B1 Collocation خنثی

يُصاب بالبرد

yusab bi-al-bard

Catch a cold

معنی

To get sick with a common respiratory illness, usually mild.

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زمینه فرهنگی

People often use the word 'لفحة هواء' (lafhat hawa - a strike of air) to describe the moment they caught a cold, usually blaming a draft. Drinking 'Lemon with Honey' (ليمون بالعسل) is the universal Egyptian remedy for anyone who is 'musab bil-bard'. The 'Summer Cold' is very common here due to the extreme difference between 45°C outdoor heat and 18°C indoor air conditioning. The verb 'ضرب' (to hit) is used actively: 'The cold hit me' (darabni el-bard), reflecting the same 'attack' metaphor found in MSA.

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The 'Bi' Rule

Always remember the 'bi' (بـ). You are afflicted *by* the cold. Without it, the sentence feels like a cliffhanger.

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Passive Voice

Make sure you say 'yusāb' (passive) not 'yasīb' (active). You are the target, not the shooter!

معنی

To get sick with a common respiratory illness, usually mild.

💡

The 'Bi' Rule

Always remember the 'bi' (بـ). You are afflicted *by* the cold. Without it, the sentence feels like a cliffhanger.

⚠️

Passive Voice

Make sure you say 'yusāb' (passive) not 'yasīb' (active). You are the target, not the shooter!

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Salamat!

If someone tells you they are 'musab bil-bard', immediately say 'Salamat!' It's the essential social response.

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Participle Power

Using 'أنا مصاب' (I am afflicted) is often easier for beginners than conjugating the verb 'أُصبتُ'.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

أحمد غائب اليوم لأنه _______ بالبرد.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: مُصاب

We need the passive participle 'مُصاب' to describe Ahmed's current state of being sick.

Which sentence correctly says 'I caught a cold yesterday'?

اختر الجملة الصحيحة:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: أُصِبْتُ بالبرد أمس.

The passive past tense 'أُصِبْتُ' is the correct way to express catching a cold in the past.

Match the Arabic phrase with its English meaning.

صِل الجمل بالمعنى الصحيح:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These pairs correctly distinguish between feeling cold and being sick.

Complete the dialogue.

ليلى: لماذا ترتدي هذا المعطف الثقيل؟ سامي: لأن الجو بارد جداً ولا أريد أن _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: أُصاب بالبرد

Sami is wearing a coat to prevent getting sick (catching a cold).

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. جای خالی B1

أحمد غائب اليوم لأنه _______ بالبرد.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: مُصاب

We need the passive participle 'مُصاب' to describe Ahmed's current state of being sick.

Which sentence correctly says 'I caught a cold yesterday'? Choose A2

اختر الجملة الصحيحة:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: أُصِبْتُ بالبرد أمس.

The passive past tense 'أُصِبْتُ' is the correct way to express catching a cold in the past.

Match the Arabic phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These pairs correctly distinguish between feeling cold and being sick.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

ليلى: لماذا ترتدي هذا المعطف الثقيل؟ سامي: لأن الجو بارد جداً ولا أريد أن _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: أُصاب بالبرد

Sami is wearing a coat to prevent getting sick (catching a cold).

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, for a mild flu, it's very common. For a severe flu, you might say 'إنفلونزا حادة'.

In standard speech, the final 'u' is often dropped, so 'yusāb' is perfect.

'Bard' is the general word for a cold; 'Zukām' specifically refers to the stuffy/runny nose part.

Yes, that is very common in Egyptian and general spoken Arabic, but 'يُصاب بالبرد' is better for writing.

Because in Arabic thought, you don't choose to get sick; the illness happens to you from the outside.

Say: 'لا أريد أن أُصاب بالبرد'.

The verb 'أصاب' is used frequently for trials and afflictions, but this specific health collocation is more modern/standard.

No! For a cold drink, just use the adjective 'بارد' (bārid).

For many people: 'يُصابون بالبرد'.

It is neutral-formal. It's perfect for news, work, and polite conversation.

عبارات مرتبط

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نزلة برد

synonym

A cold / a bout of cold

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التهاب الحلق

similar

Sore throat

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عدوى فيروسية

specialized form

Viral infection

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زكام

synonym

Nasal congestion

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حمى

builds on

Fever

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