意思
Means to be eagerly or impatiently waiting for something to happen.
文化背景
In the Gulf, 'Jamr' is specifically associated with the charcoal used to brew traditional Arabic coffee. Waiting for the coffee to be ready is a social ritual. In Lebanon and Syria, the shortened version 'على نار' (on fire) is extremely common in pop songs and romantic poetry. Egyptians often use this phrase with a lot of hand gestures to emphasize the 'heat' of their impatience. While the MSA version is understood, local dialects might use 'على شوك' (on thorns), similar to the English 'pins and needles.'
Use with 'Antadhiru'
90% of the time, this phrase follows the verb 'Antadhiru' (I wait). Memorize them as a pair.
Don't over-dramatize
If you use this for waiting for a glass of water, people will think you are being funny or sarcastic.
意思
Means to be eagerly or impatiently waiting for something to happen.
Use with 'Antadhiru'
90% of the time, this phrase follows the verb 'Antadhiru' (I wait). Memorize them as a pair.
Don't over-dramatize
If you use this for waiting for a glass of water, people will think you are being funny or sarcastic.
自我测试
Complete the sentence with the correct words.
أنا أنتظر يوم سفري على ___ من ___.
The idiom is 'على أحر من الجمر'.
Which situation is best for this idiom?
متى نستخدم 'على أحر من الجمر'؟
The phrase is used for eager anticipation.
Match the Arabic phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the idiom.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
أ: هل أنت مستعد للحفلة؟ ب: نعم، أنا ___ على أحر من الجمر.
The verb 'wait' (أنتظر) is the natural partner for this idiom.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习أنا أنتظر يوم سفري على ___ من ___.
The idiom is 'على أحر من الجمر'.
متى نستخدم 'على أحر من الجمر'؟
The phrase is used for eager anticipation.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
These are the core components of the idiom.
أ: هل أنت مستعد للحفلة؟ ب: نعم، أنا ___ على أحر من الجمر.
The verb 'wait' (أنتظر) is the natural partner for this idiom.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
3 个问题No, it is a post-Quranic idiom, though the word 'Jamr' appears in Hadith and classical literature.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to show enthusiasm for a project or a meeting.
It specifically means the glowing embers of a fire, not the raw coal or the unburnt wood.
相关表达
بفارغ الصبر
synonymWith empty patience
على نار
similarOn fire
طال الانتظار
builds onThe wait has become long
