B1 Idiom Neutral

الدنيا دوارة.

al-dunya dawwarah.

The world is turning

Meaning

What goes around comes around; fate changes, or consequences return.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in daily life to express resignation to fate. Often paired with 'بتلف وتدور' for emphasis. Used in formal social settings to remind people of humility. Understood and used similarly to the Middle East.

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Pronunciation

Make sure to emphasize the 'w' in 'دوارة' to sound natural.

Meaning

What goes around comes around; fate changes, or consequences return.

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Pronunciation

Make sure to emphasize the 'w' in 'دوارة' to sound natural.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

الدنيا ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دوارة

The idiom is 'الدنيا دوارة'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

الدنيا ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دوارة

The idiom is 'الدنيا دوارة'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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It is philosophical, though it aligns with many religious views on karma and justice.

Related Phrases

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كما تدين تدان

similar

What you do to others will be done to you.

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الدهر يومان

similar

Time is two days: one for you, one against you.

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