مناقشة
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
3 of 5سيكون هناك مناقشة بعد المحاضرة.
There will be a discussion after the lecture.
ناقش الفريق المشروع في مناقشة مفتوحة.
The team discussed the project in an open discussion.
أحب المشاركة في مناقشة الكتب.
I love participating in book discussions.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'negotiation' - both involve talking through points.
Quick Quiz
كانت ال... طويلة ولكنها مثمرة.
Correct!
The correct answer is: المناقشة
Examples
سيكون هناك مناقشة بعد المحاضرة.
academicThere will be a discussion after the lecture.
ناقش الفريق المشروع في مناقشة مفتوحة.
businessThe team discussed the project in an open discussion.
أحب المشاركة في مناقشة الكتب.
informalI love participating in book discussions.
تتطلب هذه المسألة مناقشة جادة.
formalThis issue requires a serious discussion.
هل تابعت مناقشة البرلمان اليوم؟
everydayDid you follow the parliament discussion today?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
في ختام المناقشة
at the end of the discussion
محل مناقشة
a matter of discussion
مناقشة بناءة
constructive discussion
Often Confused With
Munaqasha is a discussion; Munafasa is a competition.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 where prompts ask you to 'Discuss both views'.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with 'argument' in a negative sense; it is usually professional/academic.
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'negotiation' - both involve talking through points.
Word Origin
Derived from the root (ن-ق-ش) which originally meant to carve or investigate thoroughly.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
كانت ال... طويلة ولكنها مثمرة.
Correct!
The correct answer is: المناقشة
Related Phrases
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ترسيخ
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بَرْنَامَج
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