Signification
To achieve a satisfactory score in a test.
Contexte culturel
The 'Thanaweya Amma' results day is a national event. News channels broadcast the names of top students, and the Minister of Education often calls them personally. Passing the 'Tawjihi' (final school exam) is celebrated with fireworks and 'Kunafeh' (a sweet cheese pastry) distributed to everyone in the neighborhood. The 'Bac' (Baccalaureate) is the key exam. Passing it is seen as the only gateway to a stable future, leading to intense family celebrations. Success in exams is often rewarded with generous gifts from parents, sometimes even a car or a trip abroad.
The 'Fi' Rule
Always remember the 'fi'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete to an Arab ear.
Don't use 'Pass'
Avoid using the verb 'pass' (marra) as it only refers to physical movement.
Signification
To achieve a satisfactory score in a test.
The 'Fi' Rule
Always remember the 'fi'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete to an Arab ear.
Don't use 'Pass'
Avoid using the verb 'pass' (marra) as it only refers to physical movement.
Past vs Present
Most people use the past tense 'Najahtu' (I passed) because the celebration happens after the result is out.
Say Mabrouk!
If someone says they passed, the only correct response is 'Mabrouk!' (Congratulations!).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
نَجَحْتُ ____ الِامْتِحَانِ.
The verb 'najah' always takes the preposition 'fi' when referring to an exam.
Choose the correct past tense form for 'I passed'.
أَنَا ____ فِي الِامْتِحَانِ.
The suffix '-tu' is used for the first person singular (I) in the past tense.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
أحمد: هَلْ نَجَحْتَ فِي الِامْتِحَانِ؟ خالد: نَعَمْ، ____.
'Najahtu fihi' (I succeeded in it) is the natural response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase would you use after seeing your name on the graduation list?
This is the standard expression of success.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesنَجَحْتُ ____ الِامْتِحَانِ.
The verb 'najah' always takes the preposition 'fi' when referring to an exam.
أَنَا ____ فِي الِامْتِحَانِ.
The suffix '-tu' is used for the first person singular (I) in the past tense.
أحمد: هَلْ نَجَحْتَ فِي الِامْتِحَانِ؟ خالد: نَعَمْ، ____.
'Najahtu fihi' (I succeeded in it) is the natural response.
Which phrase would you use after seeing your name on the graduation list?
This is the standard expression of success.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for medical results (like a blood test), we use 'Natija' (result) and say it is 'salima' (healthy/clear) or 'ijabiyya' (positive).
It is neutral. It's used in both formal documents and daily slang.
The opposite is 'rasaba' (رَسَبَ), which means to fail.
Yes, usually you are talking about a specific exam, so the definite article is required.
No, you must say 'Najahtu FI imtihani'.
Atamanna laka al-najah fi al-imtihan.
'Imtihan' is usually a big, formal exam. 'Ikhtibar' is often a smaller quiz or test.
It means passing with honors or an 'A' grade.
No, use 'faza' for games.
Najahna (نَجَحْنَا).
Expressions liées
اجتاز الامتحان
similarTo pass/cross the exam
رسب في الامتحان
contrastTo fail the exam
نجح بامتياز
builds onTo pass with honors
قدم الامتحان
relatedTo take/sit for the exam
شهادة نجاح
relatedCertificate of success
