B2 noun Neutral

علاقات

/ʕa.laː.qaːt/

The way in which two or more people, groups, or countries behave toward each other or are connected.

Examples

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1

العلاقات الأسرية القوية تمنحنا السعادة.

Strong family relationships give us happiness.

2

تسعى الدولة لتطوير علاقاتها الدبلوماسية.

The state seeks to develop its diplomatic relations.

3

علاقتي فيه سطحية بس.

My relationship with him is just superficial.

Word Family

Noun
علاقة
Verb
علق
Adjective
علائقي
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Alaqa' as something that 'hangs' (from the root 'Aliqa' - to hang) between two people.

Quick Quiz

تعمل الشركة على تحسين ____ مع الزبائن.

Correct!

The correct answer is: العلاقات

Examples

1

العلاقات الأسرية القوية تمنحنا السعادة.

everyday

Strong family relationships give us happiness.

2

تسعى الدولة لتطوير علاقاتها الدبلوماسية.

formal

The state seeks to develop its diplomatic relations.

3

علاقتي فيه سطحية بس.

informal

My relationship with him is just superficial.

4

تدرس السوسيولوجيا العلاقات بين الطبقات الاجتماعية.

academic

Sociology studies the relationships between social classes.

5

قسم العلاقات العامة مسؤول عن صورة الشركة.

business

The Public Relations department is responsible for the company's image.

Word Family

Noun
علاقة
Verb
علق
Adjective
علائقي

Common Collocations

علاقات عامة Public relations
علاقات دولية International relations
قطع العلاقات Severing relations
علاقة وطيدة Close relationship
تحسين العلاقات Improving relations

Common Phrases

لا علاقة لي

I have nothing to do with it

بناء علاقات

Building relationships

علاقة حب

Love relationship

Often Confused With

علاقات vs اتصال

Ittisal is communication/contact (technical/brief), while 'Alaqa is a deeper relationship or connection.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Task 2 topics regarding family, international trade, or workplace environment.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the singular 'Alaqa' when they mean 'Relations' in a professional sense (Public Relations).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Alaqa' as something that 'hangs' (from the root 'Aliqa' - to hang) between two people.

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Word Origin

From the root 'ع-ل-ق' (ʕ-L-Q) meaning to hang, attach, or adhere.

Grammar Patterns

Usually used in the plural for professional contexts. Followed by 'بين' (between) or 'مع' (with).
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Cultural Context

In Arab culture, social and family relations (Sila al-Rahim) are of paramount importance.

Quick Quiz

تعمل الشركة على تحسين ____ مع الزبائن.

Correct!

The correct answer is: العلاقات

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