معنی
Something that is universally accepted or agreed upon.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the Levant, this phrase is often used in political talk shows. It is a way to sound 'Muthaqqaf' (educated/intellectual). You might hear it followed by a long, flowery sentence. In the Gulf, the phrase is frequently used in business and official government communications to emphasize national unity and shared goals. Egyptians love this phrase in journalism. However, in daily life, they might switch to the dialect version 'Mafish itnein yikhtalifu' to sound more down-to-earth while still making a strong point. In North Africa, this phrase is a bridge between the local dialects and Modern Standard Arabic. It is used in formal education and news to ensure clarity across different dialect speakers.
The 'Essay Opener'
If you are taking an Arabic proficiency exam like the ALTA or OPI, use this phrase in your opening statement. It immediately signals to the examiner that you have B2/C1 level rhetorical skills.
Grammar Trap
Never say 'ithnayni'. Even if you think it sounds better, 'ithnāni' is the only grammatically correct form here because it's the subject.
معنی
Something that is universally accepted or agreed upon.
The 'Essay Opener'
If you are taking an Arabic proficiency exam like the ALTA or OPI, use this phrase in your opening statement. It immediately signals to the examiner that you have B2/C1 level rhetorical skills.
Grammar Trap
Never say 'ithnayni'. Even if you think it sounds better, 'ithnāni' is the only grammatically correct form here because it's the subject.
Subjectivity
While the phrase implies everyone agrees, Arabs often use it for very subjective things (like food or football) to show passion. Don't take the 'universal' part too literally in social settings!
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word in the following sentence.
لا يختلف ________ على أن التعليم هو مفتاح المستقبل.
The subject must be in the nominative case (marfu'), which is 'اثنان' for masculine dual.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase.
لا يختلف اثنان ____ أهمية الحفاظ على البيئة.
The verb 'yakhtalifu' in this expression always takes the preposition 'alā'.
Which situation is MOST appropriate for using 'لا يختلف اثنان على'?
Select the best context:
This phrase is formal and rhetorical, making it perfect for essay introductions.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
أحمد: هل تعتقد أن تعلم اللغات مفيد؟ سارة: طبعاً، لا يختلف ________ على ذلك.
The phrase is a fixed idiom 'لا يختلف اثنان'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهالا يختلف ________ على أن التعليم هو مفتاح المستقبل.
The subject must be in the nominative case (marfu'), which is 'اثنان' for masculine dual.
لا يختلف اثنان ____ أهمية الحفاظ على البيئة.
The verb 'yakhtalifu' in this expression always takes the preposition 'alā'.
Select the best context:
This phrase is formal and rhetorical, making it perfect for essay introductions.
أحمد: هل تعتقد أن تعلم اللغات مفيد؟ سارة: طبعاً، لا يختلف ________ على ذلك.
The phrase is a fixed idiom 'لا يختلف اثنان'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالTechnically, you could say 'لا تختلف اثنتان', but the masculine form 'لا يختلف اثنان' is a fixed idiom used for both genders and general situations.
It might sound a bit too formal for a quick text. Use it if you're having a serious discussion, but for casual plans, it's better to say 'الكل موافق' (Everyone agrees).
Because two is the minimum number needed for a disagreement. If even two can't disagree, then no one can.
Usually, yes. It acts as an introductory clause. However, you can say 'هذا أمر لا يختلف عليه اثنان' (This is a matter no two people disagree on).
عبارات مرتبط
محل إجماع
synonymA matter of consensus
لا شك أن
similarThere is no doubt that
من البديهي أن
similarIt is self-evident that
لا جدال في
synonymThere is no argument in
