Arabic Expression · Native
ليس تمامًا
not exactly
Pronunciation: ليس تمامًا
Meaning
A natural Arabic expression used to convey: not exactly.
Example
هل انتهى العمل؟ — ليس تمامًا، بقيت مراجعة أخيرة.
Is the work finished? — Not exactly; one final review remains.
Practice tips
- Practice ليس تمامًا 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 native-level learners.