Meaning
To write a formal document that presents information or findings on a subject.
Cultural Background
In the Egyptian civil service, 'I'dad al-taqareer' is a core part of the 'Muwazzaf' (employee) identity, often associated with the phrase 'Tamam ya fandem' (Everything is perfect, sir). In the fast-paced corporate world of Dubai or Riyadh, 'A'adda taqreeran' is used in high-level English-Arabic code-switching environments to maintain professional distance. In Lebanon and Syria, academic reporting is highly valued, and students are taught 'Insha'' (composition) which transitions into 'I'dad al-taqareer' in university. In Morocco and Algeria, the Arabic 'A'adda' often competes with the French 'Rédiger' in administrative thought, leading to a very structured and formal Arabic style.
Use Adjectives
Always pair 'Taqreer' with an adjective like 'mufassal' (detailed) or 'shamil' (comprehensive) to sound like a native professional.
The Doubled Dal
Don't say 'A'adtu'. The root is D-D, so you must say 'A'ad-d-tu' (أعددتُ).
Meaning
To write a formal document that presents information or findings on a subject.
Use Adjectives
Always pair 'Taqreer' with an adjective like 'mufassal' (detailed) or 'shamil' (comprehensive) to sound like a native professional.
The Doubled Dal
Don't say 'A'adtu'. The root is D-D, so you must say 'A'ad-d-tu' (أعددتُ).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'أعد' in the past tense for 'I'.
لقد ____ تقريراً عن المشروع الأسبوع الماضي.
In the first person past tense, the doubled 'Dal' must split into two.
Which of the following is the most professional way to say 'He wrote a report'?
أي جملة هي الأكثر رسمية؟
'A'adda' is the high-register professional choice.
Match the type of report with the most likely person to 'prepare' it.
صل بين نوع التقرير والشخص المسؤول:
All these professionals use 'A'adda' for their respective formal documents.
🎉 Score: /3
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Practice Bank
3 exercisesلقد ____ تقريراً عن المشروع الأسبوع الماضي.
In the first person past tense, the doubled 'Dal' must split into two.
أي جملة هي الأكثر رسمية؟
'A'adda' is the high-register professional choice.
صل بين نوع التقرير والشخص المسؤول:
All these professionals use 'A'adda' for their respective formal documents.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsTechnically yes, but 'Kataba maqalan' or 'A'adda bahthan' (prepared a research paper) is more common for students.
'A'adda' is more formal and implies a structured process. 'Jahaza' is more common for physical things, like preparing a suitcase.
Yes, it is a masculine noun, so all adjectives following it must be masculine.
You use the passive voice: 'يُعدُّ التقرير حالياً' (Yu'addu al-taqreer haliyan).
The phrase is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), so it is understood everywhere, but in daily speech, people might use local verbs like 'sawwa' or 'amal'.
Usually, a 'Taqreer' implies a written document. If it's oral, it's often called an 'Ihaata' (briefing) or 'Bayan' (statement).
Usually 'an' (عن) or 'hawla' (حول), both meaning 'about' or 'concerning'.
Yes, 'A'adda ta'aman' (prepared food) is correct and formal, but 'Jahaza' or 'Tabakha' (cooked) are more common.
The plural is 'Taqareer' (تقارير).
Only if it is followed by another word in an Idafa construction, e.g., 'أعد تقريرَ الشركة' (He prepared the company's report).
Related Phrases
حرر تقريراً
specialized formTo draft/edit a report
قدم عرضاً
similarTo give a presentation
دون ملاحظات
builds onTo take notes
