مؤقت
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Examples
3 of 5يعد هذا الإجراء حلاً مؤقتاً للأزمة المالية.
This measure is considered a temporary solution to the financial crisis.
عرضت الشركة وظيفة مؤقتة لمدة ثلاثة أشهر.
The company offered a temporary job for three months.
سأسكن في هذا البيت بشكل مؤقت.
I will live in this house temporarily.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Waqt' (Time). 'Mu-aqqat' is something limited by 'Waqt'.
Quick Quiz
تم إغلاق الطريق _______ بسبب الإصلاحات.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مؤقتاً
Examples
يعد هذا الإجراء حلاً مؤقتاً للأزمة المالية.
academicThis measure is considered a temporary solution to the financial crisis.
عرضت الشركة وظيفة مؤقتة لمدة ثلاثة أشهر.
businessThe company offered a temporary job for three months.
سأسكن في هذا البيت بشكل مؤقت.
everydayI will live in this house temporarily.
صدر قرار بتعيين رئيس مؤقت للجنة.
formalA decision was issued to appoint a temporary head of the committee.
لا تقلق، هذا الشعور مؤقت.
informalDon't worry, this feeling is temporary.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
إقامة مؤقتة
temporary residence
عقد مؤقت
temporary contract
مؤقتاً
for the time being
Often Confused With
Mu'aqqat means temporary in duration, while Mawqut means timed (like a bomb).
Usage Notes
Used frequently in business and social context to describe arrangements that aren't permanent.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'Waqti' (وقتي) which is also correct but 'Mu'aqqat' is more formal and academic.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Waqt' (Time). 'Mu-aqqat' is something limited by 'Waqt'.
Word Origin
From the root W-Q-T (وقت) meaning time.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
تم إغلاق الطريق _______ بسبب الإصلاحات.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مؤقتاً
Related Vocabulary
More general words
عاقبة
B1A result or effect of an action or condition, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
عَقَبَة
B2A hurdle or obstacle that prevents progress or makes it difficult. Often used in TOEFL to describe challenges in scientific research or historical progress.
يحقق
B1To achieve a goal, to realize an ambition, or to investigate a matter. In academic Arabic, it is frequently used to discuss reaching results or fulfilling objectives.
تحقيق
B1The act of achieving a goal, or a systematic investigation to establish facts (like a police investigation or research inquiry).
اقتناء
B2The act of acquiring or possessing something, often used for valuable items like books, art, or property.
نشاط
B1A thing that you do for interest, enjoyment, or to achieve a particular goal. It also refers to the state of being active or having energy.
إضافي
B1More than what is usual, expected, or existing; extra.
إضافة
B1The action or process of adding something to something else. It can also refer to the thing that is added to improve or increase something.
أدوات
B1Implements or devices used to perform a particular function. It can refer to physical tools or digital/abstract resources.
اكتسب
B1To obtain or acquire a skill, quality, or asset; to gain something through effort or experience.
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