- Meaning
- The Arabic verb 'يُلغي' (yulghi) translates to 'to cancel' or 'to revoke' in English. It signifies the act of officially stating that something, like a plan, an appointment, a ticket, a law, or a decision, is no longer valid or in effect. It's a formal action that renders a prior agreement or stipulation void.
- Usage Contexts
- You will commonly hear 'يُلغي' used in various situations. For instance, if you have a doctor's appointment scheduled and you can no longer make it, you might call the clinic to 'cancel' it. Similarly, if a flight is canceled due to bad weather, the airline will announce that they 'are canceling' the flight. In legal or governmental contexts, a new decree might 'cancel' an old law. Event organizers might 'cancel' an event due to unforeseen circumstances, or a customer might 'cancel' a reservation at a restaurant. It's a versatile verb used whenever something is officially brought to an end or declared invalid.
- Examples in Arabic
- The train company announced that they will cancel the evening train due to maintenance work. (أعلنت شركة القطارات أنها ستُلغي قطار المساء بسبب أعمال الصيانة.)
- She had to cancel her vacation plans because of a family emergency. (اضطرت إلى إلغاء خطط عطلتها بسبب طارئ عائلي.)
- The government decided to cancel the old regulation and introduce a new one. (قررت الحكومة إلغاء اللائحة القديمة وتقديم لائحة جديدة.)
The manager had to يُلغي the meeting due to a scheduling conflict.
- Basic Structure
- The fundamental structure when using 'يُلغي' involves a subject performing the action of canceling something. In Arabic, the verb often comes before the subject in a sentence, but it can also follow. The direct object, the thing being canceled, usually comes after the verb and subject.
- Verb Conjugation
- Remember that 'يُلغي' is just one form. The verb stem is 'ل-غ-ي' (l-gh-y). For example, to say 'I cancel', you would use 'أُلغي' (ulghi). To say 'she cancels', you would use 'تُلغي' (tulghi). To say 'they cancel' (masculine), you would use 'يُلغون' (yulghoon). Understanding these conjugations is key to using the verb correctly in different contexts.
- Sentence Examples
- He decided to cancel his gym membership. (قرر أن يُلغي اشتراكه في النادي الرياضي.)
- The organizers will cancel the concert if it rains. (سوف تُلغي الجهات المنظمة الحفل إذا أمطرت.)
- We have to cancel our trip to the beach this weekend. (يجب علينا أن نُلغي رحلتنا إلى الشاطئ هذا weekend.)
- The company canceled the order because it was placed incorrectly. (لقد ألغت الشركة الطلب لأنه تم تقديمه بشكل غير صحيح.) - Note: This uses the past tense form 'ألغت' (alghat).
The teacher will يُلغي the test if students do not complete their homework.
- Travel and Transportation
- You'll frequently hear 'يُلغي' in announcements at airports and train stations. Airlines and railway companies often have to 'cancel' flights or trains due to weather, technical issues, or strikes. Listen for phrases like 'سيتم إلغاء الرحلة' (the flight will be canceled) or 'نعتذر عن إلغاء القطار' (we apologize for canceling the train).
- Appointments and Bookings
- When making reservations for hotels, restaurants, or even appointments with professionals like doctors and dentists, the term 'يُلغي' is used if plans change. A receptionist might say, 'هل ترغب في إلغاء موعدك؟' (Would you like to cancel your appointment?). Similarly, confirmation emails often include options to 'cancel' your booking.
- Legal and Official Settings
- In news reports or official statements, you might hear about laws or regulations being 'canceled' or revoked. For example, a government might 'cancel' a specific policy. This usage is more formal and often involves the noun form 'إلغاء' (cancellation).
- Event Management
- Concerts, festivals, and other public events can be subject to cancellation. Organizers will use 'يُلغي' to inform the public if an event cannot proceed as planned, often due to safety concerns or lack of attendance. You might see signs or hear announcements stating that the event 'has been canceled'.
- Everyday Communication
- Even in casual conversations, people use 'يُلغي' to talk about changing their personal plans. 'I had to cancel our dinner plans' is a common scenario where this verb would be used.
Listen for the announcer saying: 'نعتذر، تم إلغاء الرحلة رقم 123.' (We apologize, flight number 123 has been canceled.)
- Confusing Verb Forms
- A common mistake for learners is using the wrong conjugation of the verb. 'يُلغي' is specifically the third-person masculine singular present tense. Learners might incorrectly use it for other persons or tenses. For example, saying 'أنا يُلغي' (I cancels) is incorrect; it should be 'أنا أُلغي' (I cancel). Always ensure the verb form matches the subject and tense.
- Past Tense vs. Present Tense
- Another pitfall is confusing the present tense 'يُلغي' with the past tense 'ألغى' (algha). If an action has already happened, the past tense must be used. For example, 'The company canceled the order' requires 'ألغت الشركة الطلب' (Alghat al-sharika al-talab), not 'تُلغي الشركة الطلب' (Tulghi al-sharika al-talab).
- Using the Wrong Preposition
- While 'يُلغي' itself doesn't always require a preposition, sometimes learners might incorrectly insert one or use the wrong one when specifying what is being canceled. The most common structure is verb + object, without a preposition. For instance, 'يُلغي المباراة' (cancels the match) is correct. Avoid adding unnecessary prepositions.
- Confusing with Similar Concepts
- Sometimes learners might confuse 'يُلغي' with verbs that mean to postpone or to stop temporarily. 'يُلغي' implies a permanent cancellation, making something void. If the intention is to reschedule, a different verb like 'يُؤجل' (yu'ajjil - to postpone) should be used. Ensure you understand the nuance of 'cancellation' versus 'postponement'.
- Incorrect Noun Form Usage
- As mentioned, the noun form is 'إلغاء' (ilghaa'). Learners might misuse this noun, for example, by using it as a verb or conjugating it incorrectly. Ensure you know when to use the verb form and when to use the noun form.
Incorrect: 'أنا يُلغي الموعد.' Correct: 'أنا أُلغي الموعد.' (I cancel the appointment.)
- يُلغي (yulghi) vs. يُؤجل (yu'ajjil)
- يُلغي (yulghi): To cancel. This implies making something void, no longer valid, and typically not happening at all. It's a definitive end.
يُؤجل (yu'ajjil): To postpone. This means to delay something until a later time. The event or action will still happen, just at a different date or time.
Example: We will cancel the picnic if it rains. (سنُلغي النزهة إذا أمطرت.) vs. We will postpone the picnic if it rains. (سنُؤجل النزهة إذا أمطرت.) - يُلغي (yulghi) vs. يتوقف (yatawaqqaf)
- يُلغي (yulghi): To cancel. This is an active decision to make something invalid.
يتوقف (yatawaqqaf): To stop. This can be used for actions that cease temporarily or permanently, or for things that naturally stop. It's less about a formal revocation and more about cessation.
Example: The government canceled the project. (الحكومة ألغت المشروع.) vs. The project stopped due to lack of funding. (توقف المشروع بسبب نقص التمويل.) - يُلغي (yulghi) vs. يسحب (yasHab)
- يُلغي (yulghi): To cancel, to revoke. This is about invalidating something that was previously valid.
يسحب (yasHab): To withdraw, to pull back. This often applies to physical items, offers, or statements. You can 'withdraw' a product from the market or 'withdraw' a statement.
Example: They will cancel the old law. (سيُلغون القانون القديم.) vs. The company decided to withdraw the product from the market. (قررت الشركة سحب المنتج من السوق.) - يُلغي (yulghi) vs. يُبطل (yubTil)
- يُلغي (yulghi): To cancel, to revoke. Often used for plans, appointments, tickets.
يُبطل (yubTil): To nullify, to invalidate. This term is often used in more formal or legal contexts, especially for contracts, agreements, or decisions that are declared void from the beginning or due to a flaw.
Example: I need to cancel my reservation. (أحتاج إلى إلغاء حجزي.) vs. The court nullified the contract. (أبطلت المحكمة العقد.)
Understanding the difference between 'يُلغي' (cancel) and 'يُؤجل' (postpone) is crucial for clear communication.
Ejemplos por nivel
أنا أُلغي الموعد.
I cancel the appointment.
Simple present tense, first person singular.
هو يُلغي الرحلة.
He cancels the trip.
Simple present tense, third person masculine singular.
نحن نُلغي الاجتماع.
We cancel the meeting.
Simple present tense, first person plural.
هي تُلغي الحجز.
She cancels the reservation.
Simple present tense, third person feminine singular.
القطار يُلغي.
The train cancels.
Passive voice implication or subject doing the action.
أنت تُلغي.
You cancel.
Simple present tense, second person singular (masculine/feminine can be similar depending on context).
هم يُلغون.
They cancel.
Simple present tense, third person plural.
اليوم نُلغي.
Today we cancel.
Simple present tense, first person plural, with time adverb.
لقد قررت أن أُلغي تذكرتي.
I have decided to cancel my ticket.
Use of 'لقد' (laqad) for past action emphasis, followed by infinitive structure.
هل يمكنني إلغاء حجزي؟
Can I cancel my reservation?
Using the noun form 'إلغاء' with a question particle.
المطعم سيُلغي طلبنا.
The restaurant will cancel our order.
Future tense using 'سـ' (sa-).
الطقس السيء جعلهم يُلغون المباراة.
Bad weather made them cancel the match.
Cause and effect sentence structure.
أعتذر، لكننا اضطررنا إلى إلغاء الدرس.
I apologize, but we had to cancel the lesson.
Use of apology and past tense obligation.
هل تم إلغاء الرحلة؟
Has the flight been canceled?
Passive voice question using 'تم' (tamma).
لا يمكنني الحضور، لذا سأُلغي الموعد.
I cannot attend, so I will cancel the appointment.
Connecting two clauses with 'لذا' (lidha - so).
الشركة ألغت العرض الترويجي.
The company canceled the promotional offer.
Past tense verb 'ألغت' (alghat).
بسبب الظروف غير المتوقعة، تقرر إلغاء المهرجان.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, it was decided to cancel the festival.
Passive construction with 'تقرر' (tuqarrira - it was decided) and the noun 'إلغاء'.
إذا لم أحصل على التأشيرة، سأُلغي رحلتي إلى أوروبا.
If I don't get the visa, I will cancel my trip to Europe.
Conditional sentence structure (if... then).
المعلم لديه الحق في إلغاء الاختبار إذا غش الطلاب.
The teacher has the right to cancel the test if students cheat.
Expressing rights and conditions.
لقد ألغوا العقد القديم ليبدأوا عقداً جديداً.
They canceled the old contract to start a new one.
Past tense verb 'ألغوا' (alghaw) and purpose clause.
أشعر بخيبة أمل لأنهم قرروا إلغاء الحفل الموسيقي.
I feel disappointed because they decided to cancel the concert.
Expressing feelings and reasons using 'لأن' (li'anna - because).
هل هناك أي طريقة لتجنب إلغاء الحجز دون دفع غرامة؟
Is there any way to avoid canceling the reservation without paying a penalty?
Using gerunds and avoiding penalties.
كان من الضروري إلغاء الاجتماع بسبب مرض أحد الأعضاء الرئيسيين.
It was necessary to cancel the meeting due to the illness of one of the key members.
Expressing necessity and cause.
الحكومة لم تُلغِ القانون بعد، لكنها تدرسه.
The government has not canceled the law yet, but it is studying it.
Negation in present tense and contrasting action.
تُعتبر سياسة الشركة الجديدة بمثابة إلغاء للحقوق المكتسبة للموظفين.
The new company policy is considered a cancellation of the employees' acquired rights.
Formal language, passive voice, and abstract noun usage.
لقد تم إلغاء المشروع بالكامل بسبب عدم كفاية التمويل، مما أدى إلى تسريح العديد من الموظفين.
The project has been completely canceled due to insufficient funding, which led to the layoff of many employees.
Complex sentence with relative clauses and cause-effect.
يُمكن للمحكمة أن تُبطل أو تُعدّل أي قرار يُلغي الحقوق الأساسية للمواطنين.
The court can nullify or amend any decision that cancels the basic rights of citizens.
Distinguishing between 'يُلغي' and 'يُبطل', complex sentence structure.
كانت هناك دعوات متزايدة لإلغاء اتفاقية التجارة الحرة بسبب تأثيرها السلبي على الصناعات المحلية.
There were increasing calls to cancel the free trade agreement due to its negative impact on local industries.
Formal vocabulary, expressing societal demands.
على الرغم من التوقعات، لم تُقرر الجهات المسؤولة إلغاء القيود المفروضة على السفر.
Despite expectations, the authorities did not decide to cancel the travel restrictions.
Concessive clauses ('على الرغم من' - despite) and formal vocabulary.
إن قرار إلغاء الدعم الحكومي لهذه الصناعة سيؤدي حتماً إلى إفلاس العديد من الشركات الصغيرة.
The decision to cancel government support for this industry will inevitably lead to the bankruptcy of many small companies.
Abstract noun phrase as subject, strong adverb ('حتما
Ejemplo
ألغت الشركة الرحلة بسبب سوء الأحوال الجوية.
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