B1 Collocation 中性

يحتاج إلى وقت

yahtaj ila waqt

Need time

意思

To require a certain duration for a task or process.

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文化背景

The concept of 'Insha'Allah' (God willing) is often paired with 'يحتاج إلى وقت.' It reflects a worldview where humans plan, but time and outcomes are ultimately in divine hands. In the Levant, patience is often discussed over slow-brewed Turkish coffee. Saying something 'needs time' is an invitation to sit, talk, and not rush the social interaction. Egyptians often use humor to deal with delays. While they use 'يحتاج وقت,' they might also say 'بكرة في المشمش' (Tomorrow when the apricots bloom - i.e., never) if they think something will take *too* much time. In the fast-developing Gulf cities, this phrase is now often used in business to balance the rapid pace of construction and change with the reality of logistical needs.

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Use with Adjectives

Always add an adjective like 'طويل' (long) or 'كافٍ' (sufficient) to sound more specific and advanced.

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The 'Ilā' Trap

Don't forget the 'إلى'. It's the most common mistake for intermediate learners.

意思

To require a certain duration for a task or process.

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Use with Adjectives

Always add an adjective like 'طويل' (long) or 'كافٍ' (sufficient) to sound more specific and advanced.

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The 'Ilā' Trap

Don't forget the 'إلى'. It's the most common mistake for intermediate learners.

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Polite Refusal

If you can't do something immediately, say 'الموضوع يحتاج إلى وقت' to be polite without saying 'no'.

自我测试

Fill in the missing preposition.

النجاح يحتاج ___ وقت وجهد.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: إلى

The verb 'يحتاج' always takes the preposition 'إلى' when followed by a noun.

Choose the correct verb form for the sentence.

هذه الطبخة (____) إلى وقت طويل في الفرن.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: تحتاج

'الطبخة' (the dish/cooking) is a feminine noun, so the verb must be 'تحتاج'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

أحمد: متى ستتعلم العزف على العود؟ خالد: لا أعرف، إتقان العود (____).

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: يحتاج إلى وقت

This is the standard collocation for saying something takes time to master.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

Situation: A friend is crying because they just broke up with their partner.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: نسيان الماضي يحتاج إلى وقت.

This is a common way to offer emotional support regarding the passage of time.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Need vs. Take

يحتاج إلى (Need)
النجاح Success
التعلم Learning
يستغرق (Take/Last)
الرحلة The trip
الفيلم The movie

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A2

النجاح يحتاج ___ وقت وجهد.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: إلى

The verb 'يحتاج' always takes the preposition 'إلى' when followed by a noun.

Choose the correct verb form for the sentence. Choose B1

هذه الطبخة (____) إلى وقت طويل في الفرن.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: تحتاج

'الطبخة' (the dish/cooking) is a feminine noun, so the verb must be 'تحتاج'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

أحمد: متى ستتعلم العزف على العود؟ خالد: لا أعرف، إتقان العود (____).

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: يحتاج إلى وقت

This is the standard collocation for saying something takes time to master.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: A friend is crying because they just broke up with their partner.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: نسيان الماضي يحتاج إلى وقت.

This is a common way to offer emotional support regarding the passage of time.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, but usually to mean they need time to change or heal. 'هو يحتاج إلى وقت' (He needs time).

Yes, in informal texting, dropping the 'إلى' is very common and acceptable.

'Waqt' is for duration and specific times. 'Zaman' is for eras, long historical periods, or 'the concept of time' in philosophy.

Just add 'سوف' or 'سـ' before the verb: 'سيحتاج إلى وقت'.

It is neutral. It works in a business meeting and with your grandmother.

Yes, 'يتطلب وقتاً' is more formal and sounds very professional.

Yes. 'نحن نحتاج إلى وقت' (We need time).

لا يحتاج إلى وقت طويل.

The root is ح-و-ج (H-W-J).

In Levantine, just say 'بدو وقت' (Biddo waqt).

相关表达

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يستغرق وقتاً

similar

To take up time / to last a certain duration

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مسألة وقت

builds on

A matter of time

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في أقرب وقت

contrast

As soon as possible

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مضيعة للوقت

contrast

A waste of time

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