ابق قويا
ibqa qawiyyan
In Arabic, "stay strong" is expressed as ابق قويا (ibqa qawiyyan).
The phrase is used to encourage someone to remain brave and resilient during a difficult time.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes depending on whom you are addressing. Use ابقي قوية when addressing a woman, and use ابقوا أقوياء when addressing a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
ibqa qawiyyan
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, people often substitute the literal 'stay strong' with the phrase شد حيلك, which literally translates to 'strengthen your waist'.
- In many Middle Eastern cultures, instead of just saying 'stay strong', people will often physically place a hand on your shoulder or chest to emphasize the sincerity of the encouragement.
- When offering encouragement, speakers often use the religious-inflected phrase الله يقويك which means 'May God make you strong'.
Examples in context
- كمل واصبرKeep going and be patient
- ابق قوياًStay strong
- ابق قويا في هذه الأزمة.ibqa qawiyan fi hadhihi al-azma.Stay strong in this crisis.
- أنا أعلم أن الأمر صعب، لكن ابق قويا.ana a'lamu anna al-amra sa'b, lakin ibqa qawiyan.I know it is hard, but stay strong.
Example conversation
Ziad is comforting Nour after she lost her job.
- زياد Ziadأنا حزين جداً لأنني فقدت عملي.Ana hazin jiddan li'annani faqadtu 'amali.I am very sad because I lost my job.
- نور Nourابق قويا يا زياد، ستجد فرصة أفضل.Ibqa qawiyan ya Ziyad, satajidu fursatan afdal.Stay strong, Ziyad, you will find a better opportunity.
- زياد Ziadشكراً لكِ على دعمك يا نور.Shukran laki 'ala da'miki ya Nour.Thank you for your support, Nour.
- نور Nourنحن دائماً هنا بجانبك.Nahnu da'iman huna bijanibika.We are always here by your side.
