B2 Expression Neutral

في الوقت المناسب

fi al-waqt al-munasib

At the right time

Bedeutung

At an opportune or suitable moment.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

The concept of 'Barakah' (blessing) is often linked to timing. Doing something 'in the right time' is seen as a sign of divine favor. In social visits, arriving 'in the right time' often means arriving just as the food is served, which is a common joke among friends. Egyptians use 'في وقته' (in its time) frequently to describe food or drinks that hit the spot, like a cold drink on a hot day. In business, 'the right time' is increasingly tied to global market hours, but traditional hospitality still dictates that the 'right time' for a guest is anytime.

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Add 'Tamaman'

Add 'تماماً' (exactly) at the end to sound more native and emphasize the perfect timing.

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Gender Agreement

Don't change 'Munasib' to feminine even if you are a woman; it describes the 'Time' (masculine), not you.

Bedeutung

At an opportune or suitable moment.

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Add 'Tamaman'

Add 'تماماً' (exactly) at the end to sound more native and emphasize the perfect timing.

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Gender Agreement

Don't change 'Munasib' to feminine even if you are a woman; it describes the 'Time' (masculine), not you.

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Business Emails

Use this phrase to thank someone for a timely reply: 'شكراً لردك في الوقت المناسب'.

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Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

وصلت سيارة الإسعاف في ______ المناسب.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: الوقت

The standard idiom uses 'الوقت' (time).

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly to mean 'just in time'?

اختر الجملة الصحيحة:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: جاء المطر في الوقت المناسب للزرع.

This sentence correctly describes an opportune natural event.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

أحمد: 'لقد تعطلت سيارتي في الطريق!' خالد: 'لا تقلق، لقد اتصلت بالميكانيكي و____.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: هو سيصل في الوقت المناسب

This implies the mechanic will arrive at the right time to help.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Situation: You find a 20% discount coupon just as you reach the cashier.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: في الوقت المناسب

Finding a coupon exactly when you need to pay is the definition of 'perfect timing'.

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Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

وصلت سيارة الإسعاف في ______ المناسب.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: الوقت

The standard idiom uses 'الوقت' (time).

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly to mean 'just in time'? Choose A2

اختر الجملة الصحيحة:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: جاء المطر في الوقت المناسب للزرع.

This sentence correctly describes an opportune natural event.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

أحمد: 'لقد تعطلت سيارتي في الطريق!' خالد: 'لا تقلق، لقد اتصلت بالميكانيكي و____.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: هو سيصل في الوقت المناسب

This implies the mechanic will arrive at the right time to help.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B2

Situation: You find a 20% discount coupon just as you reach the cashier.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: في الوقت المناسب

Finding a coupon exactly when you need to pay is the definition of 'perfect timing'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

4 Fragen

Yes, but often shortened to 'bi-waqto' or 'fi waqto'. The MSA version is understood everywhere.

Usually no. It implies a 'suitable' or 'fitting' result, which is typically positive. For bad timing, use 'في وقت غير مناسب'.

The opposite is 'في وقت غير مناسب' (at an unsuitable time) or 'في الوقت الضائع' (too late).

Yes, in 99% of cases as an idiom, it requires the definite articles.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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في أوانه

synonym

In its proper season/time

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في الوقت الضائع

contrast

In injury time / too late

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على أحر من الجمر

similar

On hot coals (waiting anxiously)

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ضربة معلم

builds on

A masterstroke

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