Signification
To call off a scheduled meeting.
Contexte culturel
In the Levant, people often use 'اعتذر' (I apologize) as a synonym for 'I'm canceling.' It's considered more polite than the direct 'I'm canceling.' In business culture in the Gulf, canceling via WhatsApp is increasingly common and accepted, provided it's done with a polite voice note or message. Egyptians might use the phrase 'الموعد اتلغى' (The appointment got canceled) using the 'it-' prefix for the passive, which is very common in Cairene dialect. In the Maghreb, you might hear the French word 'Annuler' mixed with Arabic grammar, but 'يلغي' remains the formal standard in media.
Be Polite
Always add 'آسف' (Sorry) or 'للأسف' (Unfortunately) before saying you are canceling.
Don't just say 'Algha'
In Arabic, just saying 'I cancel' sounds like a command. Use 'أريد أن ألغي' (I want to cancel).
Signification
To call off a scheduled meeting.
Be Polite
Always add 'آسف' (Sorry) or 'للأسف' (Unfortunately) before saying you are canceling.
Don't just say 'Algha'
In Arabic, just saying 'I cancel' sounds like a command. Use 'أريد أن ألغي' (I want to cancel).
The Passive Trick
Use 'تم إلغاء الموعد' (The appointment was canceled) to avoid taking personal blame in a professional setting.
The Reason Matters
In Arab culture, providing a reason (even a vague one) is more important than in some Western cultures.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'ألغى'.
أنا آسف، يجب أن ____ الموعد بسبب المرض.
The sentence requires the first-person present tense after 'يجب أن'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to cancel a meeting?
Choose the best option:
This uses the formal 'نعتذر عن' and standard vocabulary.
Match the Arabic phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the four key actions related to scheduling.
Complete the dialogue between a patient and a receptionist.
Patient: هل يمكنني ____ موعدي اليوم؟ Receptionist: نعم، ولكن هناك غرامة مالية.
The context of a 'fine' (غرامة) implies a cancellation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Algha'
Social
- • Friends
- • Dinner
- • Party
Professional
- • Meeting
- • Interview
- • Conference
Services
- • Doctor
- • Salon
- • Flight
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesأنا آسف، يجب أن ____ الموعد بسبب المرض.
The sentence requires the first-person present tense after 'يجب أن'.
Choose the best option:
This uses the formal 'نعتذر عن' and standard vocabulary.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four key actions related to scheduling.
Patient: هل يمكنني ____ موعدي اليوم؟ Receptionist: نعم، ولكن هناك غرامة مالية.
The context of a 'fine' (غرامة) implies a cancellation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'إلغاء الرحلة' (canceling the flight) is the standard term.
Yes, it is very common in daily spoken Arabic in Dubai, but avoid it in formal writing.
'Fasakha' (فسخ) is usually for canceling contracts or engagements (marriage), while 'Algha' is for appointments.
It is 'سياسة الإلغاء' (Siyasat al-ilgha).
It depends on the relationship, but generally, for formal appointments, a call or email is preferred.
It is 'نحن نُلغي' (Nahnu nulghī).
Yes, it can, though 'لقاء' or 'موعد غرامي' is more specific.
You say 'الموعد مُلغى' (Al-maw'id mulgha).
In slang, people just say 'كنسلت' (I canceled).
No, use 'Hadhf' for deleting.
Expressions liées
أجّل الموعد
similarTo postpone the appointment
أكّد الموعد
contrastTo confirm the appointment
حجز موعداً
builds onTo book an appointment
خلف الوعد
specialized formTo break a promise
