B2 Expression رسمی

لا غنى عنه

la ghn aanh

Indispensable

معنی

Absolutely necessary or essential; cannot be done without.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase highlights the value of 'Takaful' (social solidarity). Saying someone is 'لا غنى عنه' is a common way to show they are a vital part of the community. In the Levant, while the formal phrase is used, the verb 'staghna' (to dispense with) is used in a very polite social refusal: 'ما بنستغني عنكم' (We can't do without you/your presence). Egyptians often use 'ما نقدرش نستغنى' in a warm, emotional way to express loyalty to friends or favorite foods. In formal business settings in the Gulf, this phrase is frequently used in 'Taqdeer' (appreciation) letters for employees.

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Use it in Writing

This phrase is a 'cheat code' for sounding more advanced in Arabic essays. Replace 'muhim' (important) with 'la ghina 'anhu' to instantly boost your grade.

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Gender Check

Always look at the noun you are describing. If it's feminine (ends in Ta-Marbuta), you MUST use 'an-ha'.

معنی

Absolutely necessary or essential; cannot be done without.

🎯

Use it in Writing

This phrase is a 'cheat code' for sounding more advanced in Arabic essays. Replace 'muhim' (important) with 'la ghina 'anhu' to instantly boost your grade.

⚠️

Gender Check

Always look at the noun you are describing. If it's feminine (ends in Ta-Marbuta), you MUST use 'an-ha'.

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Politeness

Use this to thank someone. 'Your help was indispensable' (musa'adatuka la ghina 'anha) sounds much more sincere than a simple thank you.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase (pay attention to gender).

هذه الخريطة _______ للمسافر في الصحراء.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: لا غنى عنها

The word 'خريطة' (map) is feminine, so we must use 'عنها'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?

Select the best sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: المعلم لا غنى عنه في العملية التعليمية.

This sentence correctly identifies the teacher as indispensable in the educational process with correct grammar.

Complete the dialogue.

مدير: هل نحتاج إلى هذا البرنامج؟ موظف: نعم يا سيدي، هذا البرنامج _______ لعملنا.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: لا غنى عنه

'برنامج' (program) is masculine, and the context requires a strong word for necessity.

Match the subject to the reason why it is 'لا غنى عنه'.

1. الأكسجين / 2. القاموس / 3. المال

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-ب, 2-ج, 3-أ

Oxygen is for life, Dictionary for translation, Money for trade.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase (pay attention to gender). جای خالی B1

هذه الخريطة _______ للمسافر في الصحراء.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: لا غنى عنها

The word 'خريطة' (map) is feminine, so we must use 'عنها'.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context? Choose B2

Select the best sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: المعلم لا غنى عنه في العملية التعليمية.

This sentence correctly identifies the teacher as indispensable in the educational process with correct grammar.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

مدير: هل نحتاج إلى هذا البرنامج؟ موظف: نعم يا سيدي، هذا البرنامج _______ لعملنا.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: لا غنى عنه

'برنامج' (program) is masculine, and the context requires a strong word for necessity.

Match the subject to the reason why it is 'لا غنى عنه'. situation_matching A2

1. الأكسجين / 2. القاموس / 3. المال

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-ب, 2-ج, 3-أ

Oxygen is for life, Dictionary for translation, Money for trade.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

5 سوال

Yes! Use 'عنهم' (an-hum) for masculine/mixed plural and 'عنهن' (an-hunna) for feminine plural. For non-human plurals, use 'عنها' (an-ha).

It might sound a bit formal, but it's common if you're being serious or very appreciative. For example: 'Your advice was لا غنى عنه!'

'Daruri' means necessary. 'La ghina 'anhu' means you literally cannot function without it. It's a higher level of necessity.

Yes, just add 'كان' (kana) before it: 'كان لا غنى عنه' (It was indispensable).

Absolutely. It's a very high compliment to tell someone they are 'لا غنى عنهم' in your life.

عبارات مرتبط

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لا بد منه

synonym

Inevitable / Must be

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ضروري جداً

similar

Very necessary

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يمكن الاستغناء عنه

contrast

Dispensable / Optional

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حجر الزاوية

builds on

Cornerstone

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