مصائب قوم عند قوم فوائد
Masa'ib qawmin 'inda qawmin fawa'id
Some people's misfortunes are others' gains
Signification
One person's loss or difficulty can create an opportunity for another.
Contexte culturel
Commonly used in business to describe market competition. Often used in political or social commentary. Used in daily life to explain why someone got a lucky break. Used similarly to the rest of the Arab world.
Context is key
Only use this when you are observing a situation, not when you are the one benefiting directly.
Signification
One person's loss or difficulty can create an opportunity for another.
Context is key
Only use this when you are observing a situation, not when you are the one benefiting directly.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
مصائب قوم عند قوم ______.
The proverb ends with 'فوائد' (benefits).
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesمصائب قوم عند قوم ______.
The proverb ends with 'فوائد' (benefits).
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt can be if said at the wrong time. Use it carefully.
Expressions liées
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