Meaning
To speak or make a sound softer.
Cultural Background
In the Gulf, 'وطّي' is almost exclusively used in daily life. Similar to the Gulf, 'وطّي' is the standard informal term. Egyptians often use 'وطّي' but also 'هدي' (haddi) for calming down.
Use the Imperative
Use 'اخفض' when talking to a friend to be direct but polite.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'من فضلك' (please) before the phrase to avoid sounding bossy.
Meaning
To speak or make a sound softer.
Use the Imperative
Use 'اخفض' when talking to a friend to be direct but polite.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'من فضلك' (please) before the phrase to avoid sounding bossy.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
يجب أن ____ صوت الموسيقى.
We use 'يخفض' for lowering volume.
Which is correct?
ما هو الصحيح؟
We lower sound, we dim light.
Match the verb to the meaning.
يخفض
Khafada means to lower.
Complete the dialogue.
A: الصوت عالٍ جداً. B: حسناً، سأقوم بـ ____.
The logical response to loud music.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesيجب أن ____ صوت الموسيقى.
We use 'يخفض' for lowering volume.
ما هو الصحيح؟
We lower sound, we dim light.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Khafada means to lower.
A: الصوت عالٍ جداً. B: حسناً، سأقوم بـ ____.
The logical response to loud music.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt is neutral/formal. Use 'وطّي' for friends.
No, use 'يخفت' (yukhafit) for lights.
It is a definite object.
Yes, it is understood everywhere.
No, use 'يخفف السرعة'.
Use 'كتم الصوت' (katm al-sawt).
Related Phrases
يرفع الصوت
contrastRaise the volume
خفف السرعة
similarSlow down
وطّي الصوت
specialized formLower the volume (dialect)
