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يَلْقَى

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At the A1 level, you should focus on the most basic meaning of 'yalqā': to meet a person. While you might use 'yuqābil' more often, 'yalqā' is useful for saying you saw someone. Imagine you are in a new city and you see someone you know. You 'meet' them. At this stage, don't worry about the abstract meanings like 'receiving support.' Just think of it as a way to say 'to see and meet' someone. Remember the past tense 'laqiya' and the present 'yalqā'. Keep your sentences simple: 'I meet my friend.' 'He meets his teacher.' This helps you build the foundation for using the verb in more complex ways later. You will mostly use it in the present tense to describe your daily routine or in the past tense to talk about who you saw yesterday. Focus on the 'L-Q-Y' root sounds.
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'yalqā' to talk about 'finding' things. If you lost your keys and then you 'encountered' them, you can use this verb. It's a step up from the very basic 'wajada' (to find). You can also begin to use it in simple social contexts, like 'meeting with a group' or 'encountering someone' at a specific place like the library or the park. You should also become more comfortable with the past tense conjugation for different people (I met, you met, they met). Notice how the 'ya' sound appears in 'laqītu' (I met). This is a good time to practice the difference between 'meeting someone' (yalqā) and 'going to' someone (yadhhab ilā). Start noticing how this word appears in simple stories or children's books.
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At the B1 level—the level this word is categorized in—you should master the abstract uses of 'yalqā'. This is where the word becomes very powerful. You will use it to describe how an idea or a project is 'received'. For example, 'The new idea met with success' (لقيت الفكرة نجاحاً). This is a very 'Arabic' way of expressing reception. You should also be able to use it to describe 'encountering' difficulties or problems. Instead of just saying 'I have a problem,' you can say 'I encountered a problem' (لقيت مشكلة), which sounds more professional. You should also be aware of the jussive mood (lam yalqa) and how the final letter disappears. This level requires you to use the verb in both physical and metaphorical ways, bridging the gap between basic communication and more nuanced expression.
At the B2 level, you should use 'yalqā' to discuss social and political issues. It is the perfect verb for describing public opinion. You might say, 'The government's decision met with a mixture of support and opposition.' You should also be comfortable using it in more formal writing, like essays or reports. At this level, you can start exploring the word's connection to 'fate' and 'destiny' in a more serious way. For example, discussing how a character in a book 'met their fate.' You should also be able to distinguish 'yalqā' from its Form VIII relative 'yaltaqī' (to meet with each other) and use them appropriately based on whether the meeting is mutual or one-sided. Your vocabulary should now include collocations like 'yalqā iqbālan' (to be in high demand) or 'yalqā ta'yīdan' (to meet with support).
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At the C1 level, your use of 'yalqā' should reflect a deep understanding of Arabic style and rhetoric. You will use the verb in complex literary and academic contexts. You might use it to describe the 'encounter' of different cultures or the 'meeting' of two philosophical ideas. You should be familiar with its use in classical poetry and religious texts, where it often carries a weight of inevitability and divine encounter. Your grammar should be flawless, including the nuances of the jussive and imperative forms. You should also be able to use the verb to express subtle shades of meaning, such as 'finding' a certain quality in someone or 'experiencing' a specific state of mind. At this level, 'yalqā' is not just a verb; it's a tool for sophisticated storytelling and high-level analysis.
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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of 'yalqā'. You can use it in highly specialized fields, such as law, classical theology, or advanced literary criticism. You understand the historical evolution of the word from its root and how it has been used by the great Arab poets and thinkers throughout history. You can use it to create complex metaphors and allegories. For instance, you might describe how 'silence meets the soul' or how 'justice meets its end.' You are also aware of the most obscure idioms and collocations associated with the word. Your use of the verb is effortless, whether you are writing a legal brief, a poetic verse, or a philosophical treatise. You can play with the word's various forms and meanings to achieve precise rhetorical effects, demonstrating a complete mastery of the Arabic language.
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  • A versatile verb meaning to meet, encounter, or find.
  • Essential for describing how ideas or projects are received by others.
  • Used in both physical (meeting a friend) and abstract (encountering fate) contexts.
  • Commonly found in news, literature, and formal Modern Standard Arabic discourse.

The Arabic verb يَلْقَى (yalqā) is a cornerstone of the Arabic language, particularly at the B1 intermediate level. Derived from the tri-consonantal root ل-ق-ي (L-Q-Y), its primary semantic core revolves around the act of meeting, encountering, or finding. However, unlike the more common verb يُقَابِل (yuqābil), which often implies a planned or formal meeting between individuals, يَلْقَى carries a broader spectrum of meaning that ranges from physical encounters to abstract experiences and metaphysical outcomes.

Physical Interaction
In its most basic form, it describes the act of seeing or bumping into someone. If you are walking in the market and see a friend unexpectedly, you might say you encountered them using this verb.

المسافر يَلْقَى صديقاً قديماً في المطار.
(The traveler meets an old friend at the airport.)

Beyond physical meetings, يَلْقَى is frequently used in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) to describe receiving or gaining something abstract. For example, a project might 'meet' with success, or a speaker might 'receive' a warm welcome. This usage is highly prevalent in news reports and formal literature. It suggests a sense of 'finding' a certain reaction or result from the environment or the public.

Abstract Reception
This refers to how an idea, a person, or a product is received by others. Common phrases include 'meeting support' or 'finding resistance.'

In more advanced contexts, the verb takes on a more serious, sometimes somber tone. It is used to describe encountering fate, destiny, or even death. In classical literature and religious texts, 'meeting one's Lord' is a common euphemism for passing away. This highlights the word's depth, moving from a casual greeting in a café to the ultimate human experience of the afterlife.

الرجل الشجاع لا يخشى أن يَلْقَى مصيره.
(The brave man does not fear to meet his fate.)

The verb is also used for 'finding' or 'discovering' things that were lost or hidden. While 'wajada' is the standard word for 'to find,' يَلْقَى adds a layer of 'encountering' the object, perhaps after a search or a journey. It implies a moment of contact between the seeker and the sought.

Discovery and Finding
Used when someone finally reaches a goal or finds a specific item they were looking for after some effort.

بعد تعب طويل، لَقِيَ الباحث إجابة لسؤاله.
(After long fatigue, the researcher found an answer to his question.)

Finally, it is essential to distinguish this from its Form IV cousin, أَلْقَى (alqā), which means 'to throw' or 'to deliver' (like a speech). While they share the same root, the change in form completely alters the direction of the action—one is about receiving/meeting, the other is about projecting/throwing. Understanding يَلْقَى allows a learner to navigate complex social, professional, and literary landscapes in Arabic with nuance.

Using يَلْقَى (yalqā) correctly requires an understanding of its conjugation and the type of objects it takes. As a defective verb (ending in an alif maqsura), its endings change depending on the tense, mood, and subject. In the present tense (Al-Muḍāri'), the final vowel is often hidden or changes to a 'ya' sound when suffixes are added.

Present Tense (Indicative)
The basic form is 'yalqā' (he meets). For 'I meet', it becomes 'alqā' (أَلْقَى). For 'we meet', it is 'nalqā' (نَلْقَى).

نحن نَلْقَى صعوبات كثيرة في هذا المشروع.
(We encounter many difficulties in this project.)

In the past tense (Al-Māḍī), the verb follows the pattern of Form I 'fa'ila' verbs like shari-ba. The root becomes لَقِيَ (laqiya). This is a crucial distinction for learners: the 'ya' is clearly pronounced in the past tense, unlike the present where it sounds like a long 'ā'.

Past Tense Examples
I met: laqītu (لَقِيتُ). They met: laqū (لَقُوا). She met: laqiyat (لَقِيَتْ).

هل لَقِيتَ المدير اليوم؟
(Did you meet the manager today?)

When using the verb to mean 'receiving', the object is usually the thing being received (support, welcome, attention). This is a transitive usage. The subject is the thing or person receiving the action, and the object is the abstract noun.

هذا الفيلم يَلْقَى اهتماماً واسعاً من النقاد.
(This film is receiving wide attention from the critics.)

In conditional sentences, يَلْقَى often appears in the jussive mood (Majzūm). Because it ends in a weak letter (alif maqsura), the weak letter is dropped in the jussive. So, 'he does not meet' becomes 'lam yalqa' (لَمْ يَلْقَ), with a fatḥa on the qāf to indicate the missing alif.

The Jussive Mood (Negation with Lam)
The final weak letter is removed. Example: 'In talqa...' (If you meet...).

مَن يَبْحَثْ عَنِ الحَقِّ يَلْقَهُ.
(Whoever searches for the truth shall find it.)

Finally, remember that يَلْقَى can be used with the preposition 'bi' (بـ) in some contexts, though it is usually transitive. When you say 'laqiya bi-hi' (لَقِيَ بِهِ), it can sometimes emphasize the encounter or be used in specific regional dialects, though in MSA, the direct object is preferred.

In the modern Arab world, يَلْقَى (yalqā) is a staple of journalistic and formal discourse. If you open a newspaper like Al-Jazeera or Al-Arabiya, you will frequently see this verb used to describe diplomatic receptions, public reactions to new laws, or the success of cultural events. It is the go-to verb for describing how something was 'met' by the public.

News & Media
Commonly used in headlines like 'The President's speech meets with widespread approval' or 'The new law encounters opposition.'

القرار الجديد لَقِيَ معارضة شديدة من البرلمان.
(The new decision met with strong opposition from the parliament.)

In literature and poetry, يَلْقَى takes on a more lyrical and existential quality. Poets use it to describe the meeting of lovers, the soul's encounter with beauty, or the inevitable meeting with one's destiny. It carries a weight of 'fate' that other verbs for meeting simply do not possess. When a character in a novel 'meets' their fate, it suggests a pre-ordained or significant moment.

Literary Contexts
Used to describe profound encounters, such as meeting a long-lost relative or facing a life-changing challenge.

سَوْفَ تَلْقَى جَزاءَ عَمَلِكَ خَيْراً أَوْ شَرّاً.
(You will meet the reward of your work, whether good or bad.)

In religious and spiritual settings, the verb is ubiquitous. It appears in the Quran and Hadith to describe the Day of Judgment, where humanity will 'meet' their deeds and their Creator. This gives the word a sacred dimension, making it one of the most resonant verbs in the Arabic lexicon for expressing the concept of accountability and finality.

كُلُّ نَفْسٍ تَلْقَى ما قَدَّمَتْ.
(Every soul meets what it has put forward.)

Lastly, in business and economic contexts, you will hear it regarding market trends. A product might 'meet' high demand (yalqā iqbālan kabīran). This usage is essential for anyone looking to work in an Arabic-speaking professional environment, as it describes the 'reception' of services or goods in the marketplace.

Business & Economics
Describes market success, demand, and consumer feedback.

هذا النوع من السيارات يَلْقَى رواجاً كبيراً في الخليج.
(This type of car is finding great popularity in the Gulf.)

One of the most frequent errors for learners is confusing the different forms of the root ل-ق-ي. Specifically, students often mix up Form I لَقِيَ / يَلْقَى (laqiya / yalqā) with Form IV أَلْقَى / يُلْقِي (alqā / yulqī). While they look similar in script, Form IV means 'to throw' or 'to deliver'. If you say 'yulqī ṣadīqahu', you are saying he is throwing his friend, rather than meeting him!

Form I vs Form IV
Form I (yalqā): To meet/encounter. Form IV (yulqī): To throw/deliver. Pay attention to the initial hamza and the vowel on the second letter.

خطأ: هو يُلْقِي صديقه في الشارع.
صواب: هو يَلْقَى صديقه في الشارع.

Another common mistake involves the conjugation of the past tense. Many learners assume the past tense follows the 'fa'ala' pattern (laqaya), but it is actually 'fa'ila' (laqiya). This affects how you add pronouns. For instance, 'I met' is 'laqītu', not 'laqaytu'. Forgetting that 'i' sound is a hallmark of beginner-intermediate learners.

Past Tense Voweling
Remember the 'i' in 'laqiya'. It behaves like 'shariya' (to buy) or 'nasiya' (to forget) in terms of its weak ending behavior.

Confusing يَلْقَى with يُقَابِل (yuqābil) is also common. While often interchangeable, yuqābil is better for 'appointments' or 'interviews'. Using yalqā for a scheduled business meeting can sound slightly poetic or accidental. If you have a 10:00 AM meeting, use yuqābil; if you happen to see someone, use yalqā.

عندي موعد، سوف أُقَابِل الطبيب.
(I have an appointment, I will meet the doctor.)

Finally, learners often forget to drop the final weak letter in the jussive or imperative moods. In the command 'Meet!', it becomes 'ilqa' (اِلْقَ) with a short 'a', not 'ilqā' with a long 'ā'. This is a general rule for defective verbs, but it is frequently overlooked.

Weak Letter Deletion
In the imperative (command) or after 'lam' (negation of past), the final alif maqsura MUST be removed.

لَمْ يَلْقَى (خطأ) -> لَمْ يَلْقَ (صواب).
(He did not meet.)

To truly enrich your Arabic vocabulary, you must understand where يَلْقَى (yalqā) sits in the family of verbs related to 'meeting' and 'finding'. Arabic is rich with synonyms, each carrying a specific 'flavor' or register. Choosing the right one can make you sound much more like a native speaker.

يُقَابِل (Yuqābil)
The standard verb for 'to meet'. It implies a face-to-face interaction, often planned. It is the best choice for social and professional appointments.
يَجِد (Yajid)
Means 'to find'. While 'yalqā' can mean finding, 'yajid' is the more literal, everyday word for locating a lost object or discovering a fact.
يُصَادِف (Yuṣādif)
Means 'to happen upon' or 'to coincide with'. It emphasizes the accidental nature of the meeting. Use this if you want to stress that the encounter was a complete coincidence.

لقد صَادَفْتُ أخي في السوق بالصدفة.
(I happened to meet my brother in the market by chance.)

Another important alternative is يَجْتَمِع (Yajtami'). This means 'to meet' in the sense of a 'meeting' or 'gathering' of a group. If you are meeting with a committee or a team, this is the correct verb. It focuses on the collective gathering rather than the individual encounter.

يُوَاجِه (Yuwājih)
Means 'to face' or 'to confront'. While you can 'yalqā' (encounter) a problem, 'yuwājih' implies a more active, confrontational stance toward the difficulty.

For 'receiving' guests or people, يَسْتَقْبِل (Yastaqbil) is the appropriate verb. It carries the meaning of 'welcoming' or 'hosting'. If you are at the door waiting for someone, you are 'yastaqbil'-ing them. Yalqā is the moment of meeting, while yastaqbil is the act of reception.

الوزير يَسْتَقْبِل الوفود الأجنبية.
(The minister receives the foreign delegations.)

Finally, in Form VIII, we have يَلْتَقِي (Yaltaqī). This is very similar to yalqā but is often used reciprocally (meeting with each other). It is extremely common in news: 'The two leaders met' (iltaqā al-qā'idān). It feels slightly more formal and mutual than the Form I version.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The word for 'meeting' (liqā') is one of the most common words used in Arabic greetings and farewells, such as 'ilā al-liqā'' (until we meet again).

Aussprachehilfe

UK /jal.qaː/
US /jæl.kɑː/
Stress is on the first syllable 'Yal-'.
Reimt sich auf
يَبْقَى (yabqā) يَسْعَى (yas'ā) يَرْقَى (yarqā) يَنْقَى (yanqā) يَطْغَى (yaṭghā) يَنْسَى (yansā) يُسْقَى (yusqā) يُبْقَى (yubqā)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing the 'q' as a standard 'k'.
  • Shortening the final 'ā' sound.
  • Confusing the vowel on the 'l' (it's a fatḥa, not a kasra).

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize but requires understanding of weak verb endings.

Schreiben 4/5

Challenging due to the alif maqsura and how it changes in different moods.

Sprechen 3/5

Pronouncing the 'qāf' correctly is the main hurdle.

Hören 3/5

Can be confused with 'alqā' (Form IV) if not listening carefully.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

وجد (Found) قابَل (Met) صديق (Friend) مشكلة (Problem) دعم (Support)

Als Nächstes lernen

تلقى (To receive) التقى (To meet each other) مواجهة (Confrontation) استقبال (Reception) مصير (Destiny)

Fortgeschritten

حتفه (His end) رواجاً (Popularity) آذاناً صاغية (Listening ears) جزاء سنمار (Senmar's reward) خلوة (Seclusion)

Wichtige Grammatik

Defective Verbs (Al-Af'āl al-Nāqiṣa)

Verbs ending in Alif Maqsura like يَلْقَى drop the final letter in the jussive mood: لَمْ يَلْقَ.

Past Tense of Defective Verbs

The root L-Q-Y follows the 'fa'ila' pattern in the past: لَقِيَ.

Direct Objects (Al-Maf'ūl Bihi)

يَلْقَى is a transitive verb and takes a direct object: لَقِيتُ صديقاً.

Future with 'Sawfa' and 'Sa'

سوف يَلْقَى (He will meet) - used for the distant future.

The Imperative of Defective Verbs

The command 'Meet!' is اِلْقَ (ilqa), dropping the weak letter.

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Beispiele nach Niveau

1

أنا أَلْقَى صديقي كل يوم.

I meet my friend every day.

Present tense, 1st person singular.

2

هل تَلْقَى المعلم في المدرسة؟

Do you meet the teacher at school?

Present tense, 2nd person masculine singular.

3

هو لَقِيَ أخاه في البيت.

He met his brother at home.

Past tense, 3rd person masculine singular.

4

نحن نَلْقَى الجيران في الشارع.

We meet the neighbors in the street.

Present tense, 1st person plural.

5

هي تَلْقَى أختها في المطعم.

She meets her sister at the restaurant.

Present tense, 3rd person feminine singular.

6

لَقِيتُ قطة صغيرة في الحديقة.

I found (encountered) a small cat in the garden.

Past tense, 1st person singular.

7

هم يَلْقَوْنَ أصحابهم في النادي.

They meet their friends at the club.

Present tense, 3rd person masculine plural.

8

لَقِيَتْ مريم حقيبتها الضائعة.

Maryam found her lost bag.

Past tense, 3rd person feminine singular.

1

لَقِيَ الولد الكرة تحت السيارة.

The boy found the ball under the car.

Past tense used for finding a physical object.

2

سوف نَلْقَى المدير غداً صباحاً.

We will meet the manager tomorrow morning.

Future tense with 'sawfa'.

3

هل لَقِيتُمْ أي صعوبة في الدرس؟

Did you encounter any difficulty in the lesson?

Past tense, 2nd person plural.

4

تَلْقَى البنت صديقاتها في المكتبة.

The girl meets her friends in the library.

Present tense feminine.

5

لَقِينا ترحيباً حاراً في القرية.

We received a warm welcome in the village.

Abstract use: receiving a welcome.

6

لا تَلْقَ هذا الشخص مرة أخرى.

Do not meet this person again.

Negative imperative (Jussive).

7

يَلْقَى السائح أماكن جميلة في المدينة.

The tourist finds beautiful places in the city.

Present tense describing discovery.

8

لَقِيَتِ الأم طفلها بعد المدرسة.

The mother met her child after school.

Past tense feminine.

1

يَلْقَى هذا الكتاب اهتماماً كبيراً.

This book is receiving great attention.

Standard B1 usage for abstract reception.

2

لَقِيَ المشروع دعماً من الحكومة.

The project received support from the government.

Past tense, abstract object.

3

يَلْقَى العمال معاملة حسنة هنا.

The workers receive good treatment here.

Describing social conditions.

4

لَقِيتُ صعوبة في فهم هذا النص.

I encountered difficulty in understanding this text.

Common expression for difficulty.

5

سوف يَلْقَى الفائز جائزة قيمة.

The winner will receive a valuable prize.

Future tense with abstract/physical reward.

6

لَمْ يَلْقَ الاقتراح أي معارضة.

The proposal did not meet any opposition.

Jussive mood after 'lam'.

7

يَلْقَى المريض رعاية طبية ممتازة.

The patient receives excellent medical care.

Describing services.

8

هل تَلْقَى هذه الفكرة رواجاً؟

Is this idea finding popularity?

Questioning market/social reception.

1

يَلْقَى الفيلم الجديد نجاحاً منقطع النظير.

The new film is meeting with unparalleled success.

Advanced collocation for success.

2

لَقِيَ المتهم جزاءه العادل.

The accused met his just punishment.

Idiomatic use for justice/fate.

3

يَلْقَى اللاجئون تحديات قانونية معقدة.

Refugees encounter complex legal challenges.

Discussing social/political issues.

4

لَقِيَتِ المبادرة ترحيباً واسع النطاق.

The initiative met with widespread welcome.

Formal journalistic style.

5

يَلْقَى الباحثون عقبات في طريقهم.

Researchers encounter obstacles in their path.

Metaphorical obstacles.

6

لَمْ تَلْقَ شكواه أي استجابة.

His complaint did not receive any response.

Describing lack of reaction.

7

يَلْقَى التراث اهتماماً من الأجيال الشابة.

Heritage receives attention from young generations.

Cultural context.

8

لَقِيَ المسافر حتفه في الحادث.

The traveler met his end (death) in the accident.

Euphemism for death.

1

يَلْقَى المرء في حياته ما لا يتوقع.

A person encounters in their life what they do not expect.

Philosophical generalization.

2

لَقِيَ النص الأدبي قراءات مختلفة.

The literary text met with various interpretations.

Academic/Literary context.

3

يَلْقَى الصوفي ربه في خلوته.

The Sufi meets his Lord in his seclusion.

Spiritual/Metaphysical usage.

4

لَقِيَتِ الدعوة آذاناً صاغية.

The call found listening ears.

Idiomatic expression for being heard.

5

يَلْقَى التاريخ إنصافاً بعد حين.

History receives justice (is vindicated) after a while.

Abstract historical concept.

6

لَقِيَ الشاعر إلهامه في الطبيعة.

The poet found his inspiration in nature.

Creative/Artistic context.

7

يَلْقَى البحث العلمي تمويلاً محدوداً.

Scientific research receives limited funding.

Institutional/Formal context.

8

لَمْ يَلْقَ كلامه بالاً من الحاضرين.

His words received no attention from those present.

Classical idiom 'laqiya bālan'.

1

يَلْقَى الوجود الإنساني تساؤلات وجودية.

Human existence encounters existential questions.

High-level philosophical discourse.

2

لَقِيَ الفيلسوف في صمته كنه الحقيقة.

The philosopher found in his silence the essence of truth.

Highly abstract and literary.

3

يَلْقَى القانون الجديد طعوناً دستورية.

The new law encounters constitutional challenges.

Legal/Technical register.

4

لَقِيَ البطل مصيره المحتوم بشجاعة.

The hero met his inevitable fate with courage.

Epic/Narrative style.

5

يَلْقَى الفن المعاصر نقداً لاذعاً.

Contemporary art receives biting criticism.

Cultural/Critical register.

6

لَقِيَتِ الروح بارئها في لحظة خشوع.

The soul met its Creator in a moment of reverence.

Theological/Sublime usage.

7

يَلْقَى المنهج العلمي مراجعة مستمرة.

The scientific method undergoes constant review.

Academic/Epistemological context.

8

لَقِيَ العهد القديم تجديداً في الرؤية.

The old covenant met with a renewal in vision.

Theological/Historical register.

Häufige Kollokationen

يلقى ترحيباً
يلقى حتفه
يلقى دعماً
يلقى اهتماماً
يلقى رواجاً
يلقى نجاحاً
يلقى معارضة
يلقى قبولاً
يلقى جزاءه
يلقى حتفه

Häufige Phrasen

لقي ربه

— A respectful way to say someone passed away.

لقي فلان ربه يوم أمس.

يلقى آذاناً صاغية

— To be listened to carefully or taken seriously.

كلامه يلقى آذاناً صاغية دائماً.

يلقى حتفه

— To meet one's death, usually in an accident or battle.

لقي الجندي حتفه في المعركة.

يلقى بالاً

— To receive attention or consideration (often used in negative).

لم يلقِ بالاً لما قلتُه.

يلقى رواجاً واسعاً

— To become very popular or widely circulated.

هذه الأغنية تلقى رواجاً واسعاً.

يلقى مصيره

— To meet one's fate or destiny.

كل إنسان سيلقى مصيره.

يلقى حتفه

— To meet one's end.

لقي الرجل حتفه.

يلقى ربه

— To die.

لقي ربه.

يلقى ترحيباً

— To be welcomed.

لقي ترحيباً كبيراً.

يلقى دعماً

— To get support.

لقي دعماً قوياً.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

يَلْقَى vs أَلْقَى (Alqā)

Form IV meaning 'to throw' or 'to deliver'. Watch the initial hamza.

يَلْقَى vs اِلْتَقَى (Iltaqā)

Form VIII meaning 'to meet with each other'. Usually implies a mutual, often planned meeting.

يَلْقَى vs بَقِيَ (Baqiya)

Means 'to stay' or 'to remain'. Looks similar but has a 'B' instead of 'L'.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"لقي وجه ربه"

— To pass away (metaphysical meeting).

لقي وجه ربه بسلام.

Formal/Religious
"لقي الأمرين"

— To suffer greatly or face extreme hardship (literally 'to meet the two matters').

لقي الأسير الأمرين في السجن.

Literary
"لقي حتفه"

— To meet one's end/death.

لقي حتفه في الحادث.

Formal
"لقي آذاناً صاغية"

— To find a receptive audience.

دعوتنا لقيت آذاناً صاغية.

Neutral
"لم يلقِ له بالاً"

— To ignore or not pay attention to someone/something.

تحدثتُ معه لكنه لم يلقِ لي بالاً.

Neutral
"يلقى رواجاً"

— To find a market/popularity.

هذا المنتج يلقى رواجاً.

Business
"لقي جزاء سنمار"

— To be rewarded with evil for doing good (famous historical idiom).

بعد كل ما فعلتُه له، لقيتُ جزاء سنمار.

Literary/Historical
"لقي حتفه"

— To die.

لقي حتفه.

Neutral
"لقي ربه"

— To die.

لقي ربه.

Religious
"لقي ترحيباً"

— To be welcomed.

لقي ترحيباً.

Neutral

Leicht verwechselbar

يَلْقَى vs أَلْقَى

Similar root and sound.

Alqā is Form IV (transitive: to throw), Yalqā is Form I (to meet).

هو يُلْقِي خطاباً (He delivers a speech) vs هو يَلْقَى صديقاً (He meets a friend).

يَلْقَى vs لَقَّى

Form II of the same root.

Laqqā means 'to make someone meet' or 'to grant/bestow'.

لقّاه الله خيراً (May God grant him good).

يَلْقَى vs تَلَقَّى

Form V of the same root.

Talaqqā specifically means 'to receive' information, training, or a ball.

تلقى الطالب درساً (The student received a lesson).

يَلْقَى vs اِسْتَلْقَى

Form X of the same root.

Istalqā means 'to lie down' on one's back.

استلقى الرجل على السرير (The man lay down on the bed).

يَلْقَى vs لَقِيَ

Past tense vs Present tense.

Laqiya is 'he met' (Past), Yalqā is 'he meets' (Present).

لَقِيَ أمس (He met yesterday) vs يَلْقَى اليوم (He meets today).

Satzmuster

A1

Subject + يَلْقَى + Person

أنا أَلْقَى أخي.

A2

Subject + لَقِيَ + Object (Physical)

الولد لَقِيَ مفتاحه.

B1

Subject + يَلْقَى + Abstract Noun

المشروع يَلْقَى دعماً.

B1

لَمْ + يَلْقَ + Subject

لَمْ يَلْقَ الاقتراح قبولاً.

B2

Subject + يَلْقَى + حتفه

الرجل لَقِيَ حتفه.

C1

Subject + يَلْقَى + ربه

المؤمن يَلْقَى ربه.

C1

Noun + يَلْقَى + رواجاً

الكتاب يَلْقَى رواجاً.

C2

Metaphorical Subject + يَلْقَى + Abstract State

الحقيقة تَلْقَى إنصافاً.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

لِقَاء A meeting/encounter
مُلْتَقَى Meeting point/forum
لَقِيَّة A find/discovery

Verben

لَقِيَ To meet (Past)
أَلْقَى To throw/deliver (Form IV)
اِلْتَقَى To meet with (Form VIII)
تَلَقَّى To receive/learn (Form V)

Adjektive

لَقِيّ Found/Encountered

Verwandt

مُقَابَلَة (Interview)
مُوَاجَهَة (Confrontation)
اِسْتِقْبَال (Reception)
تَرْحِيب (Welcome)
مَصِير (Fate)
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frequency

High in written Arabic, Medium-High in spoken Modern Standard Arabic.

Häufige Fehler
  • Using 'laqaytu' instead of 'laqītu'. → لَقِيتُ (laqītu)

    The past tense follows the 'fa'ila' pattern, so the 'ya' remains as an 'ī' sound before the suffix.

  • Confusing 'yalqā' with 'yulqī'. → يَلْقَى (yalqā)

    Yalqā means to meet; Yulqī means to throw. Confusing them can lead to very strange sentences.

  • Keeping the alif maqsura after 'lam'. → لَمْ يَلْقَ (lam yalqa)

    In the jussive mood, the final weak letter must be dropped.

  • Using 'yalqā' for a scheduled business meeting. → يُقَابِل (yuqābil)

    Yalqā is often more accidental or abstract; Yuqābil is better for formal appointments.

  • Pronouncing 'yalqā' with a 'k' sound. → يَلْقَى (with a deep 'q')

    The letter is Qāf (ق), not Kāf (ك). The meaning can change in some roots if the sound is wrong.

Tipps

Watch the Weak Ending

Remember that the alif maqsura disappears in the jussive mood. Practice saying 'lam yalqa' to get used to the short ending.

Learn Collocations

Don't just learn the verb; learn it with nouns like 'najāḥ' (success) or 'da'm' (support). This makes you sound more natural.

Use in Farewells

Use 'ilā al-liqā'' as a standard way to say goodbye. It literally means 'until the meeting'.

Deep Qāf

Ensure your 'qāf' comes from the back of the throat. It shouldn't sound like a 'k'.

The 'Luck' Connection

Think of 'Luck' when you 'Meet' someone by chance. The 'L' in Luck and 'L' in Laqiya can help.

Past Tense 'i'

Always remember the kasra in the past tense: la-qi-ya. It's not la-qa-ya.

News Context

When listening to the news, listen for 'laqiya' followed by 'ترحيب' (welcome) to identify headlines about receptions.

Be Nuanced

Use 'yuqābil' for your doctor's appointment and 'yalqā' for the friend you bumped into.

Form VIII

Once you master 'yalqā', start using 'iltaqā' for reciprocal meetings between groups.

Abstract Objects

Practice using the verb with abstract nouns like 'difficulty' or 'attention' to reach B1/B2 level fluency.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Imagine you are 'Liking' (sounds like 'Li-qa') someone you just 'Met'.

Visuelle Assoziation

Visualize two lines converging at a single point, representing the encounter (yalqā).

Word Web

لِقَاء (Meeting) يَلْتَقِي (Meets with) أَلْقَى (Threw) مُلْتَقَى (Meeting place) تَلَقَّى (Received) لَقِيَ (Met - Past) يَلْقَى (Meets - Present) لَقِيَّة (A find)

Herausforderung

Try to use 'yalqā' in three different ways today: once for meeting a person, once for finding an object, and once for receiving a reaction.

Wortherkunft

From the Semitic root L-Q-Y, which is shared among several Semitic languages, relating to meeting or coming across something.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The core meaning has always been the physical act of two things coming together or meeting.

Afroasiatic -> Semitic -> Central Semitic -> Arabic.

Kultureller Kontext

Be careful when using 'laqiya حتفه' (met his end), as it is very formal and final, usually reserved for serious news or literature.

In English, we say 'met with success,' which is an exact parallel to the Arabic 'laqiya najāḥan'.

The Quranic verse: 'Faman kāna yarjū liqā'a rabbihi...' (Whoever hopes for the meeting with his Lord...) The common farewell: 'Ilā al-liqā'' (Until the meeting/Goodbye). Classical poetry where lovers 'meet' (yalqā) after long separation.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Social Encounters

  • لقيتُ صديقي
  • لقاء صدفة
  • سررت بلقائك
  • إلى اللقاء

Business/Professional

  • لقي دعماً
  • لقي نجاحاً
  • لقي اهتماماً
  • لقي معارضة

Finding Objects

  • لقيت مفاتيحي
  • لقيت الحل
  • لقيت الطريق
  • لقيت الكتاب

News/Media

  • لقي حتفه
  • لقي ترحيباً
  • لقي رواجاً
  • لقي استجابة

Literature/Spiritual

  • لقي ربه
  • لقي مصيره
  • لقاء الأرواح
  • يوم اللقاء

Gesprächseinstiege

"هل لَقِيتَ أي صعوبات في تعلم اللغة العربية مؤخراً؟"

"أين تَلْقَى أصدقاءك عادة في عطلة نهاية الأسبوع؟"

"هل لَقِيَ فيلمك المفضل نجاحاً كبيراً في بلدك؟"

"متى كانت آخر مرة لَقِيتَ فيها شخصاً لم تره منذ سنوات؟"

"هل تَلْقَى أفكارك الجديدة دعماً من عائلتك؟"

Tagebuch-Impulse

اكتب عن يوم لَقِيتَ فيه صديقاً قديماً بالصدفة. ماذا حدث؟

صف مشروعاً قمتَ به ولَقِيَ نجاحاً كبيراً. كيف شعرت؟

تحدث عن مشكلة لَقِيتَها مؤخراً وكيف استطعتَ حلها.

ما هو الشيء الذي تتمنى أن تَلْقَاه في مستقبلك المهني؟

اكتب عن كتاب أو فيلم لَقِيَ اهتماماً كبيراً منك ولماذا.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Yuqābil is typically for planned appointments, while yalqā is broader, covering accidental meetings, finding objects, and receiving abstract things like support.

You say 'Laqītu' (لَقِيتُ). Note the 'i' sound before the 'tu' suffix.

It is less common in daily dialects like Egyptian or Levantine, where 'shāf' (saw) or 'qābal' (met) are preferred. However, it is universally understood.

Yes, it can mean to find or encounter something, especially something you weren't necessarily looking for or after a long search.

It is a polite, religious way to say someone has died, literally meaning they have 'met their Lord'.

Because it is a defective verb. In the jussive mood (after 'lam'), the final weak letter (alif maqsura) is dropped.

It is transitive, meaning it takes a direct object (the person or thing you meet).

The masdar is 'liqā'' (لِقَاء), which means 'a meeting'.

While possible, 'istalama' or 'akhadha' are more common for physical gifts. Yalqā is better for receiving reactions, support, or treatment.

The masculine singular imperative is 'ilqa' (اِلْقَ).

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Translate to Arabic: 'I meet my friend at the airport.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'The project met with great success.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'We will meet tomorrow morning.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'He did not meet any opposition.'

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Translate to Arabic: 'Did you find your keys?'

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Translate to Arabic: 'Every soul meets its fate.'

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Say in Arabic: 'Did you meet the manager?'

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Say in Arabic: 'We will meet at the airport.'

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Say in Arabic: 'He died in the accident.' (Formal)

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Say in Arabic: 'This book is very popular.' (Using yalqā)

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Say in Arabic: 'She met her sister.'

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Say in Arabic: 'I don't meet him often.'

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Say in Arabic: 'Until we meet again!'

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Say in Arabic: 'I found my keys.'

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Say in Arabic: 'The idea was well-received.'

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Say in Arabic: 'He did not meet the teacher.'

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Say in Arabic: 'We meet every morning.'

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Say in Arabic: 'The winner gets a prize.'

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Say in Arabic: 'I met a friend by chance.'

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Say in Arabic: 'The film is getting attention.'

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Say in Arabic: 'Every person meets his fate.'

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Say in Arabic: 'I meet you there.'

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Listen to 'لَقِيَ المشروع ترحيباً'. What happened to the project?

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Listen to 'لَقِيتُهُ في السوق'. Where did the speaker meet him?

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Listen to 'لَمْ يَلْقَ أي دعم'. Did it get support?

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Listen to 'سوف نَلْقَى غداً'. When will the meeting happen?

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Listen to 'لَقِيَ حتفه'. What is the meaning?

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Listen to 'أَلْقَى صديقي كل يوم'. How often does the speaker meet their friend?

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Listen to 'لَقِيَتْ حقيبتها'. What did she find?

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Listen to 'يَلْقَى رواجاً'. Is the item popular?

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Listen to 'لَقِيتُ صعوبة'. What did the speaker encounter?

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Listen to 'إلى اللقاء'. What does it mean?

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Listen to 'لَقِيَ ربه'. What does it mean?

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Listen to 'تَلْقَى اهتماماً'. Is it receiving attention?

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Listen to 'لَقُوا أصحابهم'. Who did they meet?

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Listen to 'لَقِيتَ المدير؟'. Who is being asked about?

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Listen to 'لَمْ يَلْقَ قبولاً'. Was it accepted?

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