توقعات
The act of thinking or believing that something will happen in the future. In IELTS, this is used for future trends or predictions in graphs.
Examples
3 of 5تشير التوقعات إلى نمو اقتصادي.
Expectations point to economic growth.
ما هي توقعاتك للمبيعات القادمة؟
What are your expectations for upcoming sales?
كانت لدي توقعات عالية لهذا الفيلم.
I had high expectations for this movie.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Tawaqqu' sounds like 'To wake up' (expecting to wake up to a new day).
Quick Quiz
كانت ... الأرباح أعلى مما حدث بالفعل.
Correct!
The correct answer is: توقعات
Examples
تشير التوقعات إلى نمو اقتصادي.
academicExpectations point to economic growth.
ما هي توقعاتك للمبيعات القادمة؟
businessWhat are your expectations for upcoming sales?
كانت لدي توقعات عالية لهذا الفيلم.
everydayI had high expectations for this movie.
حسب توقعات الأرصاد الجوية، ستمطر غداً.
formalAccording to weather expectations, it will rain tomorrow.
لا ترفع سقف توقعاتك.
informalDon't raise the ceiling of your expectations.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
من المتوقع أن
It is expected that...
فاق التوقعات
Exceeded expectations
توقعات مبدئية
Initial expectations
Often Confused With
Tanaubbu' is more about forecasting/prophesying, while Tawaqqu' is general expectation.
Usage Notes
Use 'Min al-mutawaqqa' an' followed by a verb to describe future parts of a graph.
Common Mistakes
Forgetting that 'Tawaqqu'at' is the plural form usually used for general forecasts.
Memory Tip
Tawaqqu' sounds like 'To wake up' (expecting to wake up to a new day).
Word Origin
From the root (w-q-3) meaning to fall or happen.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
كانت ... الأرباح أعلى مما حدث بالفعل.
Correct!
The correct answer is: توقعات
Related Vocabulary
More general words
عاقبة
B1A result or effect of an action or condition, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
عَقَبَة
B2A hurdle or obstacle that prevents progress or makes it difficult. Often used in TOEFL to describe challenges in scientific research or historical progress.
يحقق
B1To achieve a goal, to realize an ambition, or to investigate a matter. In academic Arabic, it is frequently used to discuss reaching results or fulfilling objectives.
تحقيق
B1The act of achieving a goal, or a systematic investigation to establish facts (like a police investigation or research inquiry).
اقتناء
B2The act of acquiring or possessing something, often used for valuable items like books, art, or property.
نشاط
B1A thing that you do for interest, enjoyment, or to achieve a particular goal. It also refers to the state of being active or having energy.
إضافي
B1More than what is usual, expected, or existing; extra.
إضافة
B1The action or process of adding something to something else. It can also refer to the thing that is added to improve or increase something.
أدوات
B1Implements or devices used to perform a particular function. It can refer to physical tools or digital/abstract resources.
اكتسب
B1To obtain or acquire a skill, quality, or asset; to gain something through effort or experience.
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