Meaning
Meaning: It's too late. The opportunity or moment has gone.
Cultural Background
Often used with a sigh to show empathy for a missed chance. Sometimes paired with humor to lighten the mood of a failure. Used in formal business settings to reject late proposals. Often used in daily life to describe missing transport.
Don't overthink
It's a very simple phrase. Don't try to conjugate it; it stays the same.
Tone matters
Say it softly to show empathy, or firmly to show finality.
Meaning
Meaning: It's too late. The opportunity or moment has gone.
Don't overthink
It's a very simple phrase. Don't try to conjugate it; it stays the same.
Tone matters
Say it softly to show empathy, or firmly to show finality.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
لقد _____ للذهاب إلى الحفلة.
The context implies the party is over or it's too late to go.
Choose the correct meaning.
What does 'فات الأوان' mean?
The phrase specifically denotes that the time for an action has passed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: هل يمكنني إصلاح هذا؟ B: _____
The response should indicate that the opportunity to fix it is gone.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesلقد _____ للذهاب إلى الحفلة.
The context implies the party is over or it's too late to go.
What does 'فات الأوان' mean?
The phrase specifically denotes that the time for an action has passed.
A: هل يمكنني إصلاح هذا؟ B: _____
The response should indicate that the opportunity to fix it is gone.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it describes a situation, not a person.
It can be, if used to dismiss someone's feelings.
Related Phrases
فات القطار
synonymThe train has passed.
ضاع الوقت
similarTime is lost.
في أوانه
contrastAt the right time.
تأخرت
builds onI am late.
