At the A1 level, 'يصب' (yaṣubbu) is a simple action verb. It means 'to pour'. You use it when talking about food and drink. For example, 'I pour the water' (أنا أصب الماء). It is one of the first verbs you learn for kitchen activities. You should focus on the present tense: 'he pours' (يصب), 'she pours' (تصب), and 'I pour' (أصب). At this stage, don't worry about the complex grammar of the double 'b' (geminate verb); just remember the sound 'ya-sub'. You will mostly use it with the preposition 'في' (in/into). Think of a waiter in a restaurant or your mother at breakfast. It is a very helpful word for basic daily needs and polite requests like 'Please pour some tea'.
At the A2 level, you start to use 'يصب' in slightly more varied contexts. You can describe the weather, such as 'The rain is pouring' (المطر يصب). You also learn the past tense: 'صبّ' (ṣabba). For example, 'He poured the juice' (صبَّ العصير). You begin to see it in simple geographical sentences, like 'The river pours into the sea'. At this level, you should be careful with the feminine form 'تصب' when the subject is the sky (السماء) or a girl. You also start to recognize the word in the context of Arab hospitality, specifically pouring coffee for guests. You are moving from just 'water' to other liquids like oil, milk, and honey.
At the B1 level, you transition from purely physical pouring to metaphorical uses. You will encounter the phrase 'يصب في مصلحة' (pours into the interest of / serves the interest of). This is very common in news and discussions. You also learn to use it for 'focusing' or 'directing' things like attention or effort: 'He pours his effort into his work' (يصب جهده في عمله). Grammatically, you should be comfortable with the 'shadda' and how it behaves in different moods (like 'لم يصبَّ'). You also start to see the related noun 'صبّ' (the act of pouring) and 'مصب' (the mouth of a river/estuary). This level requires you to understand that 'يصب' isn't just about cups; it's about the direction of flow.
At the B2 level, you use 'يصب' with more nuance and in professional contexts. In business Arabic, you might talk about 'pouring investments' (صب الاستثمارات) into a market. In literature, you see it used for emotions: 'He poured his anger on them' (صب غضبه عليهم). You should also be familiar with the Form VII 'ينصبّ' (to be poured / to pour forth), which is used to describe a sudden rush of something. You can distinguish between 'يصب' (intentional) and 'يسكب' (often accidental or messy). You also understand the passive voice 'يُصبّ' (is poured/cast), especially in industrial contexts like casting metal or pouring concrete in construction. Your vocabulary is now rich enough to use 'يصب' to describe complex systems of flow.
At the C1 level, you explore the deep linguistic roots and classical uses of 'يصب'. You might encounter it in classical poetry where it describes the pouring of light, tears, or even divine wrath. You understand the subtle difference between 'صب' and other verbs of flowing like 'هطل' or 'سال'. You can use the verb in high-level political or philosophical discourse to describe how various factors 'pour into' or contribute to a single outcome. You are also aware of the 'Masdar' (verbal noun) 'صبّ' and its use in idiomatic expressions. Your use of the verb is precise, choosing it specifically to imply a heavy, continuous, and directed stream rather than a simple movement. You can also handle the verb in all its complex morphological forms, including those with pronominal suffixes.
At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of 'يصب'. You can appreciate the word's role in the 'I'jaz' (inimitability) of the Quran or in the highest forms of Arabic literature. You understand how the root S-B-B relates to other roots and how the 'doubling' of the final consonant reflects the 'doubling' or intensity of the action itself. You can use 'يصب' to describe the most abstract concepts, such as the flow of time or the pouring of one's soul into a masterpiece. You are familiar with rare idioms and can use the verb to create sophisticated metaphors. At this level, the word is not just a verb; it is a tool for artistic and intellectual precision, allowing you to describe any form of directed, voluminous transition with absolute clarity.

يصب 30 सेकंड में

  • Primary meaning: To pour a liquid (tea, water, juice) into a container.
  • Geographical meaning: Where a river flows into a sea or ocean.
  • Metaphorical meaning: Directing effort, money, or interest toward a goal.
  • Grammar: A geminate verb (root S-B-B) with a shadda on the final letter.

The Arabic verb يصب (Yaṣubbu) is a foundational Form I geminate verb (root: ص-ب-ب) that primarily describes the physical act of pouring a liquid from one container to another. At its most basic A1 level, it is the word you use when you are in the kitchen pouring tea or water. However, as you progress, you will find that يصب is a versatile verb that extends far beyond the kitchen. It describes the natural flow of rivers into seas, the heavy descent of rain, and even the metaphorical 'pouring' of human emotions, efforts, and investments into specific channels.

Physical Action
The direct movement of liquid downwards due to gravity, often controlled by a person.
Geographical Flow
Used to describe where a body of water (like a river) ends its journey by flowing into a larger body.
Metaphorical Direction
Directing non-physical things like interest, anger, or money toward a target.

يصب الرجل الشاي في الكوب ببطء.

The man pours the tea into the cup slowly.

In a broader sense, the verb implies a sense of continuity and volume. When it rains heavily, we say المطر يصب صباً, emphasizing the intensity. This intensity is what makes the word so powerful in literature and news. It isn't just a drop; it is a stream. This concept of a 'stream' is vital for understanding why it is used for rivers. The Nile, for instance, يصب في البحر المتوسط (pours/flows into the Mediterranean). This usage bridges the gap between a simple household chore and the grand movements of nature.

يصب النهر في البحر.

The river flows into the sea.

Furthermore, the verb is used in modern contexts to describe 'pouring' resources. A government might تصب استثماراتها (pour its investments) into a specific sector. This implies a concentrated, intentional effort. It is different from 'giving' because it suggests a heavy, focused volume. Understanding this distinction helps learners move from basic communication to nuanced expression. The root letters S-B-B always carry this essence of downward, focused flow, whether it is water, light, or even a curse in classical poetry.

تصب الأم العصير لأطفالها.

The mother pours juice for her children.
Preposition: في (In/Into)
The most common preposition used to indicate the destination of the pour.
Preposition: على (On/Upon)
Used when pouring something over a surface or metaphorically pouring wrath upon someone.

يصب الطباخ الزيت على المقلاة.

The chef pours oil onto the pan.

يصب الطالب اهتمامه على دروسه.

The student pours (focuses) his interest on his lessons.

Using يصب correctly requires understanding its transitivity. In its primary sense, it is a transitive verb, meaning it takes a direct object (the thing being poured) and usually a prepositional phrase (the destination). For example, يصب (Subject) الماء (Object) في الكأس (Destination). However, when talking about rivers or rain, it can function in a way that feels intransitive in English ('the river flows'), though in Arabic, the river is the subject doing the 'pouring' of its own waters.

  • Daily Life: Use it for drinks. صب لي بعض القهوة من فضلك (Pour me some coffee, please).
  • Nature: Use it for rain. السماء تصب المطر (The sky is pouring rain).
  • Professional: Use it for focus. يصب المدير جهوده في المشروع (The manager pours his efforts into the project).

One of the most important aspects of using يصب is mastering the prepositions. While في (in) is the standard, على (on) changes the nuance. If you تصب الماء في الأرض, you are pouring it into a hole or a specific spot. If you تصب الماء على الأرض, you are pouring it over the surface. This distinction is vital for clear communication in tasks like cooking or gardening.

لا تصب الزيت في الحوض.

Do not pour oil into the sink.

In more advanced Arabic, يصب is used in the passive voice يُصَبّ to describe things that are 'molded' or 'cast', such as metal in a factory. This is because casting metal involves pouring molten liquid into a mold. This connection between 'pouring' and 'shaping' is a beautiful example of how Arabic roots expand. When you learn يصب, you are also learning the logic behind the word for 'template' or 'mold' (قالب), which is where the liquid is poured.

Finally, consider the emotional weight. In literature, a character might يصب غضبه (pour his wrath) on someone. This implies that the anger is not just felt, but is being actively directed and 'poured out' onto another person. It suggests a lack of restraint, much like a liquid that cannot be stopped once the vessel is tilted. This makes it a very expressive verb for storytellers and poets.

You will encounter يصب in a variety of environments, ranging from the most mundane to the highly academic. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the word instantly.

1. At Home and Restaurants
This is the most common place. You'll hear a waiter ask: هل أصب لك المزيد؟ (Shall I pour you more?). Or a mother telling her child: صب الحليب في الوعاء (Pour the milk into the bowl).
2. Weather Forecasts
Meteorologists use it to describe heavy rainfall. They might say: الأمطار تصب بغزارة (The rain is pouring heavily/abundantly).
3. Geography Class
When discussing rivers, this verb is essential. نهر الأمازون يصب في المحيط الأطلسي (The Amazon River flows/pours into the Atlantic Ocean).
4. News and Politics
In political analysis, you often hear the phrase يصب في مصلحة... (It pours into the interest of...). For example: هذا القرار يصب في مصلحة الشعب (This decision serves/pours into the interest of the people).

In the context of Arab culture, specifically in the Gulf and Levant, the 'Pourer' of coffee (الصبّاب) is a specific role at weddings and formal gatherings. You might hear people praising the way someone يصب القهوة, noting their grace and adherence to tradition. This cultural nuance elevates the verb from a simple action to a social skill.

كل هذه الجهود تصب في هدف واحد.

All these efforts pour (lead) into one goal.

In industrial settings, specifically metallurgy, you will hear يصب used when workers are pouring molten iron or gold. Here, the word carries a sense of heat, danger, and precision. Similarly, in construction, صب الخرسانة (pouring concrete) is a standard phrase used daily on building sites across the Arab world. If you walk past a construction site in Dubai or Cairo, you are almost certain to hear this term.

Even though يصب seems straightforward, learners often make specific errors regarding its conjugation and its distinction from similar verbs.

  • Conjugation of Geminate Verbs: Because the root is S-B-B, the two 'B's merge. Learners often forget the shadda (يصبُّ) or incorrectly try to separate them in the present tense (like saying 'يصبب'). Correct: يَصُبُّ.
  • Confusing with 'يسكب' (Yaskubu): While both mean to pour, يسكب is often used for accidental spilling or pouring out in a way that might be messy. يصب is usually more controlled and intentional, like pouring a drink.
  • Preposition Errors: Using إلى (to) instead of في (in/into). While إلى is sometimes understood, يصب في is the standard idiomatic way to describe a river flowing into a sea or liquid into a cup.
  • Subject-Verb Agreement with Rain: Rain (المطر) is masculine, so it is المطر يصب. However, clouds (السحب) or the sky (السماء) are feminine, so it would be السماء تصب.

Another subtle mistake is using يصب when you mean 'to flow' like a stream of people. For a crowd of people moving, يتدفق (to flow/surge) is usually better. يصب is strictly for liquids or things treated metaphorically as liquids (like money or interest). If you say 'the people poured into the stadium', you could use انصبّ (the reflexive Form VII), but يصب (Form I) usually requires a liquid subject or a direct object.

To truly master يصب, you must know its 'neighbors' in the Arabic lexicon. These words share the semantic field of liquid movement but have different nuances.

1. يسكب (Yaskubu)
Very close to يصب, but often implies pouring out completely or spilling. You might يسكب the remains of a drink away, whereas you يصب a drink to enjoy it.
2. يتدفق (Yatadaffaqu)
To flow, gush, or surge. This is used for high-pressure flow, like a waterfall or a crowd of people. It is more intense than the steady stream of يصب.
3. يسيل (Yaseelu)
To leak or to run (like a nose or a small trickle). It implies a thinner, perhaps unwanted flow compared to the intentional يصب.
4. يهطل (Yahtulu)
Specifically used for rain. While يصب can describe rain, يهطل is the more poetic and specific term for rain falling from the clouds.

There is also the Form VII version: ينصبّ (Yansabbu). This is the 'reflexive' or 'passive-like' form. While يصب is 'he pours (something)', ينصبّ is 'it gets poured' or 'it pours itself'. You use ينصبّ when focusing on the liquid itself moving, like انصبّ المطر (the rain poured down). Using these variations correctly will make your Arabic sound much more natural and sophisticated.

How Formal Is It?

कठिनाई स्तर

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Geminate Verbs (الأفعال المضعفة)

Transitive vs Intransitive Verbs

The Absolute Object (المفعول المطلق)

Prepositional Usage (في vs على)

Passive Voice of Form I

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

أنا أصب الماء في الكوب.

I pour the water into the cup.

First person present tense: أصب (A-ṣubbu).

2

يصب الولد العصير.

The boy pours the juice.

Third person masculine singular: يصب (Ya-ṣubbu).

3

تصب البنت الحليب.

The girl pours the milk.

Third person feminine singular: تصب (Ta-ṣubbu).

4

هل تصب لي الشاي؟

Will you pour me some tea?

Question form with second person masculine.

5

هو يصب القهوة.

He pours the coffee.

Simple Subject + Verb + Object structure.

6

لا تصب الكثير من الزيت.

Don't pour a lot of oil.

Negative imperative: لا تصب (La ta-ṣubba).

7

نحن نصب العصير للأصدقاء.

We pour juice for the friends.

First person plural: نصب (Na-ṣubbu).

8

أمي تصب الحساء في الأطباق.

My mother pours the soup into the plates.

Feminine subject agreement.

1

المطر يصب بغزارة اليوم.

The rain is pouring heavily today.

Using 'يصب' to describe weather.

2

صبَّ الرجل الشاي لضيوفه.

The man poured the tea for his guests.

Past tense: صبَّ (Ṣabba).

3

نهر النيل يصب في البحر المتوسط.

The Nile River flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

Geographical usage.

4

صبّت المعلمة الماء على النبتة.

The teacher poured water on the plant.

Past tense feminine: صبّت (Ṣabbat).

5

يجب أن تصب الحليب ببطء.

You must pour the milk slowly.

Modal verb 'يجب أن' + subjunctive.

6

لماذا صببت العصير على الأرض؟

Why did you pour the juice on the floor?

Past tense second person: صببت (Ṣababta).

7

السماء تصب المطر الآن.

The sky is pouring rain now.

Feminine subject (السماء).

8

صب لي القليل من الماء، من فضلك.

Pour me a little water, please.

Imperative: صب (Ṣubba).

1

هذا المشروع يصب في مصلحة الجميع.

This project serves (pours into) everyone's interest.

Idiomatic metaphorical usage.

2

يصب الطالب كل اهتمامه في الدراسة.

The student pours all his interest into studying.

Metaphorical 'pouring' of attention.

3

كل الأنهار تصب في المحيطات.

All rivers flow into the oceans.

General factual statement.

4

صبَّ غضبه على الموظفين بسبب الخطأ.

He poured his wrath on the employees because of the mistake.

Metaphorical 'pouring' of emotion.

5

علينا أن نصب جهودنا لتحسين البيئة.

We must pour our efforts into improving the environment.

Collective effort metaphor.

6

أين يصب هذا النهر الصغير؟

Where does this small river flow into?

Inquiry about geography.

7

صبَّ الكاتب مشاعره في هذه القصيدة.

The writer poured his feelings into this poem.

Artistic expression metaphor.

8

هذه القرارات تصب في صالح الشركة.

These decisions serve the company's benefit.

Formal business context.

1

تصب الدولة استثمارات ضخمة في التكنولوجيا.

The state is pouring huge investments into technology.

Economic/Political context.

2

يتم صب الخرسانة لبناء البرج الجديد.

Concrete is being poured to build the new tower.

Passive construction (يتم صب).

3

انصبَّ اهتمام الصحافة على الفضيحة الجديدة.

The press's attention was poured (focused) on the new scandal.

Form VII reflexive: انصبَّ (Ansabba).

4

صبَّ المطر صبّاً طوال الليل.

The rain poured down incessantly all night.

Absolute object (المفعول المطلق) for emphasis.

5

يصب هذا الاكتشاف في خانة الإنجازات العلمية.

This discovery falls into the category of scientific achievements.

Idiomatic 'falls into the category'.

6

يُصبُّ الذهب المصهور في قوالب خاصة.

Molten gold is poured into special molds.

Passive voice: يُصبُّ (Yuṣabbu).

7

لا تصب الزيت على النار في هذا النقاش.

Don't pour oil on the fire in this discussion.

Idiomatic expression (adding fuel to the fire).

8

كل هذه التفاصيل تصب في اتجاه واحد.

All these details point (pour) in one direction.

Logical deduction metaphor.

1

تصب هذه السياسات في بوتقة التغيير الاجتماعي.

These policies pour into the crucible of social change.

Advanced metaphor using 'بوتقة' (crucible).

2

صبَّ الشاعر جام غضبه على الظلم.

The poet poured the fullness of his wrath on injustice.

Classical idiom 'صب جام غضبه'.

3

ينصبُّ الحديث الآن حول تداعيات الأزمة.

The conversation is now centered on the repercussions of the crisis.

Form VII for focused discourse.

4

كانت الدموع تصب من عينيها كالنهر.

Tears were pouring from her eyes like a river.

Simile in literary description.

5

يصب هذا الفكر في تيار الحداثة.

This thought pours into the current of modernity.

Intellectual history context.

6

صبَّت الطبيعة جمالها في هذا الوادي.

Nature poured its beauty into this valley.

Personification of nature.

7

تصب هذه المعطيات في صالح الفرضية الأولى.

This data supports (pours into the favor of) the first hypothesis.

Scientific/Academic reasoning.

8

صبَّ عليه من علمه وفضله.

He bestowed (poured) upon him from his knowledge and grace.

Honorific/Spiritual usage.

1

تصب الرؤى الفلسفية في مجرى الوعي الإنساني.

Philosophical visions pour into the stream of human consciousness.

Highly abstract philosophical usage.

2

صبَّت الأقدار محنتها على رأسه.

Fate poured its ordeal upon his head.

Fatalistic literary expression.

3

يصب البيان الختامي في خانة التهدئة.

The final statement aims at (pours into the slot of) de-escalation.

High-level diplomatic jargon.

4

انصبَّت المظالم عليه من كل حدب وصوب.

Injustices poured upon him from every direction.

Idiomatic 'من كل حدب وصوب'.

5

يصب هذا النقد في جوهر الإشكالية.

This criticism goes to the heart (pours into the essence) of the problem.

Analytical precision.

6

صبَّت الكارثة حممها على المدينة.

The disaster poured its lava (wrath) upon the city.

Metaphorical use of 'حمم' (lava).

7

تصب جهود الترجمة في تلاقح الثقافات.

Translation efforts pour into the cross-pollination of cultures.

Sophisticated cultural discourse.

8

يصب هذا السلوك في تقويض دعائم المجتمع.

This behavior contributes to undermining the pillars of society.

Sociological critique.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

يصب الشاي
يصب القهوة
يصب المطر
يصب في مصلحة
يصب جهده
يصب اهتمامه
يصب غضبه
يصب الخرسانة
يصب الاستثمارات
يصب في البحر

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

يصب vs يسكب

Yaskubu is often used for spilling or pouring out waste.

يصب vs يسب

Yasubbu (with Seen) means to insult or curse.

يصب vs يسيل

Yaseelu means to flow/leak in a thin stream.

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

يصب vs

يصب vs

يصب vs

يصب vs

يصب vs

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

passive

Used for manufacturing and construction.

physical

Used for intentional pouring.

metaphorical

Used for directing abstract resources.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Saying 'يصبب' in the present tense (wrong conjugation).
  • Confusing 'يصب' (pour) with 'يسب' (insult).
  • Using the wrong preposition (إلى instead of في).
  • Forgetting to change the verb to feminine for 'السماء' (sky).
  • Using it for drinking instead of pouring.

सुझाव

Geminate Rule

When adding a suffix starting with a consonant (like -tu), the shadda breaks: صببتُ.

Coffee Culture

Learn 'صب القهوة' to understand Arab hospitality better.

Geography

Use 'يصب في' when talking about rivers and oceans.

Interests

Use 'يصب في مصلحة' in formal writing to sound more advanced.

Heavy S

Make sure to pronounce the 'Ṣād' (ص) heavily to avoid confusing it with 'Seen' (س).

Spelling

Always include the shadda in formal writing: يصبُّ.

Oil on Fire

The idiom 'يصب الزيت على النار' is identical to the English one.

News Keywords

In news, 'يصب' often precedes 'في مصلحة' or 'في صالح'.

Polite Requests

Use 'ممكن تصب لي...؟' for a polite request.

Heavy Rain

Use 'المطر يصب صباً' for emphasis.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of a 'Sub' (submarine) sinking into the water as you 'Pour' (Ya-Sub) water into a glass.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Semitic root S-B-B, related to pouring or flowing.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

The Nile's 'Masabb' (mouth) in Egypt is a key historical and geographical term.

Pouring tea or coffee is the first act of welcoming a guest.

Concrete pouring is a sign of the rapid urban development in the Middle East.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"هل يمكن أن تصب لي بعض القهوة؟"

"أين يصب هذا النهر؟"

"هل تعتقد أن هذا القرار يصب في مصلحتنا؟"

"لماذا تصب غضبك عليّ؟"

"متى سيبدأ العمال في صب الخرسانة؟"

डायरी विषय

اكتب عن وقت صببت فيه كل جهدك في مشروع معين.

صف مشهد المطر وهو يصب خارج نافذتك.

تحدث عن أهمية صب القهوة في ثقافتك أو الثقافة العربية.

ما هي القرارات التي تصب في مصلحة مستقبلك؟

صف عملية طبخ تتطلب صب السوائل بدقة.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

The root is ص-ب-ب (S-B-B), which relates to pouring and flowing.

You can say 'المطر يصب' or 'السماء تصب المطر'.

Usually, it is for liquids. For sand, 'يسكب' or 'يفرغ' is more common, though 'يصب' can be used in construction for sand/gravel mixes.

يصب is usually intentional and controlled (like serving tea), while يسكب can be accidental or involve pouring something out completely.

Yes, it is used to describe the pouring of water and also the pouring of punishment (صب عليهم ربك سوط عذاب).

It means 'it serves his interest' or 'it works in his favor'.

You say 'صببتُ' (Ṣababtu). Note that the two 'B's separate here.

It is 'مصب' (Maṣabb).

Yes, like 'يصب غضبه' (pour his wrath) or 'يصب اهتمامه' (pour his interest).

The basic meaning 'to pour tea/water' is A1, but its metaphorical uses are B1-C1.

खुद को परखो 180 सवाल

/ 180 correct

Perfect score!

संबंधित सामग्री

cooking के और शब्द

عجينة

A1

लोई या गूँथा हुआ आटा आटे और पानी का मिश्रण है।

بهار

A2

मसाला एक वानस्पतिक उत्पाद है जिसका उपयोग भोजन को स्वादिष्ट बनाने के लिए किया जाता है, जो स्वाद और सुगंध जोड़ता है। अरबी शब्द 'بهار' है।

بهارات

A1

मसाले; भोजन को स्वादिष्ट बनाने के लिए उपयोग किए जाने वाले सुगंधित पदार्थ। अरबी में 'बहारत' का अर्थ मसालों का मिश्रण भी होता है।

جزر

A1

गाजर को अरबी में 'जज़ार' (Jazar) कहा जाता है।

خل

A1

खमीर उठे हुए फलों या अनाज से बना एक खट्टा तरल, जिसका उपयोग अक्सर सलाद ड्रेसिंग या खाना पकाने में किया जाता है।

مخبوز

A1

सेंका हुआ, ओवन में पका हुआ।

مقلاة

A1

'Miqlāh' एक फ्राइंग पैन है जिसका उपयोग खाना तलने के लिए किया जाता है।

مسلوق

A1

'maslūq' शब्द का अर्थ है 'उबला हुआ'। इसका उपयोग अंडे, मांस या सब्जियों के लिए किया जाता है।

ناضج

A1

पका हुआ या तैयार, पूरी तरह से विकसित और खाने के लिए तैयार। मानसिक रूप से परिपक्व।

نادل

A1

वेटर वह व्यक्ति होता है जो रेस्तरां में भोजन परोसता है। वेटर ने हमें बहुत अच्छी सेवा दी।

क्या यह मददगार था?
अभी तक कोई टिप्पणी नहीं। अपने विचार साझा करने वाले पहले व्यक्ति बनें!