A2 Expression Neutral

متأخراً

mutaʾakhkhiran

Late.

Meaning

Referring to a late time or after the expected time.

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Cultural Background

In casual speech, the tanween is often dropped. Punctuality is valued in business, so this word is used carefully. Often used with 'يا دوب' to mean 'just in time'. Similar usage to standard Arabic.

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Grammar Tip

Always remember the tanween fath for the adverbial form.

Meaning

Referring to a late time or after the expected time.

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Grammar Tip

Always remember the tanween fath for the adverbial form.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

وصلَ المديرُ _____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: متأخراً

It needs to be an adverb modifying the verb.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A2

وصلَ المديرُ _____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: متأخراً

It needs to be an adverb modifying the verb.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral.

Related Phrases

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تأخر عن

builds on

To be late for something.

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