B2 Expression フォーマル

ليس بالأمر الهين

laysa bil-amr al-hayyin

Not an easy matter

意味

Something that is difficult, challenging, or requires considerable effort.

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文化的背景

The phrase is often used to show respect for the 'weight' of a task, aligning with the value of hard work. In these regions, the word 'Hayyin' is used frequently in daily life, often in the negative to describe a 'tough' person (Zalamé mish hayyin). Egyptians might use 'mish sahl' more often in speech, but 'ليس بالأمر الهين' appears constantly in Egyptian newspapers like Al-Ahram. Used in formal Majlis settings to discuss tribal or business matters with gravity.

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Use for Empathy

When a friend is stressed, use this to show you recognize their hard work.

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Watch the Gender

If the subject is feminine (like 'mission' - muhimma), use 'laysat'.

意味

Something that is difficult, challenging, or requires considerable effort.

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Use for Empathy

When a friend is stressed, use this to show you recognize their hard work.

⚠️

Watch the Gender

If the subject is feminine (like 'mission' - muhimma), use 'laysat'.

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Formal Writing

This is a 'gold star' phrase for essays and formal emails.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.

النجاح في هذا المشروع الضخم ليس _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: بالأمر الهين

While 'هيناً' is grammatically possible, 'بالأمر الهين' is the complete idiomatic expression for this formal context.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'ليس بالأمر الهين'?

Choose the best context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Negotiating a peace treaty between two nations.

The phrase is reserved for serious, complex, and high-stakes situations.

Fill in the candidate's response.

Manager: 'The deadline is tomorrow. Can you finish?' Candidate: 'I will try, but _______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ليس بالأمر الهين

This acknowledges the difficulty of the deadline professionally.

🎉 スコア: /3

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3 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

النجاح في هذا المشروع الضخم ليس _______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: بالأمر الهين

While 'هيناً' is grammatically possible, 'بالأمر الهين' is the complete idiomatic expression for this formal context.

Which situation is most appropriate for using 'ليس بالأمر الهين'? Choose B2

Choose the best context:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Negotiating a peace treaty between two nations.

The phrase is reserved for serious, complex, and high-stakes situations.

Fill in the candidate's response. dialogue_completion B2

Manager: 'The deadline is tomorrow. Can you finish?' Candidate: 'I will try, but _______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ليس بالأمر الهين

This acknowledges the difficulty of the deadline professionally.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

2 問

Yes, if the topic is serious (like a job or a health issue). For a party invite, it's too formal.

Mostly, but 'hayyin' implies something is 'light' or 'insignificant', while 'sahl' just means 'easy'.

関連フレーズ

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لا يستهان به

similar

Not to be underestimated

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أمر شاق

synonym

An arduous matter

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بعيد المنال

related

Hard to reach / Out of reach

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سهل ممتنع

contrast

The easy-impossible

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