意味
Indicating that something exceeds the appropriate or necessary amount.
文化的背景
The concept of 'Al-Wasatiyyah' (The Middle Way) is central. Exceeding the 'lazim' is often seen as a lack of self-discipline or wisdom. In social gatherings, guests often use this phrase to politely decline more food, signaling that the host has already been 'too generous.' In the context of the harsh climate, this phrase is a daily staple for describing the heat (al-harr) or humidity (al-rutubah). Egyptians often use the dialectal 'ziyada 'an al-luzum' with a specific hand gesture (pinching fingers together and shaking them) to show frustration with excess.
Use it for complaints
Whenever you want to complain politely in Arabic, this is your go-to phrase. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying 'bad.'
Watch the 'Al-'
Never forget the 'Al' in 'Al-Lazim.' Saying 'Akthar min lazim' sounds like a broken translation.
意味
Indicating that something exceeds the appropriate or necessary amount.
Use it for complaints
Whenever you want to complain politely in Arabic, this is your go-to phrase. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying 'bad.'
Watch the 'Al-'
Never forget the 'Al' in 'Al-Lazim.' Saying 'Akthar min lazim' sounds like a broken translation.
The 'Host' Exception
If a host gives you too much food, saying 'akthar min al-lazim' with a smile is a compliment to their generosity.
Adjective placement
Always put the adjective first: [Adjective] + [Akthar min al-lazim]. Example: 'Ghal-li akthar min al-lazim.'
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to say 'The coffee is too hot.'
القهوة ساخنة ________.
While 'jiddan' (very) works, 'akthar min al-lazim' specifically implies it is *too* hot to drink.
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase to complain about work?
Choose the correct sentence:
This version uses the correct comparative 'akthar' and the definite 'al-lazim'.
Complete the dialogue with a logical response.
أحمد: هل تريد المزيد من الطعام؟ خالد: لا شكراً، ________.
If someone refuses more food, it's usually because they have already eaten 'too much'.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
Match: 1. A very loud party. 2. A 10-hour work day. 3. A shirt that is size XXL on a small person.
Each adjective (loud, work, wide) matches the specific excess of the situation.
🎉 スコア： /4
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Very vs. Too Much
練習問題バンク
4 問題القهوة ساخنة ________.
While 'jiddan' (very) works, 'akthar min al-lazim' specifically implies it is *too* hot to drink.
Choose the correct sentence:
This version uses the correct comparative 'akthar' and the definite 'al-lazim'.
أحمد: هل تريد المزيد من الطعام؟ خالد: لا شكراً، ________.
If someone refuses more food, it's usually because they have already eaten 'too much'.
Match: 1. A very loud party. 2. A 10-hour work day. 3. A shirt that is size XXL on a small person.
Each adjective (loud, work, wide) matches the specific excess of the situation.
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
10 問Yes, but usually to describe a trait. 'He is kind more than necessary' (Huwa tayyib akthar min al-lazim).
90% of the time, yes. It implies something has crossed a healthy limit.
'Jiddan' means 'very' (neutral/positive). 'Akthar min al-lazim' means 'too much' (negative/excessive).
Say 'Ziyada 'an al-luzum.'
Yes. 'I slept more than necessary' = 'Namtu akthar min al-lazim.'
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in MSA for professional contexts.
No, the phrase itself is static. Only the adjective or verb before it changes.
Yes, that means 'more than the need' and is slightly more formal.
'Aqall min al-lazim' (Less than necessary).
It is an active participle functioning as a noun meaning 'that which is necessary.'
関連フレーズ
كثيراً جداً
similarVery much
فوق الوصف
specialized formBeyond description
على مضض
contrastReluctantly
بشكل مفرط
synonymExcessively
كفى
contrastEnough
