B2 Collocation Formal

يُقطع علاقات

yaqta' 'alaqat

Cut ties

Meaning

To end a relationship or connection with someone or something.

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Cultural Background

Often used in family disputes to signal a serious rift. Used in diplomatic news reports regarding regional politics. Can be used colloquially with 'خلاص' for emphasis. Similar usage to standard Arabic, often in formal contexts.

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Use with 'مع'

Always remember to add 'مع' (with) after the phrase.

Meaning

To end a relationship or connection with someone or something.

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Use with 'مع'

Always remember to add 'مع' (with) after the phrase.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

قررت أن أقطع علاقاتي _____ هذا الشخص.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: مع

The preposition 'مع' (with) is required to indicate the person you are cutting ties with.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

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

قررت أن أقطع علاقاتي _____ هذا الشخص.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: مع

The preposition 'مع' (with) is required to indicate the person you are cutting ties with.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is direct and serious, but not necessarily 'rude' if the situation warrants it.

Related Phrases

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قطع الصلة

synonym

Cutting the link

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أنهى العلاقة

similar

Ended the relationship

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