Meaning
To successfully complete an assessment or examination.
Cultural Background
The 'Thanaweya Amma' results day is a national event. News of students who 'ajtāzū' with high scores is published in newspapers, and the Minister of Education often calls the top students personally. Passing major exams is celebrated with 'Zaghrouta' (ululation) by women and the distribution of 'Ma'amoul' or 'Baklawa' to neighbors. In professional contexts, 'ajtāza' is used heavily in the 'Saudization' or 'Emiratization' programs where citizens must pass specific competency tests for jobs. The educational system is heavily influenced by the French Baccalauréat. Passing this 'test' is seen as the only gateway to a stable future.
No Preposition Needed
Remember: Ajtāza + [Test]. Do NOT say 'Ajtāza fī'.
Conjugation Change
When saying 'I passed', the long 'a' disappears: it's 'Ajtaztu', not 'Ajtāztu'.
Meaning
To successfully complete an assessment or examination.
No Preposition Needed
Remember: Ajtāza + [Test]. Do NOT say 'Ajtāza fī'.
Conjugation Change
When saying 'I passed', the long 'a' disappears: it's 'Ajtaztu', not 'Ajtāztu'.
Resume Power Word
Use 'Ajtāza' on your CV to describe certifications; it sounds much more professional than 'Najaḥa'.
The 'Mabrouk' Response
When someone says they passed, the only correct response is 'Mabrouk!' (Congratulations).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ajtāza'.
أنا ________ اختبار القيادة الأسبوع الماضي.
The subject is 'I' (أنا), so the verb must be in the first person past tense, which is 'اجتزتُ'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Ajtāza' is transitive and does not take 'fī', unlike 'najaḥa'.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: هل سمعت الخبر؟ ليلى ________ اختبار الطب! خالد: هذا رائع! مبروك لها.
The context of 'مبروك' (congratulations) implies she passed.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Situation: A news report about a new law passing a parliamentary vote.
'Ajtāza' is the standard formal term for passing official hurdles like parliamentary votes.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Ajtāza vs. Najaḥa
Practice Bank
4 exercisesأنا ________ اختبار القيادة الأسبوع الماضي.
The subject is 'I' (أنا), so the verb must be in the first person past tense, which is 'اجتزتُ'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Ajtāza' is transitive and does not take 'fī', unlike 'najaḥa'.
أحمد: هل سمعت الخبر؟ ليلى ________ اختبار الطب! خالد: هذا رائع! مبروك لها.
The context of 'مبروك' (congratulations) implies she passed.
Situation: A news report about a new law passing a parliamentary vote.
'Ajtāza' is the standard formal term for passing official hurdles like parliamentary votes.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it is very common to say 'اجتزت المقابلة' (I passed the interview).
Yes, 'najaḥa' is general success, while 'ajtāza' specifically implies clearing a hurdle or requirement.
Use 'رسبتُ في الاختبار' (rasabtu fī al-ikhtibār).
Yes, you can 'ajtāza' a wall, a river, or a border.
The root is KH-B-R (خ-ب-ر), which relates to news and experience.
Yes, 'اجتاز الفحص الطبي' means passing a medical checkup.
The root J-W-Z is used, but the specific collocation 'ajtāza al-ikhtibār' is more modern.
This is a rule for hollow verbs in Arabic when followed by a consonant with a sukun.
Yes, 'اجتاز القانون البرلمان' is standard political Arabic.
They are mostly interchangeable, but 'imtiḥān' often sounds more like a formal school exam.
Related Phrases
نجح في
synonymTo succeed in
تخطى العقبات
similarTo overcome obstacles
رسب في
contrastTo fail an exam
استوفى الشروط
specialized formTo meet the requirements
أنهى الاختبار
builds onTo finish the test
