A2 verb

يشفق

yushfiqu

When we talk about feeling pity or compassion in Arabic, we use the verb يشفق. This verb is important because it describes a deep emotional response to someone else's suffering or misfortune. You might use it when you see someone struggling and you feel a sense of concern and a desire to help.

For example, if a child is lost, you would يشفق on them. It’s more than just feeling sorry; it often implies a desire to alleviate their distress. You might hear this verb in phrases like يشفق على المسكين (to pity the poor person) or يشفق على حاله (to pity his condition).

Curiosidade

The root 'ش-ف-ق' (sh-f-q) is also related to the concept of twilight or the red glow in the sky at sunset, which can evoke a sense of tenderness or softness.

Colocações comuns

يشفق عليه pities him
يشفق عليها pities her
يشفق عليهم pities them
يشفق على حاله pities his condition
يشفق على ضعفه pities his weakness
يشفق على فقره pities his poverty
يشفق من العقاب fears punishment (out of pity for self)
يشفق قلبه his heart feels pity
يشفق جداً feels great pity
يشفق كثيراً feels much pity

Frases Comuns

هو يشفق على الأطفال.

He pities the children.

لا يشفق على أحد.

He pities no one.

هل تشفق عليها؟

Do you pity her?

إنهم يشفقون على الفقراء.

They pity the poor.

أشفق على حالتها.

I pitied her condition.

يجب أن تشفق على نفسك.

You should pity yourself.

لماذا لا تشفق عليه؟

Why don't you pity him?

هي تشفق على الحيوانات الضالة.

She pities stray animals.

لا يشفقون من الموت.

They do not fear death (out of self-pity).

يشفق قلبي على هذه الأسرة.

My heart pities this family.

Origem da palavra

شقّ

Significado original: To split or cleave

Semitic

Contexto cultural

When someone 'يشفق' (yashfiq) in Arab culture, it implies a deep sense of empathy and a desire to alleviate suffering. It's often associated with humanitarian acts and generosity, reflecting the importance of community and mutual support.

Teste-se 24 perguntas

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: يشفق الرجل على الطفل

The correct order to form the sentence 'The man pities the child' is 'يشفق الرجل على الطفل'.

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: هي تشفق على القطة

The correct order to form the sentence 'She pities the cat' is 'هي تشفق على القطة'.

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: أنا أشفق على المسكين

The correct order to form the sentence 'I pity the poor person' is 'أنا أشفق على المسكين'.

sentence order B2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: يشفق الرجل على الفقير

The correct order is 'The man pities the poor person'.

sentence order B2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: لا تشفق عليها لقد كانت قاسية

The correct order is 'Don't pity her, she was cruel'.

sentence order B2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: من الضروري أن يشفق الناس على بعضهم البعض

The correct order is 'It is necessary for people to pity each other'.

fill blank C1

شعرت الأم بـ_______ على طفلها المريض.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: شفقة

The context implies a feeling of pity or compassion for a sick child, which 'شفقة' (pity/compassion) conveys.

fill blank C1

كان من الصعب عليه ألا _______ على الفقراء في الشارع.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: يشفق

The sentence suggests an inability to avoid feeling compassion for the poor, making 'يشفق' (to pity/have compassion) the correct verb.

fill blank C1

الرجل الطيب دائمًا ما _______ على الضعفاء والمساكين.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: يشفق

A kind person would naturally show compassion to the weak and needy, so 'يشفق' (to pity/have compassion) is the appropriate word.

fill blank C1

نظر إليها بـ_______ بعد أن سمع قصتها المحزنة.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: شفقة

Hearing a sad story would evoke a feeling of pity or compassion, which 'شفقة' conveys.

fill blank C1

أرجوك لا _______ عليّ، فليس هذا ما أحتاجه.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: تشفق

The speaker is asking not to be pitied, indicating that 'تشفق' (to pity) is the correct word.

fill blank C1

مع أنني لم أوافق على قراره، إلا أنني شعرت بـ_______ تجاه وضعه الصعب.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: شفقة

Despite disagreement, the difficult situation evokes pity or compassion, making 'شفقة' the fitting choice.

listening C1

God has compassion on His righteous servants.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: يشفق الله على عباده الصالحين.
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening C1

The judge does not feel pity for criminals.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: لا يشفق القاضي على المجرمين.
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening C1

A father pities his son if he falls ill.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: يشفق الأب على ابنه إذا مرض.
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

كيف تشفق على الفقراء في مجتمعك؟

Focus: تشفق

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

هل تشفق على الحيوانات الضالة؟

Focus: تشفق

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

متى يجب أن نشفق على الآخرين؟

Focus: نشفق

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:

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