Signification
Means to achieve two goals or benefits with a single action.
Contexte culturel
The idiom is a staple of 'Al-Amthal al-Sha'biyya' (popular proverbs) and is taught to children early as a lesson in being smart and saving time. In Egypt, the idiom is often used with a sense of pride in 'Fahlawa' (a specific kind of Egyptian street-smartness). In the Levant, it's common to use this idiom when discussing social obligations, like visiting two relatives who live in the same building. In cities like Dubai, this idiom is used in corporate strategy to justify multi-purpose infrastructure projects.
Use it to impress
Arabs love when foreigners use idioms. This one is safe and very common.
Don't say 'two stones'
Remember, the whole point is using ONE stone. Using two stones is just normal work!
Signification
Means to achieve two goals or benefits with a single action.
Use it to impress
Arabs love when foreigners use idioms. This one is safe and very common.
Don't say 'two stones'
Remember, the whole point is using ONE stone. Using two stones is just normal work!
Conjugate the verb
Don't just say the phrase. Say 'Darabtu' (I hit) or 'Nidrab' (Let's hit) to sound more natural.
Animal rights
Don't worry, nobody thinks you are actually hitting birds. It's 100% metaphorical.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
ضرب عصفورين بـ_______ واحد.
The idiom specifically uses 'hajar' (stone).
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean efficiency?
أي جملة صحيحة؟
This sentence correctly describes doing two tasks in one trip.
Match the Arabic words with their English meanings.
صل الكلمات بمعانيها:
Basic vocabulary check for the idiom components.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
أحمد: سأذهب للجري وأستمع لدرس العربية. ليلى: فكرة رائعة! أنت تـ_______.
The context of doing two things at once requires the idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesضرب عصفورين بـ_______ واحد.
The idiom specifically uses 'hajar' (stone).
أي جملة صحيحة؟
This sentence correctly describes doing two tasks in one trip.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary check for the idiom components.
أحمد: سأذهب للجري وأستمع لدرس العربية. ليلى: فكرة رائعة! أنت تـ_______.
The context of doing two things at once requires the idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it is very polite and widely used in all levels of society.
Technically no, the idiom is specifically for two. For three, you'd just say 'achieved many things.'
Because it is the object of the verb 'Daraba', so it must be in the accusative case.
No, this is a secular idiom, though the words 'hajar' and 'tayr' appear frequently in the Quran.
Yes, even in texting and on social media, often with emojis.
Expressions liées
ضربة معلم
similarA master stroke
عصفور في اليد خير من عشرة على الشجرة
similarA bird in the hand is worth ten on the tree
زيادة الخير خيرين
builds onDouble the good is even better
حجر الزاوية
similarThe cornerstone
