B1 noun Neutral

مُنَاسَبَة

/mu.naː.sa.ba/

A special event or occasion, or the state of being suitable. Very useful for FCE speaking and writing about festivals and events.

Examples

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1

ما هي المناسبة لهذا الاحتفال؟

What is the occasion for this celebration?

2

سأشتري ملابس جديدة لهذه المناسبة.

I will buy new clothes for this occasion.

3

هذه الوظيفة غير مناسبة لمؤهلاتك.

This job is not suitable for your qualifications.

Word Family

Noun
مناسبة
Verb
ناسب
Adverb
مناسباً
Adjective
مناسب
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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

1

ما هي المناسبة لهذا الاحتفال؟

everyday

What is the occasion for this celebration?

2

سأشتري ملابس جديدة لهذه المناسبة.

informal

I will buy new clothes for this occasion.

3

هذه الوظيفة غير مناسبة لمؤهلاتك.

formal

This job is not suitable for your qualifications.

4

يجب اختيار الوقت المناسب للبحث.

academic

The suitable time for research must be chosen.

5

ننتهز هذه المناسبة لنهنئكم بالعام الجديد.

business

We take this opportunity/occasion to congratulate you on the New Year.

Word Family

Noun
مناسبة
Verb
ناسب
Adverb
مناسباً
Adjective
مناسب

Common Collocations

بمناسبة عيد ميلاد on the occasion of a birthday
مناسبة خاصة special occasion
غير مناسب unsuitable
في أقرب مناسبة at the earliest opportunity
بكل مناسبة on every occasion

Common Phrases

بهذه المناسبة

on this occasion

حسب المناسبة

depending on the occasion

مناسبة رسمية

formal occasion

Often Confused With

مُنَاسَبَة vs فرصة

Munasaba is an event/occasion; Fursa is a chance/opportunity.

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Usage Notes

Can mean 'occasion' (noun) or 'suitability' (noun). The adjective 'Munasib' (suitable) is also very common.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget to use 'بـ' before 'مناسبة' when saying 'on the occasion of'.

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Memory Tip

Munasaba sounds like 'Moon-as-a-ba' - celebrating under the moon on a special occasion.

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Word Origin

From the root (n-s-b) meaning to relate or connect.

Grammar Patterns

Often used with the preposition 'بـ' (بمناسبة...) Plural is 'مناسبات' (Munasabat)
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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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