B2 Expression औपचारिक

لا يستهان به

la yustahan bih

Not to be underestimated

मतलब

Something or someone that is more significant or powerful than they might seem.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The concept of 'Hiba' (awe/respect) is central. Using this phrase shows you recognize the inherent dignity and power of others, which is a highly valued social trait. In Egypt, business is often about relationships and perceived strength. Using 'la yustahanu bihi' in a meeting signals that you are a serious player who understands market dynamics. In Lebanon or Syria, this phrase is often used to praise someone's family background or educational achievements, emphasizing that they come from a 'heavy' (important) lineage. In Morocco or Tunisia, the phrase is frequently used in political discourse to describe the power of labor unions or civil society movements.

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The Gender Switch

Always check the noun before the phrase. If it's 'Moshkila' (problem), use 'biha'. If it's 'Khasm' (opponent), use 'behi'.

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Don't overdo it

This is a 'heavy' phrase. If you use it for every small thing, it loses its impact. Save it for things that truly deserve respect.

मतलब

Something or someone that is more significant or powerful than they might seem.

🎯

The Gender Switch

Always check the noun before the phrase. If it's 'Moshkila' (problem), use 'biha'. If it's 'Khasm' (opponent), use 'behi'.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

This is a 'heavy' phrase. If you use it for every small thing, it loses its impact. Save it for things that truly deserve respect.

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Complimenting

Using this to compliment a native speaker's skill (e.g., 'Your Arabic is not to be underestimated') is a very high-level way to show respect.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct form (behi/biha/bihim).

هذه الشركة لديها أرباح لا يستهان ____.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: بها

The word 'أرباح' (profits) is a non-human plural, which is treated as feminine singular in Arabic.

Which sentence best describes a very talented young musician?

كيف تصف عازفاً شاباً موهوباً جداً؟

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: إنه عازف لا يستهان به.

We need the negation 'la' and the masculine 'behi' to match 'عازف'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.

متى نستخدم 'قوة لا يستهان بها'؟

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: عند وصف جيش قوي جداً.

The phrase implies significant power or threat.

Complete the dialogue.

أحمد: هل تعتقد أننا سنفوز على الفريق المنافس؟ سارة: نعم، لكن احذر، فلديهم هجوم ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: لا يستهان به

'هجوم' (attack) is masculine singular.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct form (behi/biha/bihim). Fill Blank B1

هذه الشركة لديها أرباح لا يستهان ____.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: بها

The word 'أرباح' (profits) is a non-human plural, which is treated as feminine singular in Arabic.

Which sentence best describes a very talented young musician? Choose A2

كيف تصف عازفاً شاباً موهوباً جداً؟

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: إنه عازف لا يستهان به.

We need the negation 'la' and the masculine 'behi' to match 'عازف'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate context. situation_matching B1

متى نستخدم 'قوة لا يستهان بها'؟

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: عند وصف جيش قوي جداً.

The phrase implies significant power or threat.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

أحمد: هل تعتقد أننا سنفوز على الفريق المنافس؟ سارة: نعم، لكن احذر، فلديهم هجوم ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: لا يستهان به

'هجوم' (attack) is masculine singular.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

3 सवाल

Yes, it is very common to describe a person as 'shakhs la yustahanu bihi' (a person not to be underestimated).

No, it can be used for positive things like 'talents' or 'profits,' though it always implies a sense of 'seriousness.'

The root is H-W-N (هون), which relates to ease or insignificance.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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ليس بالهين

synonym

Not easy / Not simple

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ذو شأن كبير

similar

Of great importance

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قوة ضاربة

builds on

A striking force

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سهل المنال

contrast

Easy to obtain / Weak

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