معنی
Refers to someone of modest means, living within their limited resources.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Egypt, this phrase is often linked to the concept of 'Al-Rida' (contentment). It's a hallmark of the 'Sha'abi' identity. Often used to describe the 'middle-to-lower' class with a sense of neighborhood solidarity. Even in wealthy Gulf nations, this is used by expatriates or locals to describe a humble, non-extravagant lifestyle. While dialects differ, the concept of 'Qad' (measure) is understood as 'Qadd' and used similarly to denote limits.
Dignity First
Always use this phrase with a tone of respect. It's a way to honor someone's struggle, not mock it.
Suffix Mastery
Practice the suffixes! If you say 'على قد حاله' about yourself, people will think you're talking about someone else.
معنی
Refers to someone of modest means, living within their limited resources.
Dignity First
Always use this phrase with a tone of respect. It's a way to honor someone's struggle, not mock it.
Suffix Mastery
Practice the suffixes! If you say 'على قد حاله' about yourself, people will think you're talking about someone else.
Not for Business
Don't use this in a job interview to describe your professional skills; it makes you sound underqualified.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct suffix for 'hal'.
هي امرأة طيبة ولكنها على قد حال...
Since the subject is 'هي' (she), the suffix must be 'ها'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to say someone isn't rich?
كيف تصف جارك الذي لا يملك الكثير من المال؟
'على قد حاله' is the most respectful and idiomatic choice.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: هل تريد شراء هذا القميص الغالي؟ خالد: لا، أنا ________.
Khaled is talking about himself, so he uses 'حالي'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'نحن على قد حالنا'?
It's used to describe a modest lifestyle.
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بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاهي امرأة طيبة ولكنها على قد حال...
Since the subject is 'هي' (she), the suffix must be 'ها'.
كيف تصف جارك الذي لا يملك الكثير من المال؟
'على قد حاله' is the most respectful and idiomatic choice.
أحمد: هل تريد شراء هذا القميص الغالي؟ خالد: لا، أنا ________.
Khaled is talking about himself, so he uses 'حالي'.
When would you say 'نحن على قد حالنا'?
It's used to describe a modest lifestyle.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it is generally respectful. It implies the person is decent and hardworking but just doesn't have much money.
Yes, just change it to 'على قد حالها' (ala qad halha).
'Faqir' means poor and can be blunt. 'على قد حاله' is more idiomatic and softer.
It is understood, but in formal MSA, you would use 'محدود الدخل'.
Yes! 'سيارة على قد حالي' means a modest, affordable car.
Not at all. It usually implies they are doing their best with what they have.
Say 'نحن على قد حالنا' (Nahnu 'ala qad halina).
Very! Many folk and 'Sha'abi' songs use it to talk about the 'real' people.
No, it's better to use more formal language like 'الظروف المادية'.
You could say 'غني' (rich) or 'مبسوط مادياً' (financially comfortable).
عبارات مرتبط
على قد لحافك مد رجليك
similarStretch your legs according to your quilt.
مستور الحال
synonymOf a covered state.
ماشي حاله
similarHe's getting by.
ابن بلد
builds onSon of the country.
