Arabic Expression · Intermediate
بسط يده
to give generously
Pronunciation: say بسط يده
Meaning
to give generously
Example
وَلَا تَجْعَلْ يَدَكَ مَغْلُولَةً إِلَى عُنُقِكَ وَلَا تَبْسُطْهَا كُلَّ الْبَسْطِ فَتَقْعُدَ مَلُومًا مَّحْسُورًا
Do not be so tight-fisted, for you will be blameworthy; nor so open-handed, for you will end up in poverty.
Practice tips
- Practice بسط يده out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic expression is for intermediate-level learners.