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  • 1 في

    في \ a; an; each; every: twice a day; 80 miles an hour. at: (showing where): at home; at the office, (showing a point of time) at midday; at 4 o’clock; He was married at 18, (after an adj) good at English; quick at sums. by: during: We travelled by night. in: showing where: In bed; in London; in the box; in his speech, showing condition In a hurry; in trouble, showing a direction; into He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket, showing when; during In the past; in January 1980; in the evening, showing what sth. contains or includes There are 60 minutes in an hour. Is he in your team?, showing what sb. wears He was in his best suit, showing a shape or arrangement They stood in a row, showing employment or activity or an event He’s in the navy. She was killed in the accident. on: showing when: on Monday; on May the 6th. showing the state of sb.:: Are you here on business or on holiday?. per: for each: He earns $8000 per annum (for each year). \ في (أيّ مَكَان)‏ \ anywhere: in or to any place: Are you going anywhere?. \ See Also إلى( إلى)‏ \ في \ home: to or at one’s house: Go home! Is your son home yet?. \ See Also إلى البيت \ في \ inside: on (or to) the inside. \ See Also إلى الداخل \ في \ inland: away from the sea: We crossed the coast and flew inland. \ See Also إلى داخل البلاد \ في \ indoors: into (or in) a building: He went (or He stayed) indoors because of the rain. \ See Also إلى داخل البيت \ في \ on board: on (or onto) a ship or aeroplane: There are 70 men on board. Can I go on board the aircraft?. \ See Also إلى دَاخِل الطَّائِرَة \ في \ upstairs: on, at or to a higher floor; up the stairs; at the top of the stairs: She went upstairs because her room is upstairs. She has an upstairs bedroom. \ See Also إلى الدَّور الأَعْلى \ في \ low: to or in a low position: The sun had sunk low in the sky. \ See Also إلى وَضْع مُنْخفِض \ في \ whereabouts: in or near which place: Whereabouts did you find this ring?. \ See Also قرب أيّ مكان؟ \ في \ upstream: against the flow of the stream; up the river: They rowed (the boat) upstream. \ See Also نَحْوَ أعلى النَّهر \ في الاتجاه المعاكس \ backward(s): towards the back: He fell over backwards. \ في أَثَر \ after: following, in search of: I ran after him but could not catch him. The police are after him. \ في أثناء الخِدْمَة (خارج أوقات الخِدمة)‏ \ on duty, (off duty): at work (not at work): The night nurse has 12 hours on duty, then 12 hours off duty. She went on duty at 18.00 and came off duty at 06.00. \ في أثناء ذلك \ meanwhile, meantime: (in) the time between: You’ll have to wait till he’s ready; but you can read this (in the) meanwhile. \ في إجازة \ off: free from work: My employer gave me the afternoon off. \ See Also عطلة (عُطْلَة)‏ \ في أَحْسَن الأَحْوَال \ at best: in the most hopeful conditions: At best, we can’t be ready till Tuesday. \ في آخر \ eventually: in the end: The car kept stopping, but we got home eventually. ultimately: in the end: We must all, ultimately, die. \ See Also نهاية الأمر \ في آخر رَمَق \ on one’s last legs: (of a person or thing) not expected to last much longer; worn out; almost in ruins: That company is on its last legs. \ في آخر لحظة \ in the nick of time: just in time; almost too late: She saved him in the nick of time from falling over the cliff. \ في أَرْجَاء \ about: from place to place in: We wandered about the town. round: (also around) from place to place: He wandered (a)round (the town). We travelled (a)round (the country). \ في أَسْفَل \ under: (also underneath), in a lower position. underneath: (of position) below: It was hidden underneath the floor boards. \ See Also الأسفل (الأَسْفَل)‏ \ في الأَصْل \ originally: in the beginning: This school was originally a rich man’s home. \ في الأَعْلَى \ up: in or to higher position: She lives up in the hills. \ في أغلب الظَّنّ \ doubtless: probably: It will doubtless rain on the day of the garden party. \ في أَفْضَل حَالَة \ at one’s best: in one’s best state: My garden is at its best in spring. \ في أقلّ مِن \ within: in less than: He will arrive within an hour. I live within a mile of the sea. \ في الأمام \ in front: at the front: You go in front and I’ll follow. \ في أَوَاخِر \ late: near the end of a period of time: Late in the year; in the late afternoon. \ في الأوْج \ in full swing: (of an activity) at its highest point; very busy: The party was in full swing when I arrived. \ في أوجِ الإزْهَار \ in bloom: flowering: The roses are in bloom now. \ في أيّ مَكَان \ anywhere: in no matter what place: Put it down anywhere. \ في أيّ وقت \ ever: (esp. in a negative sentence or a question) at any time: Nobody ever writes to me. Have you ever been to Rome? If you ever go there, you must see St. Peter’s cathedral. \ في أيّ وقت مَضَى \ ever: (in a comparative sentence) at any time: He’s working harder than ever. This is the best book I’ve ever read. \ في بادئ الأمر \ at first: at the beginning: At first the new school seemed strange, but then we got used to it. \ في البَدْء \ primarily: mainly; in the first place: This book is written primarily for foreigners. \ See Also أصلا (أَصْلاً)، أساسا (أساسًا)‏ \ في بعض الوقت \ part-time: for only part of the usual working time: She’s a part-time teacher. \ في البيت \ at home: in one’s house: He’s at home in the evenings. \ في البيت المُجَاوِر \ next, next door: in the next house: He lives next door. He is my nextdoor neighbour. \ في تَحَسُّن (من النّاحية الصحّية)‏ \ on the mend: getting better in health (after an illness). \ في تِلْكَ الحالةِ \ in that case: if that happens, or has happened: He may be late. In that case, we shall go without him, if that happens, or has happened He may be late. In that case, we shall go without him. \ في تِلْكَ اللَّحظة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. \ في التَّوّ \ straight away: at once. \ في جانب \ in favour of: supporting: I’m in favour of your plans. \ في الجَانِب الآخَر مِن \ across: on the other side of: My home is across the river. \ في جانب \ for: in favour of: Are you for this idea or against it?. \ See Also صف (صَفّ)‏ \ في جزء أدنى مِن \ down: at a lower level: My house is a little way down the hill. \ في الجِوَار \ about: around; near: There’s a lot of illness about. I went out early, when no one was about (when no one else was out). \ في الحَال \ at once: without delay: Stop that at once!. away: right away; straight away. immediately: at once. instantly: at once. on the spot: in that place and at that moment: He gave me the bill and I paid it on the spot. readily: without delay: The book you need is not readily obtainable. straight away: at once. \ في حَالَةِ \ at: (showing a state): at war; at play. on: showing the state of sth.: The house is on fire. \ في حَالَة حَسَنَة \ well, (better, best): the opposite of ill and unwell; in good health: Don’t you feel well? You’ll soon get better if you drink this medicine. How are you? Very well, thank you. I feel best in the early morning (better than at any other time). \ في حَالَة سَيِّئَة \ in a bad way: in a bad state. \ في حَالَة عَدَم توفُّر \ failing: giving a second choice of action, if the first choice fails: Ask John to do it. Failing him, ask Michael. \ في حَالَة فَوْضَى \ chaotic: in a state of chaos: The young teacher had a chaotic classroom. \ في حَالَةِ وُجُود \ in case of: in the event of; if there is: In case of fire, ring the bell. \ في حَالَةِ ما إِذَا \ in case: because of the possibility of sth. happening: Take a stick, in case you meet a snake. \ في حركة دائِمة \ on the move: moving; travelling: He’s always on the move and never settles for long. \ في الحَقِيقَة \ as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. in reality: in fact. really: truly; in fact: Is he really your son? He does not look like you!. \ في حَيْرَة من أَمْره \ at one’s wits’ end: too worried by difficulties to know what to do. \ في حين \ whereas: but: They are looking for a house, whereas we would rather live in a flat. \ في حينه \ round: following a regular course: Wait till your turn comes round. \ في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America. \ في خِدمَة... \ at one’s service: ready to fulfil one’s needs: The hotel car is at your service if you want to go anywhere. \ في خَريف العُمر \ middle-aged: neither young nor old; aged between about 40 and 65. \ في خطٍّ مُستقيم \ as the crow flies: in a straight line: It is 5 miles away by road, but only 2 miles as the crow flies. \ فِي الخَفَاء \ stealth: by stealth using secret and quiet action: He got into the house by stealth, not by force. \ في خِلال \ in: showing a space of time before sth. will happen; after: I’ll come in a few days (or in a minute). in the course of: during: In the course of the morning I had seven visitors. \ في الدّاخل \ in: in a building, esp. at home, work or where one is expected to be: Is anyone in? I’m afraid Mr. Jones is out, but he’ll be in at 5 o’clock. \ في داخِل \ in: showing a direction; into: He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket. inside: on (or to) the inside of: Please wait inside the room. \ في داخِل النَّفْس \ inwardly: secretly; as regards one’s inner feelings: I was inwardly delighted, but I pretended not to care. \ في دَرَجَة الغَلَيان \ on the boil: boiling; at this heat. \ في ذلك المكان \ there: at that place: I live there. \ في رأيي \ to my mind: in my opinion: To my mind, this is most dishonest. \ في سَبِيل \ in the process of: to be doing: I am in the process of painting my house. sake, for the sake, of, for sb.’s sake: for the good of; so as to help: Soldiers die for the sake of their county (or for their country’s sake). Don’t take any risks for my sake, for the desire of Why ruin your health for the sake of a little pleasure?. \ في سِنّ المُرَاهَقَة \ teenage: in one’s teens: a teenage girl. \ في شكّ \ in doubt: uncertain: When in doubt, ask your father. \ في صحَّة جيِّدة \ fit: healthy: We take exercise so as to keep fit. \ في صَفّ \ in single file: in one line, one behind the other: We had to ride in single file down the narrow path. \ في الطّابِق الأَسْفل \ downstairs: at the bottom of the stairs; in a room at that level: I’ll wait for you downstairs. \ في الطّابِق الفوقانيّ \ overhead: above one’s head: a noise in the room overhead; clouds in the sky overhead. \ في طَرَف \ up: along (up and down are both used like this, although the course may be quite level): He lives just up the road. \ في طريق النُّور \ in sb.’s light: preventing light from reaching him: I can’t read if you stand in my light. \ في الظّاهر \ outwardly: as regards the appearance (compared with the hidden facts or inner feelings): She was outwardly calm but inwardly full of anger. \ في العَام \ annual: happening every year; of a year: an annual feast; the annual production of oil. \ في عَجلة من أمره \ in a hurry: Ants are always in a hurry. \ في العَرَاء \ in the open: outside in the air: I like to sleep out in the open, under she stars. outdoors, out of doors: the open air; not in a building: Go outdoors and play football. \ في (عُرض) البَحْر \ at sea: on the sea; far from land: a storm at sea. \ في عُطلة \ on holiday, on vacation: having a holiday: The schools are on holiday. We’re going on vacation to the sea. \ See Also إجازة( إجازة)‏ \ في غابر الأزمان (كان يا ما كان...)‏ \ once upon a time: (used at the beginning of stories). \ في الغَالِب \ mainly: chiefly; mostly. \ في غالِب الظنّ \ probably: almost certainly; with little doubt: You’re probably right. \ في غاية الجُنون \ raving mad: noisily and violently mad. \ في غَمْضَة عَيْن \ in no time: very quickly; very soon: If you follow this path, you’ll get there in no time. \ في غِيَابِه \ behind sb.’s back: when someone is not present: He tells untrue stories about me behind my back. \ في كُلٍّ \ a; an; each; every: twice a day. 80 miles an hour. ten pence a packet. \ في كل مكان \ everywhere: in all places: I’ve looked for it everywhere. \ في كل وقت \ ever: at all times; always: I shall stay there for ever. \ في لحظة خاطفة \ in a flash: very quickly and suddenly: He seized the money and was gone in a flash. \ في اللحظة المناسبة \ in the nick of time: just in time; almost too late: She saved him in the nick of time from falling over the cliff. \ في اللَّيْل \ at night: during the night. overnight: for the night: I shall stay at a hotel overnight and come back tomorrow, on the night before; during the night I packed my suitcase overnight, so as to be ready to leave at sunrise. His car was stolen overnight. \ في المائَة \ per cent: for, out, of, each hundred: Six per cent of the boys failed the exam, (one part) of each hundred I’m a 100 per cent in agreement with you. About 70 per cent (written as 70%) of the people are farmers. \ في المُتَنَاوَل \ forthcoming: supplied when needed: We wanted a new school clock, but the money was not forthcoming. \ في مُتَناوَل \ within: inside; not beyond; within reach; within one’s powers. \ في متناول اليَد \ at hand: near; within reach: Help was at hand. handy: near; easily reached when wanted: Keep that book handy so that you can look at it often. \ في مَجْمُوعَة بين \ among(st): in the middle of; mixed with; surrounded by: I found this letter among my books. There is a secret enemy amongst us. \ في مِحْنة خَطَر \ in distress: (of a ship or aeroplane) in dangerous trouble; needing help. \ في المُدّة الأخيرة \ lately: not long ago; in the near past: Have you seen her lately?. \ في المرَّة التالية \ next: the next time: I’ll give it to you when I next see you. \ See Also القادمة \ في مُقَابِل \ for: showing that something is as a return or in place of: I gave him $5 for his help. Will you change this old car for a new one?. in return (for): in exchange or payment for: Give her some flowers in return for her kindness. \ في المقام الأوّل \ firstly: as the first reason, fact, etc: I need a hot drink. Firstly, because I’m cold; secondly, because I’m thirsty. \ في المقدمة \ in front: at the front: You go in front and I’ll follow. \ في مَكَان \ in sb,’s stead: in sb.’s place; instead of sb.. \ See Also بدلا من (بدلاً من)‏ \ في مَكَان آخَر \ elsewhere: in some other place. \ في المَكَان \ in position: in the correct position. \ See Also المَوضِع الصَّحيح \ في مَكَان قَريب \ by: near: He stood by and watched them. \ في مَكَانٍ ما \ somewhere: in or to some place (but usu. anywhere in negative sentences and questions): I’ve met him somewhere before. Let’s go somewhere peaceful (to some peaceful place). \ في المكان والزّمان المذكورين \ on the spot: in that place and at that moment: Fortunately a doctor was on the spot when she broke her leg. \ في مكانه \ belong: to be in the right place: This book belongs on the top shelf. \ See Also موضِعِه المناسب \ في مَلْعَبِه \ at home: (of a match) on one’s own field: Our team are playing at home tomorrow. \ في مُنْتَصَف الطَّريق \ midway: halfway; in the middle: The station is midway between the two villages. \ في مَوعِد لاَ يَتَجَاوَز \ by: before; not later than: Can you finish this by Tuesday? They ought to be here by now. \ في المَوْعِد المحدَّد \ on time: exactly at the appointed moment: The bus always leaves on time. \ في مياه أعمق من قَامَته \ out of one’s depth: in water that is too deep to stand up in: Don’t go out of your depth unless you can swim. \ في النّادِر \ rarely: not often; hardly at all: She rarely smokes. \ في نظر \ in the eyes of: in the opinion of: In his mother’s eyes he can do no wrong. \ في نَظَري \ to my mind: in my opinion: To my mind, this is most dishonest. \ في النّهايَة \ at last: in the end, after much delay: The train was very slow, but we got there at last. at length: at last; in the end: He waited two hours. At length he went home. finally: lastly; in the end. \ في نِهايَة الأمْر \ in the long run: after a period of time; in the end: It’ll be cheaper in the long run to buy good quality shoes. \ See Also عَلَى المدى الطويل \ في هذا الوقت \ now: (in a written account) at the time that is being described: The war was now over. \ في هَذا المَكَان \ about: here: Is anyone about?. \ في هذه الأَثْنَاء \ meanwhile, meantime: (in) the time between: You’ll have to wait till he’s ready; but you can read this (in the) meanwhile. \ في هذه الأَيَّام \ nowadays: in these times (compared with the past): Travel is much easier nowadays. today: the present time: the scientists of today. \ في هذه الحالة \ all right: (also alright), in that case: You don’t want it? All right, I’ll give it to someone else. \ في هذه اللَّحْظَة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. just now: at this moment: I’m busy just now. \ في الهواء الطَّلْق \ in the open: outside in the air: I like to sleep out in the open, under the stars. out of doors, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outdoors, out of doors: the open air; not in a building: Go outdoors and play football. \ في الوَاقِع \ in reality: in fact. \ في الوَاقِع \ actually: in fact; really: She looks about thirty, but actually she’s thirty-nine. as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. truly: really: Are you truly sorry for your crimes?. virtually: actually but not officially: He was virtually a prisoner in his home, as he did not dare to go out while the police were watching. \ في الوَسَط \ halfway: between two places and at an equal distance from them: His house is halfway between yours and mine. \ في وَسْط المسافة \ halfway: between two places and at an equal distance from them: His house is halfway between yours and mine. \ في وَضَح (النهار)‏ \ broad: (of daylight) full; complete: The bank was robbed in broad daylight. \ في وَضع لا يجوز فيه رَكْل الكُرة \ offside: (of a player in football, etc.) breaking a rule by being in a position in which play is not allowed. \ في الوَقْت الحَاضِر \ at present: now; at the present time: At present I have no job, but I shall get one soon. for the time being: for the present: I have no job, but I’m helping my father for the time being. now: at the present time: Where are you working now? Now is the time to plant those seeds. today: the present time: the scientists of today. \ في وَقْتٍ لاَحِق \ after: later: She came first and he arrived soon after. \ في وقتٍ ما \ sometime: (often two words, some time) at a time not exactly known or stated: Come again sometime. He left sometime after dinner. \ في وقتٍ متأخر \ late: after the proper or usual time; not early: We always go to bed very late. He arrived too late for dinner. \ في وقتٍ متأخر مِن \ late: near the end of a period of time: Late in the year; in the late afternoon. \ في الوَقْتِ المُقَرَّر \ round: following a regular course: Wait till your turn comes round. \ في وَقْتٍ من الأوقات \ ever: (esp. in a negative sentence or a question) at any time: Nobody ever writes to me. Have you ever been to Rome? If you ever go there, you must see St. Peter’s cathedral. \ في الوَقْتِ المناسب \ early: in good time for one’s purpose; before the fixed time: We arrived early and got the best seats. in due course: later; after a reasonable delay: He will get better in due course. in good time: slightly early: He came in good time for the meeting. \ في وقت واحد \ at a time: together: They arrived three at a time (in groups of three). \ في يوم من الأيام \ once upon a time: (used at the beginning of stories). \ See Also كان يا ما كان

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  • 2 just

    في تِلْكَ اللَّحظة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. \ كَادَ ألاّ \ just: (esp. after only) nearly not: We only just caught the bus. \ لِتَوِّهِ \ just: (used with perfect tenses, always directly before the past participle) a very short time before: I’ve just finished this book. He had just gone out when you telephoned.

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  • 3 just

    في هذه اللَّحْظَة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. just now: at this moment: I’m busy just now. \ قَبْلَ لَحَظَات \ just: (used with perfect tenses, always directly before the past participle) a very short time before: I’ve just finished this book. He had just gone out when you telephoned. just now: a short time ago: He went out just now.

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  • 4 just now

    في هذه اللَّحْظَة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. just now: at this moment: I’m busy just now. \ قَبْلَ لَحَظَات \ just: (used with perfect tenses, always directly before the past participle) a very short time before: I’ve just finished this book. He had just gone out when you telephoned. just now: a short time ago: He went out just now.

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  • 5 Sein

    n; -s, kein Pl. being; (Dasein) auch existence; Sein und Schein appearance and reality; mit allen Fasern seines Seins with every fib|re (Am. -er) of his being; Sein oder Nichtsein... to be or not to be...; es geht um Sein oder Nichtsein it is a question of survival ( oder a matter of life and death); das Sein bestimmt das Bewusstsein life determines consciousness
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    das Sein
    existence; being
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    [zain]
    nt -s, no pl
    being no art; (PHILOS) (= Existenz, Dasein auch) existence no art; (= Wesen, Sosein) essence, suchness

    Séín und Schein — appearance and reality

    Séín oder Nichtsein — to be or not to be

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    das
    1) (existence: When did the Roman Empire come into being?) being
    2) (used with a present participle to form the progressive or continuous tenses: I'm reading; I am being followed; What were you saying?.) be
    3) (used in giving or asking for information about something or someone: I am Mr Smith; Is he alive?; She wants to be an actress; The money will be ours; They are being silly.) be
    4) (belonging to a male person already spoken about: John says it's his book; He says the book is his; No, his is on the table.) his
    5) (belonging to it: The bird has hurt its wing.) its
    6) (used instead of his, his or her etc where a person of unknown sex or people of both sexes are referred to: Everyone should buy his own ticket.) their
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    [zain]
    nt kein pl PHILOS existence
    \Sein und Schein appearance and reality
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    das; Seins (Philos.) being; (Dasein) existence
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    Sein n; -s, kein pl being; (Dasein) auch existence;
    Sein und Schein appearance and reality;
    mit allen Fasern seines Seins with every fibre (US -er) of his being;
    Sein oder Nichtsein … to be or not to be …;
    es geht um Sein oder Nichtsein it is a question of survival ( oder a matter of life and death);
    das Sein bestimmt das Bewusstsein life determines consciousness
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    das; Seins (Philos.) being; (Dasein) existence
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    nur sing. (Dasein) n.
    existence n. nur sing. n.
    being n.

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  • 6 sein

    n; -s, kein Pl. being; (Dasein) auch existence; Sein und Schein appearance and reality; mit allen Fasern seines Seins with every fib|re (Am. -er) of his being; Sein oder Nichtsein... to be or not to be...; es geht um Sein oder Nichtsein it is a question of survival ( oder a matter of life and death); das Sein bestimmt das Bewusstsein life determines consciousness
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    das Sein
    existence; being
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    [zain]
    nt -s, no pl
    being no art; (PHILOS) (= Existenz, Dasein auch) existence no art; (= Wesen, Sosein) essence, suchness

    Séín und Schein — appearance and reality

    Séín oder Nichtsein — to be or not to be

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    das
    1) (existence: When did the Roman Empire come into being?) being
    2) (used with a present participle to form the progressive or continuous tenses: I'm reading; I am being followed; What were you saying?.) be
    3) (used in giving or asking for information about something or someone: I am Mr Smith; Is he alive?; She wants to be an actress; The money will be ours; They are being silly.) be
    4) (belonging to a male person already spoken about: John says it's his book; He says the book is his; No, his is on the table.) his
    5) (belonging to it: The bird has hurt its wing.) its
    6) (used instead of his, his or her etc where a person of unknown sex or people of both sexes are referred to: Everyone should buy his own ticket.) their
    * * *
    <-s>
    [zain]
    nt kein pl PHILOS existence
    \Sein und Schein appearance and reality
    * * *
    das; Seins (Philos.) being; (Dasein) existence
    * * *
    sein1; ist, war, ist gewesen
    A. v/i
    1. allg be;
    sind Sie es? is that you?;
    am Apparat? who’s speaking ( oder calling)?;
    ist da jemand? is anybody there?;
    ach, Sie sind es! oh, it’s you;
    ich bin’s it’s me;
    hallo, ich bin der Holger hullo, I’m Holger;
    wer ist das (überhaupt)? who’s that?
    2. von Beruf, Nationalität, Herkunft, Religion etc: be;
    was ist dein Vater eigentlich (von Beruf)? what does your father actually do (for a living)?;
    ich bin Lektor von Beruf I’m an editor (by trade);
    von Beruf bin ich eigentlich Lehrer, aber ich arbeite als Autor I’m really a teacher (by profession), but I work as a writer;
    er ist Christ/Moslem/Buddhist he’s a Christian/Muslim/Buddhist;
    Engländerin? are you English?;
    er ist aus Mexiko he’s ( oder he comes) from Mexico;
    er ist wer umg he’s really somebody
    3. (existieren) be (alive);
    unser Vater ist nicht mehr form our father is no longer alive;
    ich denke, also bin ich I think therefore I am;
    wenn du nicht gewesen wärst if it hadn’t been for you
    4. vor adj etc, in best. Zustand, bei best. Tätigkeit: be;
    wir sind seit 1987/16 Jahren verheiratet we have been married since 1987/for 16 years;
    er ist schon lange tot he has been dead for a long time;
    sei(d) nicht so laut! don’t be so noisy, stop making such a noise;
    sei nicht so frech! don’t be so cheeky;
    sei so gut und … do me a favo(u)r and …, would you be so good as to …?;
    sei er auch noch so reich no matter how rich he is, however rich he may be;
    wie teuer es auch (immer) sein mag however expensive it may be;
    er ist beim Lesen he’s reading;
    sie ist am Putzen umg she’s doing the cleaning;
    die Garage ist im Bau the garage is being built;
    sie ist schon ein paar Mal im Fernsehen gewesen auch she’s made a few appearances on TV ( oder a few TV appearances);
    sie ist jetzt 15 Jahre she’s 15 now;
    es ist ein Jahr (her), seit it’s a year since, it was a year ago that;
    ich bin ja nicht so umg I’m not like that;
    sei doch nicht so! umg don’t be like that;
    du bist wohl! umg you must be crazy!;
    sei es, wie es sei be that as it may;
    wenn dem so ist umg if that’s the case, in that case
    5. (sich befinden, aufhalten) be;
    es ist niemand zu Hause there’s nobody at home;
    sie ist in Urlaub/zur Kur she’s on holiday/taking a cure;
    warst du mal in London? have you ever been to London?
    wie ist das Wetter bei euch? how’s the weather ( oder what’s the weather like) with you?;
    wie ist der Wein? how’s the wine?, what’s the wine like?;
    wie ist er so als Chef? what’s he like as a boss?;
    der Film/die Party war nichts umg the film (US auch movie)/party was a dead loss (US a washout)
    7. geeignet, bestimmt:
    Alkohol ist nichts für Kinder alcohol isn’t for children, children shouldn’t touch alcohol;
    das ist nichts für mich that’s not my cup of tea; (bin an Kauf etc nicht interessiert) that’s not for me;
    dies ist gegen die Schmerzen this is for the pain
    mir ist, als kenne ich ihn schon I have a feeling I know him;
    es ist, als ob … it’s as though …
    9. mit dat (sich fühlen):
    mir ist kalt I’m cold, I feel cold;
    mir ist schlecht I feel ill (besonders US sick);
    mir ist nicht nach Arbeiten umg I don’t feel like working, I’m not in the mood for work
    10. verantwortlich, schuldig etc:
    wer war das? (wer hat das getan?) who did that?;
    keiner will es gewesen sein nobody will admit they did it, nobody’s owning up;
    du bist es! beim Fangenspielen: you’re it
    11. mit zu (+inf):
    die Waren sind zu senden an … the goods are to be sent to …;
    das Spiel ist nicht mehr zu gewinnen the game can no longer be won, we can no longer win (the game);
    da ist nichts (mehr) zu machen umg there’s nothing to be done ( oder one can do);
    er ist nicht mehr zu retten he’s past saving; umg, fig he’s a lost cause, he’s beyond help;
    es ist nun an dir zu (+inf) it’s up to you to … now;
    es ist nicht an uns zu urteilen form it’s not for us to judge
    12. MATH etc:
    5 und 2 ist 7 five and two are ( oder is, make[s]) seven;
    3 mal 7 ist 21 three times seven is ( oder are, make[s]) twenty-one;
    x sei … let x be …
    13. meist unbestimmt, oft in umg Wendungen:
    ist was? umg is anything ( oder something) wrong?; auch provozierend: what’s the problem?;
    was ist mit dir? umg what’s the matter ( oder what’s wrong) with you?;
    so ist das nun mal umg that’s the way it is;
    nun, wie ist’s? umg well, what about it (then)?;
    wie ist es mit dir? umg what about you?;
    mit dem Urlaub war nichts umg the holiday didn’t work out, the holiday fell through;
    Nachtisch/Fernsehen ist heute nicht, Kinder umg there’s no sweet (US dessert)/television for you today, children;
    was nicht ist, kann ja noch werden umg there’s plenty of time yet;
    das war’s umg that’s it, that’s the lot;
    war das alles? is that all ( oder the lot)?;
    das wär’s für heute! umg that’s all for today
    etwas sein lassen (nicht tun) not do sth; (aufhören) stop doing sth;
    lass es sein stop it; (rühr es nicht an) leave it alone; (kümmere dich nicht drum) don’t bother;
    ich an deiner Stelle würde das sein lassen if I were you I wouldn’t have anything to do with it;
    am besten lassen wir es ganz sein we’d better forget all about it;
    muss das sein? do you have to?;
    was sein muss, muss sein whatever will be, will be;
    was soll das sein? what’s that supposed to be?;
    das kann sein, kann oder
    mag sein umg it’s possible, it could be;
    das kann nicht sein that’s impossible, it can’t be
    es sei denn(, dass) unless;
    sei es, dass … oder dass … whether … or …;
    wie wär’s mit einer Partie Schach? how ( oder what) about a game of chess?;
    na, wie wär’s mit uns beiden? umg how about the two of us getting together?;
    und das wäre? umg and what might that be?
    B. v/aux have;
    ich bin ihm schon begegnet I’ve met him before;
    die Sonne ist untergegangen the sun has set ( oder gone down);
    er ist nach Berlin gegangen he has gone to Berlin;
    ich bin bei meinem Anwalt gewesen I’ve been to see my lawyer;
    als die Polizei kam, war er schon verschwunden when the police arrived he had disappeared;
    er ist in Paris gesehen worden he has been seen in Paris;
    ich bin in Böhmen/1972 geboren I was born in Bohemia/in 1972;
    die Arbeiten sind beendet the jobs are finished;
    der neue Kanzler ist gewählt the new Chancellor has been elected
    sein2
    A. poss pr
    1. adjektivisch: his; Mädchen: her; Sache: its; Tier: meist its; Haustier: his, weiblich: her; Schiff, Staat: oft her; unbestimmt: one’s;
    sein Glück machen make one’s fortune;
    all sein bisschen Geld what little money he has ( oder had);
    Seine Majestät His Majesty;
    es kostet (gut) seine tausend Dollar it costs a good thousand dollars
    seiner, seine, sein(e)s, der (die, das) sein(ig)e his; Mädchen: hers;
    jedem das Seine to each his own;
    das Sein(ig)e tun do one’s share (bit umg); (sein Möglichstes tun) do one’s best
    B. pers pr (gen von er und es) of him; Mädchen: of her;
    er war seiner nicht mehr mächtig he had lost control of himself completely
    * * *
    das; Seins (Philos.) being; (Dasein) existence
    * * *
    nur sing. (Dasein) n.
    existence n. nur sing. n.
    being n.

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > sein

  • 7 be

    [biː] present tense am [am] are [aː], is [ɪz]: past tense was [wɔz], were [wəː]: present participle ˈbeing: past participle been [biːn], (American) [bɪn]: subjunctive were [wəː]: short forms I'm [aɪm] ( I am), you're [juə] ( you are), he's [hiːz] ( he is), she's [ʃiːz] ( she is), it's [ɪts] ( it is), we're [wɪə] ( we are), they're [θeə] ( they are): negative short forms isn't [ˈɪznt] ( is not), aren't [aːnt] ( are not), wasn't [ˈwɔznt] ( was not), weren't [wəːnt] ( were not) verb
    1) used with a present participle to form the progressive or continuous tenses:

    What were you saying?.

    يَسْتَعْمَل لِبِناء الفِعْل المُضارِع المُسْتَمـر
    2) used with a present participle to form a type of future tense:

    I'm going to London.

    يُسْتَعْمَل لِبِناء فِعْل المُسْتَقْبَل
    3) used with a past participle to form the passive voice:

    He was shot.

    يستعمل لبناء صيغة يُسْتَعْمَل لِبِناء صيغَة المَجْهول
    4) used with an infinitive to express several ideas, eg necessity (When am I to leave?), purpose ( The letter is to tell us he's coming), a possible future happening (If he were to lose, I'd win) etc.
    dيُسْتَعْمَل مع المَصْدَر للتَّعْبير عن عِدّة أفكار مثل: ضَروره، هَدَف، مُستَقْبَل مُحْتَمَل
    5) used in giving or asking for information about something or someone:

    Is he alive?

    They are being silly.

    يُسْتَعْمَل لِطَلَب مَعْلومات

    Arabic-English dictionary > be

  • 8 استأهل

    اِسْتَأهَلَ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استحق (اِسْتَحَقَّ)‏

    Arabic-English dictionary > استأهل

  • 9 استحق

    اِسْتَحَقَّ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. earn: to deserve (a rest, respect, etc.) because of one’s hard work or good qualities: He earned the title of ‘The Great’ by his victories in the war. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: to be deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استأهل (اِسْتَأْهَلَ)‏ \ اِسْتَحَقَّ أو اسْتَأْهَل ما حَصَلَ له \ serve sb. right: to give sb. the misfortune that he deserves: It serves you right if you fail the exam (because you haven’t worked hard). \ اِسْتَحَقَّ الدَّفْع \ payable: having to be paid: The rent is payable weekly. \ اِسْتَحَقَّ ما يُبْذَل فيه \ worth: (with while) good enough to deserve the time or trouble or money that is spent on it: Our visit was worthwile.

    Arabic-English dictionary > استحق

  • 10 deserve

    اِسْتَحَقَّ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. earn: to deserve (a rest, respect, etc.) because of one’s hard work or good qualities: He earned the title of ‘The Great’ by his victories in the war. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: to be deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استأهل (اِسْتَأْهَلَ)‏

    Arabic-English glossary > deserve

  • 11 earn

    اِسْتَحَقَّ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. earn: to deserve (a rest, respect, etc.) because of one’s hard work or good qualities: He earned the title of ‘The Great’ by his victories in the war. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: to be deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استأهل (اِسْتَأْهَلَ)‏

    Arabic-English glossary > earn

  • 12 merit

    اِسْتَحَقَّ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. earn: to deserve (a rest, respect, etc.) because of one’s hard work or good qualities: He earned the title of ‘The Great’ by his victories in the war. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: to be deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استأهل (اِسْتَأْهَلَ)‏

    Arabic-English glossary > merit

  • 13 worth

    اِسْتَحَقَّ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. earn: to deserve (a rest, respect, etc.) because of one’s hard work or good qualities: He earned the title of ‘The Great’ by his victories in the war. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: to be deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استأهل (اِسْتَأْهَلَ)‏

    Arabic-English glossary > worth

  • 14 deserve

    اِسْتَأهَلَ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استحق (اِسْتَحَقَّ)‏

    Arabic-English glossary > deserve

  • 15 merit

    اِسْتَأهَلَ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استحق (اِسْتَحَقَّ)‏

    Arabic-English glossary > merit

  • 16 worth

    اِسْتَأهَلَ \ deserve: (not used in the continuous tenses) to be worthy of: Thieves deserve to be punished. Good work deserves good pay. merit: to deserve: She merits all the praise that she has been given. worth: deserving: The castle is worth a visit. It is well worth visiting. \ See Also استحق (اِسْتَحَقَّ)‏

    Arabic-English glossary > worth

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