B2 Expression خنثی 2 دقیقه مطالعه

الهدف من الحياة

The purpose of life

به‌طور تحت‌اللفظی: The goal from the life

Use this phrase to explore deep motivations or discuss the ultimate 'why' behind human existence.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Refers to one's ultimate mission or reason for living.
  • Common in philosophical, religious, or career-oriented discussions.
  • Should be reserved for deep or meaningful conversations.

معنی

This phrase refers to your 'why' or the core reason for your existence. It is used to discuss your ultimate mission, your deep motivations, or the philosophical question of why we are here.

مثال‌های کلیدی

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Deep conversation with a friend

هل فكرت يوماً ما هو الهدف من الحياة؟

Have you ever thought about what the purpose of life is?

😊
2

Job interview

الهدف من الحياة بالنسبة لي هو الابتكار.

The purpose of life for me is innovation.

💼
3

Texting a friend late at night

أنا في حالة فلسفية... ما الهدف من الحياة؟

I'm in a philosophical mood... what's the purpose of life?

😊
🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

In many Arab societies, the 'purpose of life' is traditionally linked to religious fulfillment and family legacy. However, with the rise of the startup culture in cities like Dubai and Riyadh, the phrase is increasingly used to discuss personal branding and professional impact.

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The Preposition Trick

Always use `من` (from) with `الهدف`. Using `في` (in) isn't wrong, but `من` sounds much more natural to native speakers.

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Don't be too heavy

Avoid using this in the first 5 minutes of meeting someone unless you want to be known as 'the philosopher' immediately.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • Refers to one's ultimate mission or reason for living.
  • Common in philosophical, religious, or career-oriented discussions.
  • Should be reserved for deep or meaningful conversations.

What It Means

It is about your 'why.' It covers your mission and your reason for being. You use it for big life questions. It is not just about jobs. It is about your soul's direction. It is the ultimate question that keeps people up at night.

How To Use It

Use it like a compass. You can ask others about their goals. You can share your own dreams. It fits in serious talks. It also works in self-help contexts. Just add your thought after it. For example, you can say الهدف من الحياة هو... and then your belief.

When To Use It

Use it during late-night coffee sessions. It is great for job interviews too. Use it when you feel lost. It helps you find focus. Use it when discussing philosophy or religion. It is a great icebreaker for deep thinkers.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use it for small tasks. Don't use it while buying bread. It is too heavy for small talk. People might think you are too intense. If you ask the cashier this, they will be very confused. Keep it for meaningful moments.

Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, this is a deep topic. It often connects to faith and family. Many see service to others as the main goal. It is a very respected topic. Modern youth use it for career passion too. It bridges the gap between old wisdom and new dreams.

Common Variations

You might hear معنى الحياة. That means 'the meaning of life.' Another one is رسالتي في الحياة. That means 'my mission in life.' Both are very common. You can also hear غاية الحياة in more poetic settings.

نکات کاربردی

The phrase is neutral and versatile. Use it with the preposition `من` for the most idiomatic sound, and keep it for contexts that involve reflection or long-term planning.

💡

The Preposition Trick

Always use `من` (from) with `الهدف`. Using `في` (in) isn't wrong, but `من` sounds much more natural to native speakers.

⚠️

Don't be too heavy

Avoid using this in the first 5 minutes of meeting someone unless you want to be known as 'the philosopher' immediately.

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The 'Ibadah' Connection

In a religious context, many will answer this with `العبادة` (worship). It's a very common cultural default for this question.

مثال‌ها

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#1 Deep conversation with a friend
😊

هل فكرت يوماً ما هو الهدف من الحياة؟

Have you ever thought about what the purpose of life is?

A classic way to start a deep philosophical chat.

#2 Job interview
💼

الهدف من الحياة بالنسبة لي هو الابتكار.

The purpose of life for me is innovation.

Shows ambition and a clear personal mission.

#3 Texting a friend late at night
😊

أنا في حالة فلسفية... ما الهدف من الحياة؟

I'm in a philosophical mood... what's the purpose of life?

A relatable way to bring up big topics via text.

#4 Being humorous at a restaurant
😄

الهدف من الحياة الآن هو إنهاء هذا الصحن!

The purpose of life right now is finishing this plate!

Uses a heavy phrase for a light, funny situation.

#5 Giving an emotional speech
💭

بعد خسارته، أدركت أن الهدف من الحياة هو الحب.

After losing him, I realized the purpose of life is love.

Very high emotional impact.

#6 In a university seminar
👔

سنتحدث اليوم عن الهدف من الحياة في الفلسفة.

Today we will talk about the purpose of life in philosophy.

Academic and structured usage.

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Complete the sentence to express a personal goal.

___ من الحياة هو مساعدة الفقراء.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: الهدف

`الهدف` (The goal) fits the context of a life mission.

Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase.

الهدف ___ الحياة هو السعادة.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: من

The standard expression uses `من` (from) to mean 'the purpose of'.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality Spectrum of 'الهدف من الحياة'

Informal

Used jokingly with friends about food or sleep.

My purpose is this shawarma.

Neutral

Standard deep talks or late-night reflections.

What is your purpose?

Formal

Academic lectures, religious sermons, or interviews.

The purpose of life is service.

Where to use 'الهدف من الحياة'

الهدف من الحياة
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Job Interview

Explaining your career mission.

Coffee Shop

Deep talk with a close friend.

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Therapy

Discussing personal fulfillment.

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Social Media

Posting an inspirational quote.

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Not at all! While it sounds serious, friends use it all the time during deep conversations at cafes. It's only 'too formal' if you use it for trivial things like chores.

Yes, it's very effective in interviews or vision statements. For example: الهدف من حياتي المهنية... (The purpose of my professional life...).

الهدف is more common and means 'goal.' الغاية is slightly more elevated or poetic, often meaning 'the ultimate end.'

No, it can be entirely secular. It depends on the person answering. You can say your purpose is السعادة (happiness) or النجاح (success).

Just ask: ما هو هدفك في الحياة؟ (What is your goal in life?). It's a direct and meaningful question.

Usually, companies use رؤية (vision) or رسالة (mission), but الهدف من وجودنا (the purpose of our existence) works for a brand story.

It is singular. If you want to talk about multiple goals, you say الأهداف من الحياة.

Using it for short-term goals. Don't say it's the 'purpose of life' to go to the gym today; use هدفي اليوم (my goal today) instead.

The core words remain the same across dialects, though the pronunciation of الهدف (al-hadaf) might shift slightly.

You can just say هدفي في الحياة (my goal in life), which is slightly more personal and common.

عبارات مرتبط

معنى الحياة

Meaning of life

رسالة في الحياة

Mission in life

طموح

Ambition

القدر

Destiny

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