Signification
To earn the confidence or reliance of someone through actions or behavior.
Contexte culturel
In the Gulf, 'Thiqa' is often linked to family reputation. Earning the trust of a family patriarch can open doors to business and social circles that are otherwise closed. In business, 'Thiqa' is often tested through small trials. A merchant might give a small task to see if you 'نال ثقة' before offering a partnership. The phrase is used frequently in Egyptian cinema and literature to describe the 'Ibn al-Balad' (the noble son of the country) who earns everyone's trust through bravery. In North Africa, the formal 'نال ثقة' is used in high-level administrative and academic contexts, reflecting the strong influence of formal Arabic in official life.
Use in Resumes
Instead of saying 'I am trustworthy', write 'نلتُ ثقة الإدارة لقيادة مشاريع كبرى' (I earned the trust of management to lead major projects).
Past Tense Vowel Shift
Remember: Nala -> Niltu. Don't say 'Naltu'; it sounds like you're saying 'I was tired' (from Nala/Nal).
Signification
To earn the confidence or reliance of someone through actions or behavior.
Use in Resumes
Instead of saying 'I am trustworthy', write 'نلتُ ثقة الإدارة لقيادة مشاريع كبرى' (I earned the trust of management to lead major projects).
Past Tense Vowel Shift
Remember: Nala -> Niltu. Don't say 'Naltu'; it sounds like you're saying 'I was tired' (from Nala/Nal).
The 'Wasta' Connection
In many Arab countries, 'نيل الثقة' is the ethical alternative to 'Wasta'. It implies you got the position through merit.
Accusative Case
In formal writing, remember that 'Thiqa' is the object: نال ثقةَ الجمهورِ (Nala thiqata al-jumhur).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'نال' in the past tense.
بعد سنوات من الصدق، ________ ثقة جيراني. (I earned)
The first person singular past tense of 'نال' is 'نلتُ' (Niltu).
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a news headline about a new government?
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
'نال ثقة' is the standard formal term for winning a vote of confidence.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
أحمد: كيف حال عملك الجديد؟ سارة: رائع، لقد ________ مديري بسرعة.
Sarah is talking about herself earning the manager's trust.
Match the phrase to the most likely context.
نال ثقة الناخبين
Voters (الناخبين) are related to political elections.
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Aides visuelles
Trust Verbs
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesبعد سنوات من الصدق، ________ ثقة جيراني. (I earned)
The first person singular past tense of 'نال' is 'نلتُ' (Niltu).
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
'نال ثقة' is the standard formal term for winning a vote of confidence.
أحمد: كيف حال عملك الجديد؟ سارة: رائع، لقد ________ مديري بسرعة.
Sarah is talking about herself earning the manager's trust.
نال ثقة الناخبين
Voters (الناخبين) are related to political elections.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'نال ثقة' is for people, groups, or institutions. You can't earn the trust of a computer.
Almost. 'كسب' (Kasaba) is slightly more common in business, while 'نال' (Nala) is slightly more formal and literary.
You don't. You would say 'أنا أثق بك'. Use 'نال ثقة' when talking *about* the process of earning it.
The most direct opposite is 'فقد ثقة' (lost the trust) or 'خسر ثقة' (lost/wasted the trust).
The verb 'نال' is used frequently, but the specific collocation 'نال ثقة' is a more modern development in political and social prose.
Yes! It means 'I gained self-confidence'. It's a very poetic way to describe personal growth.
Yes, 'Thiqa' is inherently positive. You wouldn't 'earn the trust' of a criminal to do something bad in a positive sense.
This is a rule for hollow verbs where the middle radical is 'Ya'. When the verb is shortened, the 'i' reflects the original 'Ya'.
In dialects, people usually say 'أخد الثقة' (took the trust) or 'صار عنده ثقة' (he got trust). 'Nala' is strictly MSA.
Yes, the phrase 'سحب الثقة' (withdrawing confidence) is the legal term for a vote of no confidence.
Expressions liées
كسب الرهان
similarTo win the bet / to prove oneself right
وضع ثقته في
contrastTo place one's trust in someone
محل ثقة
specialized formTrustworthy / a person of trust
خان الثقة
contrastTo betray trust
استعاد الثقة
builds onTo regain trust
