Meaning
To enjoy a period of rest or travel away from work.
Cultural Background
Vacations are often communal. It is rare for someone to 'spend a vacation' alone; it usually involves the extended family. Due to the heat, 'spending a vacation' often means traveling abroad for 2-3 months during the summer. The North Coast (Sahel) is the primary destination for 'spending a vacation' for Cairenes. Vacations often involve 'Al-Masyat' (going to summer resorts in the mountains).
The 'Fi' Rule
Always follow this phrase with 'fi' (in) if you are mentioning a place. 'Yaqdi ijazah fi Morocco.'
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Ijazah' is feminine. Any adjective like 'happy' or 'long' must end in 'Ta Marbuta' (ة).
Meaning
To enjoy a period of rest or travel away from work.
The 'Fi' Rule
Always follow this phrase with 'fi' (in) if you are mentioning a place. 'Yaqdi ijazah fi Morocco.'
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Ijazah' is feminine. Any adjective like 'happy' or 'long' must end in 'Ta Marbuta' (ة).
The 'InshaAllah' Factor
When talking about future vacations, it is culturally expected to add 'InshaAllah' (God willing).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'qada' in the present tense.
أنا _______ إجازتي في تونس.
The first person singular 'I' requires the prefix 'A-'.
Choose the most natural phrase to describe a holiday.
أين _______ الصيف الماضي؟
'Qadayta' is the most idiomatic way to ask about the experience of a past holiday.
Match the Arabic phrase to its English meaning.
1. إجازة سعيدة 2. إجازة سنوية 3. إجازة مرضية
These are common types of 'ijazah'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
أحمد: أين ستسافر؟ خالد: سأسافر إلى لندن لـ _______ هناك.
You travel 'to spend' a vacation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesأنا _______ إجازتي في تونس.
The first person singular 'I' requires the prefix 'A-'.
أين _______ الصيف الماضي؟
'Qadayta' is the most idiomatic way to ask about the experience of a past holiday.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common types of 'ijazah'.
أحمد: أين ستسافر؟ خالد: سأسافر إلى لندن لـ _______ هناك.
You travel 'to spend' a vacation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, 'yaqdi' is for longer periods. Use 'ya'khudh istirahah' for short breaks.
Yes, 'utlah' (عطلة) is a synonym. 'Yaqdi utlah' is also very common.
You can say 'Ana fi ijazah' (أنا في إجازة).
The plural is 'ijazat' (إجازات).
Yes, 'Yaqdi al-Eid' is the standard way to say you are celebrating/spending the Eid.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Amda' is more formal and literary. 'Qada' is more common in daily speech.
Say 'Qadaytu ijazati fi al-bayt'.
In traditional Islamic education, yes. In modern life, it almost always means vacation.
It is 'qadayna' (قضينا).
Related Phrases
عطلة نهاية الأسبوع
specialized formWeekend
استراحة
similarA short break
سياحة
builds onTourism
نقاهة
specialized formRecovery period
