意思
To do something incorrectly or inaccurately.
文化背景
Admitting a mistake is often prefaced with 'Jalla man la yakhta' (Glory to Him who never errs), a religious phrase acknowledging that only God is perfect. In Egypt, the culture of 'Ma'lesh' (it doesn't matter) often follows a mistake to ease social tension and show forgiveness. In professional settings in Lebanon or Syria, using MSA 'yartakibu khata' shows high education and respect for the listener. The Quran uses the root R-K-B in various forms, but the concept of 'unintentional error' (Khata) is legally protected, meaning one isn't punished for it if it's truly accidental.
Use the plural
If you want to sound more humble, use the plural 'أخطاء' (akhṭāʾ) to imply that everyone makes mistakes.
Avoid 'Yaf'alu'
Never say 'yaf'alu khata'. It's the most common sign of a beginner.
意思
To do something incorrectly or inaccurately.
Use the plural
If you want to sound more humble, use the plural 'أخطاء' (akhṭāʾ) to imply that everyone makes mistakes.
Avoid 'Yaf'alu'
Never say 'yaf'alu khata'. It's the most common sign of a beginner.
The 'Ma'lesh' response
If someone says they made a mistake, responding with 'Ma'lesh' is the kindest way to acknowledge it.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'يرتكب'.
أنا دائماً _______ أخطاءً في القواعد.
The subject is 'أنا' (I), so the verb must start with 'أ'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'He made a mistake'?
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
'يرتكب خطأ' is the formal MSA collocation.
Match the verb form with the pronoun.
صل بين الضمير والفعل المناسب:
Matching subject-verb agreement in the present tense.
Complete the dialogue.
المعلم: لماذا الدرجة ضعيفة؟ الطالب: لأنني _______ خطأً في السؤال الأخير.
The student is talking about a past action (the exam), so the past tense 'ارتكبتُ' is needed.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
练习题库
4 练习أنا دائماً _______ أخطاءً في القواعد.
The subject is 'أنا' (I), so the verb must start with 'أ'.
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
'يرتكب خطأ' is the formal MSA collocation.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
Matching subject-verb agreement in the present tense.
المعلم: لماذا الدرجة ضعيفة؟ الطالب: لأنني _______ خطأً في السؤال الأخير.
The student is talking about a past action (the exam), so the past tense 'ارتكبتُ' is needed.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
5 个问题Rarely. It's mostly Modern Standard Arabic. In dialects, people say 'ghalat'.
Yes, 'يرتكب جريمة' (commits a crime) is very common.
'خطأ' is formal/standard; 'غلط' is more common in speech and can also mean 'wrong' as an adjective.
Say 'ارتكبتُ خطأً' (Irtakabtu khata'an).
Only if you are being very serious or writing to a boss. Otherwise, it's too formal.
相关表达
أخطأ الهدف
similarTo miss the target
زلة لسان
specialized formSlip of the tongue
صحح الخطأ
contrastTo correct the mistake
وقع في فخ
similarTo fall into a trap
