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1 what ... for
1) why(?):من أجْل ماذا؟What did he do that for?
2) for what purpose(?):لأي هَدَف؟What is this switch for?
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2 what
[wɔt] pronoun, adjective1.1) used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc:What street is this?
What's your name/address / telephone number?
What time is it?
What (kind of) bird is that?
What is he reading?
What did you say?
What is this cake made of?
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" "A doctor."
ماذا، أيI asked him what clothes I should wear.
What clothes she wears!
What a fool he is!
What naughty children they are!
تُسْتَعْمَل للتَّعْبير عن الشُّعور في الجُمْلَة التَّعَجُّبِيَّهWhat a silly book this is!
2. relative pronoun1) the thing(s) that:Did you find what you wanted?
ماذاWhat that child needs is a good spanking!
2) ( also relative adjective) any (things or amount) that; whatever:أيPlease lend me what you can.
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3 what'll
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4 for the sake of
بِحَقّ السَّماءِ! \ on earth: (used for giving force to a question or expression): What on earth are you doing? Why on earth did you say that?. for the sake of: used in strong expressions, begging sb. to do sth. or explain sth: For God’s sake, save my child! For Heaven’s sake, what shall I do now?. -
5 what is it for?
لأي غَرَضٍ؟ \ what is it for?: what is its purpose?. -
6 what about?
1) used in asking whether the listener would like (to do) something:What about a glass of milk?
ما رأيَك فيWhat about going to the cinema?
2) used in asking for news or advice:What about your new book?
ماذا بِخُصوصWhat about the other problem?
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7 what about...?
مَا قولُك في \ how about: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); how would you like: How about a cup of coffee?. what about...?: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); how would you like: What about going for a swim?. -
8 what about...?
مَا رأيُك في \ how about?: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); would you like: How about a cup of coffee?. what about...?: what is your opinion of (a certain plan); how would you like: What about going for a swim?. -
9 what about
ماذا تقولُ في...؟ \ what about: what is your opinion of (an idea): What about that blue coat in the shop window? (Does it suit you! Would you like it?) What about a swim (Shall we go for a swim?). -
10 what about?
مَا رأيُك في...؟ \ what about?: what is your opinion of (an idea?): What about that blue coat in the shop window? (Does it suit you? Would you like it?) What about a swim? (Shall we go for a swim?). -
11 what ... like?
used when asking for information about someone or something:"What does it look like?" "It"s small and square.'
"What"s her mother like?' "Oh, she"s quite nice.'
كيَفَ يبدوWe may go – it depends (on) what the weather's like.
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12 for
بِالقياس إلى \ for: in regard to: For a boy, he’s rather weak. He’s too young for such work. \ بِالنِّسْبة لِـ \ for: in regard to: For a boy, he’s rather weak. He’s too young for such work. \ بِالنِّيابة عَن \ for: instead of: I’m busy, so please do it for me. \ في جانب \ for: in favour of: Are you for this idea or against it?. \ See Also صف (صَفّ) \ لأَجْل \ for: that is intended to belong to, be given to, or used for the purpose of: This parcel isn’t for you, it’s for your sister. What’s this money for? It’s for buying some food for dinner. They go fishing for pleasure. \ See Also لـ (لِـ) \ لِصَالح \ for: in the interest of: He played football for England. \ لِمَصْلَحَة \ for: in the interest of: He played football for England. \ لِمُدَّة \ for: showing the length of time since sth. happened, or from the beginning to the present: I haven’t seen him for two years. We have lived here for six months. \ لِمُدَّةَ \ for: showing the length of time since sth. happened, or from the beginning to the present: I haven’t seen him for two years. We have lived here for six months. \ مُؤَيِّد لِـ \ for: in favour of: Are you for this idea or against it?. \ مُمَثِّلاً عن \ for: in the interest of: He played football for England. -
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[fɔː]1. preposition1) to be given or sent to:لِThis letter is for you.
2) towards; in the direction of:نَحْوWe set off for London.
3) through a certain time or distance:لِمُدَّة ، لِمَسافَةfor three miles.
4) in order to have, get, be etc:من أجْل، بِخصوصGo for a walk.
5) in return; as payment:مُقابِلHe paid $2 for his ticket.
6) in order to be prepared:ليكون مُسْتَعِدّاHe's getting ready for the journey.
7) representing:مُمَثِّلا لِHe is the member of parliament for Hull.
8) on behalf of:بالنيابَة عَنWill you do it for me?
9) in favour of:مَعَ ، مؤيِّد، مُناصِرAre you for or against the plan?
10) because of:بِسَببfor this reason.
11) having a particular purpose:من أجل شَيء مُعَيَّنShe gave me money for the bus fare.
12) indicating an ability or an attitude to:(قُدره أو موهِبَه) في مجال، لِan ear for music.
13) as being:على أنَّهThey mistook him for someone else.
14) considering what is used in the case of:آخذين بعين الأعْتِبار أنَّ، بالنِسْبَةِ لِIt is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).
15) in spite of:بالرَّغْمFor all his money, he didn't seem happy.
2. conjunctionbecause:بِسَبَب، لأنَّIt must be late, for I have been here a long time.
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14 for
لِـ \ at: (showing cause): I was pleased at the news. for: in regard to: He has a liking for fruit. For a boy, he’s rather weak. He’s too young for such work, that is intended to belong to, be given to, or used for the purpose of This parcel isn’t for you, it’s for your sister. What’s this money for? It’s for buying some food for dinner. They go fishing for pleasure. on: showing the state of sth.: The goods are on sale. per: for each: It costs 36 pence per pound. to: also so as to, in order to showing purpose: He did that (so as) to annoy me. -
15 what with
نَتِيجَةً لِـ \ in consequence: as a result. thanks to: because of: Thanks to you, his life was saved (as a result of your help). through: by means of; as a result of: I heard the news through a friend. He lost his way through having no map. what with: as a result of (several things together): What with football and swimming and fishing, he has little time for reading. -
16 what with
أَمَّا وَ... \ what with: as a result of (several things together): What with football and swimming and fishing, he has little time for reading. -
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فِيمَا يَتَعَلَّق بِـ \ as regards, regarding: concerning: As regards your offer to help, would you join us tomorrow?. concerning: with regard to; about: News concerning the aeroplane accident is coming in slowly. for: in regard to: He has a liking for fruit. He’s too young for such work. in connection with: concerning; in regard to. in respect of, with respect to, respecting: concerning: a bill in respect of car repairs. on the part of: in the case of; so far as sb. is concerned: There was no mistake on her part (If there was a mistake, it was not hers). towards: in regard to: What are your feelings towards her?. -
18 what in the world(?)
used for emphasis when asking a question:تُسْتَعْمَل في السُّؤال للتَّوكيد والإسْتِهْجان بِمَعنى: ماذا بِحق السَّماء فَعَلت!What in the world have you done to your hair?
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19 what in the world(?)
used for emphasis when asking a question:تُسْتَعْمَل في السُّؤال للتَّوكيد والإسْتِهْجان بِمَعنى: ماذا بِحق السَّماء فَعَلت!What in the world have you done to your hair?
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20 for
نَحْوَ \ about: not exactly; a little before or after; a little more or less: about 9 o’clock; about 50 boys. approximately: nearly, but not exactly: The box weighed approximately 10 kilos. for: towards: We set off for home. more or less: about, but not exactly: It’s 20 miles away, more or less. She’s more or less ready, but she can’t find her handbag. on: (showing a direction) towards: She turned her back on me. His eyes were on the door. some: (with numbers) about: Some 70 people attended the meeting. something like: (with numbers) about: He owns something like 400 cattle, about It cost something like $3. to: in expressions of place and time; showing where sb. or sth. goes; showing an aim or limit; showing a point that is reached: We walked to school. He jumped on to the table. towards: in the direction of: My window faced towards the east., in regard to What are your feelings towards her?.
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what for(1) — {interrog.} For what reason; why? * /I told Mary what I was going to town for./ * /What are you running for?/ Often used alone as a question. * /Billy s mother told him to wear his hat. What for? he asked./ Compare: HOW COME … Dictionary of American idioms
what for(1) — {interrog.} For what reason; why? * /I told Mary what I was going to town for./ * /What are you running for?/ Often used alone as a question. * /Billy s mother told him to wear his hat. What for? he asked./ Compare: HOW COME … Dictionary of American idioms
what for — phrasal 1. for what purpose or reason ; why usually used with the other words of a question between what and for < what did you do that for > except when used alone 2. harsh treatment especially by blows or by a sharp reprimand < gave him what… … New Collegiate Dictionary
what for(2) — {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. Usually used with get or give . * /Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house./ * /The teacher gave me what for because I was late./ … Dictionary of American idioms
what for(2) — {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. Usually used with get or give . * /Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house./ * /The teacher gave me what for because I was late./ … Dictionary of American idioms
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