Signification
To be given recognition or a mark of respect.
Contexte culturel
Takreem is often associated with the 'Golden Visa' or 'State Appreciation Awards'. It is a highly publicized event with royal patronage. Egypt has a long tradition of 'State Incentive Awards' (جوائز الدولة التشجيعية). Being 'honored' by the state is the pinnacle of an artist's career. In the Levant, Takreem ceremonies are common for teachers and community leaders to show 'Wafa' (loyalty). Honoring often happens during international festivals (like the Marrakech Film Festival), blending local and global recognition.
Use it on your CV
Instead of saying 'I got an award', use 'نلتُ تكريماً لـ...' to sound professional and native-like.
The 'Min' Trap
Never say 'Nala min' if you mean something positive. It's a common mistake that changes the meaning to 'attacked' or 'weakened'.
Signification
To be given recognition or a mark of respect.
Use it on your CV
Instead of saying 'I got an award', use 'نلتُ تكريماً لـ...' to sound professional and native-like.
The 'Min' Trap
Never say 'Nala min' if you mean something positive. It's a common mistake that changes the meaning to 'attacked' or 'weakened'.
Publicity Matters
In Arab contexts, 'Takreem' is usually public. If it was private, use 'شكر' (thanks) or 'تقدير' (appreciation).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'نال'.
أنا _______ تكريماً من الجامعة العام الماضي.
Since the subject is 'أنا' (I), the hollow verb 'نال' loses its Alif and takes the suffix 'تُ'.
Choose the most appropriate phrase for a news headline.
العلماء العرب _______ في المؤتمر الدولي.
'نالوا تكريماً' is grammatically correct for a plural subject and maintains the formal register.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
1. نال الشهيد تكريماً وطنياً. 2. نال الطالب تكريماً مدرسياً.
National honors are for martyrs/heroes; school honors are for students.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: سمعت أنك فزت بالمركز الأول! خالد: نعم، والحمد لله _______ من الإدارة.
Khaled is the one receiving the honor.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Nala vs. Hasala Ala
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesأنا _______ تكريماً من الجامعة العام الماضي.
Since the subject is 'أنا' (I), the hollow verb 'نال' loses its Alif and takes the suffix 'تُ'.
العلماء العرب _______ في المؤتمر الدولي.
'نالوا تكريماً' is grammatically correct for a plural subject and maintains the formal register.
1. نال الشهيد تكريماً وطنياً. 2. نال الطالب تكريماً مدرسياً.
National honors are for martyrs/heroes; school honors are for students.
أحمد: سمعت أنك فزت بالمركز الأول! خالد: نعم، والحمد لله _______ من الإدارة.
Khaled is the one receiving the honor.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsMostly yes, but institutions, cities, or even specific projects can 'نال تكريماً' in news reports.
'Nala' is more formal and implies merit. 'Hasala ala' is more general and can be used for anything you get (like a cold or a phone call).
It's better to use 'فاز بالمركز الأول', but the ceremony afterwards is where the player 'نال تكريماً'.
It becomes 'نِلنا' (Nilna). The Alif drops.
The verb 'نال' appears in the Quran (e.g., 'لن ينال الله لحومها'), meaning 'to reach'.
Yes, the word 'تكريم' is a masculine noun.
Yes, if someone received multiple honors, you can say 'نال تكريمات عديدة'.
There isn't a direct opposite collocation, but 'تلقى توبيخاً' (received a reprimand) is the functional opposite.
It's understood everywhere but mostly used in 'Fusha' (MSA). Dialects use 'اتكرم'.
Usually, but it can also refer to an honorary title or public praise.
No, that would be too formal. Use 'حصلت على هدية'.
Because it is the object of the verb 'نال', and objects in Arabic are in the accusative case (Mansub).
It is Form I. 'Takreem' is the Masdar of Form II.
Only metaphorically, e.g., 'نلتُ تكريماً بحبك' (I was honored by your love), which is very poetic.
Expressions liées
حاز على جائزة
similarTo win a prize
تلقى إشادة
similarTo receive praise
قُلِّدَ وِساماً
specialized formTo be decorated with a medal
نال من سمعته
contrastTo damage someone's reputation
استحق التقدير
builds onTo deserve appreciation
