فحص
fahasa
To check in Arabic is to say فحص (fahasa).
The verb فحص means to verify or compare something with a source of information. It is used when referring to medical examinations or physical check-ups, such as in the phrase فحص طبي (medical check-up). Additionally, فحص can function as a noun meaning an examination or an inspection.
Meaning: to verify or compare with a source of information (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular masculine present tense form, meaning he checks or he is checking, is يفحص. If you want to say that you checked, the first-person singular past tense form is فحصتُ.
How do you pronounce it?
fahasa
Did you know?
- The root of فحص is associated with 'searching' or 'digging', implying that to check something is to dig deep into it to uncover the truth.
- The concept of 'checking' a box on a form is often expressed as وضع علامة meaning 'to place a mark' rather than using a single verb like 'check'.
- In many Arabic dialects, the word for a 'check' in a financial sense is a loanword from English, pronounced as شيك, which is distinct from the verb فحص.
Examples in context
- فيمكنك الدفع بواسطة شيك.You can pay by check.
Example conversation
Omar and Sarah are reviewing a document in an office.
- عمر Omarسارة، هل يمكنك فحص هذا التقرير؟Sarah, hal yumkinuki fahsu hadha at-taqrir?Sarah, can you check this report?
- سارة Saraنعم، سأفحصه فوراً يا عمر.Na'am, sa-afhasuhu fawran ya Omar.Yes, I will check it immediately, Omar.
- عمر Omarتأكدي من مراجعة التواريخ جيداً.Ta'akkadi min muraja'at at-tawarikh jayyidan.Make sure to review the dates well.
- سارة Saraحسناً، سأخبرك بالنتيجة بعد قليل.Hasanan, sa-ukhbiruka bi-natija ba'da qalil.Okay, I will tell you the result in a bit.
