When you want to say that someone is talking to another person directly, you use the verb يخاطب (yakhaatibu).

For example, if a teacher is speaking to their student, you can say the teacher يخاطب the student.

It's about directing your speech or conversation towards someone.

Think of it as 'addressing' someone with your words.

When you're learning Arabic at an A2 level, you're starting to have basic conversations and understand common phrases. Verbs like "يخاطب" (yakhaatibu) are really useful here because they help you describe communication. It means 'to address' or 'to speak to someone'.

Think about using it when you're talking about addressing a group of people, or when someone is speaking directly to you. It's a foundational verb for understanding and participating in more detailed conversations in Arabic. Mastering verbs like this is key to moving beyond simple greetings and into expressing more complex ideas.

When using the verb "يخاطب" (yukhāṭibu), which means to address or to speak to someone, it's important to understand its nuances in formal and informal contexts. In formal settings, it often implies a direct and intentional communication, such as a speaker addressing an audience or a manager addressing their team. The verb can also carry a connotation of specifically targeting someone with your words.

For example, if you say "الرئيس يخاطب الشعب" (ar-raʾīsu yukhāṭibu ash-shaʿba), it means "The president addresses the people," highlighting a formal communication. In contrast, while you could use it in more casual situations, a native speaker might opt for simpler verbs like "يتكلم مع" (yatakallamu maʿa) or "يكلم" (yukallimu) for everyday conversations, meaning "to speak with" or "to talk to." Understanding this distinction helps in choosing the most appropriate verb for different social contexts.

يخاطب در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Directly speaking to someone.
  • Used for addressing people.
  • A common verb for communication.

چقدر رسمی است؟

رسمی

"يتحدث الرئيس إلى الأمة."

خنثی

"يكلم المعلم الطلاب."

غیر رسمی

"يحاكي الصديق صديقه."

Child friendly

"تكلم الأم طفلها."

عامیانه

"يخاطب الشاب أصحابه."

نکته جالب

This root is also the source of the word 'khateeb' (خطيب), meaning 'orator' or 'preacher', highlighting the connection to public speaking.

گرامر لازم

The verb يخاطب (yakhaatibu) is a form IV verb (أفعل - af'ala pattern), meaning it often implies causing an action or engaging in an action with someone. Here, it means 'to address' or 'to speak to.'

المدير يخاطب الموظفين. (The manager addresses the employees.)

It is an imperfect (present tense) verb. Its past tense is خاطب (khaataba) and its verbal noun is مخاطبة (mukhaatabah).

خاطبتُ صديقي بالأمس. (I spoke to my friend yesterday.)

When using يخاطب, the person being addressed is the direct object. For example, in 'هو يخاطبني' (He addresses me), 'ني' (me) is the direct object pronoun.

أنت تخاطب الطلاب. (You address the students.)

The verb can be followed by a direct object (the person being addressed) or by the preposition بـ (bi-) when referring to the subject of the address. For example, 'يخاطبني بالاحترام' (He addresses me with respect).

المعلم يخاطب التلاميذ بلطف. (The teacher addresses the pupils kindly.)

The gender and number of the verb يخاطب must agree with the subject. For instance, 'هي تخاطب' (She addresses) and 'هم يخاطبون' (They address).

نحن نخاطب الجمهور. (We address the public.)

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

يخاطب المدير الموظفين بوضوح.

The manager addresses the employees clearly.

Here, 'يخاطب' is used in the present tense, third person masculine singular, meaning 'he addresses'.

2

أحب أن أخاطب الناس باحترام.

I like to speak to people respectfully.

Here, 'أخاطب' is in the present tense, first person singular, meaning 'I speak to'.

3

يجب أن تخاطب المعلم بأدب.

You should address the teacher politely.

Here, 'تخاطب' is in the present tense, second person masculine singular, meaning 'you address'.

4

خاطب الرئيس الأمة في خطابه.

The president addressed the nation in his speech.

Here, 'خاطب' is in the past tense, third person masculine singular, meaning 'he addressed'.

5

لا أحب أن يخاطبني أحد بهذه الطريقة.

I don't like anyone to speak to me in this way.

Here, 'يخاطبني' includes the object pronoun 'ني' (me), meaning 'to speak to me'.

6

تخاطب الأم أطفالها بلطف.

The mother speaks to her children kindly.

Here, 'تخاطب' is in the present tense, third person feminine singular, meaning 'she speaks to'.

7

سأخاطبك لاحقاً لأخبرك بالتفاصيل.

I will speak to you later to tell you the details.

Here, 'سأخاطبك' includes the future prefix 'سـ' and the object pronoun 'ك' (you), meaning 'I will speak to you'.

8

عندما تخاطب جمهوراً كبيراً، كن واثقاً.

When you address a large audience, be confident.

Here, 'تخاطب' is in the present tense, second person masculine singular, meaning 'you address'.

ترکیب‌های رایج

يخاطب الجمهور He addresses the public
يخاطب الطلاب He addresses the students
يخاطب المسؤولين He addresses the officials
يخاطب الشعب He addresses the people
يخاطب الأمة He addresses the nation
يخاطب القلوب He addresses the hearts
يخاطب العقل He addresses the mind
يخاطب الوجدان He addresses the conscience
يخاطب الجميع He addresses everyone
يخاطب مباشرة He addresses directly

عبارات رایج

كيف تخاطب شخصًا لا تعرفه؟

How do you address someone you don't know?

يخاطبني وكأنني طفل.

He addresses me as if I were a child.

أريد أن أخاطب المدير مباشرة.

I want to address the manager directly.

يجب أن نخاطب المشكلة بجدية.

We must address the problem seriously.

كيف تخاطب كبار السن؟

How do you address elderly people?

الخطاب يخاطب الشباب.

The speech addresses the youth.

هل تخاطبني؟

Are you addressing me?

كان يخاطب الجماهير بحماس.

He was addressing the crowds with enthusiasm.

لغة الجسد تخاطب أكثر من الكلمات.

Body language addresses more than words.

كيف يخاطب الأستاذ طلابه؟

How does the professor address his students?

الگوهای دستوری

يخاطب (present tense, masculine singular) تخاطب (present tense, feminine singular/masculine singular 'you') أخاطب (present tense, first person singular 'I') نخاطب (present tense, first person plural 'we') يخاطبون (present tense, masculine plural) تخاطبون (present tense, feminine plural/masculine plural 'you')

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

أنا أخاطب {الشخص}

أنا أخاطب المعلم. (I address the teacher.)

A1

أنت تخاطب {الشخص}

أنت تخاطب الطلاب. (You [masc.] address the students.)

A1

هي تخاطب {الشخص}

هي تخاطب صديقتها. (She addresses her friend.)

A2

هو يخاطب {الشخص} بـ {طريقة}

هو يخاطب الجمهور باحترام. (He addresses the audience with respect.)

A2

نحن نخاطب {الشخص} حول {الموضوع}

نحن نخاطب المدير حول المشروع. (We address the manager about the project.)

A2

أنتم تخاطبون {الشخص} في {المناسبة}

أنتم تخاطبون الضيوف في الحفل. (You [plural] address the guests at the party.)

A2

هم يخاطبون {الشخص} عن {الغرض}

هم يخاطبون الرئيس عن مشاكلهم. (They address the president about their problems.)

A2

{الفاعل} يخاطب {المفعول به} بـ {صفة}

الخطيب يخاطب الناس بوضوح. (The speaker addresses the people clearly.)

نکات

Basic Meaning of يخاطب

The verb "يخاطب" (yakhaatibu) means to address or to speak to someone. It's a fundamental verb for talking about communication.

Active vs. Passive Voice

This verb is often used in the active voice. For example, 'هو يخاطب الجمهور' means 'He addresses the audience'.

Contextual Use with Letters/Emails

You can also use "يخاطب" when referring to addressing a letter or email to someone. For instance, 'أخاطب هذه الرسالة إليك' means 'I address this letter to you'.

Formal vs. Informal

While generally useful, "يخاطب" tends to be used in slightly more formal contexts than simply 'يتكلم مع' (to speak with).

Noun Form

The noun form from this verb is 'مخاطبة' (mukhaatabah), meaning addressing or discourse.

Don't Confuse with 'يتكلم'

Don't confuse "يخاطب" with 'يتكلم' (yatakallam). 'يتكلم' is more general for speaking, while "يخاطب" implies directing your speech to someone or something specific.

Common Preposition

When you address someone, you often use the preposition 'إلى' (ila) or 'مع' (ma'a) after the verb, though it can also take a direct object. For example, 'يخاطب المعلم الطلاب' (The teacher addresses the students).

Respectful Addressing

In Arab culture, how you address someone can reflect respect or formality. Using appropriate titles with "يخاطب" is important.

Figurative Use

Sometimes "يخاطب" can be used figuratively, like 'يخاطب العقل' (to address the mind), meaning to appeal to reason or logic.

Practice with Sentences

The best way to learn is to practice. Try forming sentences like 'هو يخاطبني دائماً بلطف' (He always addresses me kindly) or 'كيف تخاطب المسؤولين؟' (How do you address the officials?).

ریشه کلمه

From the root خ-ط-ب (ḵ-ṭ-b)

معنای اصلی: To deliver a speech or sermon

Semitic

بافت فرهنگی

When someone 'yukhāṭib' another person in Arabic culture, it often implies a direct and formal address, especially in situations like public speaking or a serious conversation. It can also be used in everyday interactions to simply mean 'to speak to' someone directly. The way someone addresses another can reflect their social status or the nature of their relationship.

خودت رو بسنج 54 سوال

multiple choice A2

Choose the best English translation for 'يخاطب'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: To address

The Arabic verb 'يخاطب' means 'to address' or 'to speak to'.

multiple choice A2

Which sentence correctly uses 'يخاطب'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: هي تخاطب صديقتها. (She addresses her friend.)

'يخاطب' is used when someone speaks to another person.

multiple choice A2

What is the correct form of 'يخاطب' for 'أنتَ' (you, masculine singular)?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: تخاطب

For 'أنتَ' (you, masculine singular), the verb 'يخاطب' becomes 'تخاطب'.

true false A2

The sentence 'المعلم يخاطب الطلاب.' means 'The teacher addresses the students.'

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

'المعلم يخاطب الطلاب' directly translates to 'The teacher addresses the students.'

true false A2

You can use 'يخاطب' to mean 'to sing'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

'يخاطب' means 'to address' or 'to speak to', not 'to sing'. The verb for 'to sing' is 'يغني'.

true false A2

If you want to say 'He addresses me', you would say 'هو يخاطبني'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: درست

Adding the suffix 'ني' to 'يخاطب' makes it 'يخاطبني', meaning 'addresses me'.

writing A2

Write a short sentence in Arabic where a teacher addresses their students. Use the verb 'يخاطب'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

پاسخ نمونه

المعلم يخاطب الطلاب.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing A2

Imagine you are writing an email. How would you start a sentence if you want to say 'I am addressing you directly' in Arabic? Use 'أنا' and 'مباشرة'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

پاسخ نمونه

أنا أخاطبك مباشرة.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
writing A2

Write a simple sentence in Arabic about someone addressing a crowd. Use 'هو' for 'he' and 'جمهور' for 'crowd'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

پاسخ نمونه

هو يخاطب الجمهور.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
reading A2

ماذا يفعل الرجل؟

این متن را بخوانید:

يخاطب الرجل صديقه بصوت عال. يريد أن يخبره شيئًا مهمًا.

ماذا يفعل الرجل؟

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب صديقه

The passage says 'يخاطب الرجل صديقه' which means 'The man addresses his friend'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب صديقه

The passage says 'يخاطب الرجل صديقه' which means 'The man addresses his friend'.

reading A2

ماذا تعلم الطفل؟

این متن را بخوانید:

لا يخاطب الطفل الغرباء. والدته علمته ذلك.

ماذا تعلم الطفل؟

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: أن لا يخاطب الغرباء

The passage states 'لا يخاطب الطفل الغرباء', meaning 'The child does not address strangers'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: أن لا يخاطب الغرباء

The passage states 'لا يخاطب الطفل الغرباء', meaning 'The child does not address strangers'.

reading A2

أين يخاطب الرئيس الأمة؟

این متن را بخوانید:

الرئيس يخاطب الأمة في التلفاز. هو يتحدث عن مستقبل البلاد.

أين يخاطب الرئيس الأمة؟

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: في التلفاز

The passage clearly states 'الرئيس يخاطب الأمة في التلفاز', indicating he addresses the nation on TV.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: في التلفاز

The passage clearly states 'الرئيس يخاطب الأمة في التلفاز', indicating he addresses the nation on TV.

sentence order A2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: أبي يخاطبني بلطف.

This sentence means 'My father addresses me kindly.' The verb 'يخاطبني' (addresses me) comes after the subject 'أبي' (My father) and before the adverbial phrase 'بلطف' (kindly).

sentence order A2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: المعلم يخاطب الطلاب بصوت واضح.

This sentence means 'The teacher addresses the students with a clear voice.' The verb 'يخاطب' (addresses) follows the subject 'المعلم' (The teacher), then comes the object 'الطلاب' (the students) and finally the adverbial phrase 'بصوت واضح' (with a clear voice).

sentence order A2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: هي تحب أن تخاطب صديقاتها بالهاتف.

This sentence means 'She likes to address her friends by phone.' The verb 'تحب' (likes) is followed by 'أن' (to) and then the verb 'تخاطب' (address). The object 'صديقاتها' (her friends) comes next, and 'بالهاتف' (by phone) indicates the method.

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الرئيس ___ الشعب في خطابه السنوي.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

The President addresses (يخاطب) the people in his annual speech.

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من المهم أن تعرف كيف ___ جمهورك بفاعلية.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: تخاطب

It's important to know how to address (تخاطب) your audience effectively.

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لقد ___ الموظف مديره باحترام.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: خاطب

The employee addressed (خاطب) his manager respectfully.

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عندما تتحدث مع الأطفال، يجب أن ___هم بلغة بسيطة.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: تخاطب

When you speak with children, you should address (تخاطب) them in simple language.

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المعلم ___ الطلاب بوضوح ليشرح الدرس.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

The teacher addresses (يخاطب) the students clearly to explain the lesson.

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لا أحب أن ___ني أحد بهذه الطريقة.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

I don't like anyone to address (يخاطبني) me in this way.

listening B1

Can you speak to the manager about this matter?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: هل يمكنك أن تخاطب المدير بخصوص هذا الأمر؟
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening B1

The president addresses the public in the inaugural speech.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: الرئيس يخاطب الجمهور في الخطاب الافتتاحي.
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening B1

The teacher addresses the students in clear language.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: المعلم يخاطب الطلاب بلغة واضحة.
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking B1

این را بلند بخوانید:

كيف تخاطب شخصًا لا تعرفه؟

تمرکز: تخاطب

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking B1

این را بلند بخوانید:

تخاطبني وكأنني طفل.

تمرکز: تخاطبني

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking B1

این را بلند بخوانید:

يجب أن نخاطب المشكلة بجدية.

تمرکز: نخاطب

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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الرئيس ___ الشعب في خطابه السنوي.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

The sentence means 'The president addresses the people in his annual speech.' The verb 'يخاطب' (yukhāṭib) means 'to address' or 'to speak to', which fits the context perfectly. The other options do not make sense in this context.

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من المهم أن ___ الآخرين باحترام، حتى لو اختلفت معهم.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: تخاطب

The sentence means 'It is important to address others with respect, even if you disagree with them.' The verb 'تخاطب' (tukhāṭib) means 'to address' or 'to speak to', which is the most appropriate verb in this ethical context. The other verbs convey negative actions.

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لم أستطع فهم ما كان ___ به، فقد كان يتحدث بسرعة كبيرة.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

The sentence means 'I couldn't understand what he was addressing/speaking about, as he was speaking too quickly.' The verb 'يخاطب' (yukhāṭib) fits here as it implies speaking to someone or about something. The other options do not fit the context of understanding speech.

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عادةً ما ___ المعلم الطلاب بأسلوب ودي.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

The sentence means 'The teacher usually addresses the students in a friendly manner.' The verb 'يخاطب' (yukhāṭib) is the only suitable option here, describing the way the teacher speaks to the students. The other options imply negative interactions.

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كيف ___ زميلك الأكبر سناً في العمل؟

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: تخاطب

The sentence means 'How do you address your older colleague at work?' The verb 'تخاطب' (tukhāṭib) is used to inquire about the manner of speaking or addressing someone, which is the exact meaning required here. The other options are incorrect.

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يجب على المتحدث أن يعرف كيف ___ جمهوره بفعالية.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

The sentence means 'A speaker must know how to effectively address his audience.' The verb 'يخاطب' (yukhāṭib) is precisely what is needed to convey the idea of speaking to an audience. The other options do not make sense in this context.

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الرئيس سـ___ الجمهور في خطابه السنوي.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

The context implies the President will address the public in his annual speech.

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لا أحب الطريقة التي ___ بها بعض الناس زملائهم في العمل.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطبون

The sentence discusses the manner in which people speak to their colleagues, making 'يخاطبون' (address) the most suitable verb.

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كان من المهم أن ___ المدير الموظفين بشأن التغييرات الجديدة.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

The phrase suggests a formal address from the manager to the employees about the new changes.

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كيف يمكنك أن ___ طفلاً بهذا القدر من الغضب؟

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: تخاطب

The sentence asks about the appropriate way to speak to a child who is very angry.

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لقد فوجئت بالطريقة التي ___ بها الموظف عميله.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: خاطب

The sentence expresses surprise at how the employee addressed their customer, implying a direct manner of speaking.

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أرجو أن ___ني باحترام، كما أخاطبك.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: تخاطب

The sentence requests to be addressed with respect, mirroring how the speaker addresses the other person.

listening C1

The president addresses the nation in a live speech.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب الرئيس الأمة في خطاب مباشر.
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening C1

How does the professor address his students?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: كيف يخاطب الأستاذ طلابه؟
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
listening C1

He addressed me with kindness and respect.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: لقد خاطبني بلطف واحترام.
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking C1

این را بلند بخوانید:

يجب أن تخاطب المسؤولين باحترام.

تمرکز: تخاطب

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking C1

این را بلند بخوانید:

كيف يمكنني أن أخاطب الجمهور بشكل فعال؟

تمرکز: أخاطب

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
speaking C1

این را بلند بخوانید:

خاطبني وكأنني صديق قديم.

تمرکز: خاطبني

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
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لقد استمعت باهتمام بينما كان الخطيب ____ الجمهور بكلماته المؤثرة.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يُخاطب

The context implies a formal address to an audience, which 'يُخاطب' (to address) best conveys.

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كان من الصعب عليه أن ____ مخاوفه الحقيقية، فاختار الصمت.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يبوح بـ

The sentence suggests difficulty in revealing inner fears, 'يبوح بـ' (to confide in/reveal) is the most fitting choice here.

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في رسالته، ____ الكاتب القارئ بأسلوب مباشر وواضح.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: خاطب

'خاطب' (addressed) is the most direct and accurate verb to describe how the writer speaks to the reader in a letter.

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تحتاج الشركة إلى استراتيجية جديدة لـ ____ عملائها الشباب بشكل فعال.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: مخاطبة

'مخاطبة' (addressing) is the best fit to describe the action of communicating with a specific target group.

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عندما ____ المدير الموظفين بشأن التغييرات الجديدة، كان صريحًا جدًا.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: خاطب

'خاطب' (addressed) is suitable for a formal communication from a manager to employees.

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يجب على المتحدث أن ____ الجمهور بلغة بسيطة ومفهومة.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: يخاطب

'يخاطب' (to address) correctly conveys the act of speaking to an audience in a specific manner.

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