Despite مقابل Although: ما الفرق؟
Although needs a full clause (subject + verb); despite needs a noun or gerund.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'Despite' before a noun or -ing word, but use 'Although' before a full sentence with a subject and verb.
- Despite + Noun/Pronoun: 'Despite the rain, we went out.'
- Although + Subject + Verb: 'Although it was raining, we went out.'
- Despite + -ing: 'Despite feeling sick, she finished the race.'
نظرة عامة
Although و Despite.Although على أنها أداة ربط (Subordinating Conjunction)، بينما تُصنف كلمة Despite على أنها حرف جر (Preposition). هذا الاختلاف النحوي البسيط هو الذي يحدد شكل الجملة بأكملها.Althoughit was raining, we played the match. (على الرغم من أنها كانت تمطر، لعبنا المباراة).Despitethe rain, we played the match. (بالرغم من المطر، لعبنا المباراة).
Although، احتجنا إلى جملة كاملة تحتوي على فاعل (it) وفعل (was raining).Despite، فقد اكتفينا باسم أو شبه جملة اسمية (the rain). إتقان هذه القاعدة البسيطة هو المفتاح للتحدث والكتابة بطلاقة واحترافية. تذكر دائماً أن Even though هي مرادف أقوى لـ Although وتتبع نفس قواعدها، وأن In spite of هي مرادف مباشر لـ Despite وتتبع أيضاً قواعد حروف الجر.Although و Even ThoughAlthough ونسختها الأكثر تأكيداً Even though كأدوات ربط تابعة (Subordinating conjunctions). وظيفتها هي ربط جملة تابعة (التي تحتوي على التناقض) بجملة رئيسية. القاعدة الذهبية هنا والتي لا تقبل المساومة هي: يجب أن يتبعها جملة كاملة (Clause).Subject) وفعل (Verb). على عكس اللغة العربية التي تسمح بالجمل الاسمية (المبتدأ والخبر دون فعل ظاهر)، اللغة الإنجليزية تتطلب دائماً تركيبة (SVO - Subject + Verb + Object).- التركيبة:
Although/Even though+ Subject + Verb
Althoughthe presentation (S) went (V) well, the client wasn't satisfied.
- He drank the Arabic coffee
even thoughit (S) was (V) very bitter.
Even thoughshe (S) had studied (V) for weeks, she found the exam difficult.
Although أو Even though.Despite و In Spite OfDespite و In spite of كحروف جر (Prepositions). وكما هو الحال مع حروف الجر الأخرى في الإنجليزية (مثل in, on, for)، يجب أن يتبعها اسم (Noun) أو ما يعادل الاسم. هذا هو الاختلاف الجوهري! إنها تقدم العنصر المعاكس كـ «شيء» وليس كـ «حدث» كامل.- التركيبة:
Despite/In spite of+ Noun / Pronoun / Gerund (-ing form)
- مع اسم (Noun):
Despitethe heavy traffic, we arrived at the Friday gathering on time.
- مع اسم (Noun): She continued bargaining in the souq
in spite ofher exhaustion.
- مع صيغة المصدر (Gerund -ing):
Despitefeeling tired, he went to the gym.
- مع صيغة المصدر (Gerund -ing): They solved the problem
in spite ofnot having enough time.
-ing) مفيد جداً للمتعلمين العرب، فهو يعادل «المصدر» في لغتنا. Feeling tired (الشعور بالتعب) هي شبه جملة اسمية، بينما He felt tired (هو شعر بالتعب) هي جملة فعلية كاملة.Despite the fact thatDespite ولكنك مصرّ على استخدام جملة كاملة بعدها (فاعل + فعل)؟ اللغة الإنجليزية توفر لك «جسراً» نحوياً: إضافة عبارة the fact that (حقيقة أنَّ).Despite في هذه الحالة يتحكم في الاسم fact (حقيقة)، وما يأتي بعد that هو مجرد توضيح لهذه الحقيقة.- التركيبة:
Despite the fact that+ Subject + Verb
Despitethe fact that the company is losing money, the CEO received a bonus.
- He accepted the job
in spite ofthe fact that the salary was low.
Although the company is losing money يعتبر أكثر سلاسة وطبيعية.Comma)؟ هذا يعتمد كلياً على ترتيب الجملة: هل بدأت بجزء التناقض أم بالجزء الرئيسي؟ اتباع هذه الأنماط سيضمن أن علامات الترقيم لديك صحيحة دائماً.Although أو Despite، يجب عليك وضع فاصلة (,) في نهاية عبارة التناقض لفصلها عن الجملة الرئيسية. في العربية قد نتساهل في علامات الترقيم، لكن في الإنجليزية هذا ضروري لتوضيح المعنى.Although | Although + Clause, Main Clause. | Although the team played hard, they lost the game. |Even though | Even though + Clause, Main Clause. | Even though the instructions were clear, he made a mistake. |Despite | Despite + Noun Phrase, Main Clause. | Despite the team's hard work, they lost the game. |In spite of | In spite of + Noun Phrase, Main Clause. | In spite of the clear instructions, he made a mistake. |Despite the fact that | Despite the fact that + Clause, Main Clause. | Despite the fact that the team played hard, they lost. |Although أو Despite) تعمل كأداة ربط قوية بما يكفي.Although | Main Clause + although + Clause. | They lost the game although the team played hard. |Even though | Main Clause + even though + Clause. | He made a mistake even though the instructions were clear. |Despite | Main Clause + despite + Noun Phrase. | They lost the game despite the team's hard work. |In spite of | Main Clause + in spite of + Noun Phrase. | He made a mistake in spite of the clear instructions. |Despite the fact that| Main Clause + despite the fact that + Clause. | They lost the game despite the fact that the team played hard. |Althoughhe has no formal training, he is an incredible programmer.
Despitethe heavy rain, the Majlis was full of guests.
- في اجتماع عمل:
I recognize that this project is expensive.
Despitethe cost, I believe it will succeed.
Although: كلمة حيادية ومناسبة لكل المواقف. ممتازة للمقالات والمحادثات اليومية.Even though: تضيف طبقة من العاطفة أو التأكيد. غالباً ما تبرز الإحباط أو المفاجأة الشديدة. قارن بينAlthough I invited him...وEven though I invited him...؛ الثانية تظهر عتباً أو استغراباً أكبر (مع أنني دعوته، لم يأت!).Despite: كلمة حيادية وشائعة جداً، وتُفضل في الكتابة الأكاديمية والمهنية لأنها تجعل الجمل أقصر وأكثر تركيزاً.In spite of: مرادف لـDespiteولكنها قد تبدو رسمية أكثر بقليل.Despite the fact that: الخيار الأكثر رسمية وطولاً. استخدمه فقط عندما تريد أن تكون دقيقاً جداً أو في الوثائق القانونية والرسمية.
Despite.- خطأ شائع:
Despite he is sick, he went to work. - لماذا هو خطأ؟ لأن
Despiteحرف جر، ولا يمكن أن يتبعه فاعل وفعل (he is). - التصحيح الصحيح:
Despitebeing sick, he went to work. (استخدام صيغة المصدر - Gerund)Despitehis sickness, he went to work. (استخدام اسم - Noun)Althoughhe is sick, he went to work. (استخدام أداة الربط الصحيحة للجمل)
of after Despite)بالرغم من. وبسبب هذا الـ «من»، يميل المتعلم العربي لإضافة
of بعد Despite، أو بسبب الخلط بينها وبين In spite of.- خطأ شائع:
Despite ofthe bad weather, the plane departed. - لماذا هو خطأ؟ كلمة
Despiteتحمل معنى «بالرغم من» بداخلها، ولا تحتاج إلى حرف جر آخر. - التصحيح الصحيح:
Despitethe bad weather... (بدون of)In spite ofthe bad weather... (هنا of ضرورية)
to be verb after Although)Although، ينسى المتعلم العربي إضافة is أو are.- خطأ شائع:
Althoughthe car expensive, he bought it. - لماذا هو خطأ؟ اللغة الإنجليزية تتطلب فعلاً في كل جملة (
Clause). - التصحيح الصحيح:
Althoughthe car is expensive, he bought it.
Although/Despite وبين كلمات أخرى تعبر عن التناقض مثل But و However.Although | أداة ربط تابعة (تحتاج جملة كاملة) | Although he was tired, he studied. | تأتي في بداية أو وسط الجملة. لا تستخدم but معها في نفس الجملة! |Despite | حرف جر (يحتاج اسم أو مصدر) | Despite his tiredness, he studied. | تعادل «بالرغم من». لا تضع بعدها فاعل وفعل. |But | أداة ربط عطف (تربط جملتين مستقلتين) | He was tired, but he studied. | تعادل «لكن». تأتي دائماً في المنتصف. إياك أن تقول: Although he was tired, but he studied (هذا خطأ شائع جداً!). اختر إما Although أو But. |However | ظرف (Adverb) يبدأ جملة جديدة | He was tired. However, he studied. | تعادل «ومع ذلك». عادة تبدأ جملة جديدة وتُتبع بفاصلة (,). |Although أو Despite؟In spite of هي كلمة واحدة أم ثلاث كلمات؟In مسافة spite مسافة of. كتابتها ككلمة واحدة (Inspite of) هو خطأ إملائي شائع جداً حتى بين المتحدثين الأصليين، فاحذره!Despite مع اسم أو (Gerund) يظهر قدرتك على تكوين جمل معقدة وموجزة (Concise)، بينما استخدام Although يظهر تحكمك في الجمل المركبة (Complex sentences). التنويع بينهما هو السر للحصول على درجة عالية.Even though تعني نفس الشيء مثل Even if؟Even though(على الرغم من) تستخدم لشيء حقيقي حدث بالفعل. مثال:Even though it rained, we played(لقد أمطرت بالفعل، ومع ذلك لعبنا).Even if(حتى لو) تستخدم لشيء خيالي أو افتراضي. مثال:Even if it rains, we will play(حتى لو أمطرت غداً، سنلعب - المطر لم يحدث بعد، هو مجرد احتمال).
Structure Comparison
| Word | Grammar Category | Followed By... | Example |
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Although
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Conjunction
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Subject + Verb (Clause)
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Although it was late...
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Even though
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Conjunction (Strong)
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Subject + Verb (Clause)
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Even though it was late...
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Despite
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Preposition
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Noun / Pronoun / -ing
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Despite the time...
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In spite of
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Prepositional Phrase
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Noun / Pronoun / -ing
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In spite of the time...
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Despite the fact that
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Complex Preposition
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Subject + Verb (Clause)
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Despite the fact that it was late...
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Meanings
Both words are used to introduce a contrast or a 'concession'—showing that something happened even though there was an obstacle or a reason for it not to happen.
Clausal Concession
Using 'although' to connect two complete ideas where one makes the other surprising.
“Although she studied hard, she failed the exam.”
“I enjoyed the film although it was very long.”
Prepositional Concession
Using 'despite' to introduce a noun or gerund that contrasts with the main clause.
“Despite the noise, I slept well.”
“He arrived on time despite the heavy traffic.”
The 'Fact That' Bridge
Using 'despite the fact that' to allow a full clause to follow 'despite'.
“Despite the fact that it was raining, we played football.”
“He passed despite the fact that he hadn't studied.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative (Clausal)
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Although + S + V, [Main Clause]
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Although she is tired, she is studying.
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Affirmative (Prepositional)
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Despite + Noun, [Main Clause]
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Despite her tiredness, she is studying.
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Negative (Clausal)
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Although + S + negative V, [Main Clause]
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Although he didn't win, he was happy.
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Negative (Prepositional)
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Despite + not + -ing, [Main Clause]
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Despite not winning, he was happy.
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Middle Position
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[Main Clause] + although + S + V
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He was happy although he didn't win.
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Middle Position
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[Main Clause] + despite + Noun
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He was happy despite the loss.
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With Pronouns
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Despite + this/that/it
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It was raining. Despite that, we went out.
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طيف الرسمية
The match proceeded notwithstanding the inclement weather. (Sports event)
The match continued despite the heavy rain. (Sports event)
We kept playing even though it was pouring. (Sports event)
We stayed out tho it was raining cats and dogs. (Sports event)
The Grammar Split
Which one should I use?
Is there a verb in the next part?
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Although it is raining, I am happy.
Although it is raining, I am happy.
Despite the rain, I am happy.
Despite the rain, I am happy.
I like the car although it is old.
I like the car although it is old.
Despite the heat, he is wearing a coat.
Despite the heat, he is wearing a coat.
Although he was hungry, he didn't eat.
Although he was hungry, he didn't eat.
Despite his hunger, he didn't eat.
Despite his hunger, he didn't eat.
In spite of the noise, I slept well.
In spite of the noise, I slept well.
She went to work although she felt sick.
She went to work although she felt sick.
Despite being a millionaire, he drives an old car.
Despite being a millionaire, he drives an old car.
Although the team played well, they lost the match.
Although the team played well, they lost the match.
He passed the exam despite the fact that he was ill.
He passed the exam despite the fact that he was ill.
I enjoyed the holiday despite the bad weather.
I enjoyed the holiday despite the bad weather.
Even though I've seen the movie before, I'd like to see it again.
Even though I've seen the movie before, I'd like to see it again.
Despite having lived there for years, he doesn't speak the language.
Despite having lived there for years, he doesn't speak the language.
The project was a success, although it took longer than expected.
The project was a success, although it took longer than expected.
In spite of all our efforts, we couldn't save the company.
In spite of all our efforts, we couldn't save the company.
Notwithstanding the recent improvements, the system remains flawed.
Notwithstanding the recent improvements, the system remains flawed.
He decided to buy the house, despite its numerous structural issues.
He decided to buy the house, despite its numerous structural issues.
The results were impressive, albeit somewhat inconsistent.
The results were impressive, albeit somewhat inconsistent.
Much as I admire his work, I find his latest novel disappointing.
Much as I admire his work, I find his latest novel disappointing.
For all his bravado, he was actually quite terrified.
For all his bravado, he was actually quite terrified.
The treaty was signed, the objections of the minority notwithstanding.
The treaty was signed, the objections of the minority notwithstanding.
Granted that the technology is new, it still shouldn't fail this often.
Granted that the technology is new, it still shouldn't fail this often.
Even if we were to increase the budget, the timeline remains unrealistic.
Even if we were to increase the budget, the timeline remains unrealistic.
سهل الخلط
Learners think they have different meanings or that 'despite' needs 'of'.
Learners use them interchangeably in the same sentence position.
Learners aren't sure which one is 'stronger'.
أخطاء شائعة
I go out although rain.
I go out although it is raining.
Despite of the cold, I am happy.
Despite the cold, I am happy.
Although it was hot, but I wore a coat.
Although it was hot, I wore a coat.
Despite I was tired, I worked.
Despite being tired, I worked.
In spite the rain, we played.
In spite of the rain, we played.
Although my sickness, I came.
Despite my sickness, I came.
He is rich although he is unhappy.
He is rich, although he is unhappy.
Despite he arrived late, he saw the show.
Despite arriving late, he saw the show.
Although the fact that it was late, we stayed.
Despite the fact that it was late, we stayed.
I like him despite he is rude.
I like him although he is rude.
Albeit he was tired, he finished.
Albeit tired, he finished.
أنماط الجُمل
Despite ___, I still ___.
Although it was ___, we ___.
I decided to ___ despite the fact that ___.
Despite not ___, she ___.
Real World Usage
Despite my lack of direct experience in this field, I have many transferable skills.
I'm coming although I'll be a bit late!
Best day ever despite the rain! ☔
Although the results were statistically significant, the sample size was small.
The hotel was great although the room was a bit noisy.
I am writing to complain because the product broke despite only being used once.
The 'Of' Trap
The Noun Test
Comma Rule
Ending with 'Though'
Smart Tips
Stop! Count the words. 'Despite' is 1 word. 'In spite of' is 3 words. There is no 2-word version.
Add the 'magic bridge': 'the fact that'. It fixes the grammar instantly.
Delete the 'But'. 'Although' already does the work of showing contrast.
Try putting 'though' at the end of your second sentence.
النطق
Stress on 'Although'
The stress is on the second syllable: al-THOUGH.
Stress on 'Despite'
The stress is on the second syllable: de-SPITE.
Concessive Rise
Although it was raining (rise), we went out (fall).
The rising intonation on the first clause signals that the thought is not yet finished.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
A-L-T-H-O-U-G-H has a 'V' hidden in its soul (Verb), while D-E-S-P-I-T-E is just a 'N' (Noun).
ربط بصري
Imagine 'Although' as a bridge connecting two islands (clauses). Imagine 'Despite' as a backpack (preposition) carrying a heavy rock (noun).
Rhyme
Although needs a verb to play, Despite takes a noun and walks away.
Story
A man named Al (Although) always brings a friend (Subject) and a dog (Verb) to the party. A woman named Des (Despite) only brings her purse (Noun).
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Look around you. Find something you don't like about your room. Say: 'I like this room although [reason].' Then say: 'I like this room despite [reason].'
ملاحظات ثقافية
In informal British English, 'though' is very frequently used at the end of a sentence to mean 'however'.
Using 'despite' or 'notwithstanding' is preferred over 'but' in academic essays to create a more formal, objective tone.
Americans often use 'even though' more frequently than 'although' in casual conversation for added emphasis.
'Despite' comes from the Old French 'despit', meaning 'contempt'. 'Although' is a combination of 'all' (used for emphasis) and 'though'.
بدايات محادثة
What is something you did recently despite being very tired?
Although you are busy, what is one hobby you never skip?
Have you ever bought something although it was too expensive?
What's a place you love visiting despite the fact that it's crowded?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
___ the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Despite he was sick, he went to school.
Although it was cold, she didn't wear a coat.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
You can use 'despite' and 'although' interchangeably without changing the words that follow them.
A: Did you enjoy the hike? B: Yes, ___ it was quite exhausting.
Select the correct word to follow 'Despite'.
Score: /8
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercises___ the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Despite he was sick, he went to school.
Although it was cold, she didn't wear a coat.
Match the following:
You can use 'despite' and 'although' interchangeably without changing the words that follow them.
A: Did you enjoy the hike? B: Yes, ___ it was quite exhausting.
Select the correct word to follow 'Despite'.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesI enjoyed the movie, ___ it was very long.
___ the bad weather, the game will be played.
We are good friends, ___ we don't see each other very often.
In spite of she was tired, she finished the race.
He bought the car, despite of the high price.
Choose the correct sentence:
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'The traffic was bad, but I arrived on time.'
Translate into English: 'I don't have much money, but I want to travel.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence halves:
Match the contrast word with its required structure:
Score: /13
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
No, 'despite' is a preposition and needs an object. However, you can use 'though' at the end of a sentence in informal English.
Slightly. 'Despite' is very common in writing and formal speech, while 'although' and 'even though' are more common in everyday conversation.
There is no difference in meaning or grammar. 'Despite' is one word, and 'in spite of' is three words. They are interchangeable.
Yes! This is very common. For example: 'Despite being ill, he went to work.'
Because 'despite' is already a preposition. Adding 'of' is redundant and grammatically incorrect in English.
Yes, you can. Just remember to put a comma after the first clause. 'Although it was late, I called him.'
Yes, but it is stronger. Use 'even though' when you want to emphasize that the contrast is very surprising.
It is a longer way of saying 'although'. It allows you to use 'despite' followed by a full sentence (a clause).
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
A pesar de / Aunque
Spanish 'aunque' can take the subjunctive mood, which English doesn't use here.
Malgré / Bien que
French 'bien que' always requires the subjunctive mood.
Trotz / Obwohl
German 'obwohl' sends the verb to the end of the clause.
~のに (~noni)
Japanese connectors are often suffixes or particles rather than starting words.
بالرغم من (bi-r-raghmi min) / مع أن (ma'a anna)
Arabic structures often require a specific pronoun suffix after 'anna'.
虽然 (suīrán) / 尽管 (jǐnguǎn)
English forbids using 'although' and 'but' together, while Chinese requires it.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
فيديوهات ذات صلة
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