Signification
To complete assigned academic tasks.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Wajib' is central to social life. It's not just about tasks; it's about maintaining relationships through specific actions like visiting the sick or attending weddings. In these regions, 'Wajib' is often used to refer to the financial gift given at weddings (Nuqout). Performing the 'Wajib' means contributing to the new couple's future. Egyptians use 'Wajib' frequently in hospitality. If you visit an Egyptian home, they will 'perform the duty' by offering you more food than you can possibly eat. In the Gulf, 'Al-Qiyam bi-l-Wajib' is strongly associated with tribal honor and the code of the desert, emphasizing protection and generosity to strangers.
The 'Bi' Rule
Always remember that 'Qama' without 'Bi' just means 'stood up.' The 'Bi' is the key to the 'doing' meaning.
Don't say 'Make'
Avoid translating 'Do homework' as 'Asna' al-wajib.' It sounds like you are creating the assignment yourself!
Signification
To complete assigned academic tasks.
The 'Bi' Rule
Always remember that 'Qama' without 'Bi' just means 'stood up.' The 'Bi' is the key to the 'doing' meaning.
Don't say 'Make'
Avoid translating 'Do homework' as 'Asna' al-wajib.' It sounds like you are creating the assignment yourself!
Sound like a Native
Use 'Qama bi-l-wajib' when someone helps you to say 'You did your duty/You were very kind.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
أنا أقوم ___ الواجبات المدرسية الآن.
The verb 'قام' always requires the preposition 'بـ' to mean 'to perform.'
Choose the correct plural form of 'duty'.
يجب على الطلاب القيام بـ ________.
'الواجبات' is the correct sound feminine plural for 'واجب'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct verb form.
الأم: هل ____ بالواجبات يا ليلى؟ ليلى: نعم، قمت بها.
The mother is speaking to Laila (feminine singular), so 'قمتِ' is the correct past tense form.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
When would you say 'قام بالواجب وزيادة'?
This is a common cultural expression for exceeding social expectations of hospitality.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesأنا أقوم ___ الواجبات المدرسية الآن.
The verb 'قام' always requires the preposition 'بـ' to mean 'to perform.'
يجب على الطلاب القيام بـ ________.
'الواجبات' is the correct sound feminine plural for 'واجب'.
الأم: هل ____ بالواجبات يا ليلى؟ ليلى: نعم، قمت بها.
The mother is speaking to Laila (feminine singular), so 'قمتِ' is the correct past tense form.
When would you say 'قام بالواجب وزيادة'?
This is a common cultural expression for exceeding social expectations of hospitality.
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Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it can refer to any duties, including work tasks, religious obligations, or social etiquette.
It's grammatically possible but sounds very unnatural. 'Yaqūm bi' is the standard collocation.
The singular is 'Wajib' (واجب). You use it for a single task or the general concept of duty.
You can say 'انتهيت من الواجبات' or 'خلصت الواجبات' (informal).
Expressions liées
يحل الواجب
similarTo solve the homework.
يؤدي الأمانة
builds onTo fulfill a trust.
يقصر في الواجب
contrastTo fall short in one's duty.
واجب منزلي
specialized formHome duty (Homework).
