معنی
To act in a way that others should imitate.
زمینه فرهنگی
The concept of 'Al-Qudwa' (the role model) is a pillar of social education. Publicly praising someone for 'striking an example' is a common way to reinforce social values. The Quran uses the verb 'ḍaraba' to introduce parables that explain complex moral truths. This gives the idiom a sense of wisdom and authority. In Arab corporate environments, 'yaḍribu mithālan' is used in formal evaluations and LinkedIn endorsements to signify leadership potential. Arabic sports commentators use this phrase constantly to describe players who show grit or fair play, especially in high-stakes matches like the World Cup.
The 'fī' Rule
Always remember to use the preposition 'fī' (in) after the phrase to specify the quality you are praising.
Not for Math
If you are giving an example in a math problem, use 'mathalan' or 'a'ti mithalan' instead of 'yaḍribu mithālan'.
معنی
To act in a way that others should imitate.
The 'fī' Rule
Always remember to use the preposition 'fī' (in) after the phrase to specify the quality you are praising.
Not for Math
If you are giving an example in a math problem, use 'mathalan' or 'a'ti mithalan' instead of 'yaḍribu mithālan'.
Use with Superlatives
To sound like a native, use 'yaḍribu arwa'a al-amthila' (sets the most wonderful examples) for extra emphasis.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.
المعلم الناجح هو من ____ مثالاً في الصبر.
The idiom is 'yaḍribu mithālan'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Mithālan' must be accusative, and 'fī' is the correct preposition for virtues.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
أحمد: لماذا تحب هذا اللاعب؟ خالد: لأنه ____ مثالاً في التواضع رغم شهرته.
The subject is 'he' (the player), so the verb must be 'yaḍribu'.
Match the virtue to the person who would strike an example in it.
Match the following:
All these are logical pairings for this idiom.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاالمعلم الناجح هو من ____ مثالاً في الصبر.
The idiom is 'yaḍribu mithālan'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Mithālan' must be accusative, and 'fī' is the correct preposition for virtues.
أحمد: لماذا تحب هذا اللاعب؟ خالد: لأنه ____ مثالاً في التواضع رغم شهرته.
The subject is 'he' (the player), so the verb must be 'yaḍribu'.
Match the following:
All these are logical pairings for this idiom.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالTechnically yes, but it's rare. For negative examples, Arabs usually say 'yakun ibra' (to be a lesson/warning).
'Mathal' usually refers to a proverb or a parable. 'Mithal' refers to a model, a pattern, or a specific instance.
Yes, but often simplified. In Egyptian, you might hear 'bi-yidrab masal', though 'qudwa' is more common in daily speech.
Because it is the direct object (Maf'ul Bihi) of the verb 'yaḍribu', so it must be in the accusative case.
Yes! You can say 'The country sets an example in development.'
It is neutral to formal. It's perfect for work, school, and writing.
In formal Arabic, no. In casual speech, people often drop the 'an' (tanween), but it's better to keep it.
The plural is 'yaḍribūna amthila' (they set examples).
Yes, you can just say 'Huwa qudwa' (He is a role model).
No, in Arabic 'yadrub' has over 20 meanings depending on the context!
عبارات مرتبط
يضرب به المثل
similarTo be the proverbial example of something.
قدوة حسنة
synonymA good role model.
على سبيل المثال
builds onFor example.
يحتذى به
similarTo be emulated.
