تأخير
A situation in which something happens later than it should or the act of making something happen later.
Examples
3 of 5حدث تأخير في رحلة الطائرة بسبب الضباب.
There was a delay in the flight due to fog.
سيؤدي هذا القرار إلى تأخير تنفيذ المشروع.
This decision will lead to a delay in project implementation.
آسف على التأخير، كنت في زحمة السير.
Sorry for the delay, I was in traffic.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ta-khir: Think of 'Akheer' (last/end). Delay makes things happen at the end.
Quick Quiz
بسبب الأمطار الغزيرة، حدث ____ في حركة القطارات.
Correct!
The correct answer is: تأخير
Examples
حدث تأخير في رحلة الطائرة بسبب الضباب.
everydayThere was a delay in the flight due to fog.
سيؤدي هذا القرار إلى تأخير تنفيذ المشروع.
formalThis decision will lead to a delay in project implementation.
آسف على التأخير، كنت في زحمة السير.
informalSorry for the delay, I was in traffic.
يؤثر تأخير تسليم الأبحاث على الدرجة النهائية.
academicDelaying the submission of research affects the final grade.
نواجه تأخيراً في سلسلة التوريد.
businessWe are facing a delay in the supply chain.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
عذراً على التأخير
Sorry for the delay
لا تحتمل التأخير
cannot bear delay/urgent
تأخير غير متوقع
unexpected delay
Often Confused With
Ta'khir is being late; Ta'jeel is rescheduling to a later date.
Usage Notes
Essential for apology letters in IELTS General Task 1.
Common Mistakes
Forgetting the preposition 'fi' (delay in...).
Memory Tip
Ta-khir: Think of 'Akheer' (last/end). Delay makes things happen at the end.
Word Origin
From the root (ʔ-x-r) meaning back, behind, or late.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
بسبب الأمطار الغزيرة، حدث ____ في حركة القطارات.
Correct!
The correct answer is: تأخير
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
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سِيَاحَة
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سِياحة
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