B1 noun Neutral

قضية

/qa.dˤij.ja/

A topic, problem, or matter of concern that is being discussed or disputed. In law, it refers to a case.

Examples

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1

عندي قضية في المحكمة.

I have a case in court.

2

ناقش البرلمان قضية الصحة العامة.

Parliament discussed the issue of public health.

3

دي قضية خسرانة.

This is a losing cause/case.

Word Family

Noun
قضية
Verb
قضى
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Memory Tip

Qadhiya sounds like 'Case-ia'—it is a case or an issue.

Quick Quiz

تغير المناخ هو أهم ___ في عصرنا.

Correct!

The correct answer is: قضية

Examples

1

عندي قضية في المحكمة.

everyday

I have a case in court.

2

ناقش البرلمان قضية الصحة العامة.

formal

Parliament discussed the issue of public health.

3

دي قضية خسرانة.

informal

This is a losing cause/case.

4

تركز الدراسة على قضية الهجرة.

academic

The study focuses on the issue of migration.

5

يجب حل قضية الديون بسرعة.

business

The debt issue must be resolved quickly.

Word Family

Noun
قضية
Verb
قضى

Common Collocations

قضية ساخنة hot topic/issue
قضية عادلة just cause
رفع قضية to file a lawsuit
قضية رأي عام public opinion issue
حل القضية resolving the issue

Common Phrases

القضية الفلسطينية

The Palestinian Cause

قضية حياة أو موت

a matter of life and death

في هذه القضية

in this matter

Often Confused With

قضية vs قصة

Qadhiya is an issue/case, while Qissa is a story.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Writing Task 2 to refer to the 'issue' or 'topic' at hand.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'mawdu' (topic) when 'qadhiya' (issue/case) is more appropriate for serious problems.

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Memory Tip

Qadhiya sounds like 'Case-ia'—it is a case or an issue.

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Word Origin

From the root (Q-DH-Y), meaning to judge or decide.

Grammar Patterns

Feminine noun; plural is 'Qadaya'.
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Cultural Context

The word is heavily associated with political and social causes in the Arab world.

Quick Quiz

تغير المناخ هو أهم ___ في عصرنا.

Correct!

The correct answer is: قضية

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