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الإمتحان (al-imtihān) is an Arabic noun meaning 'exam' or 'test,' referring to a formal assessment of knowledge or skills in academic or professional contexts. It is commonly used in educational settings to describe written or oral evaluations. The word carries the connotation of a challenging evaluation that tests one's understanding and preparation.
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لدي امتحان الرياضيات غداً في الساعة التاسعة صباحاً.
Ladī imtihān ar-riyāḍiyyāt ghadan fī as-sāʿah at-tāsiʿah sabāḥan.
I have a math exam tomorrow at 9 o'clock in the morning.
نجحت في الامتحان النهائي بدرجة عالية جداً.
Najahtu fī al-imtihān an-nihāʾī bi-darajah ʿāliyah jiddan.
I passed the final exam with a very high grade.
الطالبات يستعدن للامتحان من خلال حل الأسئلة السابقة.
At-ṭālibāt yastaʿddan li-al-imtihān min khilāl hall al-ʾasʾilah as-sābiqah.
The female students are preparing for the exam by solving previous questions.
كان الامتحان صعباً جداً ولم يتمكن الكثيرون من الإجابة على جميع الأسئلة.
Kān al-imtihān ṣaʿban jiddan wa-lam yatamakkanu al-kathīrūn min al-ʾijābah ʿalā jamīʿ al-ʾasʾilah.
The exam was very difficult and many people were unable to answer all the questions.
يجب أن تدرس جيداً قبل الامتحان لتحقق النجاح.
Yajib an tadrus jayidan qabla al-imtihān li-tuḥaqqiq an-najāḥ.
You must study well before the exam to achieve success.
Exams (الامتحانات) hold significant importance in Arabic-speaking educational systems, often serving as the primary method of assessment. Students and families often discuss exam schedules and results extensively, reflecting the cultural emphasis on academic achievement. In many Arabic countries, major national exams like the Tawjihi (توجيهي) or Baccalaureate determine students' educational futures, making exam preparation a communal and family affair.
The word الامتحان is masculine in gender and typically used with the definite article 'ال' when referring to a specific exam. When speaking about exams in general, you can use it without the article. Pay attention to the preposition used: 'في' (in) for exam location/time, and 'ل' (for) when preparing for an exam. The verb 'أجرى' (conducted) is commonly paired with this noun.