Meaning
A question to ask about duration of time.
Cultural Background
In the Levant, people often use 'قد إيه' (qadd eih) interchangeably with 'كم المدة'. In the Gulf, 'كم المدة' is very common in formal and business settings.
Listen for the Shadda
The 'd' in المدة has a shadda, meaning you hold the sound slightly longer.
Meaning
A question to ask about duration of time.
Listen for the Shadda
The 'd' in المدة has a shadda, meaning you hold the sound slightly longer.
Test Yourself
Which phrase asks for duration?
Which is correct?
كم المدة asks for duration, كم الساعة asks for time, كم الثمن asks for price.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhich is correct?
كم المدة asks for duration, كم الساعة asks for time, كم الثمن asks for price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use 'كم عمرك؟' for age.
Related Phrases
كم الساعة؟
contrastWhat time is it?
كم الثمن؟
similarHow much is the price?
