B1 noun Neutral

مهارة

/ma.haː.ra/

The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience.

Examples

3 of 5
1

أريد تحسين مهاراتي في الحاسوب.

I want to improve my computer skills.

2

تتطلب الوظيفة مهارة في التواصل.

The job requires communication skills.

3

عندك مهارة في الرسم.

You have a skill in drawing.

Word Family

Noun
مهارة
Verb
مهر
Adjective
ماهر
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Memory Tip

Maharah sounds like 'Mastery'.

Quick Quiz

تعتبر الكتابة ... هامة في اختبار الآيلتس.

Correct!

The correct answer is: مهارة

Examples

1

أريد تحسين مهاراتي في الحاسوب.

everyday

I want to improve my computer skills.

2

تتطلب الوظيفة مهارة في التواصل.

formal

The job requires communication skills.

3

عندك مهارة في الرسم.

informal

You have a skill in drawing.

4

يركز المنهج الدراسي على مهارات التفكير النقدي.

academic

The curriculum focuses on critical thinking skills.

5

نحن نقدر المهارات القيادية لدى الموظفين.

business

We value leadership skills in employees.

Word Family

Noun
مهارة
Verb
مهر
Adjective
ماهر

Common Collocations

مهارات لغوية Language skills
اكتساب مهارة Acquiring a skill
مهارات حياتية Life skills
تطوير المهارات Developing skills
مهارة يدوية Manual skill

Common Phrases

بكل مهارة

Skillfully

صاحب مهارة

Skilled person

نقص المهارات

Skills shortage

Often Confused With

مهارة vs موهبة

'Mawhibah' is a natural talent you are born with; 'Maharah' is a skill you learn.

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Usage Notes

Essential for discussing career and education in IELTS.

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Common Mistakes

Using it for natural talents like 'singing' when no training was involved (use 'Mawhibah' instead).

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Memory Tip

Maharah sounds like 'Mastery'.

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Word Origin

From the root M-H-R, meaning to be expert or clever.

Grammar Patterns

Feminine singular noun. Plural is 'مهارات' (Maharat).

Quick Quiz

تعتبر الكتابة ... هامة في اختبار الآيلتس.

Correct!

The correct answer is: مهارة

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ذكاء

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The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. It is frequently discussed in IELTS regarding cognitive development, technology, and artificial intelligence.

غاية

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The ultimate goal or purpose of an action. In academic writing, it is used to define the objective of a study or the end result of a policy.

عزيمة

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Firmness of purpose or determination. It is used in IELTS to describe the personal qualities needed for success in sports, education, or career.

مخرجات

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The results, products, or consequences of a process, particularly in education (learning outcomes) or data processing.

ثانوي

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Relating to education for students usually aged 15-18, or something of lesser importance or rank compared to a primary element.

مجلد

B1

A single book that is part of a larger set, or a large, thick book. It can also refer to a folder in modern computing contexts.

مترجم

B1

A person who translates from one language into another, especially as a profession. In academic contexts, it refers to the intermediary between different cultural or linguistic knowledge bases.

نجاح

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The accomplishment of an aim or purpose. In academic contexts, it refers to reaching a specific milestone or passing an assessment.

جامعة

B1

An educational institution designed for instruction and examination of students in many branches of advanced learning.

مقرر

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A program of study or a syllabus for a particular course. Vital for IELTS listening section 3 and speaking Part 1 about studies.

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