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A1 verb #7,500 가장 일반적인 11분 분량

يطحن

yat-han 상위 7,500

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At the A1 level, you only need to know 'يطحن' (yaṭḥanu) in its most basic, physical sense. This means using it to talk about food. Think about things you find in a kitchen: coffee (قهوة), sugar (سكر), and pepper (فلفل). At this stage, you should focus on simple 'Subject + Verb + Object' sentences. For example, 'I grind coffee' (أنا أطحن القهوة). You will mostly see this in the present tense or as a simple command. It is a very useful word because it helps you describe daily routines and simple cooking tasks. Don't worry about the metaphorical meanings yet; just focus on the action of making things into powder. You should also recognize the word 'مطحنة' (mat-hana), which is the machine that does the grinding. If you go to a market, you might see this word on a sign. Learning this word early helps you build a vocabulary for basic needs and shopping. Remember, the 'ṭ' sound is heavy, like 't' in 'tall', and the 'ḥ' is like a deep breath out. Practice saying 'yaṭ-ḥanu' slowly.

At the A2 level, you can start using 'يطحن' in more varied sentences and tenses. You should be able to talk about what you 'ground' yesterday (طحنتُ) and what you 'will grind' tomorrow (سأطحن). You will also encounter this word in simple recipes and instructions. For example, 'Grind the spices before adding them to the pot.' This level requires you to understand the verb's role in a sequence of actions. You might also start to see the passive form in simple descriptions, like 'The wheat is ground to make bread' (يُطحن القمح لصنع الخبز). You should also become familiar with the word 'طحين' (ṭaḥīn), which means flour—the direct result of grinding wheat. Understanding the connection between the verb (to grind) and the noun (flour) will help you remember both. You can also use the word to describe simple machinery in a house or a small shop. Try to use it when describing your morning routine if you make your own coffee. It adds a nice level of detail to your speaking.

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By B1, you should be comfortable using 'يطحن' in broader contexts, including its use in traditional stories or simple news reports. You will start to see it used more frequently in the plural and with different subjects. For example, 'The farmers are grinding their grain' (المزارعون يطحنون حبوبهم). At this level, you should also understand the cultural context of the 'mill' (المطحنة) as a community center in traditional Arab villages. You might encounter the word in proverbs or idiomatic expressions about work and effort. You should also be able to distinguish 'يطحن' from similar verbs like 'يسحق' (to crush) and 'يفرم' (to mince) based on the texture of the result. Your sentences can become more complex, using connectors like 'because' or 'although.' For example, 'He grinds the coffee himself because he likes the fresh smell.' This shows a higher level of fluency and the ability to explain the reasons behind an action. You are moving beyond simple labels into describing processes and habits.

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At the B2 level, you should begin to explore the metaphorical uses of 'يطحن' that appear in literature and media. You will hear it in political or social discussions, such as 'The economic crisis is grinding the middle class' (الأزمة الاقتصادية تطحن الطبقة الوسطى). This usage implies a slow, painful, and systematic destruction. You should be able to use the verb to describe abstract concepts like time, pressure, or hard work. Your understanding of the word's morphology should be solid, allowing you to recognize all its derived forms (active participle, passive participle, noun of place) in various contexts. You might also encounter it in more technical or industrial texts about manufacturing or agriculture. At this stage, you should be able to participate in a discussion about food production or the impact of modern technology on traditional crafts, using 'يطحن' to describe the shift from manual mills to industrial ones. Your use of the word should feel natural and appropriately nuanced for the topic at hand.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'يطحن' should reflect a deep understanding of its rhetorical power. You will encounter it in sophisticated literature, where authors use it to create vivid, often grim, imagery. For instance, a poet might write about how 'the wheels of time grind our dreams.' You should be able to analyze why a writer chose 'يطحن' over a simpler word like 'يدمر' (destroys)—recognizing that 'يطحن' suggests a process of being worn down into nothingness. You should also be familiar with classical Arabic texts where the root ط-ح-ن appears in various philosophical or theological contexts. Your ability to use the verb in formal writing, such as essays or reports, should be flawless, including correct use of case endings and complex grammatical structures. You should also be able to explain the nuances of the word to others, including its etymological roots and its relationship to other Semitic languages. At this level, the word is not just a verb; it's a tool for expressing complex emotional and social realities.

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At the C2 level, you have mastered 'يطحن' in all its dimensions. You can use it with the precision of a native scholar, choosing it for its specific phonetic qualities or its historical baggage. You are comfortable with its most obscure idiomatic uses and can even play with the word in creative writing or puns. You understand how the word functions in different Arabic dialects versus Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), and you can switch between these registers effortlessly. In a professional or academic setting, you can use the word in discussions about everything from mechanical engineering to sociopolitical theory. You recognize the word's appearance in ancient proverbs and can use them appropriately to add color and authority to your speech. For you, 'يطحن' is a versatile and evocative part of a massive vocabulary, used to describe the finest dust of a spice or the most crushing weight of a tragedy with equal ease and accuracy.

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يطحن 30초 만에

A common verb meaning 'to grind' or 'to mill' substances into powder.
Used frequently in kitchen, industrial, and metaphorical contexts across the Arab world.
Follows a standard Form I conjugation pattern with the root letters T-H-N.
Essential for discussing food, agriculture, and describing the hardships of life.

The Arabic verb يطحن (yaṭḥanu) is a fundamental action verb that primarily describes the physical process of grinding or milling. At its most basic level, it refers to the mechanical reduction of solid substances—most commonly food items like grains, coffee beans, or spices—into smaller particles, powder, or flour. For an English speaker, this corresponds directly to the verb 'to grind.' However, in Arabic, the cultural weight of this word is significant because of the historical importance of the millstone in Middle Eastern agriculture and daily life. When you use this word, you are describing a transformation of state, taking something whole and hard and making it soft and usable.

Daily Kitchen Use: This is the most frequent context for beginners. You will hear it when someone is preparing Arabic coffee (قهوة عربية) or grinding wheat (قمح) to make bread. It is an active, ongoing process that implies effort and the use of a tool, whether a traditional stone or a modern electric grinder.

الأم تطحن التوابل لتحضير الغداء.
The mother is grinding the spices to prepare lunch.

Beyond the kitchen, the word extends into industrial and metaphorical realms. In an industrial sense, it refers to large-scale milling in factories. Metaphorically, it is used to describe situations where someone is being 'ground down' by life, work, or conflict. This figurative usage is common in news reports or literature to describe the devastating effects of war or economic hardship on a population. It suggests a relentless, crushing force that leaves nothing in its original shape.

Mechanical Action: In technical manuals or when discussing machinery, 'يطحن' describes the function of a mill (مطحنة). It implies the interaction between two surfaces that crush the material between them.

هذه الآلة تطحن الحجارة الصغيرة.
This machine grinds small stones.

In social contexts, the verb can sometimes carry a sense of repetitive, tiring work. If someone says 'I am grinding today,' using a derivative of this verb, they are communicating that they are working extremely hard and feel exhausted. This mirrors the English slang 'the daily grind.' Understanding this word requires recognizing both its literal utility in the kitchen and its powerful evocative strength in describing the hardships of reality.

Metaphorical Crushing: Used to describe the impact of time or heavy responsibilities on a person's spirit or health.

العمل الشاق يطحن جسده المتعب.
Hard work is grinding down his tired body.

المطحنة تطحن القمح ببطء.
The mill grinds the wheat slowly.

Using 'يطحن' correctly involves understanding its conjugation as a Form I (ثلاثي مجرد) verb. The root is ط-ح-ن (T-H-N). In the present tense, it follows the pattern 'yaf'alu' (يَفْعَلُ), becoming 'yaṭḥanu' (يَطْحَنُ). This verb is transitive, meaning it requires a direct object—the thing being ground. You cannot simply say 'he grinds' without specifying what is being ground, unless the context is already established.

Subject-Verb Agreement: The verb must match the gender and number of the subject. For example, 'The man grinds' is 'الرجل يطحن', while 'The woman grinds' is 'المرأة تطحن'.

هو يطحن البن كل صباح.
He grinds coffee beans every morning.

When constructing sentences, the direct object usually takes the 'fatha' (accusative case) in formal Arabic. For instance, in 'يطحن القمحَ' (He grinds the wheat), the word 'al-qamha' ends with an 'a' sound. In everyday spoken Arabic, these endings are often dropped, but the word order remains Verb-Subject-Object or Subject-Verb-Object. The verb is versatile and can be used in various tenses: 'طحن' (he ground), 'يطحن' (he grinds), and 'اطحن' (grind! - imperative).

Imperative Context: When following a recipe, you will often see the imperative form used to instruct the cook to grind certain ingredients.

من فضلك، اطحن الفلفل الأسود جيداً.
Please, grind the black pepper well.

In more complex sentences, you might use the verb to describe a continuous action or a habit. 'كان يطحن' (He was grinding) uses the auxiliary verb 'kana' to indicate past continuous action. This is useful when telling stories or describing scenes in a market. You can also use it with particles like 'سوف' to indicate future action: 'سوف يطحن الفلاح المحصول' (The farmer will grind the harvest). The verb's structure is robust and rarely changes across dialects, making it a very reliable word for learners to master early on.

Passive Usage: In formal writing, the passive form 'يُطحن' (yuṭḥanu - is ground) is used to describe processes where the actor isn't the focus.

القمح يُطحن ليصبح دقيقاً.
The wheat is ground to become flour.

نحن نطحن السكر لصناعة الحلويات.
We grind sugar to make sweets.

If you travel to an Arabic-speaking country, the most common place to hear 'يطحن' is the local 'Souq' (market). Specifically, at the spice merchant (العطار) or the coffee roaster (المحمص). You will hear customers asking the shopkeeper to grind their purchases on the spot. The sound of the electric grinder and the smell of freshly ground cardamom or coffee are sensory staples of Middle Eastern urban life. A customer might say, 'أريدك أن تطحن لي نصف كيلو من البن' (I want you to grind half a kilo of coffee for me). Here, the word is practical, transactional, and vital.

In the Kitchen: Arabic cuisine relies heavily on freshly ground spices. In a home setting, you'll hear family members discussing the preparation of dishes like Falafel, where chickpeas need to be ground into a paste.

هل يمكنك أن تطحن الحمص الآن؟
Can you grind the chickpeas now?

Another significant context is in the news and media. Arabic news broadcasts often use 'يطحن' in a heavy, metaphorical sense when discussing wars or economic crises. You might hear a phrase like 'الحرب تطحن الأبرياء' (The war grinds the innocent). In this context, the word takes on a dark, visceral quality, suggesting that people are being caught in a massive, uncaring machine of destruction. It is a powerful rhetorical tool that emphasizes the totalizing nature of the suffering being described. This contrast between the domesticity of grinding coffee and the brutality of grinding lives is a key feature of the word's semantic range.

Traditional Proverbs: Arabic is rich with proverbs involving mills and grinding, often used to describe someone who talks a lot but does very little.

أسمع جعجعة ولا أرى طحناً.
I hear the noise of the mill but I see no flour (grinding).

Finally, you will encounter this word in literature and poetry. Writers use 'يطحن' to describe the passage of time or the weight of memories. The 'grinding of the years' is a common motif. In these cases, the word is chosen for its phonetic strength—the 'ṭ' and 'ḥ' sounds are physically demanding to produce, mirroring the effort of the action itself. Whether in a loud market or a quiet poem, 'يطحن' carries a sense of inevitability and thoroughness that few other verbs can match.

Industrial Agriculture: In rural areas, the local mill (المطحنة) is a central hub where farmers bring their grain after the harvest.

المزارع يطحن محصوله ليبيعه في المدينة.
The farmer grinds his crop to sell it in the city.

صوت الماكينة وهي تطحن الحبوب مزعج جداً.
The sound of the machine grinding the grains is very annoying.

One of the most common mistakes for English speakers learning 'يطحن' is confusing it with other verbs related to food preparation, such as 'يقطع' (to cut) or 'يهرس' (to mash/puree). While 'يطحن' specifically refers to making something into a powder or very fine particles using friction or pressure, 'يهرس' is used for soft items like potatoes or boiled beans. You would 'mash' (يهرس) a potato, but you would 'grind' (يطحن) a coffee bean. Using 'يطحن' for a potato would imply you are trying to turn it into a dry powder, which is physically impossible without drying it first.

Pronunciation Pitfall: The 'ṭ' (ط) is an emphatic 't', and the 'ḥ' (ح) is a pharyngeal 'h'. Learners often substitute them with a plain English 't' and 'h', which can make the word sound like 'tahana' (not a standard word) or 'tahana' (with a soft h), losing the characteristic 'crunchy' sound of the verb.

خطأ: هو يقطع القهوة.
Wrong: He cuts the coffee. (Coffee is ground, not cut).

Another error involves the transitivity of the verb. In English, we sometimes use 'grind' intransitively, like 'the gears grind.' In Arabic, 'يطحن' almost always needs an object. If you want to say the gears are grinding against each other, you might use a different form of the verb or a reflexive construction. Using 'يطحن' without an object often leaves the listener waiting for the 'what.' Additionally, learners sometimes confuse the active participle 'طاحن' with the noun for the mill itself 'مطحنة'. Remember: the person is the 'Tahin', the machine is the 'Mat-hana'.

Misusing Metaphors: Be careful when using 'يطحن' metaphorically. While 'the war grinds' is common, saying 'I am grinding my teeth' in Arabic usually uses a different verb like 'صرّ' (sarra). Using 'يطحن' for teeth might sound like you are literally turning your teeth into powder.

صح: يطحن الحبوب ليصنع الدقيق.
Correct: He grinds the grains to make flour.

Finally, watch out for the conjugation in the 'we' form. 'نحن نطحن' (nahnu naṭḥanu) is often mispronounced as 'nat-han' by skipping the short vowels. In formal Arabic, those vowels are crucial for the rhythm of the language. In some dialects, the 'y' at the beginning of 'yaṭḥanu' might be pronounced as an 'i' (bi-ṭḥan), but the root letters T-H-N must always remain clear. If you lose the 'T' (ط), you lose the meaning.

Confusing Roots: The root T-H-L (ط-ح-ل) relates to the spleen. One small letter change (N to L) completely changes the meaning from 'grinding' to an internal organ!

تأكد من نطق حرف النون في نهاية يطحن.
Make sure to pronounce the letter 'N' at the end of 'yaṭḥanu'.

لا تستخدم يطحن لوصف تقطيع الخضروات.
Do not use 'yaṭḥanu' to describe cutting vegetables.

Arabic is a language of precision, and while 'يطحن' is the general word for grinding, several other verbs cover related actions. Knowing these will help you sound more like a native speaker and allow you to describe kitchen or industrial processes with greater accuracy. The most common alternative is 'يسحق' (yas-haqu), which means 'to crush' or 'to pulverize.' While 'يطحن' implies a systematic milling (often with a machine or millstone), 'يسحق' often implies a more forceful, perhaps singular, crushing action, like crushing a bug or crushing a pill with a heavy object.

يطحن vs يسحق: Use 'يطحن' for grain and coffee. Use 'يسحق' for crushing a rebellion or crushing a garlic clove with the side of a knife.

هو يسحق الثوم بالهون.
He crushes the garlic with a mortar and pestle. (Note: 'يطحن' could also work here, but 'يسحق' is more common for garlic).

Another related verb is 'يدق' (yaduqqu), which literally means 'to knock' or 'to pound.' This is used when you are hitting something repeatedly to break it down, such as pounding meat or pounding spices in a traditional mortar (مهباش). While 'يطحن' focuses on the resulting powder, 'يدق' focuses on the rhythmic hitting action. Then there is 'يهرس' (yahrisu), which means 'to mash.' This is specifically for soft foods. You 'mash' boiled potatoes or 'mash' a banana for a baby. Using 'يطحن' for these would be technically incorrect because no powder is being produced.

يطحن vs يفرم: 'يطحن' results in flour/powder. 'يفرم' results in tiny pieces (like minced meat).

الجزار يفرم اللحم للزبائن.
The butcher minces the meat for the customers.

In metaphorical contexts, you might use 'يدمر' (yudammiru - to destroy) or 'يقضي على' (yaqḍī 'alā - to eliminate) instead of 'يطحن'. However, 'يطحن' remains the most evocative word for a slow, inevitable crushing process. For example, 'The bureaucracy is grinding him down' is better translated using 'يطحن' than 'يدمر', because it captures the slow, wearisome nature of the experience. Understanding these nuances allows you to choose the word that best fits the 'texture' of the action you are describing.

Summary of Alternatives: - يسحق: To crush/pulverize (forceful).
- يدق: To pound/hit (rhythmic).
- يهرس: To mash (soft items).
- يفرم: To mince (meat/herbs).

بدلاً من أن تطحن الفلفل، يمكنك أن تفرمه.
Instead of grinding the pepper, you can mince it (if you want larger pieces).

هو يهرس البطاطس المسلوقة.
He is mashing the boiled potatoes.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word 'Tahini' (sesame paste) comes from this exact root because the sesame seeds are ground to make the paste.

발음 가이드

UK /jætˈħænuː/

US /jætˈħænuː/

The stress is on the first syllable 'yaṭ'.

라임이 맞는 단어

يعلن (ya'lanu) يسكن (yaskunu) يحزن (yahzanu) يفتن (yaftanu) يدفن (yadfanu) يضمن (yaḍmanu) يؤمن (yu'minu) يخزن (yakhzanu)

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing 'ط' as a soft English 't'.
Pronouncing 'ح' as a soft English 'h' (like in 'hello').
Skipping the short vowel 'a' after the 'ط'.
Confusing the 'n' with 'l'.
Adding an extra vowel at the end in informal speech.

난이도

독해 2/5

The word is short and easy to recognize once the root is known.

쓰기 3/5

Requires correct placement of the 'ṭ' (ط) and 'ḥ' (ح) which can be tricky for beginners.

말하기 4/5

The pharyngeal 'ḥ' and emphatic 'ṭ' are difficult for many non-native speakers to master.

듣기 3/5

Easy to hear, but can be confused with other verbs if the vowels aren't clear.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

أكل (Eat) خبز (Bread) قهوة (Coffee) ماء (Water) يد (Hand)

다음에 배울 것

يخبز (Bake) يطبخ (Cook) يغلي (Boil) يصب (Pour) يخلط (Mix)

고급

يسحق (Pulverize) يذرّ (Scatter/Sprinkle) يعجن (Knead) يغربل (Sift) يصفي (Filter)

알아야 할 문법

Form I Verb Conjugation

طحن (Past) -> يطحن (Present)

Transitive Verbs (Mut'addi)

يطحن الرجل (needs object) -> يطحن الرجل القمح.

Active Participle Pattern (Fa'il)

طاحن (The one who grinds)

Passive Participle Pattern (Maf'ul)

مطحون (The thing that is ground)

Noun of Instrument (Mif'ala)

مطحنة (The tool used for grinding)

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أنا أطحن القهوة.

I grind the coffee.

First person singular present tense.

هو يطحن السكر.

He grinds the sugar.

Third person masculine singular.

هي تطحن الفلفل.

She grinds the pepper.

Third person feminine singular.

نحن نطحن القمح.

We grind the wheat.

First person plural.

هل تطحن التوابل؟

Do you grind the spices?

Second person masculine singular question.

أمي تطحن الملح.

My mother grinds the salt.

Subject (Mother) + Verb.

اطحن البن من فضلك.

Grind the coffee beans, please.

Imperative (command) form.

الماكينة تطحن بسرعة.

The machine grinds quickly.

Subject (Machine) + Verb + Adverb.

طحنتُ القهوة هذا الصباح.

I ground the coffee this morning.

Past tense, first person.

سوف يطحن المزارع الحبوب.

The farmer will grind the grains.

Future tense with 'sawfa'.

يجب أن تطحن العدس جيداً.

You must grind the lentils well.

Subjunctive mood after 'an'.

كانت تطحن القمح في البيت.

She was grinding wheat at home.

Past continuous.

المطحنة تطحن القمح لتصنع الطحين.

The mill grinds wheat to make flour.

Purpose clause with 'li'.

هم يطحنون الأرز لصنع الحلوى.

They are grinding rice to make sweets.

Third person plural present.

لا تطحن البن كثيراً.

Don't grind the coffee too much.

Negative imperative.

هل طحنتَ كل التوابل؟

Did you grind all the spices?

Past tense question.

المزارعون يطحنون محصولهم في المطحنة المحلية.

The farmers grind their crop in the local mill.

Plural subject and verb agreement.

رائحة القهوة وهي تُطحن رائعة.

The smell of coffee while it is being ground is wonderful.

Passive voice in a relative clause.

اعتاد جدي أن يطحن القهوة بيده.

My grandfather used to grind coffee by hand.

Used to (habitual past).

إذا طحنتَ الحبوب، سأخبز الخبز.

If you grind the grains, I will bake the bread.

Conditional sentence (Type 1).

يُطحن السكر ليصبح ناعماً جداً.

Sugar is ground to become very fine.

Passive present tense.

بدأ الرجل يطحن الحجارة لبناء الطريق.

The man started grinding stones to build the road.

Inchoative verb (started to).

نحن نطحن ما نحتاجه فقط كل يوم.

We grind only what we need every day.

Relative pronoun 'ma'.

توقف عن الكلام واطحن القمح!

Stop talking and grind the wheat!

Command with 'wa' conjunction.

الحياة في المدينة تطحن الناس بضغوطها.

Life in the city grinds people down with its pressures.

Metaphorical usage.

كانت الحرب تطحن الأخضر واليابس.

The war was grinding everything in its path (literal: the green and the dry).

Idiomatic expression for total destruction.

هذه الماكينة تطحن أطناناً من الصخور يومياً.

This machine grinds tons of rocks daily.

Industrial context.

يجب أن ندرك أن الوقت يطحن أعمارنا.

We must realize that time grinds our lives away.

Abstract metaphorical usage.

المنافسة الشديدة تطحن الشركات الصغيرة.

Intense competition grinds down small companies.

Business context.

لقد طحنتهم الأيام حتى فقدوا الأمل.

The days ground them down until they lost hope.

Past tense metaphor.

تطحن المطحنة الحبوب ببطء ولكن بثبات.

The mill grinds the grains slowly but surely.

Adverbial phrases.

لا تدع العمل يطحن روحك الجميلة.

Don't let work grind down your beautiful soul.

Negative imperative with 'let'.

تطحن رحى الحرب آمال الشباب في مستقبل أفضل.

The millstones of war grind the hopes of youth for a better future.

Classical metaphor using 'raha' (millstone).

إن البيروقراطية تطحن كل مبادرة جديدة.

Bureaucracy grinds down every new initiative.

Formal social commentary.

ظل يطحن في الفراغ دون تحقيق أي نتيجة.

He kept grinding in a vacuum without achieving any result.

Idiom for useless effort.

تطحن السنون ذكرياتنا حتى تتلاشى.

The years grind our memories until they fade away.

Poetic usage of 'sunun' (years).

الفقر يطحن كرامة الإنسان في بعض المجتمعات.

Poverty grinds down human dignity in some societies.

Socio-political critique.

كان صوت الماكينة وهي تطحن المعدن يصم الآذان.

The sound of the machine grinding the metal was deafening.

Descriptive literary style.

يطحن الفيلسوف الأفكار القديمة ليبني فلسفة جديدة.

The philosopher grinds down old ideas to build a new philosophy.

Intellectual metaphor.

لا يزال التاريخ يطحن الشعوب التي لا تتعلم منه.

History still grinds down nations that do not learn from it.

Philosophical observation.

تطحن صروف الدهر عظام الجبابرة كما تطحن الحصى.

The vicissitudes of fate grind the bones of tyrants as they grind pebbles.

High literary/Classical Arabic.

في تلك اللحظة، شعرتُ وكأن رحى الكون تطحن كياني.

At that moment, I felt as if the millstones of the universe were grinding my very being.

Existentialist literature style.

إنها آلة إعلامية ضخمة تطحن الحقيقة وتصنع الوهم.

It is a massive media machine that grinds the truth and manufactures illusion.

Complex metaphorical critique.

يطحن الكاتب لغته ليخرج منها أجمل المعاني.

The writer grinds his language to bring out the most beautiful meanings.

Metaphor for the creative process.

لقد طحنتها الغربة حتى لم تعد تعرف نفسها.

Exile ground her down until she no longer recognized herself.

Nuanced emotional description.

تطحن الرأسمالية المتوحشة أحلام الطبقات الكادحة.

Savage capitalism grinds the dreams of the working classes.

Political theory terminology.

كان يطحن الكلمات في فمه قبل أن ينطق بها.

He used to grind the words in his mouth before speaking them.

Metaphor for extreme caution in speech.

تطحن الرحى الأزلية الوجود في دورة لا تنتهي.

The eternal mill grinds existence in a never-ending cycle.

Metaphysical/Philosophical style.

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يطحن القهوة

يطحن القمح

يطحن التوابل

يطحن الأسنان

رحى الحرب تطحن

يطحن الصخور

يطحن السكر

يطحن ناعماً

يطحن خشناً

آلة تطحن

자주 쓰는 구문

طحنته الأيام

— Life or time has been very hard on him.

لقد طحنته الأيام حتى شاب شعره.

يطحن في الفراغ

— To do work that produces no result; to waste effort.

توقف عن المحاولة، أنت تطحن في الفراغ.

مطحون من التعب

— To be extremely exhausted (crushed by tiredness).

عدت من العمل وأنا مطحون من التعب.

تحت رحى...

— Under the crushing weight of something (usually war or poverty).

يعيش الناس تحت رحى الفقر.

طحن ناعم

— Fine grind (referring to coffee or flour).

أريد طحناً ناعماً لهذه القهوة.

طحن خشن

— Coarse grind.

هذا الطحن خشن جداً للفلتر.

ماكينة طحن

— A grinding machine or mill.

أين ماكينة طحن اللحم؟

طحن الحصى

— Grinding gravel (often used to describe a harsh sound).

صوته يشبه طحن الحصى.

طحن الذكريات

— To dwell on or obsessively process memories.

توقف عن طحن الذكريات الحزينة.

طحن الأفكار

— To analyze or 'chew over' ideas thoroughly.

نحن نطحن الأفكار لنصل إلى حل.

자주 혼동되는 단어

يطحن vs يقطع

Means to cut. You cut bread, you grind wheat.

يطحن vs يهرس

Means to mash. You mash potatoes, you grind coffee.

يطحن vs يفرم

Means to mince. You mince meat, you grind spices.

관용어 및 표현

"أسمع جعجعة ولا أرى طحناً"

— I hear a lot of noise/talk but see no results/action.

السياسيون يتكلمون كثيراً، أسمع جعجعة ولا أرى طحناً.

Literary/Common

"طحنته رحى الحرب"

— He was destroyed or severely affected by the war.

العديد من العائلات طحنتها رحى الحرب.

Formal

"يطحن الماء"

— To engage in a futile or impossible task (grinding water).

محاولة إقناعه تشبه طحن الماء.

Informal

"بين فكي الرحى"

— Between a rock and a hard place (between the two jaws of the millstone).

أنا عالق بين فكي الرحى في هذا القرار.

Formal

"طحن الكلمات"

— To speak unclearly or to hesitate significantly.

كان يطحن الكلمات من شدة الخوف.

Literary

"طحن الصبر"

— To exhaust someone's patience completely.

انتظارك الطويل طحن صبري.

Poetic

"طحن الهواء"

— Similar to grinding in a vacuum; making noise without substance.

خطابه كان مجرد طحن للهواء.

Informal

"مطحنة الحياة"

— The daily struggle or 'the rat race'.

دخل في مطحنة الحياة ونسي هواياته.

Neutral

"طحن العدو"

— To decisively defeat or crush an opponent.

الجيش طحن العدو في المعركة الأخيرة.

Formal/Military

"طحن الغرور"

— To humble someone or crush their ego.

الفشل طحن غروره الكبير.

Literary

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يطحن vs يطهو

Vaguely similar sound.

Yat-hu means to cook. Ya-t-han means to grind.

هو يطهو الطعام بعد أن يطحن التوابل.

يطحن vs يطحل

Only one letter difference (N vs L).

Ya-t-hal relates to the spleen. Ya-t-han relates to grinding.

N/A

يطحن vs يسحق

Similar meaning (crush).

Yas-haq is more forceful and destructive. Ya-t-han is more mechanical and productive (making flour).

يسحق الحشرة لكن يطحن القهوة.

يطحن vs يدق

Used for grinding in a mortar.

Yaduq emphasizes the hitting sound. Ya-t-han emphasizes the resulting powder.

يدق المهباش ليطحن البن.

يطحن vs يجرش

Both involve breaking down grains.

Yajrush is a coarse grind (large pieces). Ya-t-han is a fine grind (powder).

يجرش البرغل ويطحن القمح.

문장 패턴

[Subject] [يطحن] [Object]

أنا أطحن السكر.

يجب أن [تطحن] [Object]

يجب أن تطحن البن.

كان [Subject] [يطحن] [Object]

كان جدي يطحن القمح.

[Subject] [يطحن] [Abstract Concept]

الفقر يطحن الناس.

تطحن رحى [Concept] [Object]

تطحن رحى الحرب الآمال.

ظل [Subject] يطحن في الفراغ

ظل يطحن في الفراغ لساعات.

[Subject] يطحن الكلمات

كان الخطيب يطحن الكلمات ببطء.

ما بين [X] و [Y] يُطحن [Z]

ما بين المطرقة والسندان يُطحن الضعفاء.

어휘 가족

명사

طحن The act of grinding (Masdar)

طحين Flour

مطحنة Mill / Grinder

طاحونة Windmill / Large mill

طاحنة Molar tooth (the grinder)

동사

طحن He ground (Past)

يطحن He grinds (Present)

اطحن Grind! (Imperative)

انطحن To be ground / To be crushed (Passive/Reflexive)

형용사

مطحون Ground / Pulverized

طاحن Grinding / Crushing (Active)

사용법

frequency

Common in daily life and media.

자주 하는 실수

Using 'يقطع' (cut) for coffee. → يطحن القهوة.
Coffee is ground into powder, not cut into pieces.
Pronouncing it as 'tahana'. → ṭaḥana (heavy T).
The 'T' must be emphatic (ط) or the word sounds weak and incorrect.
Saying 'أنا أطحن' without an object. → أنا أطحن البن.
The verb is transitive; it needs to know what is being ground.
Confusing 'مطحنة' with 'مطبخ'. → مطحنة (grinder).
'Matbakh' is a kitchen, 'Mat-hana' is a grinder. They sound similar to beginners.
Using 'يطحن' for mashing potatoes. → يهرس البطاطس.
'Grinding' implies making a dry powder; 'mashing' is for soft, wet things.

팁

Master the 'H'

The 'ḥ' (ح) is key. Imagine you are fogging up a mirror with your breath. That's the sound!

Link to Flour

Remember 'Tahin' (Flour) and 'Tahan' (Grind) are a pair. If you want flour, you must grind.

Object focus

Always follow 'yaṭḥanu' with an object. What are you grinding? Coffee? Wheat? Spices?

Coffee Culture

Freshly ground coffee is a sign of hospitality. Use this word when visiting an Arabic home!

War Imagery

In news, 'yaṭḥanu' is a very strong word. Use it to describe things that are truly devastating.

Being Tired

Say 'Ana mat-hun' (I am ground) to your friends when you've had a long day at work.

The Root

Memorize the root T-H-N. It will unlock five other useful words for you immediately.

Market Sounds

Listen for the word at the 'Attar' (spice shop). It's one of the most common verbs there.

Result matters

If the result is a powder, the word is 'yaṭḥanu'. If it's a paste, it might be 'yahrisu'.

Daily Routine

Every time you use a pepper mill, say 'أنا أطحن الفلفل' out loud to practice.

암기하기

기억법

Think of the word 'Tahini'. You know Tahini is made of ground sesame. The verb 'ya-T-Ha-N' is the action of making that Tahini!

시각적 연상

Imagine two heavy gray stones (millstones) rubbing together with golden wheat in between, turning it into white powder.

Word Web

مطحنة (Mill) طحين (Flour) قهوة (Coffee) توابل (Spices) سحق (Crush) بذرة (Seed) خبز (Bread) عجين (Dough)

챌린지

Try to find three things in your kitchen right now that are 'مطحون' (ground) and name them in Arabic.

어원

The root ط-ح-ن (T-H-N) is an ancient Semitic root found in various forms across the language family. It has always been associated with the processing of grain.

원래 의미: To reduce to powder using a stone mill.

Afroasiatic / Semitic / Central Semitic / Arabic.

문화적 맥락

When using the metaphorical sense (grinding people/lives), be aware of the heavy emotional weight it carries in regions affected by conflict.

English speakers might associate 'grind' with 'hard work' (the daily grind), which is a metaphor also present in Arabic, though Arabic uses it more viscerally for war and suffering.

The proverb: 'أسمع جعجعة ولا أرى طحناً' (I hear a mill's noise but see no flour). References in Palestinian poetry to the 'millstones of time'. Traditional Levantine folk songs about grinding coffee with a 'Mihbash'.

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실제 사용 상황

Cooking

اطحن التوابل ناعماً.
لا تطحن العدس كثيراً.
أين مطحنة القهوة؟
طحن يدوي.

Market/Shopping

هل يمكنك طحن هذا؟
أريد طحناً خشناً.
كم سعر طحن الكيلو؟
قهوة مطحونة طازجة.

Agriculture

موسم طحن القمح.
المطحنة معطلة.
نقل الحبوب للطحن.
إنتاج الطحين.

Metaphorical/Emotional

طحنتني الهموم.
تحت رحى الأيام.
طحن الوقت.
الحياة تطحننا.

Industrial

آلة طحن الصخور.
طحن المواد الخام.
سرعة الطحن الآلي.
صيانة المطحنة.

대화 시작하기

"هل تفضل أن تطحن القهوة في البيت أم تشتريها مطحونة؟"

"كيف كانت الجدات يطحنّ القمح في الماضي؟"

"هل سمعت عن المثل 'أسمع جعجعة ولا أرى طحناً'؟"

"ما هي التوابل التي يجب أن نطحنها طازجة دائماً؟"

"هل تشعر أن وتيرة الحياة الحديثة تطحن أعصابك؟"

일기 주제

اكتب عن يوم شعرت فيه أن العمل 'طحنك' من التعب.

وصف رائحة القهوة وهي تُطحن في الصباح في مدينتك.

تخيل أنك مزارع قديم، صف عملية طحن القمح.

هل تعتقد أن التكنولوجيا تسرع 'مطحنة الحياة' أم تسهلها؟

اكتب قصة قصيرة عن مطحنة قديمة مسكونة.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, 'يطحن الثلج' (to grind/crush ice) is common, especially for making cold drinks or slushies.

'مطحنة' is usually a small kitchen appliance or a commercial grinder. 'طاحونة' often refers to a larger, traditional structure like a windmill or watermill.

Yes! Tahini comes from the root T-H-N because it is made by grinding sesame seeds into a paste.

In slang, yes, you can say 'أنا مطحون' to mean you are 'ground down' or exhausted by work.

You say 'قهوة مطحونة' (qahwa maṭḥūna).

No, it is the 'ḥ' (ح), which is a deeper, breathier sound produced in the middle of the throat.

Yes, 'يطحن أسنانه' means 'to grind his teeth', though 'يصر على أسنانه' is also used for clenching.

The past tense is 'طحن' (ṭaḥana).

Yes, it is a universal root, though the pronunciation of the prefix 'ya-' might change.

It means 'I hear a lot of noise but see no results.' It's like saying 'all bark and no bite' or 'all talk and no action.'

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