B1 Expression Neutral

هذا لا يصدق

hadha la yusaddaq

This is unbelievable

Significado

Expressing astonishment, disbelief, or amazement at something extraordinary.

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Contexto cultural

In Egypt, you will more often hear 'Mish ma'qul' or 'Mish mumkin'. Using 'La yusaddaq' sounds slightly more formal or like someone speaking MSA. People often use 'Wallah?' (By God?) before or after 'La yusaddaq' to seek confirmation of the shocking news. In the Gulf, 'Ma yisaddaq' (dialectal pronunciation) is common, often followed by 'Subhan Allah' (Glory be to God) to express awe at nature or events. The phrase is understood but often replaced by 'C'est pas vrai' (French) or local Darija expressions like 'Ma ymkanch'.

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Use with 'Haqqan'

Add 'Haqqan' (truly) to the end for extra emphasis: 'Hadha la yusaddaq haqqan!'

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Watch the Gender

Always check if the thing you are talking about is masculine or feminine.

Significado

Expressing astonishment, disbelief, or amazement at something extraordinary.

🎯

Use with 'Haqqan'

Add 'Haqqan' (truly) to the end for extra emphasis: 'Hadha la yusaddaq haqqan!'

⚠️

Watch the Gender

Always check if the thing you are talking about is masculine or feminine.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

هذه القصة غريبة جداً، هي ______.

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

Since 'Qissa' (story) is feminine, the verb must be 'tusaddaq'.

Which reaction is most appropriate for winning a prize?

لقد فزت بالجائزة الأولى!

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

'Hadha la yusaddaq' is the standard exclamation for amazement.

Match the situation to the tone of 'هذا لا يصدق'.

1. Seeing a beautiful sunset. 2. Hearing about a tragic accident.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1: Positive, 2: Negative

The phrase is versatile and its meaning depends on the context and tone.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

When to say 'Hadha la yusaddaq'

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Positive

  • Winning
  • Nature
  • Magic
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Negative

  • Accidents
  • Prices
  • Traffic

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

هذه القصة غريبة جداً، هي ______.

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

Since 'Qissa' (story) is feminine, the verb must be 'tusaddaq'.

Which reaction is most appropriate for winning a prize? Choose A2

لقد فزت بالجائزة الأولى!

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

'Hadha la yusaddaq' is the standard exclamation for amazement.

Match the situation to the tone of 'هذا لا يصدق'. situation_matching B1

1. Seeing a beautiful sunset. 2. Hearing about a tragic accident.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1: Positive, 2: Negative

The phrase is versatile and its meaning depends on the context and tone.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

Yes, it is very polite and can be used in almost any social setting.

Yes, it is frequently used to express shock at bad news, like an accident or a loss.

'La yusaddaq' is 'unbelievable', while 'ghayr maqul' is 'unreasonable'. They are often interchangeable.

Frases relacionadas

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غير معقول

synonym

Unreasonable / Unthinkable

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لا أصدق عيني

similar

I don't believe my eyes

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من سابع المستحيلات

specialized form

One of the seven impossibilities

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