Meaning
To state the presence or inclusion of all items or matters.
Cultural Background
The phrase 'Kullu shay'in bi-idhnillah' (Everything is by God's permission) is used to show humility and faith in the future. In the Levant, 'Kull shi' is often used as a filler phrase to mean 'anyway' or 'in any case' in some contexts. Egyptians often use 'Kullu tamam' (Everything is perfect) as a standard greeting response, similar to 'I'm good.' In Morocco and Algeria, 'Kullsh' is used very rapidly in speech, often sounding like a single syllable.
The 'Everything' Summary
Use 'Kull shay' at the end of a list to mean 'and so on' or 'all that stuff.'
Gender Trap
Always keep adjectives masculine after 'Kull shay', even if you're thinking of feminine items.
Meaning
To state the presence or inclusion of all items or matters.
The 'Everything' Summary
Use 'Kull shay' at the end of a list to mean 'and so on' or 'all that stuff.'
Gender Trap
Always keep adjectives masculine after 'Kull shay', even if you're thinking of feminine items.
Dialect Shortcut
If you are in Lebanon, just say 'Kull shi'—it's faster and more natural.
Religious Nuance
Adding 'Inshallah' after 'Kull shay tamam' is a very native way to speak.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'everything'.
أريد أن أشتري ___ في هذا المحل.
Since we are talking about items in a shop, 'كل شيء' is the correct choice.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Shay' is masculine singular, so the adjective 'jahiz' must also be masculine singular.
Complete the dialogue.
أحمد: هل نسيت أي شيء؟ سامي: لا، لقد أحضرت ___.
Sami is confirming he brought everything.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are very happy with your life.
'Everything is beautiful' matches a happy life.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesأريد أن أشتري ___ في هذا المحل.
Since we are talking about items in a shop, 'كل شيء' is the correct choice.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Shay' is masculine singular, so the adjective 'jahiz' must also be masculine singular.
أحمد: هل نسيت أي شيء؟ سامي: لا، لقد أحضرت ___.
Sami is confirming he brought everything.
Situation: You are very happy with your life.
'Everything is beautiful' matches a happy life.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, it is only for things. Use 'Al-jami'' for people.
'Kull shay' is more common and natural. 'Jami' al-ashya' is very formal and literal ('all of the things').
Use 'Laysa kull shay' (ليس كل شيء).
It depends on the sentence. 'Kullu' is for subjects, 'Kulla' for objects, and 'Kulli' after prepositions.
Related Phrases
كل واحد
similarEveryone / Each one
لا شيء
contrastNothing
أي شيء
similarAnything
شيء ما
similarSomething
كل مكان
similarEverywhere
على كل حال
builds onIn any case / Anyway
