B1 Expression Neutral

هذا عظيم!

hadha 'azim!

This is great!

Significado

Expressing strong approval, admiration, or enthusiasm.

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Contexto cultural

Praise is often communal. When you say 'هذا عظيم', others might join in with 'الحمد لله' (Praise be to God). The word 'Azama' (Greatness) is used as a noun to describe high-quality things, especially music (like Umm Kulthum). While 'Azeem' is used, you will often hear 'Bijannin' (It drives one crazy - with beauty/greatness) as a more passionate alternative. 'Al-Azeem' is a name of God. Using the adjective for human things is fine, but it always carries a hint of 'ultimate' quality.

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Use it for People

You can call a person 'شخص عظيم' (a great person) to show deep respect for their character.

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Watch the 'Z'

Don't pronounce 'Azeem' with a light 'z' like in 'zebra'. It must be the heavy 'ظ'.

Significado

Expressing strong approval, admiration, or enthusiasm.

💡

Use it for People

You can call a person 'شخص عظيم' (a great person) to show deep respect for their character.

⚠️

Watch the 'Z'

Don't pronounce 'Azeem' with a light 'z' like in 'zebra'. It must be the heavy 'ظ'.

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The 'Ma' Prefix

Add 'ما' to make it an exclamation: 'ما أعظمه!' (How great it is!).

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Pair with Blessings

In social settings, follow 'هذا عظيم' with a prayer or 'Mabruk' to sound more native.

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct feminine form of the phrase.

If you are talking about a 'story' (قصة - Qissa), how do you say 'This is great'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: هذه عظيمة

'Qissa' is feminine, so you must use 'Hādhihi' and '‘Aẓīmah'.

Fill in the missing word to complete the reaction.

صديقي: 'لقد فزت بالمركز الأول!' أنا: 'هذا ____! مبروك!'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: عظيم

'Azeem' is the appropriate word for expressing enthusiasm for a win.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.

In which situation is 'هذا عظيم' most natural?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Hearing a friend got a PhD

A PhD is a significant achievement worthy of the word 'Azeem'.

Complete the formal dialogue.

المدير: 'سنرفع الرواتب بنسبة 10%.' الموظف: '____، هذا سيحفز الجميع.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: هذا عظيم

A salary increase is 'great' news in a professional context.

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Ayudas visuales

Azeem vs. Kabir

عظيم (Azeem)
فكرة Idea
إنجاز Achievement
كبير (Kabir)
بيت House
رجل Old man

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Choose the correct feminine form of the phrase. Choose A2

If you are talking about a 'story' (قصة - Qissa), how do you say 'This is great'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: هذه عظيمة

'Qissa' is feminine, so you must use 'Hādhihi' and '‘Aẓīmah'.

Fill in the missing word to complete the reaction. Fill Blank A1

صديقي: 'لقد فزت بالمركز الأول!' أنا: 'هذا ____! مبروك!'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: عظيم

'Azeem' is the appropriate word for expressing enthusiasm for a win.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context. situation_matching B1

In which situation is 'هذا عظيم' most natural?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Hearing a friend got a PhD

A PhD is a significant achievement worthy of the word 'Azeem'.

Complete the formal dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

المدير: 'سنرفع الرواتب بنسبة 10%.' الموظف: '____، هذا سيحفز الجميع.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: هذا عظيم

A salary increase is 'great' news in a professional context.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It's rare. Use 'Ladhidh' (delicious) instead. 'Azeem' for food sounds like you're describing a giant feast for a king.

No, it's perfectly fine for friends, though 'Hulw' (sweet) or 'Ra'i' (wonderful) are more common in very casual talk.

It is 'Hādhihi ‘Aẓīmah' (هذه عظيمة).

Historically yes, but in modern usage, it almost always means 'Great' or 'Magnificent'.

Use 'الأعظم' (Al-A'zam). For example, 'الأكثر أعظم' is wrong; just say 'الأعظم'.

Yes, 'Azeem' is universally understood, though the demonstrative 'Hādhā' changes (e.g., 'Da' in Egypt, 'Hada' in Levant).

Yes, just like in English. If someone makes a mess, you can say 'هذا عظيم...' with a rolling of the eyes.

'Mumtaz' is 'Excellent' (usually for performance), while 'Azeem' is 'Great' (usually for significance).

It has religious roots as a name of God, but it is used secularly every day.

Yes, 'فيلم عظيم' is a very common way to describe a masterpiece.

Frases relacionadas

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هذا رائع

synonym

This is wonderful

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ممتاز

similar

Excellent

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ما شاء الله

builds on

God has willed it

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لا بأس به

contrast

Not bad / It's okay

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يا له من أمر عظيم

specialized form

What a great matter!

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