Meaning
Without considering something; ignoring other factors.
Cultural Background
The phrase is a hallmark of 'Fusha' (Modern Standard Arabic) and is used by intellectuals to show objectivity in debates. In Egypt, you might hear 'بغض النظر' more often in semi-formal talk, while 'بصرف النظر' is reserved for news and writing. Speakers here often use 'بصرف النظر' in professional settings like NGOs or media interviews. Legal and administrative documents frequently use 'بقطع النظر عن' as a formal equivalent.
Use it in Writing
This phrase will instantly boost your score in Arabic writing exams like the OPI or ALTA.
Don't forget 'An'
The most common error is dropping the 'عن'. Always keep them together.
Meaning
Without considering something; ignoring other factors.
Use it in Writing
This phrase will instantly boost your score in Arabic writing exams like the OPI or ALTA.
Don't forget 'An'
The most common error is dropping the 'عن'. Always keep them together.
Debate Etiquette
Using this phrase makes you sound polite and objective during a disagreement.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing preposition.
سأنجح في الامتحان بصرف النظر ___ صعوبته.
The phrase 'بصرف النظر' always takes the preposition 'عن'.
Which sentence is the most formal and correct?
How do you say 'Regardless of the weather, we will go'?
Option A uses the correct formal phrase and preposition.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
أحمد: 'التذكرة غالية جداً!' خالد: '________، الفيلم يستحق المشاهدة.'
Khaled is dismissing the price to focus on the quality of the movie.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesسأنجح في الامتحان بصرف النظر ___ صعوبته.
The phrase 'بصرف النظر' always takes the preposition 'عن'.
How do you say 'Regardless of the weather, we will go'?
Option A uses the correct formal phrase and preposition.
أحمد: 'التذكرة غالية جداً!' خالد: '________، الفيلم يستحق المشاهدة.'
Khaled is dismissing the price to focus on the quality of the movie.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt is 'Sarf' (one syllable for the noun). 'Saraf' is the verb.
Yes, but it might sound a bit like you are giving a speech. Use 'بغض النظر' for a slightly softer tone.
Related Phrases
بغض النظر عن
synonymRegardless of
بمعزل عن
specialized formIn isolation from
على الرغم من
similarDespite
دون اعتبار لـ
synonymWithout consideration for
