الشحنة تأخرت
al-shuhna ta'akkharat
The shipment was delayed
Literalmente: The shipment (it) delayed
En 15 segundos
- Used to report that a package or delivery is late.
- Combines 'shipment' with the verb for 'delayed'.
- Works for both online shopping and professional logistics.
Significado
This is what you say when your online order or package hasn't arrived on time. It's the universal cry of frustration for anyone waiting on a delivery that is stuck in transit.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Calling customer service
لو سمحت، الشحنة اتأخرت كتير.
Excuse me, the shipment was delayed a lot.
Texting a friend about a gift
هدية عيد ميلادك لسه ما وصلتش، الشحنة اتأخرت.
Your birthday gift hasn't arrived yet; the shipment was delayed.
In a business meeting
للأسف الشحنة اتأخرت في الميناء.
Unfortunately, the shipment was delayed at the port.
Contexto cultural
In the Gulf, e-commerce is massive. People often use 'الطلبية' (the order) interchangeably with 'الشحنة'. Delivery drivers (usually from South Asia) are often called 'Rafiq' or 'Sadiq' informally, though 'Mandoub' is more professional. Egyptians often use the word 'أوردر' (Order) transliterated into Arabic. If a shipment is late, they might say 'الأوردر اتأخر' using the Egyptian 'it-' prefix for the passive/reflexive. In the Levant, 'غرض' (item/thing) is very common. 'تأخر الغرض' is a frequent way to complain about a late delivery. In North Africa, French influence is strong. You might hear 'الكولي' (le colis) instead of 'shuhna'.
Use 'Lissa' for 'Still'
In many dialects, adding 'Lissa' (لسه) makes it more natural: 'Ash-shuhna lissa ta'akh-kharat' (The shipment is still late).
Gender Agreement
Always remember the 't' at the end of 'ta'akh-kharat'. If you say 'ta'akh-khar', it sounds like you're talking about a male person.
En 15 segundos
- Used to report that a package or delivery is late.
- Combines 'shipment' with the verb for 'delayed'.
- Works for both online shopping and professional logistics.
What It Means
At its core, الشحنة اتأخرت is the standard way to report a late delivery. The word شحنة refers to a shipment or cargo. The verb اتأخرت means it was delayed or is late. It is simple, direct, and gets the point across immediately. You are essentially telling the recipient that the expected arrival time has passed.
How To Use It
You use this phrase when checking on an order status. You can say it to a customer service agent or a friend. If you are tracking a package and the map hasn't moved in days, this is your go-to line. It works perfectly in both spoken conversation and written messages. Just add a sigh for extra effect.
When To Use It
Use it when you are calling a shipping company like Aramex or DHL. Use it when your friend asks why you haven't started building that new IKEA desk yet. It is also common in business settings when a supply chain issue occurs. It is helpful when you need to justify why a project is stalled. Basically, if a box is missing, this phrase is your best friend.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for people. If your friend is late for dinner, you wouldn't call them a شحنة. Use إنت اتأخرت (You are late) instead. Also, avoid using it for abstract things like ideas or feelings. It is strictly for physical goods moving from point A to point B. Using it for a person might make them feel like a piece of freight!
Cultural Background
In many Arabic-speaking regions, logistics can be a bit of an adventure. While modern apps have improved things, the phrase الشحنة اتأخرت is a common part of the shopping experience. There is a shared cultural understanding of the 'waiting game.' Sometimes, saying this is a way to bond over the shared struggle of slow customs or busy delivery drivers.
Common Variations
In Egypt, you might hear الشحنة مأخرة. In the Gulf, people might say الشحنة تأخرت with a slightly different verb form. If you want to be more dramatic, you can say الشحنة لسه ما وصلت (The shipment still hasn't arrived). If you are really annoyed, you might add بقالي أسبوع مستني (I've been waiting for a week).
Notas de uso
This phrase is highly versatile and sits right in the middle of the formality spectrum. It is safe to use with anyone from a CEO to a delivery person.
Use 'Lissa' for 'Still'
In many dialects, adding 'Lissa' (لسه) makes it more natural: 'Ash-shuhna lissa ta'akh-kharat' (The shipment is still late).
Gender Agreement
Always remember the 't' at the end of 'ta'akh-kharat'. If you say 'ta'akh-khar', it sounds like you're talking about a male person.
Be Polite First
Even if the shipment is late, starting with 'Law samaht' (Please) when complaining gets better results in Arab customer service.
Ejemplos
6لو سمحت، الشحنة اتأخرت كتير.
Excuse me, the shipment was delayed a lot.
A polite but firm way to start a complaint.
هدية عيد ميلادك لسه ما وصلتش، الشحنة اتأخرت.
Your birthday gift hasn't arrived yet; the shipment was delayed.
Explaining why a gift is late.
للأسف الشحنة اتأخرت في الميناء.
Unfortunately, the shipment was delayed at the port.
Providing a specific reason for a business delay.
شكلي هنام قدام الباب، الشحنة اتأخرت!
Looks like I'll sleep in front of the door, the shipment was delayed!
Exaggerating your anticipation for a package.
كل مرة بطلب فيها، الشحنة بتأخر!
Every time I order, the shipment gets delayed!
Expressing a recurring frustration.
يا فندم الشحنة اتأخرت، أنت فين؟
Sir, the shipment is late, where are you?
Directly asking a driver for their location.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be late'.
الشحنة ________ بسبب العاصفة.
Since 'Ash-shuhna' is feminine, the verb must end in '-at'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to complain to a company?
How do you say 'My shipment is late'?
'الشحنة تأخرت' is the standard way to state a delivery is past its due date.
Match the Arabic phrase with its English meaning.
Logistics Vocabulary
These are essential terms for e-commerce.
Complete the dialogue.
الزبون: أين طلبي؟ الموظف: أنا آسف، ________.
The employee is apologizing for the delay.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'الشحنة تأخرت'?
It is specifically for goods/shipments.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Ayudas visuales
Late: Person vs. Object
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosالشحنة ________ بسبب العاصفة.
Since 'Ash-shuhna' is feminine, the verb must end in '-at'.
How do you say 'My shipment is late'?
'الشحنة تأخرت' is the standard way to state a delivery is past its due date.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are essential terms for e-commerce.
الزبون: أين طلبي؟ الموظف: أنا آسف، ________.
The employee is apologizing for the delay.
When would you say 'الشحنة تأخرت'?
It is specifically for goods/shipments.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but 'الطلب تأخر' (The order is late) is more common for food. 'Shuhna' usually implies a box or a parcel.
It is past tense ('delayed'), but in this context, it functions like 'is late' in English.
الشحنات تأخرت (The shipments were delayed). Note the verb stays feminine singular for non-human plurals.
You say 'Limadha ta'akh-kharat ash-shuhna?' (لماذا تأخرت الشحنة؟)
No, it is a factual statement. However, your tone of voice determines if it sounds like a neutral inquiry or an angry complaint.
'Shuhna' is a shipment/cargo. 'Tard' is specifically a parcel or package. They are often used interchangeably.
Yes, it is very common in formal emails to sellers.
Add 'jiddan' (جداً) or 'katheeran' (كثيراً) at the end: 'Ash-shuhna ta'akh-kharat jiddan'.
Use 'Ash-shuhna dha'at' (الشحنة ضاعت).
In slang, you can just say 'At-talab it'akh-khar' (The order got late).
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