A1 Idiom 비격식체

على قد حاله

ala qadd halihi

According to his condition

Refers to someone of modest means, living within their limited resources.

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문화적 배경

In Egypt, this phrase is often linked to the concept of 'Al-Rida' (contentment). It's a hallmark of the 'Sha'abi' identity. Often used to describe the 'middle-to-lower' class with a sense of neighborhood solidarity. Even in wealthy Gulf nations, this is used by expatriates or locals to describe a humble, non-extravagant lifestyle. While dialects differ, the concept of 'Qad' (measure) is understood as 'Qadd' and used similarly to denote limits.

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Dignity First

Always use this phrase with a tone of respect. It's a way to honor someone's struggle, not mock it.

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Suffix Mastery

Practice the suffixes! If you say 'على قد حاله' about yourself, people will think you're talking about someone else.

Refers to someone of modest means, living within their limited resources.

💬

Dignity First

Always use this phrase with a tone of respect. It's a way to honor someone's struggle, not mock it.

🎯

Suffix Mastery

Practice the suffixes! If you say 'على قد حاله' about yourself, people will think you're talking about someone else.

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Not for Business

Don't use this in a job interview to describe your professional skills; it makes you sound underqualified.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct suffix for 'hal'.

هي امرأة طيبة ولكنها على قد حال...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ها

Since the subject is 'هي' (she), the suffix must be 'ها'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to say someone isn't rich?

كيف تصف جارك الذي لا يملك الكثير من المال؟

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: هو على قد حاله

'على قد حاله' is the most respectful and idiomatic choice.

Complete the dialogue.

أحمد: هل تريد شراء هذا القميص الغالي؟ خالد: لا، أنا ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: على قد حالي

Khaled is talking about himself, so he uses 'حالي'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

When would you say 'نحن على قد حالنا'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Explaining why you have a simple car

It's used to describe a modest lifestyle.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct suffix for 'hal'. Fill Blank A1

هي امرأة طيبة ولكنها على قد حال...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ها

Since the subject is 'هي' (she), the suffix must be 'ها'.

Which sentence is the most polite way to say someone isn't rich? Choose A2

كيف تصف جارك الذي لا يملك الكثير من المال؟

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: هو على قد حاله

'على قد حاله' is the most respectful and idiomatic choice.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

أحمد: هل تريد شراء هذا القميص الغالي؟ خالد: لا، أنا ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: على قد حالي

Khaled is talking about himself, so he uses 'حالي'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

When would you say 'نحن على قد حالنا'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Explaining why you have a simple car

It's used to describe a modest lifestyle.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it is generally respectful. It implies the person is decent and hardworking but just doesn't have much money.

Yes, just change it to 'على قد حالها' (ala qad halha).

'Faqir' means poor and can be blunt. 'على قد حاله' is more idiomatic and softer.

It is understood, but in formal MSA, you would use 'محدود الدخل'.

Yes! 'سيارة على قد حالي' means a modest, affordable car.

Not at all. It usually implies they are doing their best with what they have.

Say 'نحن على قد حالنا' (Nahnu 'ala qad halina).

Very! Many folk and 'Sha'abi' songs use it to talk about the 'real' people.

No, it's better to use more formal language like 'الظروف المادية'.

You could say 'غني' (rich) or 'مبسوط مادياً' (financially comfortable).

관련 표현

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على قد لحافك مد رجليك

similar

Stretch your legs according to your quilt.

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مستور الحال

synonym

Of a covered state.

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ماشي حاله

similar

He's getting by.

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ابن بلد

builds on

Son of the country.

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