مُنَاسَبَة
A special event or occasion, or the state of being suitable. Very useful for FCE speaking and writing about festivals and events.
Examples
3 of 5ما هي المناسبة لهذا الاحتفال؟
What is the occasion for this celebration?
سأشتري ملابس جديدة لهذه المناسبة.
I will buy new clothes for this occasion.
هذه الوظيفة غير مناسبة لمؤهلاتك.
This job is not suitable for your qualifications.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Munasaba sounds like 'Moon-as-a-ba' - celebrating under the moon on a special occasion.
Quick Quiz
أرسل لي دعوة لحضور ____ زفافه.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مناسبة
Examples
ما هي المناسبة لهذا الاحتفال؟
everydayWhat is the occasion for this celebration?
سأشتري ملابس جديدة لهذه المناسبة.
informalI will buy new clothes for this occasion.
هذه الوظيفة غير مناسبة لمؤهلاتك.
formalThis job is not suitable for your qualifications.
يجب اختيار الوقت المناسب للبحث.
academicThe suitable time for research must be chosen.
ننتهز هذه المناسبة لنهنئكم بالعام الجديد.
businessWe take this opportunity/occasion to congratulate you on the New Year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
بهذه المناسبة
on this occasion
حسب المناسبة
depending on the occasion
مناسبة رسمية
formal occasion
Often Confused With
Munasaba is an event/occasion; Fursa is a chance/opportunity.
Usage Notes
Can mean 'occasion' (noun) or 'suitability' (noun). The adjective 'Munasib' (suitable) is also very common.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use 'بـ' before 'مناسبة' when saying 'on the occasion of'.
Memory Tip
Munasaba sounds like 'Moon-as-a-ba' - celebrating under the moon on a special occasion.
Word Origin
From the root (n-s-b) meaning to relate or connect.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Used for religious holidays like Eid and personal milestones.
Quick Quiz
أرسل لي دعوة لحضور ____ زفافه.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مناسبة
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