اقترح
iqtaraha
To propose is اقترح (iqtaraha) in Arabic.
The verb is used to suggest a plan or course of action.
Meaning: to suggest a plan or course of action (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form اقترح (iqtaraha) is the past tense third-person singular masculine form, meaning 'he proposed'.
How do you pronounce it?
iqtaraha
Did you know?
- In many Arabic cultures, a formal marriage proposal is not made by the individual but is a family-to-family 'proposal' of alliance, often involving a representative known as a خاطبة.
- Arabic uses a 'root and pattern' system where the letters 'q', 'r' and 'h' are rearranged into different molds to create new meanings. By changing the pattern of اقترح, the word can shift from 'proposing' to 'requesting'.
- Depending on the dialect, a 'proposal' in the sense of a suggestion might be replaced by عرض, which can also mean 'a show' or 'a display'. This implies that proposing a plan is like putting a display of ideas before others.
Examples in context
- اقترح المدير خطة عمل جديدة.iqtaraha al-mudiru khittata 'amal jadida.The manager proposed a new work plan.
- أريد أن اقترح موعدا للاجتماع.uridu an uqtariha maw'idan lil-ijtima'.I want to propose a time for the meeting.
Example conversation
Ziad and Sarah are deciding where to eat lunch.
- زياد Ziadأين سنأكل اليوم يا سارة؟Ayna sana'kulu al-yawma yā Sārah?Where shall we eat today, Sarah?
- سارة Saraلا أدري، هل لديك أي فكرة؟Lā adrī, hal ladayka ayyu fikrah?I don't know, do you have any ideas?
- زياد Ziadسأقوم أن اقترح مطعماً إيطالياً.Sa-aqūmu an aqtariḥa maṭ‘aman iṭāliyyan.I will propose an Italian restaurant.
- سارة Saraهذا اقتراح رائع يا زياد.Hādhā iqtirāḥ rā'i‘ yā Ziyād.That is a great suggestion, Ziad.
