Meaning
To carry out systematic investigation or study.
Cultural Background
Research is often seen as a collective effort for the 'Ummah' (community). Academic titles are highly respected, and 'conducting research' is a mark of high social status. In Egypt, the term 'baḥth' is also used for the small research papers students must submit in school. You will often hear parents saying 'ibnī bi-ya'mal baḥth' (my son is doing a research). With the rise of 'Knowledge Economies' in countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, 'يجري بحثاً' is frequently heard in the context of innovation and future technology. The concept of 'baḥth' was central to the 'Ijtihad' (independent reasoning) in Islamic law and science. It wasn't just about finding facts, but about the 'flow' of logic.
Use 'an' or 'fi'
Use 'an' (عن) for the specific topic and 'fi' (في) for the general field of study.
The Damma is Key
Pronouncing it 'Yajrī' (with a fatha) means 'he runs.' Pronouncing it 'Yujrī' (with a damma) means 'he conducts.'
Meaning
To carry out systematic investigation or study.
Use 'an' or 'fi'
Use 'an' (عن) for the specific topic and 'fi' (في) for the general field of study.
The Damma is Key
Pronouncing it 'Yajrī' (with a fatha) means 'he runs.' Pronouncing it 'Yujrī' (with a damma) means 'he conducts.'
Academic Titles
When discussing research, always use titles like 'Al-Duktoor' (The Doctor) to sound naturally polite.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'أجرى'.
العلماء حالياً _______ بحثاً عن فيروس كورونا.
The subject is 'العلماء' (masculine plural), so the verb must be 'يجرون' (they conduct).
Which sentence is the most formal and correct for an academic report?
How do you say 'The student is doing research'?
'يجري بحثاً' is the standard formal collocation.
Match the phrase with its context.
Context Matching
Each phrase fits a specific register and situation.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: لماذا أنت في المكتبة كل يوم؟ خالد: لأنني _______ عن تاريخ العرب.
The context of being in a library every day implies a formal research project.
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesالعلماء حالياً _______ بحثاً عن فيروس كورونا.
The subject is 'العلماء' (masculine plural), so the verb must be 'يجرون' (they conduct).
How do you say 'The student is doing research'?
'يجري بحثاً' is the standard formal collocation.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Each phrase fits a specific register and situation.
أحمد: لماذا أنت في المكتبة كل يوم؟ خالد: لأنني _______ عن تاريخ العرب.
The context of being in a library every day implies a formal research project.
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Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, but only in casual conversation. In writing, always use 'yujrī baḥthan' or 'yaqūm bi-baḥth'.
The plural is 'yujrūn buḥūthan' (they conduct researches).
Yes, it is very common in news reports about police 'conducting a search' for a suspect or evidence.
Because it is the direct object of the verb, so it must be in the accusative case (Mansub).
No, that would sound too formal. For Google, just use 'baḥatha 'ala Google'.
'Baḥth' is the process of searching/investigating. 'Dirasa' is the broader study or the final paper.
The phrase is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), so it is understood everywhere, but the verb might change in local dialects (e.g., 'bi-ya'mal' in Egypt).
Say 'Anā uujrī baḥthan' (أنا أُجري بحثاً).
Yes, 'baḥth al-sūq' (market research) is a very common professional term.
It is 'yujrī' (Form IV). 'Yajrī' (Form I) means to run physically.
Usually 'an' (عن) for the topic.
Yes, it is in the top 500 most common collocations in formal Arabic.
Related Phrases
بحث علمي
specialized formScientific research
تحقيق
similarInvestigation
دراسة
similarStudy
استطلاع
specialized formSurvey/Reconnaissance
تنقيب
similarExcavation/Drilling
