B1 Proverb Formal

ما كل ما يلمع ذهباً

ma kol ma yelma' zahaban

Not all that glitters is gold

Practice it

Meaning

Appearances can be deceiving; things that seem valuable may not be so.

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Cultural Background

Often used in daily life to warn against social climbers. Used frequently in business contexts. Used in formal advice. Commonly understood and used.

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Pronunciation

Practice the 'ayn sound in 'yalma'u'.

Meaning

Appearances can be deceiving; things that seem valuable may not be so.

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Pronunciation

Practice the 'ayn sound in 'yalma'u'.

Test Yourself

Complete the proverb.

ما كل ما يلمع ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ذهباً

The proverb specifically refers to gold.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the proverb. Fill Blank A1

ما كل ما يلمع ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ذهباً

The proverb specifically refers to gold.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is standard and formal.

Related Phrases

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لا تحكم على الكتاب من غلافه

synonym

Don't judge by appearance.

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