B2 Proverb 正式

من تدخل فيما لا يعنيه لقي ما لا يرضيه

man tadakhala fima la ya'nihi laqiya ma la yurdihi

He who interferes finds what displeases him

意思

Meddling in others' affairs often leads to unwanted consequences.

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文化背景

In the Levant, people are very social, but there is a sharp line regarding family honor. Using this proverb is a very serious way to tell someone they have crossed that line. Privacy in the home is sacred. This proverb is often used to discourage 'Laqafa' (nosiness) regarding what happens behind closed doors. Egyptians often use the 'onion' variation, but the MSA version is used in TV dramas and literature to show a character's education and firm stance. There is a strong emphasis on 'Hshouma' (shame/modesty). Meddling is seen as a lack of 'Adab' (manners), and this proverb is a standard educational tool for children.

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The 'Half-Proverb' Trick

If you want to be subtle, just say 'من تدخل فيما لا يعنيه...' and trail off. It sounds more menacing and sophisticated.

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Don't over-use it

If you use this for every small question, you will seem anti-social. Save it for truly intrusive moments.

意思

Meddling in others' affairs often leads to unwanted consequences.

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The 'Half-Proverb' Trick

If you want to be subtle, just say 'من تدخل فيما لا يعنيه...' and trail off. It sounds more menacing and sophisticated.

⚠️

Don't over-use it

If you use this for every small question, you will seem anti-social. Save it for truly intrusive moments.

自我测试

Complete the proverb with the correct words.

من تدخل فيما لا _______ لقي ما لا _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: يعنيه / يرضيه

The standard proverb uses 'ya'neehi' (concerns him) and 'yurdhihi' (pleases him).

In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this proverb?

A person is asking you about your bank balance.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When a nosy neighbor asks about your salary.

The proverb is used for intrusive, unnecessary questions, not professional or necessary ones.

Choose the best response to the nosy question.

أحمد: 'لماذا تشاجرت مع زوجتك البارحة؟' أنت: '_______'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: من تدخل فيما لا يعنيه لقي ما لا يرضيه.

This is the classic way to shut down an intrusive personal question.

🎉 得分: /3

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Complete the proverb with the correct words. Fill Blank B1

من تدخل فيما لا _______ لقي ما لا _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: يعنيه / يرضيه

The standard proverb uses 'ya'neehi' (concerns him) and 'yurdhihi' (pleases him).

In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this proverb? situation_matching A2

A person is asking you about your bank balance.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: When a nosy neighbor asks about your salary.

The proverb is used for intrusive, unnecessary questions, not professional or necessary ones.

Choose the best response to the nosy question. dialogue_completion B2

أحمد: 'لماذا تشاجرت مع زوجتك البارحة؟' أنت: '_______'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: من تدخل فيما لا يعنيه لقي ما لا يرضيه.

This is the classic way to shut down an intrusive personal question.

🎉 得分: /3

常见问题

2 个问题

It has religious roots in Islamic ethics, but today it is used by everyone (Muslims, Christians, and secular people) as a general social rule.

No! That would be considered very disrespectful ('Uquq'). Parents are generally seen as having a right to 'interfere' in their children's lives in Arab culture.

相关表达

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خليك في حالك

synonym

Stay in your own business/condition.

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يا داخل بين البصلة وقشرتها

similar

Entering between the onion and its skin.

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الفضول قتل القطة

specialized form

Curiosity killed the cat.

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