B1 noun Neutral

اقتراح

/iq.ti.raːħ/

A plan or idea presented for consideration or discussion by others. In academic writing, it refers to recommendations made based on research findings.

Examples

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1

شكراً على هذا الاقتراح الرائع.

Thank you for this wonderful suggestion.

2

تم رفض الاقتراح في الاجتماع الأخير.

The proposal was rejected in the last meeting.

3

يتضمن البحث عدة اقتراحات للحلول.

The research includes several suggestions for solutions.

Word Family

Noun
اقتراح
Verb
اقترح
Adjective
مُقترَح
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Memory Tip

Iqtirah starts with 'Iq' like 'Idea' - imagine a person raising their hand to share an 'Iqtirah'.

Quick Quiz

هل يمكنك تقديم ____ لحل هذه المشكلة؟

Correct!

The correct answer is: اقتراح

Examples

1

شكراً على هذا الاقتراح الرائع.

everyday

Thank you for this wonderful suggestion.

2

تم رفض الاقتراح في الاجتماع الأخير.

business

The proposal was rejected in the last meeting.

3

يتضمن البحث عدة اقتراحات للحلول.

academic

The research includes several suggestions for solutions.

4

هل لديك أي اقتراح بخصوص العشاء؟

informal

Do you have any suggestions regarding dinner?

5

وافق المدير على الاقتراح رسمياً.

formal

The manager officially approved the proposal.

Word Family

Noun
اقتراح
Verb
اقترح
Adjective
مُقترَح

Common Collocations

قدم اقتراحاً Made a suggestion
اقتراح بناء Constructive suggestion
دراسة الاقتراح Studying the proposal
رفض الاقتراح Rejecting the proposal
قبول الاقتراح Accepting the proposal

Common Phrases

بناءً على اقتراحك

Based on your suggestion

صندوق الاقتراحات

Suggestion box

اقتراح قانون

Proposed law

Often Confused With

اقتراح vs نصيحة

Iqtirah is a specific proposal/plan; Nasiha is general advice.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 when writing the 'recommendations' or 'solutions' section of an essay.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use the plural 'Iqtirahāt' with masculine adjectives, but it's a feminine plural (though derived from a masculine root).

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Memory Tip

Iqtirah starts with 'Iq' like 'Idea' - imagine a person raising their hand to share an 'Iqtirah'.

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Word Origin

From the root (ق-ر-ح) originally related to improvisation.

Grammar Patterns

قدم + اقتراحاً اقتراح + بـ + noun

Quick Quiz

هل يمكنك تقديم ____ لحل هذه المشكلة؟

Correct!

The correct answer is: اقتراح

Related Phrases

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