B2 Expression フォーマル

لقد فات الأوان الآن

laqad fata al-awan al-an

It's too late now.

意味

Expressing that an opportunity has passed or action is no longer possible or effective.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'Qadar' (Fate) often makes this phrase sound more like an acceptance of reality than a complaint. Egyptians often use the 'train' metaphor ('فاتك القطار') specifically for marriage or career opportunities. In the Levant, the phrase is often shortened to 'راحت عليك' in casual speech, meaning 'it's gone for you'. In formal Gulf business culture, this phrase is used politely but firmly to indicate that a tender or bid is closed.

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Use for Impact

Use this phrase at the end of a sentence for maximum dramatic effect.

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Avoid with People

Don't say this to someone who is trying to improve; it sounds very discouraging.

意味

Expressing that an opportunity has passed or action is no longer possible or effective.

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Use for Impact

Use this phrase at the end of a sentence for maximum dramatic effect.

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Avoid with People

Don't say this to someone who is trying to improve; it sounds very discouraging.

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The 'Train' Alternative

If you want to sound more like a local in Egypt, use 'فاتك القطار' instead.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

لقد ____ الأوان الآن.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: فات

The verb 'فات' is the standard verb used with 'الأوان' to mean time has passed.

Which situation best fits the phrase 'لقد فات الأوان الآن'?

Choose the correct context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Trying to buy a ticket for a movie that already finished.

The phrase is used for missed opportunities that cannot be recovered.

Complete the dialogue.

أحمد: هل يمكنني تعديل طلبي؟ الموظف: عذراً، لقد تم شحن المنتج، ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: لقد فات الأوان الآن

Since the product is shipped, it is too late to change the order.

Match the Arabic phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Matching the nuances of time-related phrases.

🎉 スコア: /4

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4 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

لقد ____ الأوان الآن.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: فات

The verb 'فات' is the standard verb used with 'الأوان' to mean time has passed.

Which situation best fits the phrase 'لقد فات الأوان الآن'? Choose B1

Choose the correct context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Trying to buy a ticket for a movie that already finished.

The phrase is used for missed opportunities that cannot be recovered.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

أحمد: هل يمكنني تعديل طلبي؟ الموظف: عذراً، لقد تم شحن المنتج، ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: لقد فات الأوان الآن

Since the product is shipped, it is too late to change the order.

Match the Arabic phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Matching the nuances of time-related phrases.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Yes, but often without 'لقد'. People just say 'فات الأوان'.

No, use 'متأخر' for people. This is for opportunities.

It can be blunt. In professional settings, it's a firm 'no'.

'ما زال هناك وقت' (There is still time).

関連フレーズ

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فاتك القطار

similar

You missed the train.

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سبق السيف العذل

specialized form

The sword preceded the blame.

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الوقت من ذهب

builds on

Time is gold.

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ما فات مات

contrast

What has passed is dead.

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