Meaning
To examine something carefully, thoroughly, and in detail to understand it deeply.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Tahqiq' (verification) in classical Arabic scholarship requires an 'Al-Nazra al-Fahisa' to ensure the authenticity of texts. News channels like Al Jazeera often use this phrase to introduce investigative segments called 'Nazra Fahisa' (A Closer Look). In many Arab countries, the legal language is highly formalized, and this phrase is a staple in judicial rulings to describe the court's review of evidence. While 'looking closely' is good for work, in social settings, 'casting a probing look' at a stranger is considered 'Fudul' (nosiness) and is generally discouraged.
Use with 'على'
Always remember the preposition 'على' (ala). Without it, the sentence feels incomplete.
Gender Match
Don't forget the 'Ta Marbuta' (ة) on 'Fahis-a'. It must be feminine because 'Nazra' is feminine.
Meaning
To examine something carefully, thoroughly, and in detail to understand it deeply.
Use with 'على'
Always remember the preposition 'على' (ala). Without it, the sentence feels incomplete.
Gender Match
Don't forget the 'Ta Marbuta' (ة) on 'Fahis-a'. It must be feminine because 'Nazra' is feminine.
Professionalism
Using this in an email to your boss shows you are diligent and professional.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word with the correct form.
ألقى المحامي نظرة _______ على أوراق القضية.
The adjective must be feminine singular to match 'نظرة'.
Which sentence is the most formal and appropriate for a news report?
The committee examined the new law thoroughly.
This sentence uses the correct formal idiom and appropriate subject.
Match the verb with its object and adjective.
Match the following:
These are all valid collocations for 'looking closely'.
Complete the dialogue.
المدير: هل راجعت الميزانية؟ المحاسب: نعم، لقد ____ عليها صباح اليوم.
This is the most professional way to confirm a thorough review.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesألقى المحامي نظرة _______ على أوراق القضية.
The adjective must be feminine singular to match 'نظرة'.
The committee examined the new law thoroughly.
This sentence uses the correct formal idiom and appropriate subject.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are all valid collocations for 'looking closely'.
المدير: هل راجعت الميزانية؟ المحاسب: نعم، لقد ____ عليها صباح اليوم.
This is the most professional way to confirm a thorough review.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsOnly in a professional or medical context. In social settings, it can feel like you are judging them or being rude.
You can say 'Nazara nazratan fahisatan', but 'Alqa' is much more idiomatic and common in high-level Arabic.
It is understood everywhere but mostly used in formal speech (Fusha). In dialects, people use simpler words like 'shaf kwayes'.
ألقوا نظرات فاحصة (They cast probing looks).
Related Phrases
نظرة خاطفة
contrastA quick glance
دقق النظر
synonymTo scrutinize
تحت المجهر
similarUnder the microscope
أمعن النظر
builds onTo look deeply/contemplate
