B1 noun Formal

استقطاع

/is.tiq.tˤaːʕ/

The action of deducting or subtracting an amount from a total, especially regarding money from salaries or taxes. It can also refer to taking a part from a whole in other contexts.

Examples

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1

هناك استقطاع ضريبي بنسبة 10%.

There is a 10% tax deduction.

2

تم استقطاع مبلغ بسيط من رصيدي.

A small amount was deducted from my balance.

3

الاستقطاع من الغابات يضر بالبيئة.

Deduction (cutting) from forests harms the environment.

Word Family

Noun
استقطاع
Verb
استقطع
Adjective
مستقطع
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Cut' (Qat' / قطع). Istiqta' is the formal process of 'cutting' a piece out.

Quick Quiz

يظهر كشف الراتب كل ____ مالي يتم من دخلك.

Correct!

The correct answer is: استقطاع

Examples

1

هناك استقطاع ضريبي بنسبة 10%.

business

There is a 10% tax deduction.

2

تم استقطاع مبلغ بسيط من رصيدي.

everyday

A small amount was deducted from my balance.

3

الاستقطاع من الغابات يضر بالبيئة.

academic

Deduction (cutting) from forests harms the environment.

4

أرسل البنك إشعاراً بشأن استقطاع جديد.

formal

The bank sent a notice regarding a new deduction.

5

لا أحب استقطاع جزء من وقتي في الانتظار.

informal

I don't like deducting part of my time for waiting.

Word Family

Noun
استقطاع
Verb
استقطع
Adjective
مستقطع

Common Collocations

استقطاع شهري Monthly deduction
استقطاع ضريبي Tax deduction
استقطاع بنكي Bank deduction
نسبة الاستقطاع Deduction percentage
أمر استقطاع Deduction order

Common Phrases

بدون استقطاع

Without deduction

استقطاع آلي

Automatic deduction

إجمالي قبل الاستقطاع

Gross before deduction

Often Confused With

استقطاع vs استقطاب

Istiqlab means polarization/attraction, Istiqta' means deduction/cutting.

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Usage Notes

Very common in employment contracts and financial statements.

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Common Mistakes

Confusing it with 'خصم' (discount); while related, Istiqta' is usually a formal subtraction from a total.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Cut' (Qat' / قطع). Istiqta' is the formal process of 'cutting' a piece out.

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Word Origin

Tenth form verbal noun from 'q-t-'-' (to cut).

Grammar Patterns

Often used in passive or administrative contexts.

Quick Quiz

يظهر كشف الراتب كل ____ مالي يتم من دخلك.

Correct!

The correct answer is: استقطاع

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