B1 noun Neutral

مناقشة

/mu.naː.qa.ʃa/

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas. In IELTS, it refers to exploring different points of view.

Examples

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1

سيكون هناك مناقشة بعد المحاضرة.

There will be a discussion after the lecture.

2

ناقش الفريق المشروع في مناقشة مفتوحة.

The team discussed the project in an open discussion.

3

أحب المشاركة في مناقشة الكتب.

I love participating in book discussions.

Word Family

Noun
مناقشة
Verb
ناقش
Adjective
نقاشي
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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'negotiation' - both involve talking through points.

Quick Quiz

كانت ال... طويلة ولكنها مثمرة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: المناقشة

Examples

1

سيكون هناك مناقشة بعد المحاضرة.

academic

There will be a discussion after the lecture.

2

ناقش الفريق المشروع في مناقشة مفتوحة.

business

The team discussed the project in an open discussion.

3

أحب المشاركة في مناقشة الكتب.

informal

I love participating in book discussions.

4

تتطلب هذه المسألة مناقشة جادة.

formal

This issue requires a serious discussion.

5

هل تابعت مناقشة البرلمان اليوم؟

everyday

Did you follow the parliament discussion today?

Word Family

Noun
مناقشة
Verb
ناقش
Adjective
نقاشي

Common Collocations

فتح باب المناقشة open the floor for discussion
مناقشة حادة heated discussion
موضوع المناقشة topic of discussion
مناقشة أكاديمية academic discussion
قيد المناقشة under discussion

Common Phrases

في ختام المناقشة

at the end of the discussion

محل مناقشة

a matter of discussion

مناقشة بناءة

constructive discussion

Often Confused With

مناقشة vs منافسة

Munaqasha is a discussion; Munafasa is a competition.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 where prompts ask you to 'Discuss both views'.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with 'argument' in a negative sense; it is usually professional/academic.

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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'negotiation' - both involve talking through points.

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Word Origin

Derived from the root (ن-ق-ش) which originally meant to carve or investigate thoroughly.

Grammar Patterns

Followed by the preposition 'حول' (about) or 'لـ' (of).

Quick Quiz

كانت ال... طويلة ولكنها مثمرة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: المناقشة

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