뜻
To draw particular attention to a specific detail, issue, or aspect.
문화적 배경
This phrase is perhaps the most overused expression in Arabic news. It reflects the media's self-perceived role as a 'searchlight' for truth in a region with complex political dynamics. Authors like Naguib Mahfouz used similar light metaphors to describe the 'awakening' of the Egyptian consciousness. Highlighting social ills is seen as a moral duty of the writer. In Arab universities, 'tasleet al-daw' is the standard way to introduce a thesis statement. It shows that the student is not just describing, but analyzing. On Arabic Twitter (X), hashtags often start with 'Highlighting...' to bring attention to human rights or local community issues.
Use the Passive
In news writing, use 'يُسَلَّطُ الضوءُ على' (Light is shone on) to sound more objective and professional.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'fi' or 'ila'. It is always 'ala'. This is the #1 mistake for B2 students.
뜻
To draw particular attention to a specific detail, issue, or aspect.
Use the Passive
In news writing, use 'يُسَلَّطُ الضوءُ على' (Light is shone on) to sound more objective and professional.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'fi' or 'ila'. It is always 'ala'. This is the #1 mistake for B2 students.
Eloquence
Using this phrase in a speech immediately raises your perceived level of Arabic fluency.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing preposition.
يسلط هذا الكتاب الضوء ___ تاريخ الأندلس.
The collocation 'يسلط الضوء' always takes the preposition 'على'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'The news focused on the crisis'?
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
This is the standard formal collocation for media reporting.
Complete the dialogue in a job interview context.
المحاور: هل يمكنك ___ الضوء على خبراتك السابقة؟
The verbal noun (Masdar) of 'sallata' is 'tasleet,' which fits perfectly here.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
الجملة: 'يسلط هذا البحث الضوء على التفاعلات الكيميائية.'
The sentence uses academic language suitable for a scientific context.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제يسلط هذا الكتاب الضوء ___ تاريخ الأندلس.
The collocation 'يسلط الضوء' always takes the preposition 'على'.
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
This is the standard formal collocation for media reporting.
المحاور: هل يمكنك ___ الضوء على خبراتك السابقة؟
The verbal noun (Masdar) of 'sallata' is 'tasleet,' which fits perfectly here.
الجملة: 'يسلط هذا البحث الضوء على التفاعلات الكيميائية.'
The sentence uses academic language suitable for a scientific context.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Only if you are being ironic or discussing a very serious topic. It's usually too formal for WhatsApp.
'ركز على' (focus on) is more general. 'يسلط الضوء على' implies bringing something from the dark into the light—making it public.
Yes, to highlight a person's achievements or a specific person in a group. 'سلطنا الضوء على المبدعين'.
Almost. 'Yulqi' (cast) is slightly softer and more common when explaining a concept. 'Yusallit' is stronger and more common for social issues.
Use 'تسليط الضوء' (Tasleet al-daw).
No, the specific collocation is modern, though the root S-L-T appears frequently regarding authority.
Yes, you can highlight a scandal or a crime. It just means bringing attention, whether good or bad.
'يغض الطرف عن' (to turn a blind eye) or 'يتجاهل' (to ignore).
No, 'al-daw' is a fixed noun in this phrase. Only the verb 'yusallit' changes.
Yes, it is universal in Modern Standard Arabic across the entire Arab world.
관련 표현
يلقي الضوء على
synonymTo cast light on
يضع تحت المجهر
specialized formTo put under the microscope
يلفت الانتباه إلى
similarTo draw attention to
يغض الطرف عن
contrastTo turn a blind eye to
يبرز
builds onTo make prominent
