When we talk about feeling pity or compassion in Arabic, we use the verb يشفق. This verb is important because it describes a deep emotional response to someone else's suffering or misfortune. You might use it when you see someone struggling and you feel a sense of concern and a desire to help.
For example, if a child is lost, you would يشفق on them. It’s more than just feeling sorry; it often implies a desire to alleviate their distress. You might hear this verb in phrases like يشفق على المسكين (to pity the poor person) or يشفق على حاله (to pity his condition).
حقيقة ممتعة
The root 'ش-ف-ق' (sh-f-q) is also related to the concept of twilight or the red glow in the sky at sunset, which can evoke a sense of tenderness or softness.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
هو يشفق على الأطفال.
He pities the children.
لا يشفق على أحد.
He pities no one.
هل تشفق عليها؟
Do you pity her?
إنهم يشفقون على الفقراء.
They pity the poor.
أشفق على حالتها.
I pitied her condition.
يجب أن تشفق على نفسك.
You should pity yourself.
لماذا لا تشفق عليه؟
Why don't you pity him?
هي تشفق على الحيوانات الضالة.
She pities stray animals.
لا يشفقون من الموت.
They do not fear death (out of self-pity).
يشفق قلبي على هذه الأسرة.
My heart pities this family.
أصل الكلمة
شقّ
المعنى الأصلي: To split or cleave
Semiticالسياق الثقافي
When someone 'يشفق' (yashfiq) in Arab culture, it implies a deep sense of empathy and a desire to alleviate suffering. It's often associated with humanitarian acts and generosity, reflecting the importance of community and mutual support.
اختبر نفسك 24 أسئلة
The correct order to form the sentence 'The man pities the child' is 'يشفق الرجل على الطفل'.
The correct order to form the sentence 'She pities the cat' is 'هي تشفق على القطة'.
The correct order to form the sentence 'I pity the poor person' is 'أنا أشفق على المسكين'.
The correct order is 'The man pities the poor person'.
The correct order is 'Don't pity her, she was cruel'.
The correct order is 'It is necessary for people to pity each other'.
شعرت الأم بـ_______ على طفلها المريض.
The context implies a feeling of pity or compassion for a sick child, which 'شفقة' (pity/compassion) conveys.
كان من الصعب عليه ألا _______ على الفقراء في الشارع.
The sentence suggests an inability to avoid feeling compassion for the poor, making 'يشفق' (to pity/have compassion) the correct verb.
الرجل الطيب دائمًا ما _______ على الضعفاء والمساكين.
A kind person would naturally show compassion to the weak and needy, so 'يشفق' (to pity/have compassion) is the appropriate word.
نظر إليها بـ_______ بعد أن سمع قصتها المحزنة.
Hearing a sad story would evoke a feeling of pity or compassion, which 'شفقة' conveys.
أرجوك لا _______ عليّ، فليس هذا ما أحتاجه.
The speaker is asking not to be pitied, indicating that 'تشفق' (to pity) is the correct word.
مع أنني لم أوافق على قراره، إلا أنني شعرت بـ_______ تجاه وضعه الصعب.
Despite disagreement, the difficult situation evokes pity or compassion, making 'شفقة' the fitting choice.
God has compassion on His righteous servants.
The judge does not feel pity for criminals.
A father pities his son if he falls ill.
Read this aloud:
كيف تشفق على الفقراء في مجتمعك؟
Focus: تشفق
قلت:
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هل تشفق على الحيوانات الضالة؟
Focus: تشفق
قلت:
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متى يجب أن نشفق على الآخرين؟
Focus: نشفق
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محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات emotions
أعجب
A2He liked; to find pleasing or attractive.
عاطفي
A2Relating to emotions; emotional.
اعتزاز
A2A feeling of pride in oneself or one's achievements.
عداء
B1Hostility, enmity; unfriendliness or opposition.
عجب
A2Wonder or admiration; a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration.
عقل
A1Mind; intellect. The private inner experience of perceptions.
عصبي
A2Nervous; irritable; easily annoyed.
عصبية
A2A state of being nervous or irritable.
عطف
A2A feeling of tenderness, sympathy, or affection.
عذاب
A2Great physical or mental suffering.
