B2 noun Neutral

إتقان

/ʔit.qaːn/

The act of performing a task with extreme precision, skill, and perfection. It implies mastery and high-quality workmanship.

Examples

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1

يجب إتقان اللغة قبل السفر للدراسة.

One must master the language before traveling to study.

2

تشتهر هذه الشركة بإتقان صناعة الساعات.

This company is famous for its mastery in watchmaking.

3

سوي شغلك بإتقان.

Do your work with perfection.

Word Family

Noun
إتقان
Verb
أتقن
Adverb
بإتقان
Adjective
متقَن
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Memory Tip

Itqan sounds like 'It can' (because someone who masters it can do it perfectly).

Quick Quiz

إن ___ اللغة يتطلب ممارسة يومية مستمرة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: إتقان

Examples

1

يجب إتقان اللغة قبل السفر للدراسة.

everyday

One must master the language before traveling to study.

2

تشتهر هذه الشركة بإتقان صناعة الساعات.

formal

This company is famous for its mastery in watchmaking.

3

سوي شغلك بإتقان.

informal

Do your work with perfection.

4

يظهر إتقان الباحث في دقة تحليل البيانات.

academic

The researcher's mastery appears in the accuracy of data analysis.

5

إتقان خدمة العملاء هو سر تميزنا.

business

Mastery of customer service is the secret of our excellence.

Word Family

Noun
إتقان
Verb
أتقن
Adverb
بإتقان
Adjective
متقَن

Common Collocations

إتقان العمل Mastery of work
إتقان اللغة Language mastery
بكل إتقان With full mastery/perfection
سر الإتقان The secret of mastery
إتقان المهارة Skill mastery

Common Phrases

أتقن صنعته

He mastered his craft

العمل المتقن

The perfected work

إتقان تكنولوجي

Technological mastery

Often Confused With

إتقان vs مهارة

Mahara is the skill itself; Itqan is the act of performing that skill perfectly.

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Usage Notes

A very positive word used in recommendation letters, job interviews, and academic reviews.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'good' (Jayyid) when they should use 'Mutqan' (Perfected/Mastered) for higher CEFR levels.

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Memory Tip

Itqan sounds like 'It can' (because someone who masters it can do it perfectly).

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Word Origin

From the root t-q-n (ت-ق-ن) relating to stabilizing and perfecting.

Grammar Patterns

Followed by an Idafa (genitive) or used with 'بـ' (with). Verbal noun of the IV form verb 'Atqana'.
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Cultural Context

In Islamic culture, 'Itqan' is a religious virtue based on the Hadith: 'Allah loves that when one of you does a job, he does it with Itqan.'

Quick Quiz

إن ___ اللغة يتطلب ممارسة يومية مستمرة.

Correct!

The correct answer is: إتقان

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