मतलब
To use a period of time for an activity.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Time is often viewed as 'social currency.' Spending time with someone is the highest form of respect and hospitality. The 'Majlis' is a dedicated space for spending time. It is a formal yet social setting where hours are spent drinking coffee and talking. Egyptians use the phrase 'قعدة حلوة' (a sweet sitting) to describe a well-spent time, often involving humor and storytelling. The concept of 'Sahar' (staying up late) is a specific way of spending time, usually involving music, food, and deep conversation.
The 'With' Rule
When spending time with people, always use the preposition 'مع' (ma'a).
Money Trap
Never use this for shopping or expenses. Use 'yaṣrif' for your wallet!
मतलब
To use a period of time for an activity.
The 'With' Rule
When spending time with people, always use the preposition 'مع' (ma'a).
Money Trap
Never use this for shopping or expenses. Use 'yaṣrif' for your wallet!
Adjective Agreement
Always add an adjective like 'mummti' (fun) or 'mufīd' (useful) to sound more like a native speaker.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'يقضي'.
أنا _______ وقتاً ممتعاً مع أصدقائي كل يوم سبت.
The subject is 'أنا' (I), so the verb must start with 'أ'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I spent a week in Egypt'.
'Qaḍaytu' is 'I spent' (past), and 'yaṣrif' is only for money.
Match the Arabic phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential collocations for the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: كيف _______ عطلتك؟ B: قضيتها في الجبل مع عائلتي.
The response is in the past tense ('qaḍaytuhā'), so the question should be in the past tense 'How did you spend...' (qaḍayta).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Where to spend time?
Places
- • المقهى (Cafe)
- • البيت (Home)
- • العمل (Work)
People
- • العائلة (Family)
- • الأصدقاء (Friends)
- • الزملاء (Colleagues)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासأنا _______ وقتاً ممتعاً مع أصدقائي كل يوم سبت.
The subject is 'أنا' (I), so the verb must start with 'أ'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I spent a week in Egypt'.
'Qaḍaytu' is 'I spent' (past), and 'yaṣrif' is only for money.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are essential collocations for the phrase.
A: كيف _______ عطلتك؟ B: قضيتها في الجبل مع عائلتي.
The response is in the past tense ('qaḍaytuhā'), so the question should be in the past tense 'How did you spend...' (qaḍayta).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालYes, but it's more common for longer periods like hours, days, or vacations. For a minute, we usually say 'intadhir laḥḍa' (wait a moment).
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though some dialects prefer 'yimdi' or 'bi-ya'addi'.
'Yaqḍī' is more common in daily speech; 'yumḍī' is slightly more elegant and literary.
Use the verb 'yuḍayyi' (يضيع). For example: 'أنا أضيع وقتي'.
Yes, it can mean 'to judge' or 'to eliminate/kill' (yaqḍī 'alā). Context is key!
संबंधित मुहावरे
يُمضي وقتاً
synonymTo pass time.
يُضيع وقتاً
contrastTo waste time.
يقتل الوقت
specialized formTo kill time.
يستمتع بوقته
builds onTo enjoy one's time.
