Meaning
Following a particular event or situation, often a negative one.
Cultural Background
This phrase is a hallmark of 'Standard Media Arabic'. It allows journalists from different countries to communicate in a way that is understood by all, avoiding regional slang. Arab historians use this phrase to link dynasties or major shifts in power, emphasizing the 'legacy' left by previous rulers. In many Arab countries, official decrees often start with a preamble mentioning the events that led to the new law, using this phrase. Modern Arabic literature uses this phrase to create a sense of 'inevitable fate' or 'heavy atmosphere' following a tragedy.
Master the News Register
If you want to sound like a native professional, use this phrase to start your sentences when summarizing a series of events.
Don't Overuse
Using it more than once in a short paragraph makes your writing feel heavy and repetitive. Mix it with 'على إثر ذلك' or 'ونتيجة لذلك'.
Meaning
Following a particular event or situation, often a negative one.
Master the News Register
If you want to sound like a native professional, use this phrase to start your sentences when summarizing a series of events.
Don't Overuse
Using it more than once in a short paragraph makes your writing feel heavy and repetitive. Mix it with 'على إثر ذلك' or 'ونتيجة لذلك'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to show a formal consequence.
استقال الوزير من منصبه، _______ بدأت الحكومة في البحث عن بديل.
The resignation of a minister is a significant event, and searching for a replacement is the logical formal consequence.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal register?
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
Riots following a match is a serious event suitable for this formal phrase.
Complete the news report.
مذيع: 'ضرب إعصار قوي الساحل، _______ أعلنت السلطات حالة الطوارئ.'
'In the wake of that' is the standard journalistic way to link a disaster to a government response.
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Practice Bank
3 exercisesاستقال الوزير من منصبه، _______ بدأت الحكومة في البحث عن بديل.
The resignation of a minister is a significant event, and searching for a replacement is the logical formal consequence.
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
Riots following a match is a serious event suitable for this formal phrase.
مذيع: 'ضرب إعصار قوي الساحل، _______ أعلنت السلطات حالة الطوارئ.'
'In the wake of that' is the standard journalistic way to link a disaster to a government response.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, but it's less common. It usually implies a 'reaction' to a major event. For example, 'In the wake of the discovery, scientists celebrated' is fine, but it still feels very formal.
Only in very formal speeches or if someone is imitating a news reporter. In daily life, use 'بعد هيك' or 'بعدين'.
'بعد' is just 'after' (time). 'في أعقاب' is 'in the aftermath' (time + consequence + significance).
Related Phrases
على إثر ذلك
synonymImmediately following that; in the tracks of that.
بناءً على ذلك
similarBased on that; accordingly.
من جراء ذلك
similarAs a result of that.
تلو ذلك
similarFollowing that.
