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قبح

The quality of being unpleasant to look at or morally offensive; ugliness.

qubḥ
At the A1 level, you are just beginning to learn adjectives and nouns for basic qualities. 'Qubh' (قبح) might be a bit advanced for a total beginner, but you can understand it as the opposite of 'Jamal' (beauty). Think of it as a way to say 'the thing that is not pretty.' You will mostly see its adjective form 'qabih' first. For example, 'This is an ugly chair.' However, knowing the noun 'qubh' helps you understand that Arabic uses nouns to describe the 'essence' of a quality. If you see a drawing that looks bad, you can say 'fīhi qubḥ' (it has ugliness). It is a simple concept of 'bad-looking' at this stage. Focus on the sound: qub-h. The 'h' at the end is a soft breathy sound. You don't need to use it in complex sentences yet. Just remember: Jamal = Beautiful, Qubh = Ugly. This basic contrast is the foundation of many Arabic descriptions.
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
At the A2 level, you can start using 'qubh' (قبح) to describe more than just physical objects. You can use it for simple behaviors. For instance, you can say that 'lying' (al-kadhib) has 'qubh'. This is an important step because it shows you understand that Arabic words often have both a physical and a moral meaning. You will use it in simple possessive structures (Idafa). For example: 'qubh al-f'il' (the ugliness of the act). You are also learning to compare things. While you might use 'aqbah' (uglier) as an adjective, knowing the noun 'qubh' allows you to say things like 'The ugliness of the city is a problem.' You are starting to see this word in short stories or simple news headlines. It's a useful word to express a strong negative opinion about something's appearance or a person's bad manners without being too informal.
At the B1 level, you are moving toward intermediate fluency. You should be able to use 'qubh' (قبح) in more abstract contexts. You might discuss social issues like 'the ugliness of war' (qubh al-harb) or 'the ugliness of racism' (qubh al-unsuriyyah). At this level, you understand that 'qubh' is a formal word. You wouldn't usually use it to describe a bad meal with friends; instead, you'd save it for a serious discussion. You are also becoming familiar with the word family. You know the verb 'qabuha' (to be ugly) and the adjective 'qabih'. You can now use 'qubh' as the subject of more complex sentences, perhaps followed by a long description. You also start to recognize it in literature, where authors use it to create a mood of gloom or moral decay. You can use it to explain why you dislike a certain piece of art or a specific government policy by focusing on its 'moral ugliness.'
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
By the B2 level, you should have a firm grasp of the rhetorical power of 'qubh' (قبح). You can use it to debate topics and express nuanced views. For example, you might talk about the 'aesthetic ugliness' of modern architecture versus its functional utility. You understand how 'qubh' is used in media to frame narratives—how calling a policy 'ugly' is a deliberate choice to evoke public disgust. You are also learning more synonyms and can distinguish 'qubh' from 'bashā'ah' (gruesomeness) or 'shanā'ah' (heinousness). Your sentences are more sophisticated: 'The ugliness of the scene was surpassed only by the silence of the spectators.' You are also beginning to see how 'qubh' is used in classical Arabic poetry and religious texts, where it often carries a weight of divine or social condemnation. You can use the word to write essays on ethics or art criticism, effectively using it to anchor your negative arguments.
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
At the C1 level, you are exploring the philosophical and linguistic depths of 'qubh' (قبح). You understand its role in 'Ilm al-Kalam' (Islamic theology) regarding the 'Husn and Qubh' debate—whether morality is objective or determined by revelation. You can read complex academic or literary texts where 'qubh' is used metaphorically to describe the state of a soul or the decay of a civilization. You use the word with precision, choosing it over synonyms to hit a specific register or emotional note. You can analyze how an author uses the imagery of 'qubh' to critique society. Your own writing uses 'qubh' in varied grammatical positions, and you might use the plural 'qabā'iḥ' to refer to 'shameful deeds' or 'vices.' You are comfortable with the word's presence in classical proverbs and idioms, and you can explain the subtle difference between 'qubh' as a physical trait and 'qubh' as an existential condition.
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
At the C2 level, you have near-native mastery of 'qubh' (قبح). You can use it in high-level academic research, creative writing, and professional oratory. You understand the historical evolution of the word from its root Q-B-H and its various permutations in different Arabic dialects, though you primarily use it in its formal sense. You can engage in deep literary analysis, discussing how 'qubh' serves as a foil to 'jamal' in mystical poetry. You are aware of the word's phonetic impact in a sentence and might use it for its harsh 'q' and 'h' sounds to emphasize a point. You can seamlessly integrate 'qubh' into complex rhetorical structures, using it to build powerful arguments in law, philosophy, or political science. You are also sensitive to the cultural taboos surrounding the word and can use it or avoid it with perfect social intuition. For you, 'qubh' is not just a vocabulary word; it is a conceptual tool for dissecting the less-than-ideal aspects of the human experience.
पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
उदाहरण

قبح 30 सेकंड में

  • Qubh is the Arabic noun for 'ugliness' or 'foulness,' used for both physical appearance and moral behavior.
  • It is the direct opposite of 'jamal' (beauty) and 'husn' (goodness/beauty) in formal Arabic.
  • Commonly found in literature, media, and religious texts to describe morally repulsive or aesthetically displeasing things.
  • Grammatically, it is a verbal noun (masdar) and is often used in possessive (Idafa) constructions.

The Arabic word قبح (qubḥ) is a powerful noun that translates primarily to 'ugliness,' 'foulness,' or 'vileness.' In the Arabic linguistic tradition, it is the direct antithesis of husn (beauty/goodness). Unlike English, where 'ugliness' often leans heavily toward physical appearance, the Arabic قبح is a deeply layered concept that bridges the gap between aesthetics and ethics. When an Arabic speaker uses this word, they are often making a profound judgment on the nature of a thing, an action, or a character trait. It suggests something that is naturally repulsive to the eye, the heart, or the mind.

Physical Ugliness
This refers to the lack of symmetry, harmony, or pleasing features in an object or a person. While used less frequently to describe people directly in a polite society, it is common in literature to describe a 'hideous' landscape or a 'foul' smell.
Moral Depravity
This is perhaps the most common usage in modern and classical discourse. Crimes, lies, and betrayals are described as having qubḥ. It implies that the action is not just 'wrong' but 'revolting' to the moral fiber of society.
Linguistic Foulness
When someone uses profanity or speaks in a harsh, unrefined manner, their speech is said to possess qubḥ. It reflects a lack of 'adab' (etiquette/culture).

لا يمكن لأحد أن ينكر قبح الفقر وأثره على المجتمع.

— "No one can deny the ugliness of poverty and its impact on society."

In daily life, you might encounter this word in news broadcasts discussing the 'ugliness' of a certain political move or in a philosophical discussion about the nature of art. It is a word that demands attention because it signifies a total rejection of the subject's quality. In religious contexts, قبح is used to describe sins that are inherently shameful. The word carries a weight of condemnation that 'badness' (su') simply does not convey.

يظهر قبح التصرف عندما يغيب الاحترام.

— "The ugliness of the behavior appears when respect is absent."
Abstract Usage
You will see this word used to describe the 'ugliness' of war, the 'ugliness' of a lie, or even the 'ugliness' of a difficult situation. It is the go-to word for describing anything that lacks grace.

Using قبح (qubḥ) correctly requires understanding its role as a verbal noun (masdar). It acts as a static noun that can be the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb, or part of an idafa (possessive) construction. Because it is an abstract noun, it is almost always used with the definite article 'al-' unless it is being possessed by another noun.

إن قبح الجريمة صدم الجميع.

— "The ugliness of the crime shocked everyone."

Notice in the example above, قبح is the subject of the sentence (following 'inna'). It is followed by 'al-jarimah' (the crime), creating an idafa construction. This is the most common way to use the word: [Qubh] + [Thing that is ugly]. This structure allows you to describe the negative quality of any concept or object with high precision.

As a Predicate
You can say 'هذا العمل فيه قبح شديد' (This work has great ugliness in it). Using 'fīhi' (in it) is a common way to attribute the quality of ugliness to something without using the adjective form 'qabīḥ'.

أريد أن أبتعد عن قبح المدينة وضجيجها.

— "I want to get away from the ugliness and noise of the city."

In a more advanced stylistic choice, you might see the word used in exclamatory sentences. Although the verb form 'mā aqbaḥa...' (How ugly is...!) is more frequent for exclamations, the noun قبح can be used to emphasize the degree of repulsion. For example, 'يا لقبح هذا المنظر!' (Oh, the ugliness of this view!).

لا تستر قبح أفعالك بالأعذار الواهية.

— "Do not hide the ugliness of your actions with flimsy excuses."

While you might not hear قبح (qubḥ) in a casual conversation about the weather, it is a staple of formal Arabic (MSA), literature, and media. Understanding its context is key to mastering its use. It is a 'high-register' word that carries significant emotional and intellectual weight.

In News and Media
Journalists use this word to condemn atrocities. You will hear phrases like 'قبح العدوان' (the ugliness of the aggression) or 'قبح السياسة الاستعمارية' (the ugliness of colonial policy). It serves to frame a situation as morally indefensible.
In Literature and Poetry
Arabic poets have long used the contrast between 'husn' and 'qubh' to describe the human condition. A villain in a story might be described as having 'قبح في الوجه والسريرة' (ugliness in face and inner soul).

تحدث الكاتب عن قبح الخيانة في روايته الجديدة.

— "The author spoke about the ugliness of betrayal in his new novel."

In religious sermons (Khutbahs), speakers often warn against the قبح of certain sins, such as arrogance or backbiting. Here, the word is used to make the listener feel a natural aversion to the behavior. It's not just that the sin is 'forbidden' (haram), but that it is 'ugly' and 'unbecoming' of a believer.

أدرك الرجل قبح ما فعله بعد فوات الأوان.

— "The man realized the ugliness of what he had done after it was too late."

Learning to use قبح (qubḥ) involves navigating some common pitfalls, especially for English speakers who might want to use it as an adjective. Remember, qubḥ is a noun; its adjective counterpart is qabīḥ.

Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: 'هذا الرجل قبح' (This man is ugliness). Correct: 'هذا الرجل قبيح' (This man is ugly) or 'في هذا الرجل قبح' (In this man is ugliness). Use the noun when you want to talk about the quality itself.
Overusing it for 'Bad'
Mistake: Using qubḥ for a 'bad' grade or 'bad' weather. While technically possible, it's too dramatic. For a bad grade, use 'su' (badness) or 'rusub' (failure). Reserve qubḥ for things that are truly repulsive or morally offensive.

الخطأ: هذا الطعام فيه قبح. الصواب: هذا الطعام سيء المذاق.

— "Mistake: This food has ugliness. Correct: This food tastes bad."

Another mistake is forgetting the definite article. Since qubḥ is an abstract concept, it usually takes 'al-' when used generally. 'Ugliness is a part of life' should be 'القبح جزء من الحياة' (Al-qubḥ...).

لا تخلط بين قبح الفعل وخطئه، فكل قبيح خطأ وليس كل خطأ قبيحاً.

— "Don't confuse the ugliness of an act with its error; every ugly thing is an error, but not every error is ugly."

Arabic is a language of synonyms, each with a slightly different flavor. While قبح (qubḥ) is the general term for ugliness, you might choose another word depending on the intensity and context.

Bashā'ah (بشاعة)
This is 'hideousness' or 'gruesomeness.' It is stronger than qubḥ and is often used for violent scenes or extreme physical deformity. If qubḥ is 'ugly,' bashā'ah is 'monstrous.'
Shanā'ah (شناعة)
This word is specifically for 'atrocity' or 'heinousness.' It is almost exclusively moral. You talk about the shanā'ah of a massacre or a betrayal.
Samājah (سماجة)
This refers to 'insipidity' or 'unpleasantness' in personality. A person who is annoying or lacks grace in social interaction is said to have samājah.

هناك فرق بين قبح المنظر وبشاعة الجريمة.

— "There is a difference between the ugliness of the view and the hideousness of the crime."

Choosing the right word shows your mastery of the language. Use قبح when you want to be clear, formal, and broad. Use bashā'ah when you want to evoke a visceral reaction of disgust. Use shanā'ah when you are making a stern moral judgment.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

هذا القبح ليس جميلاً.

This ugliness is not beautiful.

Simple sentence with a noun and an adjective.

2

أنا لا أحب القبح.

I do not like ugliness.

The word is used as a direct object.

3

القبح في الغرفة.

The ugliness is in the room.

Prepositional phrase following a noun.

4

هل هذا قبح؟

Is this ugliness?

A simple question using a demonstrative pronoun.

5

الجمال ضد القبح.

Beauty is against (the opposite of) ugliness.

Using 'didd' to show opposites.

6

قبح هذا اللون غريب.

The ugliness of this color is strange.

Simple Idafa (possessive) structure.

7

ليس هناك قبح هنا.

There is no ugliness here.

Negation of existence using 'laysa hunaka'.

8

رأيت القبح في الشارع.

I saw the ugliness in the street.

Past tense verb with a noun object.

1

قبح الكذب واضح للجميع.

The ugliness of lying is clear to everyone.

Idafa construction describing a moral concept.

2

لا تحب المعلمة قبح الخط.

The teacher does not like the ugliness of the handwriting.

Noun as a direct object in a verbal sentence.

3

في هذا التصرف قبح كبير.

In this behavior, there is great ugliness.

Using 'fi' to attribute a quality to an action.

4

ابتعد عن قبح الكلام.

Stay away from the ugliness of speech (foul language).

Imperative verb followed by a prepositional phrase.

5

قبح المنظر أحزنني.

The ugliness of the view made me sad.

The noun 'qubh' acts as the subject of the verb 'ahzanani'.

6

هل تشعر بقبح هذا المكان؟

Do you feel the ugliness of this place?

Question using the verb 'sh'ara' with the preposition 'bi'.

7

هذا الكتاب يصف قبح الفقر.

This book describes the ugliness of poverty.

Present tense verb with a noun phrase object.

8

يجب أن نغير قبح هذه المدينة.

We must change the ugliness of this city.

Using the modal verb 'yajibu' with an object phrase.

1

يظهر قبح الحرب في عيون الأطفال.

The ugliness of war appears in the eyes of children.

Metaphorical use of 'qubh' in a serious context.

2

انتقد الفنان قبح الحياة المادية.

The artist criticized the ugliness of materialistic life.

Using 'qubh' to describe a philosophical concept.

3

لا يمكننا تجاهل قبح الظلم.

We cannot ignore the ugliness of injustice.

Negative modal phrase followed by an abstract noun.

4

يتحدث الناس عن قبح الجريمة التي وقعت.

People are talking about the ugliness of the crime that occurred.

Relative clause 'allati waqa'at' modifying the noun phrase.

5

أراد الشاعر أن يصور قبح الخيانة.

The poet wanted to depict the ugliness of betrayal.

Infinitive construction after the verb 'arada'.

6

هذا الفيلم يعرض قبح العنصرية.

This movie displays the ugliness of racism.

Standard subject-verb-object structure for social commentary.

7

يزداد قبح المكان مع تراكم النفايات.

The ugliness of the place increases with the accumulation of waste.

Verb 'yazdadu' showing a progressive state.

8

تعلمنا في المدرسة قبح الغش.

We learned in school the ugliness of cheating.

Direct object of the verb 'ta'allamna'.

1

إن قبح الاستبداد يفسد النفوس البشرية.

The ugliness of tyranny corrupts human souls.

Emphasis using 'inna' and a complex predicate.

2

تتجلى مهارة الكاتب في وصف قبح الواقع.

The writer's skill manifests in describing the ugliness of reality.

Using 'tatajalla' (manifests) for abstract subjects.

3

علينا مواجهة قبح أخطائنا بشجاعة.

We must face the ugliness of our mistakes with courage.

Imperative 'alayna' with a noun phrase and adverbial phrase.

4

لم يكن قبح المنظر هو المشكلة الوحيدة.

The ugliness of the view was not the only problem.

Negation of a past state using 'lam yakun'.

5

أثار قبح كلامه غضب الحاضرين.

The ugliness of his words sparked the anger of those present.

Subject-verb-object with a possessive noun phrase.

6

يسعى المجتمع للتخلص من قبح الجهل.

Society seeks to rid itself of the ugliness of ignorance.

Verb 'yas'a' followed by a purpose clause.

7

رغم قبح الظروف، ظل الأمل موجوداً.

Despite the ugliness of the circumstances, hope remained present.

Concessive phrase starting with 'raghma'.

8

يعتبر الفلاسفة أن قبح الفعل نابع من طبيعته.

Philosophers consider the ugliness of an act to stem from its nature.

Complex sentence with a subordinate clause starting with 'anna'.

1

يرى النقاد أن قبح العمل الفني قد يكون مقصوداً لإثارة الصدمة.

Critics see that the ugliness of the artwork may be intentional to provoke shock.

Using 'anna' to introduce a nuanced critical perspective.

2

لا يدرك الكثيرون قبح التبعية الفكرية وأثرها على الإبداع.

Many do not realize the ugliness of intellectual dependency and its impact on creativity.

Complex object phrase with a coordinated noun phrase.

3

لقد تجاوز قبح أفعاله كل الحدود المتوقعة.

The ugliness of his actions has surpassed all expected limits.

Using 'laqad' for emphasis in the past tense.

4

يكمن قبح هذه السياسة في استغلال الضعفاء.

The ugliness of this policy lies in the exploitation of the weak.

Verb 'yakmun' (to lie/consist in) for deep analysis.

5

إننا نعيش في عصر يختلط فيه الجمال بالقبح.

We live in an era where beauty is mixed with ugliness.

Relative clause 'yakhtalitu fihi...' describing 'asr' (era).

6

يؤدي قبح المعاملة إلى نفور الناس من الحق.

The ugliness of treatment leads to people's aversion to the truth.

Causal sentence structure using 'yu'addi ila'.

7

يجب تحليل قبح الظاهرة من منظور سوسيولوجي.

The ugliness of the phenomenon must be analyzed from a sociological perspective.

Passive voice 'yujabu tahlil' for academic tone.

8

ما زال قبح الاستعمار يلقي بظلاله على القارة.

The ugliness of colonialism still casts its shadow over the continent.

Idiomatic expression 'yilqi bi-zilalihi' (casts its shadow).

1

إن الجدل حول قبح الرذيلة وحسن الفضيلة هو جوهر الفلسفة الأخلاقية.

The debate over the ugliness of vice and the beauty of virtue is the essence of moral philosophy.

High-level abstract terminology and parallel structure.

2

يستعرض الأديب قبح الوجود في ظل غياب العدالة المطلقة.

The man of letters explores the ugliness of existence in the absence of absolute justice.

Existentialist vocabulary and formal literary style.

3

يتطلب تفكيك قبح الخطاب الكراهية جهداً جماعياً واعياً.

Deconstructing the ugliness of hate speech requires a conscious collective effort.

Using 'tafkik' (deconstruction) in a sociopolitical context.

4

لا ينبغي أن يحجب قبح الوسيلة نبل الغاية في بعض الأحيان.

The ugliness of the means should not sometimes obscure the nobility of the end.

Philosophical maxim using 'la yanbaghi' and 'yahjub'.

5

إن قبح النفس قد يتخفى وراء قناع من الجمال الزائف.

The ugliness of the soul may hide behind a mask of false beauty.

Metaphorical personification of 'qubh al-nafs'.

6

تعكس هذه القصيدة قبح الاغتراب في المدن الكبرى.

This poem reflects the ugliness of alienation in major cities.

Literary analysis using 'ta'kis' (reflects).

7

تكمن المفارقة في قبح الحقيقة أحياناً مقارنة بجمال الوهم.

The paradox lies in the ugliness of truth sometimes compared to the beauty of illusion.

Complex comparison using 'muqaranatan bi'.

8

لقد استطاع المخرج أن يجسد قبح البيروقراطية بشكل ساخر.

The director managed to embody the ugliness of bureaucracy in a satirical way.

Using 'yujassid' (embody) for abstract systems.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

قبح المنظر
قبح الفعل
قبح الكلام
في منتهى القبح
قبح الواقع
قبح السريرة
قبح الجريمة
قبح الفقر
قبح الخيانة
قبح الاستبداد

सामान्य वाक्यांश

يا لقبح...

قبح الله...

ستر القبح

تجاوز القبح

قبح الصورة

بين الحسن والقبح

منبع القبح

رؤية القبح

وصف القبح

إزالة القبح

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"وجهان لعملة واحدة: الجمال والقبح"

Two sides of the same coin: beauty and ugliness. Used to show they are inseparable.

في كل حقيقة هناك وجهان: الجمال والقبح.

Literary

"ذر الرماد في العيون لستر القبح"

Throwing dust in the eyes to hide ugliness. Meaning to deceive people about the truth.

كلامه المعسول ليس إلا ذراً للرماد لستر قبح نواياه.

Formal

"القبح في العين لا في المنظر"

Ugliness is in the eye, not the view. A variation of 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder.'

لا تلم المكان، فربما القبح في العين لا في المنظر.

Philosophical

"قبح الله وجهه"

May God make his face ugly. A strong expression of disapproval or a curse.

قال الرجل في غضب: قبح الله وجه هذا الخائن.

Traditional/Archaic

"غرق في بحر من القبح"

To be drowned in a sea of ugliness. Used for someone surrounded by bad deeds or misery.

بعد تلك الجرائم، غرق المجرم في بحر من القبح.

Metaphorical

"لا يجتمع الحسن والقبح في قلب واحد"

Beauty and ugliness do not meet in one heart. Meaning one cannot be both good and evil truly.

كيف تدعي الحب وأنت تظلم؟ لا يجتمع الحسن والقبح في قلب واحد.

Moralistic

"منتهى القبح"

The ultimate ugliness. Used to describe the worst possible version of something.

ما فعله ذلك الرجل كان منتهى القبح.

Neutral

"القبح الكامن"

Hidden ugliness. Refers to flaws that are not immediately visible.

احذر من القبح الكامن وراء الابتسامات المزيفة.

Formal

"قبح لا يطاق"

Unbearable ugliness. Used for something extremely repulsive.

رائحة المكان فيها قبح لا يطاق.

Informal

"مرآة القبح"

The mirror of ugliness. Used for something that reflects the bad state of society.

सभी उदाहरण देखने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

संबंधित सामग्री

general के और शब्द

عادةً

A1

आमतौर पर, सामान्यतः; सामान्य परिस्थितियों में।

عادةً ما

B2

यह क्रियाविशेषण आमतौर पर मतलब है कि कुछ ज़्यादातर समय होता है।

إعداد

B2

यह किसी चीज़ को तैयार करने की प्रक्रिया है, जैसे भोजन या परियोजना तैयार करना।

عاضد

B2

इस क्रिया का अर्थ है किसी की मदद करना या समर्थन करना, खासकर जब उन्हें इसकी आवश्यकता हो।

عادي

A1

यह एक सामान्य दिन है।

عاقبة

B1

किसी कार्य का परिणाम या अंजाम।

أعلى

A1

उच्चतर, ऊपर, या उच्चतम।

عال

B1

इस शब्द का अर्थ है स्तर या मात्रा के संदर्भ में 'ऊँचा', जैसे ऊँची आवाज़ या ऊँची कीमत।

عالٍ

A2

बहुत तेज़ आवाज़ या बहुत ऊँचाई का वर्णन करता है।

عَالَمِيّ

B1

पूरी दुनिया से संबंधित; विश्वव्यापी या वैश्विक।

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