راجع
To go over in Arabic is راجع.
The verb راجع is commonly used in academic contexts, such as going over lessons or studying for exams.
Meaning: to scrutinise (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form of the verb راجع is مراجعة, which refers to reviewing or the act of going over.
Did you know?
- The root of the word, ر-ج-ع, is also found in the word for 'echo', as an echo is a sound that 'returns' to the listener. This reinforces the idea of a repetitive, returning action.
- In many Arabic dialects, if you tell someone أنا راجع ('I am raji¡'), you aren't saying you are reviewing something, but that you are physically coming back home.
- While راجع is used for studying, the word مراجعة is also the standard term used for 'auditing' in accounting. An auditor is someone who 'goes over' financial records to ensure accuracy.
Examples in context
- المشرف سيتفقد التقرير المالي قبل الاجتماع.The supervisor will go over the financial report before the meeting.
- راجع قائمة المهام قبل البدء.raji' qaimat al-maham qabla al-bad'.Go over the task list before starting.
