뜻
Asking for the meaning of something.
문화적 배경
The word 'Ya'ni' is the most famous filler word. It's used to stall for time, clarify a point, or just add rhythm to speech. People often say 'Ya'ni?' with a rising intonation to mean 'So what?' or 'And then?' In Egypt, 'Ya'ni' is often paired with 'ya' (O) to express frustration or to emphasize a point. In the Gulf, 'Ya'ni' is used frequently in business to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding contract terms.
Use it to stall
If you don't know how to answer a question, say 'ماذا تعني بـ...؟' to buy yourself 5 seconds to think.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the word you are asking about is feminine (ends in ة). If so, use 'تعني'.
뜻
Asking for the meaning of something.
Use it to stall
If you don't know how to answer a question, say 'ماذا تعني بـ...؟' to buy yourself 5 seconds to think.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the word you are asking about is feminine (ends in ة). If so, use 'تعني'.
The Dialect Shortcut
If you are in a hurry, 'شو يعني؟' works in almost 80% of the Arab world.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct verb for a feminine word.
ماذا ____ هذه الكلمة؟
'الكلمة' is feminine, so the verb must start with 'ت'.
Complete the question to ask 'What does this mean?'
____ يعني هذا؟
'ماذا' is the correct interrogative for 'what' when followed by a verb.
Fill in the missing phrase in this casual conversation.
أحمد: أنا مشغول جداً. سارة: ____ مشغول؟
In a casual dialogue between friends, 'شو يعني' is the most natural dialectal choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a library and see a sign you don't understand.
This is the standard way to ask for the meaning of something written or seen.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제ماذا ____ هذه الكلمة؟
'الكلمة' is feminine, so the verb must start with 'ت'.
____ يعني هذا؟
'ماذا' is the correct interrogative for 'what' when followed by a verb.
أحمد: أنا مشغول جداً. سارة: ____ مشغول؟
In a casual dialogue between friends, 'شو يعني' is the most natural dialectal choice.
You are in a library and see a sign you don't understand.
This is the standard way to ask for the meaning of something written or seen.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Technically yes, but 'ماذا تقصد' (What do you intend) is much more natural when asking a person about their meaning.
No, it is most commonly used as a filler word meaning 'I mean' or 'like'.
'ماذا يعني' is a verb phrase (What does it mean?), while 'ما معنى' is a noun phrase (What is the meaning?). They are interchangeable in most cases.
You say: 'ماذا يعني هذا بالإنجليزية؟' (Mādhā ya‘nī hādhā bi-l-inglīziyya?).
관련 표현
ما معنى؟
synonymWhat is the meaning of...?
ماذا تقصد؟
similarWhat do you mean/intend?
كيف أقول...؟
builds onHow do I say...?
أي أن...
specialized formWhich means that...
