A1 Proverb Formal

قطرة ماء تحفر الصخر

qataratu ma'in tahfuru al-sakhra

A drop of water carves rock

Meaning

Persistence and consistent effort, even in small amounts, can achieve great things.

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Cultural Background

Often used by parents to encourage children to study for exams. Used in business contexts to encourage patience with market growth. Commonly heard in motivational speeches or TV dramas.

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Focus on the verb

Remember 'تحفر' (drills) to get the imagery right.

Meaning

Persistence and consistent effort, even in small amounts, can achieve great things.

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Focus on the verb

Remember 'تحفر' (drills) to get the imagery right.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

قطرة ماء ______ الصخر.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: تحفر

The correct verb for carving/drilling in this proverb is 'تحفر'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

قطرة ماء ______ الصخر.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: تحفر

The correct verb for carving/drilling in this proverb is 'تحفر'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it applies to any long-term effort.

Related Phrases

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الصبر مفتاح الفرج

similar

Patience is the key to relief.

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