Meaning
A daring, courageous, and adventurous first step or action.
Cultural Background
In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, 'Mubadara' is a buzzword in government. Almost every major social or economic project is called a 'Mubadara.' Adding 'Jari'a' distinguishes a project as truly transformative, like Vision 2030. In Egypt, the term is used frequently in talk shows (like those of Amr Adib) to describe political moves or new laws. It carries a tone of 'finally, someone did something big.' In the Levant, 'Mubadara' is often used in the context of civil society and NGOs. A 'bold initiative' might refer to a youth group cleaning up a city or protesting a law. Due to French influence, the concept of 'Initiative' is very strong. It is often used in the context of 'The National Initiative for Human Development' (INDH) in Morocco.
Use it in Interviews
Frame your achievements as a 'Mubadara Jari'a' to sound like a leader rather than just an employee.
Gender Check
Always remember the Taa Marbuta. 'Mubadara Jari' is a common mistake that sounds very jarring to native speakers.
Meaning
A daring, courageous, and adventurous first step or action.
Use it in Interviews
Frame your achievements as a 'Mubadara Jari'a' to sound like a leader rather than just an employee.
Gender Check
Always remember the Taa Marbuta. 'Mubadara Jari' is a common mistake that sounds very jarring to native speakers.
The 'Badr' Connection
Mentioning the connection to the full moon (Badr) in a presentation will make you look like an Arabic expert.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective.
اتخذت الحكومة مبادرة _______ (bold) لتحسين الاقتصاد.
The noun 'Mubadara' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'Jari'a'.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'Mubadara Jari'a' in a formal context?
المدير _______ مبادرة جريئة لتطوير الشركة.
'Atlaqa' (launched) is the standard verb for initiatives.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Mubadara Jari'a'?
It is a high-level phrase used for significant, courageous actions.
Complete the dialogue.
أ: قررت أن أستقيل وأفتح مطعمي الخاص. ب: ________!
Quitting a job to start a business is a classic 'bold move'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Boldness vs. Recklessness
Practice Bank
4 exercisesاتخذت الحكومة مبادرة _______ (bold) لتحسين الاقتصاد.
The noun 'Mubadara' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'Jari'a'.
المدير _______ مبادرة جريئة لتطوير الشركة.
'Atlaqa' (launched) is the standard verb for initiatives.
Where would you most likely hear 'Mubadara Jari'a'?
It is a high-level phrase used for significant, courageous actions.
أ: قررت أن أستقيل وأفتح مطعمي الخاص. ب: ________!
Quitting a job to start a business is a classic 'bold move'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it's used in business, personal relationships, and even sports strategy.
You can say 'He is a man of bold initiatives' (رجل مبادرات جريئة).
A 'timid step' (خطوة خجولة) or 'stagnation' (جمود).
95% of the time it is positive, implying courage and vision.
مبادرات جريئة (Mubadarat Jari'a). Note that the adjective stays singular feminine for non-human plurals.
Yes, if a friend does something brave, you can text: 'والله مبادرة جريئة منك!'
Not necessarily, but it implies the *attempt* was worthy of respect.
'Mu'amara' means conspiracy. Don't mix them up!
No, 'Jara'id' comes from a different root (j-r-d).
Yes, if a child stands up to a bully or tries a very difficult task.
Related Phrases
خطوة استباقية
similarA preemptive step
مغامرة محسوبة
similarA calculated adventure/risk
كسر الجمود
builds onBreaking the deadlock
تهور
contrastRecklessness
ريادة الأعمال
specialized formEntrepreneurship
