Meaning
Expressing strong admiration, wonder, or pleasant surprise about something.
Cultural Background
Praising something often requires a 'Mashallah' to avoid the Evil Eye (Hasad). Egyptians often use 'Tohfa' (masterpiece) or 'A'ash' (Live/Well done) alongside 'Mudhish'. In the Levant, 'Mudhish' is used but 'Byijannin' (It's crazy good) is more common in casual settings. In the Gulf, 'Kashkha' or 'Rahib' might be used for things that are stylishly amazing.
Use for compliments
It's a very safe and polite way to compliment someone's work or appearance without being too intimate.
Watch the gender
Always check if the object you are pointing at is masculine or feminine before you finish the sentence!
Meaning
Expressing strong admiration, wonder, or pleasant surprise about something.
Use for compliments
It's a very safe and polite way to compliment someone's work or appearance without being too intimate.
Watch the gender
Always check if the object you are pointing at is masculine or feminine before you finish the sentence!
The 'Mashallah' rule
If you are praising a person's child, house, or health, always add 'Mashallah' to be culturally respectful.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form for a feminine noun (e.g., 'The story' / القصة).
القصة كانت ____.
Because 'القصة' is feminine, the adjective must end with a Taa Marbuta (ة).
Complete the reaction to someone winning a prize.
لقد فزت بالجائزة؟ هذا ____!
Winning a prize is a positive surprise, so 'مدهش' is the best fit.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'هذا مدهش'?
'Mudhish' is for positive wonder and beauty.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: انظر، لقد رسمت هذه اللوحة. سارة: ____! أنت فنان موهوب.
Sarah is complimenting Ahmed's talent, so she uses 'amazing'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to say 'هذا مدهش!'
Nature
- • Sunsets
- • Mountains
- • Oceans
Success
- • Promotions
- • High Grades
- • Winning
Art
- • Paintings
- • Music
- • Movies
Practice Bank
4 exercisesالقصة كانت ____.
Because 'القصة' is feminine, the adjective must end with a Taa Marbuta (ة).
لقد فزت بالجائزة؟ هذا ____!
Winning a prize is a positive surprise, so 'مدهش' is the best fit.
When would you say 'هذا مدهش'?
'Mudhish' is for positive wonder and beauty.
أحمد: انظر، لقد رسمت هذه اللوحة. سارة: ____! أنت فنان موهوب.
Sarah is complimenting Ahmed's talent, so she uses 'amazing'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, if the food is exceptionally good, you can say 'هذا مدهش!'.
'Mudhish' implies surprise/wonder; 'Rai' (رائع) just means 'great/wonderful'.
You say 'أنتِ مدهشة' (Anti mudhisha).
Related Phrases
هذا مذهل
synonymThis is mind-boggling
هذا رائع
similarThis is wonderful
يا له من أمر عجيب
similarWhat a strange/wondrous thing
هذا جميل
builds onThis is beautiful
