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Advises taking precautions to avoid problems rather than dealing with them later.
문화적 배경
This proverb is often seen on the walls of public schools and clinics. It is considered a 'Hadith-like' wisdom, though it is a medical proverb, reflecting the high value placed on health as a gift from God. In the Levant, people might use the variation 'Dirham Wiqaya' more frequently in daily speech to emphasize that even a small effort (a Dirham) is worth a lot. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gulf governments used this phrase extensively in SMS campaigns to encourage social distancing and vaccination. While the proverb is used in MSA, local dialects often mix it with French medical terms, but the core proverb remains in pure Arabic to maintain its 'authoritative' feel.
Use it as a 'Closer'
Use this phrase at the end of a piece of advice to make your suggestion sound authoritative and wise.
Don't over-pronounce the 'Al'
While the 'Al' is written, in natural speech it flows quickly into the next word. Don't pause between 'Al' and 'Wiqaya'.
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Advises taking precautions to avoid problems rather than dealing with them later.
Use it as a 'Closer'
Use this phrase at the end of a piece of advice to make your suggestion sound authoritative and wise.
Don't over-pronounce the 'Al'
While the 'Al' is written, in natural speech it flows quickly into the next word. Don't pause between 'Al' and 'Wiqaya'.
The 'Dirham' variation
If you want to sound more like a native speaker from the older generation, use the 'Dirham and Qintar' version.
셀프 테스트
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
الوقاية خير من _______
The standard form of the proverb uses 'Al-'Ilaj' (The treatment/cure).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'الوقاية خير من العلاج'?
Choose the best scenario:
Going to the gym is a preventative measure to avoid future health problems.
Complete the dialogue between a father and his daughter.
الأب: يا ابنتي، لا تنسي غسل يديك قبل الأكل. الابنة: طبعاً يا أبي، فـ _______.
Washing hands is a form of prevention against germs.
Identify the grammatical role of 'Khayr' in the phrase.
ما هو الإعراب الصحيح لكلمة 'خير' في الجملة؟
In this nominal sentence, 'Al-Wiqaya' is the subject and 'Khayr' is the predicate that provides information about it.
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시각 학습 자료
Prevention vs. Cure
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제الوقاية خير من _______
The standard form of the proverb uses 'Al-'Ilaj' (The treatment/cure).
Choose the best scenario:
Going to the gym is a preventative measure to avoid future health problems.
الأب: يا ابنتي، لا تنسي غسل يديك قبل الأكل. الابنة: طبعاً يا أبي، فـ _______.
Washing hands is a form of prevention against germs.
ما هو الإعراب الصحيح لكلمة 'خير' في الجملة؟
In this nominal sentence, 'Al-Wiqaya' is the subject and 'Khayr' is the predicate that provides information about it.
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자주 묻는 질문
5 질문Yes, it is used exactly as it is in all dialects. It is one of the few phrases that remains in Modern Standard Arabic even in casual conversation.
Absolutely! It's very common in business (risk management), car maintenance, and even relationships.
'Khayr' is the traditional way to say 'better' in proverbs. It carries a sense of 'goodness' as well as 'superiority'.
It is not a verse from the Quran, but it aligns perfectly with Islamic teachings on health and responsibility, so it is often quoted by religious figures.
A Qintar is an old unit of weight, roughly equal to 50-100kg. It represents a very large amount.
관련 표현
درهم وقاية خير من قنطار علاج
specialized formA dirham of prevention is better than a qintar of cure.
في التأني السلامة وفي العجلة الندامة
similarIn slowness/caution there is safety, and in haste there is regret.
احذر تسلم
similarBe cautious and you will be safe.
الصحة تاج على رؤوس الأصحاء
builds onHealth is a crown on the heads of the healthy.
