B1 adjective Neutral

مؤقت

/mu.ʔaq.qat/

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Examples

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1

يعد هذا الإجراء حلاً مؤقتاً للأزمة المالية.

This measure is considered a temporary solution to the financial crisis.

2

عرضت الشركة وظيفة مؤقتة لمدة ثلاثة أشهر.

The company offered a temporary job for three months.

3

سأسكن في هذا البيت بشكل مؤقت.

I will live in this house temporarily.

Word Family

Noun
توقيت
Verb
وقت
Adverb
مؤقتاً
Adjective
مؤقت
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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

1

يعد هذا الإجراء حلاً مؤقتاً للأزمة المالية.

academic

This measure is considered a temporary solution to the financial crisis.

2

عرضت الشركة وظيفة مؤقتة لمدة ثلاثة أشهر.

business

The company offered a temporary job for three months.

3

سأسكن في هذا البيت بشكل مؤقت.

everyday

I will live in this house temporarily.

4

صدر قرار بتعيين رئيس مؤقت للجنة.

formal

A decision was issued to appoint a temporary head of the committee.

5

لا تقلق، هذا الشعور مؤقت.

informal

Don't worry, this feeling is temporary.

Word Family

Noun
توقيت
Verb
وقت
Adverb
مؤقتاً
Adjective
مؤقت

Common Collocations

حل مؤقت temporary solution
عمل مؤقت temporary work
بشكل مؤقت temporarily
سكن مؤقت temporary housing
إجراء مؤقت temporary measure

Common Phrases

إقامة مؤقتة

temporary residence

عقد مؤقت

temporary contract

مؤقتاً

for the time being

Often Confused With

مؤقت vs موقوت

Mu'aqqat means temporary in duration, while Mawqut means timed (like a bomb).

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Usage Notes

Used frequently in business and social context to describe arrangements that aren't permanent.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'Waqti' (وقتي) which is also correct but 'Mu'aqqat' is more formal and academic.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Waqt' (Time). 'Mu-aqqat' is something limited by 'Waqt'.

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Word Origin

From the root W-Q-T (وقت) meaning time.

Grammar Patterns

Functions as an adjective following the noun. The adverbial form 'مؤقتاً' is commonly used at the end of sentences.

Quick Quiz

تم إغلاق الطريق _______ بسبب الإصلاحات.

Correct!

The correct answer is: مؤقتاً

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