Significado
Expressing agreement with a statement.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Ijma' (consensus) is a pillar of social and religious life. Agreement is often sought through long discussions to ensure everyone feels heard. While 'Awafiq' is understood, people often use 'Mashi' or 'Tamam'. However, in a formal job interview in Beirut, 'Awafiq' is preferred. In the Gulf, 'Abshir' (gladly) or 'Tam' (done) are common for agreeing to requests, but 'Awafiq' remains the standard for intellectual agreement. Egyptians are famous for 'Mashi', but in the Egyptian media and parliament, 'Awafiq' is the only word used for voting and official agreement.
The 'Opinion' Shortcut
If you want to sound very natural, say 'أوافقك الرأي' (Awāfiquka ar-ra'y). It's the most common full phrase used by native speakers.
Watch the Preposition
Always use 'على' (ala) for things/plans. Using 'مع' (ma'a) is a common giveaway that you are translating from English.
Significado
Expressing agreement with a statement.
The 'Opinion' Shortcut
If you want to sound very natural, say 'أوافقك الرأي' (Awāfiquka ar-ra'y). It's the most common full phrase used by native speakers.
Watch the Preposition
Always use 'على' (ala) for things/plans. Using 'مع' (ma'a) is a common giveaway that you are translating from English.
The Polite 'No'
If you don't agree, it's often more polite to say 'أحترم رأيك ولكن...' (I respect your opinion but...) rather than a blunt 'لا أوافق'.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct preposition to follow 'أوافق' in this context.
أوافق ____ هذا القرار الشجاع.
In Arabic, you agree 'on' (على) a decision or proposal.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'وافق'.
أنا ____ (to agree) معك في كل ما قلته.
The first-person singular 'I' requires the 'A-' prefix: أوافق.
What is the most polite way to agree with the speaker's opinion?
Speaker: 'أعتقد أن السفر بالقطار أفضل من الطائرة.' You: '____'
'أوافقك الرأي' is the standard, polite way to agree with an opinion.
Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.
Phrase: 'أوافق بشدة'
'أوافق بشدة' (I strongly agree) is appropriate for debates, news, and professional settings.
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Agreement Levels
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosأوافق ____ هذا القرار الشجاع.
In Arabic, you agree 'on' (على) a decision or proposal.
أنا ____ (to agree) معك في كل ما قلته.
The first-person singular 'I' requires the 'A-' prefix: أوافق.
Speaker: 'أعتقد أن السفر بالقطار أفضل من الطائرة.' You: '____'
'أوافقك الرأي' is the standard, polite way to agree with an opinion.
Phrase: 'أوافق بشدة'
'أوافق بشدة' (I strongly agree) is appropriate for debates, news, and professional settings.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, you can say 'أوافقك' (I agree with you), where the 'ka' suffix represents the person.
The root W-F-Q appears, but this specific Form III verb is more common in post-classical and modern Arabic.
'Awafiq' is often about giving consent or matching an opinion, while 'Attafiq' is about mutual consensus.
Simply add 'La' before the verb: 'لا أوافق' (La awāfiqu).
Yes, but it might feel a bit formal. 'Mashi' or 'Tamam' are more common in texts.
The verb 'أوافق' (I agree) is the same for male and female speakers. However, 'You agree' changes: 'Tawafiq' (m) vs 'Tawafiqin' (f).
Yes, in a business context, 'أوافق على الطلب' means 'I approve the request'.
The root is Waw-Fa-Qaf (و-ف-ق).
In Egypt, 'قشطة' (Qishta - literally 'cream') is used as slang for 'I agree/Cool'.
Add 'بشدة' (bi-shiddah) at the end: 'أوافق بشدة'.
Frases relacionadas
أتفق معك
synonymI agree with you
أنا موافق
similarI am in agreement
أصادق على
specialized formI ratify/approve
أؤيد
builds onI support
لا أمانع
contrastI don't mind
