B2 Expression 격식체

لا يختلف اثنان على

la yakhtalif ithnan 'ala

No two people disagree on

Something that is universally accepted or agreed upon.

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문화적 배경

In the Levant, this phrase is often used in political talk shows. It is a way to sound 'Muthaqqaf' (educated/intellectual). You might hear it followed by a long, flowery sentence. In the Gulf, the phrase is frequently used in business and official government communications to emphasize national unity and shared goals. Egyptians love this phrase in journalism. However, in daily life, they might switch to the dialect version 'Mafish itnein yikhtalifu' to sound more down-to-earth while still making a strong point. In North Africa, this phrase is a bridge between the local dialects and Modern Standard Arabic. It is used in formal education and news to ensure clarity across different dialect speakers.

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The 'Essay Opener'

If you are taking an Arabic proficiency exam like the ALTA or OPI, use this phrase in your opening statement. It immediately signals to the examiner that you have B2/C1 level rhetorical skills.

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Grammar Trap

Never say 'ithnayni'. Even if you think it sounds better, 'ithnāni' is the only grammatically correct form here because it's the subject.

Something that is universally accepted or agreed upon.

🎯

The 'Essay Opener'

If you are taking an Arabic proficiency exam like the ALTA or OPI, use this phrase in your opening statement. It immediately signals to the examiner that you have B2/C1 level rhetorical skills.

⚠️

Grammar Trap

Never say 'ithnayni'. Even if you think it sounds better, 'ithnāni' is the only grammatically correct form here because it's the subject.

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Subjectivity

While the phrase implies everyone agrees, Arabs often use it for very subjective things (like food or football) to show passion. Don't take the 'universal' part too literally in social settings!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word in the following sentence.

لا يختلف ________ على أن التعليم هو مفتاح المستقبل.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: اثنان

The subject must be in the nominative case (marfu'), which is 'اثنان' for masculine dual.

Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase.

لا يختلف اثنان ____ أهمية الحفاظ على البيئة.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: على

The verb 'yakhtalifu' in this expression always takes the preposition 'alā'.

Which situation is MOST appropriate for using 'لا يختلف اثنان على'?

Select the best context:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Starting a formal essay about the benefits of technology.

This phrase is formal and rhetorical, making it perfect for essay introductions.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form.

أحمد: هل تعتقد أن تعلم اللغات مفيد؟ سارة: طبعاً، لا يختلف ________ على ذلك.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: اثنان

The phrase is a fixed idiom 'لا يختلف اثنان'.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word in the following sentence. Fill Blank B1

لا يختلف ________ على أن التعليم هو مفتاح المستقبل.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: اثنان

The subject must be in the nominative case (marfu'), which is 'اثنان' for masculine dual.

Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase. Choose A2

لا يختلف اثنان ____ أهمية الحفاظ على البيئة.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: على

The verb 'yakhtalifu' in this expression always takes the preposition 'alā'.

Which situation is MOST appropriate for using 'لا يختلف اثنان على'? situation_matching B2

Select the best context:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Starting a formal essay about the benefits of technology.

This phrase is formal and rhetorical, making it perfect for essay introductions.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form. dialogue_completion B1

أحمد: هل تعتقد أن تعلم اللغات مفيد؟ سارة: طبعاً، لا يختلف ________ على ذلك.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: اثنان

The phrase is a fixed idiom 'لا يختلف اثنان'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Technically, you could say 'لا تختلف اثنتان', but the masculine form 'لا يختلف اثنان' is a fixed idiom used for both genders and general situations.

It might sound a bit too formal for a quick text. Use it if you're having a serious discussion, but for casual plans, it's better to say 'الكل موافق' (Everyone agrees).

Because two is the minimum number needed for a disagreement. If even two can't disagree, then no one can.

Usually, yes. It acts as an introductory clause. However, you can say 'هذا أمر لا يختلف عليه اثنان' (This is a matter no two people disagree on).

관련 표현

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محل إجماع

synonym

A matter of consensus

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لا شك أن

similar

There is no doubt that

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من البديهي أن

similar

It is self-evident that

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لا جدال في

synonym

There is no argument in

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