لا يأس مع الحياة ولا حياة مع اليأس
la yas maa alhya ola hya maa alyas
No despair with life, no life with despair
Signification
One should never give up hope as long as there is life, and life without hope is meaningless.
Contexte culturel
This phrase is a point of national pride. It is associated with the struggle for independence and is frequently quoted in Egyptian media and school curricula. In the Levant, the phrase is often used in literature and poetry to describe the resilience of people living through conflict. The phrase is highly respected in formal academic circles and is often used in philosophical debates about the human condition. In the Gulf, it is increasingly used in corporate and developmental contexts to encourage innovation and persistence in achieving national visions.
Use for Impact
Save this phrase for the conclusion of a speech or an essay to leave a lasting impression of strength.
Grammar Alert
Don't say 'Ya'sun'. The fatha at the end of 'Ya'sa' is what makes you sound like an advanced speaker.
Signification
One should never give up hope as long as there is life, and life without hope is meaningless.
Use for Impact
Save this phrase for the conclusion of a speech or an essay to leave a lasting impression of strength.
Grammar Alert
Don't say 'Ya'sun'. The fatha at the end of 'Ya'sa' is what makes you sound like an advanced speaker.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
لا يأس مع الحياة ولا حياة مع ____.
The proverb is a symmetrical balance between 'Life' and 'Despair'.
Which grammatical case is 'Ya'sa' (يأسَ) in this phrase?
ما هي حركة الحرف الأخير في كلمة 'يأس' في الجملة؟
It is the noun of 'La al-nafiya lil-jins', which is 'mabni' on fatha.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this phrase?
متى نستخدم هذه المقولة؟
The phrase is reserved for significant life challenges and deep discouragement.
Complete the dialogue with the proverb.
أحمد: لقد فقدتُ الأمل في العثور على وظيفة. سارة: لا تقل هذا يا أحمد، تذكر دائماً أن ________.
This proverb is the most suitable for providing hope in a job-seeking context.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesلا يأس مع الحياة ولا حياة مع ____.
The proverb is a symmetrical balance between 'Life' and 'Despair'.
ما هي حركة الحرف الأخير في كلمة 'يأس' في الجملة؟
It is the noun of 'La al-nafiya lil-jins', which is 'mabni' on fatha.
متى نستخدم هذه المقولة؟
The phrase is reserved for significant life challenges and deep discouragement.
أحمد: لقد فقدتُ الأمل في العثور على وظيفة. سارة: لا تقل هذا يا أحمد، تذكر دائماً أن ________.
This proverb is the most suitable for providing hope in a job-seeking context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it is a secular quote by Mustafa Kamil, though it aligns with many Islamic teachings about hope.
Yes, if they are going through a very hard time. It shows you take their problem seriously.
Because of the grammar rule of 'La' which negates a whole category; it requires the noun to be in the accusative case.
Yes, people often just say 'La ya'sa ma'a al-hayat'.
Expressions liées
الأمل يولد من رحم المعاناة
similarHope is born from the womb of suffering.
ضاقت فلما استحكمت حلقاتها فرجت
builds onWhen the rings of hardship tightened, they were broken (relief came).
ما أضيق العيش لولا فسحة الأمل
similarHow narrow life would be without the space of hope.
استعن بالله ولا تعجز
specialized formSeek help from Allah and do not give up.
