to worry).
Nivel de dificultad
Easy to recognize once you know the root 'gh-l-q'.
Requires remembering the Form IV hamza in past tense and damma in present.
The 'gh' and 'q' sounds can be tricky for English speakers.
Distinctive sound makes it easy to pick out in speech.
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Gramática que debes saber
Form IV Verb Pattern
أَفْعَلَ - يُفْعِلُ (Aghlaqa - Yughliqu)
Transitive Verb Usage
يُغْلِقُ (Verb) + الولد (Subject) + الباب (Object)
Passive Voice Formation
يُغْلَقُ الباب (The door is closed)
Masdar (Verbal Noun)
الإغلاق (The closing/closure)
Agreement with Plural Subjects
الرجال يُغْلِقُونَ (The men close)
Ejemplos por nivel
أنا أُغْلِقُ الباب.
I close the door.
Subject 'I' (ana) + present tense verb.
الطالبُ يُغْلِقُ الكتابَ.
The student closes the book.
Third person masculine singular.
يُغْلِقُ الولدُ النافذةَ.
The boy closes the window.
Verb-Subject-Object order.
هي تُغْلِقُ الحقيبةَ.
She closes the bag.
Third person feminine singular 'tu-ghliqu'.
يُغْلِقُ المعلمُ القلمَ.
The teacher closes the pen.
Standard present tense.
نحن نُغْلِقُ الصندوقَ.
We close the box.
First person plural 'nu-ghliqu'.
هل تُغْلِقُ البابَ من فضلك؟
Will you close the door please?
Question form with 'hal'.
أنتَ تُغْلِقُ الدرجَ.
You close the drawer.
Second person masculine singular.
المتجرُ يُغْلِقُ في الساعةِ الثامنةِ.
The store closes at eight o'clock.
Context of time.
هو يُغْلِقُ التطبيقَ على هاتفهِ.
He closes the app on his phone.
Modern technology usage.
يُغْلِقُ السائقُ بابَ الحافلةِ.
The driver closes the bus door.
Professional context.
أمي تُغْلِقُ الثلاجةَ جيداً.
My mother closes the fridge well.
Adverbial 'jayyidan' (well).
يُغْلِقُ المطعمُ أبوابهُ يومَ الأحدِ.
The restaurant closes its doors on Sunday.
Possessive 'abwaabahu' (its doors).
لماذا لا تُغْلِقُ الحاسوبَ؟
Why don't you close the computer?
Negative question with 'la'.
يُغْلِقُ العمالُ المصنعَ في المساء.
The workers close the factory in the evening.
Plural subject with singular verb at start.
يُغْلِقُ الطفلُ عينيهِ لينام.
The child closes his eyes to sleep.
Reflexive use (closing eyes).
يُغْلِقُ المحاسبُ الحسابَ البنكي.
The accountant closes the bank account.
Financial context.
يُغْلِقُ المديرُ الاجتماعَ بكلمةٍ قصيرة.
The manager closes the meeting with a short speech.
Professional/Abstract context.
الشرطةُ تُغْلِقُ الشارعَ بسببِ الحادث.
The police close the street because of the accident.
Public safety context.
يُغْلِقُ الكاتبُ الفصلَ الأخيرَ من روايته.
The writer closes the last chapter of his novel.
Literary/Metaphorical.
يُغْلِقُ المتصفحُ النوافذَ غير المستخدمة.
The browser closes unused windows.
Software automation.
يُغْلِقُ القاضي ملفَ القضيةِ اليوم.
The judge closes the case file today.
Legal context.
يُغْلِقُ النظامُ الأمنيُّ الأبوابَ تلقائياً.
The security system closes the doors automatically.
Adverb 'tilqaa'iyan'.
يُغْلِقُ الباحثُ بابَ النقاشِ في هذا الموضوع.
The researcher closes the door of discussion on this topic.
Abstract idiomatic use.
يُغْلِقُ المستثمرُ الصفقةَ بعد مفاوضاتٍ طويلة.
The investor closes the deal after long negotiations.
Business idiom 'close a deal'.
يُغْلِقُ الحزبُ الحاكمُ بابَ الترشحِ للانتخابات.
The ruling party closes the door for election nominations.
Political context.
يُغْلِقُ التطورُ التكنولوجيُّ البابَ أمام المهنِ القديمة.
Technological development closes the door on old professions.
Metaphorical/Societal.
يُغْلِقُ المركزُ الصحيُّ أبوابه مؤقتاً للتعقيم.
The health center closes its doors temporarily for sterilization.
Formal announcement.
يُغْلِقُ الصمتُ أحياناً طرقَ التفاهمِ بين الناس.
Silence sometimes closes the paths of understanding between people.
Philosophical/Poetic.
يُغْلِقُ الجيشُ الحدودَ لمنعِ التسلل.
The army closes the borders to prevent infiltration.
Military/Security context.
يُغْلِقُ المخرجُ المشهدَ بإضاءةٍ خافتة.
The director closes the scene with dim lighting.
Artistic context.
يُغْلِقُ الاقتصادُ العالميُّ عاماً من الركود.
The global economy closes a year of recession.
Economic reporting.
يُغْلِقُ الفيلسوفُ حجتهُ بمنطقٍ لا يقبلُ الجدل.
The philosopher closes his argument with indisputable logic.
High-level academic.
يُغْلِقُ القرارُ الجديدُ الثغراتِ القانونيةَ السابقة.
The new decision closes previous legal loopholes.
Legal/Technical.
يُغْلِقُ الموتُ كتابَ حياةِ الإنسانِ إلى الأبد.
Death closes the book of a person's life forever.
Existential metaphor.
يُغْلِقُ الحزنُ آفاقَ الأملِ في نفوسِ البعض.
Sadness closes the horizons of hope in the souls of some.
Psychological/Literary.
يُغْلِقُ البيانُ الختاميُّ أعمالَ القمةِ العربية.
The final statement closes the proceedings of the Arab summit.
Diplomatic register.
يُغْلِقُ التشفيرُ القويُّ الطريقَ أمام قراصنةِ البيانات.
Strong encryption closes the way for data hackers.
Cybersecurity context.
يُغْلِقُ الكاتبُ الستارَ على حقبةٍ تاريخيةٍ مريرة.
The writer closes the curtain on a bitter historical era.
Idiomatic 'close the curtain'.
يُغْلِقُ هذا الاكتشافُ بابَ التكهناتِ حول أصلِ الكون.
This discovery closes the door of speculation about the origin of the universe.
Scientific discourse.
يُغْلِقُ النصُّ الشعريُّ فضاءاتِ التأويلِ بجماليةٍ طاغية.
The poetic text closes the spaces of interpretation with overwhelming aesthetics.
Literary theory.
يُغْلِقُ التاريخُ صفحاتهِ على دولٍ بادت وحضاراتٍ اندثرت.
History closes its pages on nations that perished and civilizations that vanished.
Grand historical narrative.
يُغْلِقُ العقلُ الباطنُ ملفاتِ الصدمةِ لحمايةِ الذات.
The subconscious mind closes trauma files for self-protection.
Psychoanalytic context.
يُغْلِقُ الاستبدادُ نوافذَ الحريةِ ليعمَّ ظلامُ الجهل.
Tyranny closes the windows of freedom so the darkness of ignorance prevails.
Political philosophy.
يُغْلِقُ الصوفيُّ حواسهُ عن الدنيا ليتصلَ بالخالق.
The Sufi closes his senses to the world to connect with the Creator.
Spiritual/Mystical.
يُغْلِقُ هذا القانونُ البابَ تماماً أمام أيِ محاولةٍ للالتفافِ عليه.
This law closes the door completely to any attempt to circumvent it.
Legal absolute.
يُغْلِقُ التواضعُ أبوابَ الكبرِ والغرورِ في قلبِ المؤمن.
Humility closes the doors of pride and vanity in the heart of the believer.
Moral/Ethical.
يُغْلِقُ المشهدُ الأخيرُ دائرةَ الصراعِ الدراميِ في المسرحية.
The final scene closes the circle of dramatic conflict in the play.
Dramatic criticism.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— To prevent an opportunity or stop something from happening.
هذا القرار يُغْلِقُ البابَ أمام الفساد.
— To ignore or turn a blind eye to something.
يُغْلِقُ عينيهِ عن أخطاءِ أصدقائهِ.
— To complete a cycle or bring something full circle.
بهذا الفعل، يُغْلِقُ الدائرةَ.
— To finalize financial statements at year-end.
الشركة تُغْلِقُ الحسابَ الختامي.
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Means 'to worry' or 'to disturb'. Only one letter (gh vs q) is different.
Often used in dialects for 'close', but in MSA it specifically means 'to lock'.
Means 'to hang' or 'to comment'. Sounds slightly similar but very different meaning.
Modismos y expresiones
— To close something very securely and finally.
أغلقَ الموضوعَ بالمفتاحِ والترباسِ.
Informal— To trap someone or restrict their freedom completely.
أغلقوا عليهِ كل الأبوابِ.
Neutral— To finish a parenthetical point or a specific stage.
الآن نُغْلِقُ القوسَ ونبدأُ جديداً.
Neutral— To reach a point where no further progress is possible.
المفاوضاتُ أغلقت الطريقَ المسدودَ.
Neutral— To cause distress or a feeling of being burdened.
هذا الخبر يُغْلِقُ الصدرَ.
Literary— To lose intuition or spiritual insight.
المادياتُ تُغْلِقُ العينَ الثالثةَ.
Philosophical— To avoid trouble by shutting out the source of it.
أغلقْ بابَ الريحِ واسترحْ.
Proverbial— To stop dealing with someone or end a relationship.
أغلقَ دفاترهُ مع تلك الشركةِ.
Business/Informal— To end something with hidden flaws or unresolved issues.
لا تُغْلِقِ الاتفاقَ على زغلٍ.
Rare/ClassicalFácil de confundir
Visual and auditory similarity (gh vs q).
Yughliqu is to close; Yuqliqu is to worry.
يُغْلِقُ الباب (Closes door) vs يُقْلِقُ الأم (Worries the mother).
Overlapping meanings in common usage.
Yughliqu is general; Yaqfilu is specifically locking with a mechanism.
يُغْلِقُ النافذة (Closes window) vs يُقْفِلُ الخزنة (Locks safe).
Both involve stopping an opening.
Yughliqu is for hinged/sliding things; Yasuddu is for plugging/blocking holes.
يُغْلِقُ المحل (Closes shop) vs يَسُدُّ الثقب (Plugs hole).
Both mean 'to shut'.
Yutbiqu implies surfaces meeting (eyelids/book); Yughliqu is broader.
يُطْبِقُ فكيه (Clenches jaws) vs يُغْلِقُ الدرج (Closes drawer).
Same root.
Yughliqu is active (someone closes it); Yanghaliqu is reflexive (it closes by itself).
يُغْلِقُ الباب (He closes door) vs يَنْغَلِقُ الباب (The door closes).
Patrones de oraciones
Subject + يُغْلِقُ + Object
أنا أُغْلِقُ الباب.
Object + يُغْلِقُ + في وقت...
المتجر يُغْلِقُ في الساعة التاسعة.
يُغْلِقُ + Subject + ملف الـ...
يُغْلِقُ الموظف ملف القضية.
يُغْلِقُ + Subject + الباب أمام...
يُغْلِقُ القانون الباب أمام الجريمة.
يُغْلِقُ + Subject + دائرة الـ...
يُغْلِقُ الباحث دائرة البحث.
هل تُغْلِقُ الـ...؟
هل تُغْلِقُ النافذة؟
لا تُغْلِقُ الـ...
لا تُغْلِقُ الكتاب الآن.
يُغْلَقُ الـ... تلقائياً
يُغْلَقُ الباب تلقائياً.
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Very high in both written and spoken Arabic.
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يَغْلِقُ (yaghliqu)
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يُغْلِقُ (yughliqu)
Form IV verbs must have a damma on the present prefix.
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يُقْلِقُ (yuqliqu)
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يُغْلِقُ (yughliqu)
Confusion between Ghayn and Qaf changes 'close' to 'worry'.
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يُغْلِقُ البابِ
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يُغْلِقُ البابَ
The object (door) must be in the accusative case (fatha).
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هو يُغْلِقُ (for a shop closing itself)
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يُغْلِقُ أبوابه
In Arabic, verbs usually need an object; say 'it closes its doors'.
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يُغْلِقُ على الكتاب
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يُغْلِقُ الكتاب
No preposition is needed for 'closing a book'.
Consejos
Check the Prefix
Always ensure the present tense starts with a 'u' sound (yughliqu), not 'a' (yaghliqu).
Root Power
Learn the root gh-l-q to easily remember related words like mughlaq (closed) and ighlaq (closure).
Deep Q
Make sure the final 'q' sound is crisp and deep; it distinguishes the word clearly.
Shop Hours
Look for signs saying 'مغلق' (mughlaq) in Arab cities to know when stores are closed.
Object Case
The thing being closed should end with a 'fatha' (a) if it has 'al-', e.g., يُغْلِقُ البابَ.
Mnemonic
Associate 'yughliqu' with 'glueing' something shut.
Public Transit
Listen for 'tughlaqu al-abwaab' (doors are closing) on trains.
Digital Use
Use it when talking about tabs, apps, and windows on your computer.
Abstract Use
Don't be afraid to use it for 'closing a topic' or 'closing a meeting'.
Ghayn Sound
The 'gh' should be voiced; keep your vocal cords vibrating.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of a 'GHOUL' (Gh) who 'LICKS' (liq) the door shut to keep people out. Yu-gh-liqu.
Asociación visual
Imagine a giant iron key turning in a lock, making a 'click' sound that sounds like 'q'.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use 'yughliqu' five times today: once for a door, once for a phone, once for a book, once for a drawer, and once for a thought.
Origen de la palabra
From the Arabic root Gh-L-Q (غ ل ق), which relates to shutting, locking, or making something inaccessible.
Significado original: The primary sense is the physical obstruction of an opening.
Semitic -> Afroasiatic.Contexto cultural
Be careful when telling someone to 'close' something personal; it can sound abrupt. Use 'min fadlak' (please).
English speakers use 'close' for both physical and abstract things, similar to Arabic, making this an easy transition.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
At Home
- يُغْلِقُ الباب
- يُغْلِقُ النافذة
- يُغْلِقُ التلفاز
- يُغْلِقُ الصنبور
At Work
- يُغْلِقُ الملف
- يُغْلِقُ الحاسوب
- يُغْلِقُ المكتب
- يُغْلِقُ البريد
Shopping
- متى يُغْلِقُ؟
- يُغْلِقُ مبكراً
- يُغْلِقُ للغداء
- يُغْلِقُ أبوابه
Technology
- يُغْلِقُ التطبيق
- يُغْلِقُ الحساب
- يُغْلِقُ النافذة
- يُغْلِقُ الجهاز
Travel
- يُغْلِقُ البوابة
- يُغْلِقُ الحقيبة
- يُغْلِقُ الحدود
- يُغْلِقُ الطريق
Inicios de conversación
"هل يُغْلِقُ هذا المطعم في وقت متأخر؟ (Does this restaurant close late?)"
"لماذا يُغْلِقُ المحل أبوابه اليوم؟ (Why is the shop closing its doors today?)"
"هل يمكنك أن تُغْلِقُ النافذة من فضلك؟ (Can you close the window please?)"
"متى يُغْلِقُ البنك عادةً؟ (When does the bank usually close?)"
"هل نُغْلِقُ هذا الموضوع ونبدأ شيئاً جديداً؟ (Shall we close this topic and start something new?)"
Temas para diario
اكتب عن يوم نسيت فيه أن تُغْلِقُ باب منزلك. (Write about a day you forgot to close your house door.)
متى تشعر أنه يجب عليك أن تُغْلِقُ هاتفك وتبتعد عن التكنولوجيا؟ (When do you feel you should close your phone and stay away from tech?)
صف شعورك عندما يُغْلِقُ الكاتب رواية تحبها. (Describe your feeling when a writer closes a novel you love.)
هل من السهل عليك أن تُغْلِقُ ملفات الماضي؟ (Is it easy for you to close the files of the past?)
ماذا يحدث في مدينتك عندما تُغْلِقُ المحلات أبوابها؟ (What happens in your city when shops close their doors?)
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntas'Yughliqu' is the general word for 'to close'. 'Yaqfilu' specifically means 'to lock' with a key or bolt, though in some dialects it is used for both.
Yes, it is the standard word for closing apps, windows, and files in a digital context.
It is understood everywhere, but in daily speech, people often say 'yisakkir' (Levant/Gulf) or 'yi'fil' (Egypt).
You use the adjective 'mughlaq' (المحل مُغْلَق).
The past tense is 'aghlaqa' (أَغْلَقَ).
No, telling someone to 'yughliqu' their mouth is not the standard way to say 'shut up'. Use 'uskut'.
It is a Form IV verb. You can tell by the 'yu-' prefix and the four-letter past tense 'aghlaqa'.
It's like the French 'r', a soft gargling sound at the back of the throat.
Yes, 'yughliqu al-safqa' is a common business term.
The opposite is 'yaftahu' (يَفْتَحُ), which means 'to open'.
Ponte a prueba 180 preguntas
Write a sentence: 'He closes the door.'
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Write a sentence: 'She closes the book.'
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Write a sentence: 'I close the window.'
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Write a sentence: 'The shop closes at 8.'
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Write a sentence: 'Close the computer.' (Command/Present)
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Write a sentence: 'We close the box.'
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Write a sentence: 'The manager closes the meeting.'
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Write a sentence: 'He closes the bank account.'
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Write a sentence: 'The police close the road.'
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Write a sentence: 'Why do you close the drawer?'
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Write a sentence: 'The writer closes the chapter.'
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Write a sentence: 'The government closes the borders.'
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Write a sentence: 'He closes his eyes to sleep.'
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Write a sentence: 'The app closes automatically.'
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Write a sentence: 'Close the door please.'
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Write a sentence: 'The store closes on Sundays.'
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Write a sentence: 'He closes the deal.'
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Write a sentence: 'I am closing the file.'
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Write a sentence: 'The airport closes the runway.'
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Write a sentence: 'Don't close the door.'
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Say: 'I close the door.'
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Say: 'She closes the window.'
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Say: 'The shop closes at 10.'
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Say: 'Close the book.'
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Say: 'I am closing the app.'
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Say: 'We close the office at 5.'
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Say: 'Why do you close the door?'
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Say: 'The manager closes the meeting.'
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Say: 'The bank closes early today.'
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Say: 'He closes his eyes.'
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Say: 'Close the window please.'
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Say: 'The police close the road.'
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Say: 'I close the computer at night.'
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Say: 'They close the factory.'
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Say: 'Don't close the file.'
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Say: 'He closes the deal now.'
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Say: 'The door closes automatically.'
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Say: 'We close the shop on Friday.'
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Say: 'Can you close the drawer?'
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Say: 'The writer closes the book.'
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Listen and identify the verb: 'يُغْلِقُ الرجل الباب.'
Listen and identify the object: 'تُغْلِقُ البنت النافذة.'
Listen and identify the subject: 'المعلم يُغْلِقُ الكتاب.'
Listen and identify the time: 'المتجر يُغْلِقُ في التاسعة.'
Listen and identify the action: 'أنا أُغْلِقُ الحاسوب.'
Listen and identify: 'يُغْلِقُ المحاسب الحساب.'
Listen and identify: 'الشرطة تُغْلِقُ الشارع.'
Listen for the passive: 'يُغْلَقُ الباب تلقائياً.'
Listen and identify: 'يُغْلِقُ المدير الاجتماع.'
Listen for the negative: 'لا تُغْلِقُ الباب.'
Listen and identify the object: 'يُغْلِقُ الطفل عينيه.'
Listen and identify: 'يُغْلِقُ المستثمر الصفقة.'
Listen and identify: 'يُغْلِقُ المطار المدرج.'
Listen for the subject: 'نحن نُغْلِقُ الصندوق.'
Listen and identify: 'يُغْلِقُ الحزب باب الترشح.'
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Summary
يُغْلِقُ (yughliqu) is the standard Arabic verb for 'to close'. It is transitive, meaning it needs an object. Example: 'يُغْلِقُ الولدُ البابَ' (The boy closes the door). It is versatile, covering physical, digital, and abstract closures.
- The Arabic verb for 'to close' or 'to shut' something.
- Commonly used for doors, windows, shops, and digital apps.
- A Form IV verb (yughliqu) derived from the root gh-l-q.
- Essential for daily interactions, business, and formal communication.
Check the Prefix
Always ensure the present tense starts with a 'u' sound (yughliqu), not 'a' (yaghliqu).
Root Power
Learn the root gh-l-q to easily remember related words like mughlaq (closed) and ighlaq (closure).
Deep Q
Make sure the final 'q' sound is crisp and deep; it distinguishes the word clearly.
Shop Hours
Look for signs saying 'مغلق' (mughlaq) in Arab cities to know when stores are closed.
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