Signification
In the same manner or to the same extent; without distinction.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is a staple of 'Fusha' (Modern Standard Arabic) and is used across all 22 Arab countries in formal media, bridging dialectal gaps. In Arab legal systems, this phrase is used to ensure that laws are interpreted without bias, reflecting the Islamic value of 'Adala' (Justice). Modern Arab writers use this phrase to create a rhythmic balance in their prose, a technique known as 'Saj' or balanced parallelism. In Arab universities, professors use this to show the universal application of scientific laws or historical facts.
The 'Wa' Rule
Always make sure you have two things connected by 'wa' (and) before you use this phrase. It needs a pair to work!
Avoid in Slang
If you use this while buying vegetables at a local market, people will think you are a time traveler from the 10th century. Stick to 'zay ba'd'.
Signification
In the same manner or to the same extent; without distinction.
The 'Wa' Rule
Always make sure you have two things connected by 'wa' (and) before you use this phrase. It needs a pair to work!
Avoid in Slang
If you use this while buying vegetables at a local market, people will think you are a time traveler from the 10th century. Stick to 'zay ba'd'.
Diplomatic Language
This is a great phrase for 'agreeing to disagree' or showing you are neutral in a conflict.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to show equality.
النجاح يتطلب الصبر والعمل الجاد _______.
The sentence needs a formal adverbial phrase to show that both patience and hard work are required.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Select the correct sentence:
The phrase must follow the two things being compared.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate formal response.
مدير: هل تؤثر هذه التغييرات على قسم المبيعات أم قسم التسويق؟ موظف: _______.
This response is formal and accurately uses the phrase to show equal impact.
Match the sentence to the most likely context.
Sentence: 'هذا الدواء فعال للأطفال والكبار على حد سواء.'
The sentence discusses the effectiveness of medicine across different age groups.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal Equality
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesالنجاح يتطلب الصبر والعمل الجاد _______.
The sentence needs a formal adverbial phrase to show that both patience and hard work are required.
Select the correct sentence:
The phrase must follow the two things being compared.
مدير: هل تؤثر هذه التغييرات على قسم المبيعات أم قسم التسويق؟ موظف: _______.
This response is formal and accurately uses the phrase to show equal impact.
Sentence: 'هذا الدواء فعال للأطفال والكبار على حد سواء.'
The sentence discusses the effectiveness of medicine across different age groups.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, you can list three or more things, but it is most commonly and effectively used for pairs.
In formal grammar, it is 'haddin' (with tanween), but in normal reading, the 'n' sound is often dropped.
No, it is a fixed phrase. It stays 'sawa' regardless of gender.
No, it almost always comes at the end of the clause it modifies.
The word 'سواء' is used frequently, but the specific construction 'على حد سواء' is a later stylistic development in the language.
The opposite would be 'على نحو متفاوت' (to varying degrees).
Only if the email is about a serious or formal topic. For casual plans, it's too heavy.
No, it means 'equally'. For 'together', use 'ma'an' (معاً) or 'sawa' (سوا) in dialect.
Yes, it is used to create balance and symmetry in modern Arabic poetry.
س-و-ا-ء. Don't forget the hamza on the line at the end!
Yes, e.g., 'They both failed equally' (رسيا على حد سواء).
Very much so. It's perfect for comparing products, markets, or strategies.
Expressions liées
سواء بسواء
similarExactly equal / Tit for tat
بالتساوي
synonymEqually
على السواء
variationAlike / Equally
سيان
similarIt's all the same / No difference
من جهة أخرى
contrastOn the other hand
