Significado
To deliver a formal address or a short talk to an audience.
Contexto cultural
Eloquence (Fasaha) is a source of pride. A person who can 'present a word' well is often seen as a natural leader. In the Majlis, the eldest or most senior person is usually the one to 'present a word' first as a sign of respect. At weddings, the 'Zaffa' is often followed by a short 'Kalima' from the fathers of the bride and groom. In Egyptian media, 'يقدم كلمة' is used constantly for presidential addresses, emphasizing the state's formality.
Keep it Singular
Even if the speech is 10 minutes long, always use the singular 'Kalima'. Using the plural 'Kalimat' sounds like you are literally saying individual words.
Preposition Alert
Avoid using 'ila' (to) for the audience. Use 'amama' (in front of) to sound more like a native speaker.
Significado
To deliver a formal address or a short talk to an audience.
Keep it Singular
Even if the speech is 10 minutes long, always use the singular 'Kalima'. Using the plural 'Kalimat' sounds like you are literally saying individual words.
Preposition Alert
Avoid using 'ila' (to) for the audience. Use 'amama' (in front of) to sound more like a native speaker.
The Humble Opening
When you 'present a word', it's polite to start by saying 'I will not take much of your time' (لن أطيل عليكم).
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'قدم'.
المدير _______ كلمة في حفل الأمس.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (الأمس), so the past tense 'قدم' is required.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal wedding toast?
ماذا تقول عندما تريد أن تطلب من شخص التحدث في حفل زفاف؟
'تقديم كلمة' is the polite, formal way to invite someone to speak.
Match the verb with the correct context.
1. يقدم كلمة | 2. يتحدث مع صديق | 3. يلقي محاضرة
Speeches are for formal events, talking is for friends, and lectures are for universities.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: هل أنت مستعد للمؤتمر؟ خالد: نعم، سأقوم بـ _______ ترحيبية في البداية.
In a conference (مؤتمر), 'تقديم كلمة' is the standard professional expression.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosالمدير _______ كلمة في حفل الأمس.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (الأمس), so the past tense 'قدم' is required.
ماذا تقول عندما تريد أن تطلب من شخص التحدث في حفل زفاف؟
'تقديم كلمة' is the polite, formal way to invite someone to speak.
1. يقدم كلمة | 2. يتحدث مع صديق | 3. يلقي محاضرة
Speeches are for formal events, talking is for friends, and lectures are for universities.
أحمد: هل أنت مستعد للمؤتمر؟ خالد: نعم، سأقوم بـ _______ ترحيبية في البداية.
In a conference (مؤتمر), 'تقديم كلمة' is the standard professional expression.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, for a long academic lecture, use 'محاضرة' (muhadara). 'كلمة' is for shorter, formal addresses.
'ألقى كلمة' is slightly more formal and common in literature/news, while 'يقدم كلمة' is common in corporate and event settings.
Yes, but often simplified to 'يقول كلمة' (y'ul kilma) in Egyptian or 'يلقي كلمة' in Levantine.
Literally yes, but in this collocation, it means a short speech or address.
Yes, it is the perfect phrase for a wedding toast or a retirement speech.
In this context, yes. 'Qaddama' (Form II) means to present. 'Qadama' (Form I) means to arrive, which is different.
You can say 'الكلمة الرئيسية' (al-kalima al-ra'isiyya).
Always 'Kalima' for a speech. 'Kalam' is general talking or speech as a concept.
Yes, but the verb changes: 'تقدم كلمة' (tuqaddimu kalimah).
It is 'كلمة شكر' (kalimat shukr).
Frases relacionadas
ألقى خطاباً
similarTo deliver a long, formal speech
أدلى بتصريح
specialized formTo give a statement to the press
وجه نداءً
similarTo issue an appeal
قاطع الكلام
contrastTo interrupt
أعطى كلمة
confusingTo give a promise
