الشرط: 'طالما أن' (المدة والشرط)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
'As long as' sets a condition that must remain true for a specific result to continue happening.
- Use it to mean 'if' or 'provided that' with an emphasis on duration: 'As long as you stay, I'm happy.'
- Do not use 'will' immediately after 'as long as' for future conditions: 'As long as it rains (not will rain).'
- Use 'so long as' for a slightly more formal or emphatic tone in professional writing.
نظرة عامة
As long as من الأدوات المتقدمة في اللغة الإنجليزية التي تندرج تحت مستوى C1، وهي تتجاوز في معناها ووظيفتها مجرد أداة الشرط البسيطة if. في جوهرها، تدمج هذه الأداة بين مفهومين حيويين: الشرط (Condition) و المدة (Duration). عندما تستخدمها، فأنت لا تضع شرطاً لحدوث شيء ما فحسب، بل تؤكد أن هذا الشيء سيستمر بالحدوث طوال الفترة التي يظل فيها الشرط قائماً.as long as كمعادل دقيق لعبارات مثل «طالما» أو «ما دام». فكر في الجملة العربية: «سأدعمك ما دمت مجتهداً». هنا، الدعم ليس مشروطاً بالاجتهاد كحدث لمرة واحدة، بل هو مرتبط باستمرارية هذا الاجتهاد.as long as في السياقات المهنية والأكاديمية واليومية المتقدمة. إنها تضع حدوداً زمنية وديناميكية للعلاقة بين السبب والنتيجة، مما يجعلها أداة لا غنى عنها في صياغة الاتفاقيات، ومنح الأذونات، ووصف الحالات المستدامة.if قد يكون صحيحاً قواعدياً في كثير من الأحيان، لكنه يفتقر إلى «النكهة» الزمنية التي توفرها as long as.as long as كأداة ربط تابعة (Subordinating Conjunction)، وهذا يعني أنها تربط بين جملتين: جملة تابعة (Subordinate Clause) تحتوي على الشرط، وجملة رئيسية (Main Clause) تحتوي على النتيجة أو الحالة المستمرة.as long as بنفس الدور الوظيفي.You can stay here as long as you keep quiet.You can stay) ليس مجرد نتيجة لكونك هادئاً في لحظة ما، بل هو إذن يمتد ويموت مع استمرارية الهدوء. إذا انقطع الهدوء، ينتهي الإذن فوراً. هذا ما نسميه في النحو العربي «الارتباط الوجودي»، حيث يوجد المشروط بوجود الشرط وينتفي بانتفائه.as long as منطق الجمل الشرطية من النوع الأول (First Conditional) عندما نتحدث عن المستقبل، وهذا هو المكان الذي تظهر فيه مهارة الطالب في مستوى C1. فبالرغم من أن المعنى يشير إلى المستقبل، إلا أن الفعل الذي يأتي مباشرة بعد as long as يجب أن يكون في زمن المضارع البسيط (Present Simple). هذا يشبه إلى حد كبير استخدام «إن» الشرطية في العربية التي تدخل على الفعل المضارع لتفيد الاستقبال.as long as بشكل احترافي، يجب الانتباه إلى موقع الجملة وترتيب الأزمنة.as long as في بداية الجملة أو في وسطها، مع ملاحظة فرق بسيط في علامات الترقيم:- النمط الأول (الوسط):
Main Clause+as long as+Subordinate Clause - مثال:
The contract remains valid as long as both parties agree. - (لا نستخدم فاصلة هنا).
- النمط الثاني (البداية):
As long as+Subordinate Clause+,+Main Clause - مثال:
As long as both parties agree, the contract remains valid. - (يجب وضع فاصلة للفصل بين الشرط والنتيجة).
as long as (الشرط) | الجملة الرئيسية (النتيجة) | مثال توضيحي |Present Simple | المستقبل البسيط will / Modals | As long as you study, you will pass. |Present Simple | المضارع البسيط Present Simple | As long as it's hot, people buy ice cream. |Past Simple | الماضي البسيط / would | We stayed outside as long as it was sunny. |Present Continuous | المضارع البسيط / المستقبل | As long as it's raining, we're staying inside. |so long as بدلاً من as long as. كلاهما يحمل نفس المعنى تماماً، لكن so long as تميل قليلاً نحو الأسلوب الأدبي أو الرسمي الأكاديمي.So long as the evidence is inconclusive, the suspect remains free.as long as في كل جملة شرطية، بل نختارها بعناية عندما نريد إيصال رسائل محددة:You can lead the project as long as you provide weekly updates.I will remember that beautiful sunset as long as I live.You can borrow the car as long as you fill it with petrol.As long as there is life, there is hope.as long as الأداة المفضلة للوصول إلى حلول وسط.We are willing to lower the price as long as you increase the order quantity.طالما أنك ستسافر غداً، خذ هذا معك. نميل لاستخدام صيغة المستقبل في جملة الشرط. في الإنجليزية، هذا خطأ فادح.
- خطأ:
As long as you will stay, I will be happy. - صح:
As long as you stay, I will be happy.
as long as بحد ذاتها تحمل دلالة ظرفية زمنية للمستقبل، فلا يحتاج الفعل بعدها لـ will.As long as و As soon as:As soon asتعني «بمجرد أن» (لحظة وقوع الحدث).As long asتعني «طالما أن» (استمرارية الحدث).- مثال خاطئ:
As long as I arrive, I will call you.(هذا يعني أنك ستتصل بي طوال فترة وصولك، وهو غير منطقي). - الصواب:
As soon as I arrive, I will call you.
As long as وتنسى الفاصلة قبل الجملة الثانية، يصبح النص صعب القراءة في المقالات الأكاديمية.- تذكر: الجملة التابعة في البداية تحتاج دائماً إلى «استراحة» تنفسية (فاصلة).
If البسيطة دون داعٍ:as long as للأحداث المفاجئة أو التي تحدث لمرة واحدة.- غير دقيق:
As long as it rains, I will take an umbrella.(إلا إذا كنت تقصد أنك ستمسك المظلة طوال مدة المطر، لكن عادة نستخدمIfهنا). - الأفضل:
If it rains, I will take an umbrella.
as long as بدلاً من الأدوات المشابهة. الجدول التالي يوضح الفروقات الدقيقة:As long as | متوسطة / يومية | طالما / ما دام (تركيز زمني) | المحادثات، الوعود، الشروط العامة |Provided (that) | رسمية جداً | شريطة أن / بشرط | العقود القانونية، السياسات الرسمية |On condition that | رسمية جداً | على شرط أن (شرط صارم) | الاتفاقيات الرسمية، القيود الصارمة |If | عامة | إذا (شرط بسيط) | أي سياق شرطي عام |Unless | عامة | ما لم (شرط منفي) | عندما يكون النفي هو الأساس |- 1
I'll go as long as you go.(سأذهب طالما أنك ذاهب - تركيز على مرافقتك طوال الوقت). - 2
I'll go provided that you pay.(سأذهب شريطة أن تدفع - تركيز على الجانب المالي كشرط قانوني أو رسمي). - 3
I'll go if you want.(سأذهب إذا أردت - مجرد رغبة، سياق بسيط).
so long as بدلاً من as long as دائماً؟so long as أكثر شيوعاً في الكتابة الرسمية أو الأسلوب الخطابي، بينما as long as هي الأكثر استخداماً في الحديث اليومي.as long as مع النفي؟As long as you don't break the rules, you are fine. وهي تعادل في المعنى: Unless you break the rules.... المتحدثون الأصليون يفضلون as long as + negative عندما يريدون التأكيد على استمرارية الحالة الإيجابية.as long as؟As long as the music was playing, everyone was dancing.as long as؟as long as لا تعني «بما أن»، بل هي دائماً شرطية زمنية.As long as you are here, help me. إذا كنت تقصد «بما أنك هنا». الأفضل قول Since you are here....as long as هو خطوة كبيرة نحو التحدث بطلاقة تشبه طلاقة المتحدثين الأصليين. إنها الأداة التي تمنح كلامك عمقاً زمنياً ومنطقياً. استعملها في نقاشاتك القادمة، سواء في العمل أو مع الأصدقاء، وستلاحظ كيف ستصبح جملك أكثر تماسكاً ودقة. يلّا نبدأ التدريب عليها في جملك الخاصة!Structure of 'As Long As' Clauses
| Clause Type | Tense Used | Example | Meaning |
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Main Clause (Future)
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Future (will)
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I will help you...
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The result
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Conditional Clause
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Present Simple
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...as long as you ask.
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The requirement
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Main Clause (Present)
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Present Simple
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It works...
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General truth
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Conditional Clause
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Present Simple
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...as long as you plug it in.
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General condition
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Main Clause (Past)
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Past Simple
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He stayed...
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Past duration
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Conditional Clause
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Past Simple
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...as long as he could.
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Past limit
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Meanings
A conjunction used to express that one thing will happen only if another thing happens or continues to be true.
Pure Condition
Equivalent to 'if' or 'on the condition that'.
“As long as you're happy, I'm happy.”
“We can go outside as long as it doesn't rain.”
Duration-Based Condition
Emphasizing the length of time a condition remains valid.
“I will remember this day as long as I live.”
“The battery will last as long as you don't use the flashlight.”
Formal Proviso
Used in legal or professional contexts to state requirements.
“The contract is valid as long as both parties adhere to the terms.”
“You may remain in the country as long as your visa is valid.”
Reference Table
| الوظيفة | التركيب | مثال | الفروق الدقيقة |
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تحديد الشروط
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الجملة الرئيسية + `as long as` + المضارع البسيط
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You can go `as long as` you finish your homework.
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فقط إذا؛ بشرط أن
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التعبير عن المدة
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الجملة الرئيسية + `as long as` + المضارع البسيط/المستمر
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We'll be fine `as long as` the internet works.
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طوال المدة التي
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إعطاء الأذونات
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`as long as` + المضارع البسيط + , + الجملة الرئيسية
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`As long as` you pay, you can use my account.
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بالشرط الوحيد
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الحقائق العامة
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الجملة الرئيسية + `as long as` + المضارع البسيط
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She's happy `as long as` she has coffee.
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في ظل هذه الظروف
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طيف الرسمية
You may remain on the premises so long as you adhere to the safety protocols. (Security/Social)
You can stay here as long as you follow the rules. (Security/Social)
You can hang out as long as you're cool. (Security/Social)
You're good to chill here as long as you don't act up. (Security/Social)
خريطة مفاهيم: As Long As
الوظيفة
- الشرط Only if
- المدة For the entire time that
- الإذن Granted on condition
التركيب
- ترتيب الجمل Main + As Long As + Subordinate
- الزمن (المستقبل) Present Simple in 'As Long As' clause
- استخدام الفاصلة After 'As Long As' when starting sentence
مشابه لـ
- Provided that More formal condition
- So long as Interchangeable
تجنب الخلط
- As soon as Refers to immediacy
- If (أساسي) Lacks duration/strong condition
As Long As مقابل الشرطيات ذات الصلة
متى تستخدم 'As Long As'
هل تحدد شرطاً يجب تحقيقه؟
هل يشير هذا الشرط أيضاً إلى مدة (طوال المدة التي)؟
هل الشرط يتعلق بحدث مستقبلي؟
حالات استخدام 'As Long As'
الأذونات
- • استعارة سيارة
- • الانضمام إلى لعبة
- • استخدام مورد
الوعود / الاتفاقيات
- • دعم قرار
- • إقراض المال
- • تغطية النفقات
المواقف المستمرة
- • صلاحية الاشتراك
- • العمل عن بعد
- • البقاء في مكان ما
نصائح / تحذيرات
- • الاتساق في الدراسة
- • القيادة الآمنة
- • الأكل الصحي
أمثلة حسب المستوى
You can eat as long as you wash your hands.
You can eat if you wash your hands.
I am happy as long as you are happy.
I am happy if you are happy.
We can play as long as it is sunny.
We can play if it is sunny.
You can stay as long as you like.
You can stay for the time you want.
I will help you as long as you try your best.
I will help you on the condition that you try.
As long as he works hard, he will pass.
If he works hard, he will pass.
You can watch TV as long as you finish your homework.
You can watch TV if you finish homework.
The dog is good as long as he has a bone.
The dog is good while he has a bone.
You can borrow the car as long as you fill the tank.
I'll lend the car provided you buy gas.
As long as there is coffee, I can keep working.
I can work if I have coffee.
We'll go to the beach as long as the weather stays warm.
We will go if the weather remains warm.
I don't mind the noise as long as I can sleep.
The noise is okay if I can still sleep.
So long as the economy remains stable, we will invest.
Provided the economy is stable, we will invest.
You can take the day off as long as your work is completed.
You have permission if your work is done.
As long as you don't mention the surprise, everything will be fine.
If you keep the secret, it will be okay.
He will be successful as long as he maintains his focus.
Success depends on his continued focus.
The ceasefire will hold as long as neither side violates the border.
The peace depends on both sides respecting the border.
As long as the fundamental assumptions are correct, the theory stands.
The theory is valid provided the assumptions are true.
You may retain the documents as long as they are kept in a secure location.
Possession is conditional on security.
As long as we are being honest, I never liked the proposal anyway.
Since we are speaking truthfully...
The monarchy's relevance persists only as long as it adapts to modern sensibilities.
Survival depends on adaptation.
As long as there is a shred of evidence, the investigators will not rest.
They will continue while evidence exists.
The contract remains enforceable so long as the 'force majeure' clause is not invoked.
Legal validity depends on specific conditions.
As long as we're on the subject, could you clarify your earlier point?
While we are discussing this...
سهل الخلط
Learners use 'as long as' to mean the end of a period.
Both involve time, but 'while' is purely temporal.
أخطاء شائعة
I stay as long as you stay.
I will stay as long as you stay.
As long as it will rain, we stay home.
As long as it rains, we stay home.
I'll wait as long as he comes.
I'll wait until he comes.
The contract is valid as long as you will pay.
The contract is valid as long as you pay.
أنماط الجُمل
I don't mind ___, as long as ___.
As long as ___, the ___ will ___.
Real World Usage
I am willing to travel as long as the expenses are covered.
You can go out as long as you're home by ten.
This license is free as long as it is for non-commercial use.
The tour is on as long as we have at least five people.
I'll love you as long as I live.
We have a chance as long as the clock is running.
فكر فيها كـ "فقط إذا" أو "بشرط أن"
only if أو provided that. لو الجملة لسه منطقية وبتوصل المعنى الصح، يبقى أنت ماشي صح. You can borrow my car as long as you fill the tank.
تجنب زمن المستقبل في جملة 'as long as'
You will succeed as long as you practice.(وليس 'as long as you will practice.')
استخدم "So Long As" للتنويع
so long as في كتير من الأحيان. ليهم نفس المعنى وبيقدموا بديل أسلوبي لطيف، خصوصاً في السياقات غير الرسمية. You can come so long as you bring snacks.
رائعة في المفاوضات
المدة والشرط معاً
Smart Tips
Swap 'as long as' for 'provided that' to instantly increase the professional tone.
Check if you can replace 'as long as' with 'if'. If you can, the 'no will' rule definitely applies.
Use 'as long as' for the condition and 'until' for the deadline to show you understand the difference.
Shorten the phrase to 'As long as...' when answering a question to sound more natural.
النطق
Linking 'As long as'
The three words are usually spoken as one unit /əzˈlɒŋəz/ with the 's' in 'as' sounding like a 'z' and linking to 'long'.
Conditional Rise
As long as you're READY (rise), we can GO (fall).
The rise on the condition shows it is not yet finished.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'As Long As' as a 'Long Bridge': the bridge (result) only stands while the supports (condition) are there.
ربط بصري
Imagine a battery icon that stays green only while a charger is plugged in. The 'charger' is the condition, and the 'green light' is the result.
Rhyme
As long as you stay, I'll find a way; but if you go, the answer is no.
Story
A king tells his knight, 'You may keep this sword as long as you protect the realm.' The knight keeps the sword for 20 years because he never stops protecting the realm. The moment he stops, the sword is taken.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Write three sentences about your dream job using 'as long as' to describe the conditions (e.g., salary, hours, location).
ملاحظات ثقافية
'So long as' is much more common in the UK than in the US, where 'as long as' dominates.
In US contracts, 'as long as' is often replaced by 'provided that' to sound more authoritative.
This structure is central to the 'individualist' contract culture, where relationships are often based on specific conditions.
Derived from Old English 'swa lange swa'.
بدايات محادثة
How long would you stay at a job you didn't like?
What are the conditions for a perfect friendship?
In your opinion, as long as someone is happy, does it matter what they do?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
We can stay out late ___ you call your parents.
Find and fix the mistake:
You will get a promotion as long as you will work hard.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercisesI will stay here as long as it ___ (be) necessary.
You can borrow my bike ___ you bring it back by noon.
Find and fix the mistake:
As long as you will keep practicing, you will improve.
If you don't make a mess, you can cook here.
'So long as' is generally more informal than 'as long as'.
A: Can I join the club? B: Yes, ___ you pay the fee.
Select the correct sentence.
1. As long as it's free... 2. As long as you're ready... 3. As long as he's quiet...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesThe concert will continue ___ the rain holds off.
I can join the meeting as soon as you share the agenda.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Estaré bien siempre y cuando tenga mi pasaporte.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the subjects with the correct form:
I don't mind what we eat ___ it's not too spicy.
As long as he doesn't forget, he will bring the drinks.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: 'Podemos ir a la playa siempre y cuando no llueva.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the conditions with their outcomes:
Score: /12
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
Yes, you can use it to describe past conditions: 'He was happy as long as he had his dog.' Both verbs should be in the past tense.
'So long as' is slightly more formal and more common in British English. In most cases, they are interchangeable.
Almost, but 'as long as' emphasizes that the result continues only while the condition is met. 'If' is more general.
Yes! Just remember to put a comma after the first clause: 'As long as you are here, I am safe.'
This is a rule for all time and conditional clauses in English (like 'when', 'if', 'after'). We use the present to represent the future.
No, it often refers to a logical condition. 'As long as you have a ticket, you can enter' isn't about time, it's about the requirement.
Yes, 'provided that' or 'providing that' sounds more professional in contracts and formal emails.
Yes: 'Will you still love me as long as I'm poor?' It asks if the condition affects the result.
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In Other Languages
siempre que / mientras
English uses indicative present; Spanish uses subjunctive.
tant que
Tense choice (Future in French vs Present in English).
solange
Word order (Verb-final in German).
〜限り (~kagiri)
Japanese places the conjunction at the end of the clause.
طالما (taalama)
Arabic is often followed by a past tense verb to indicate a standing condition.
只要 (zhǐyào)
Chinese lacks the 'duration' etymology found in English.
Learning Path
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