Significado
An informal way to say something is acceptable, decent, or moderately good.
Contexto cultural
Very common in daily speech in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. Widely used in Cairo to express moderate satisfaction. Understood, but 'مو بطال' is more common. Understood, but French influence often leads to 'pas mal' being used.
Keep it casual
Only use this with friends or in informal settings.
Be modest
It's a great way to show you are a humble speaker.
Significado
An informal way to say something is acceptable, decent, or moderately good.
Keep it casual
Only use this with friends or in informal settings.
Be modest
It's a great way to show you are a humble speaker.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence: 'الفيلم كان ____.'
الفيلم كان ____.
The phrase is invariant and does not change.
Which is the correct way to use the phrase?
Which sentence is correct?
The phrase is gender-neutral.
Match the situation to the appropriate response.
Friend: 'How was the food?'
It is a common way to give a casual, balanced review.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosالفيلم كان ____.
The phrase is invariant and does not change.
Which sentence is correct?
The phrase is gender-neutral.
Friend: 'How was the food?'
It is a common way to give a casual, balanced review.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, it is usually for things, situations, or food.
No, it is very polite and humble.
Frases relacionadas
لا بأس
synonymNo harm/It's okay
جيد
contrastGood
ممتاز
contrastExcellent
ماشي حاله
similarIt's okay/getting by
