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Egyptian Arabic / Verb there to be)
Egyptian Arabic / Verb there to be)
How to Use "فى" (There is) in Egyptian Arabic

In today's lesson, we will learn how to use the phrase "فى" (fi) to express "there is" in Egyptian Arabic.

What Does "فى" Mean in Egyptian Arabic?[edit | edit source]

In Egyptian Arabic, the phrase "فى" (fi) is used to express the existence of something. It is equivalent to the English phrase "there is" or "there are".

Examples of Using "فى" in Egyptian Arabic[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of using "فى" in Egyptian Arabic:

  • فى بعض الأشجار. (There are some trees.)
  • فى طالب واحد. (There is one student.)
  • فى أطفال كثيرون. (There are many children.)

Tips for Using "فى" in Egyptian Arabic[edit | edit source]

Here are some tips to help you use "فى" correctly in Egyptian Arabic:

  • "فى" is followed by the noun that indicates the existence of something.
  • The noun after "فى" can be singular or plural, and the form of "فى" will change accordingly. For example: فى طالب (fi taleb) for "there is a student" and فى طلاب (fi taleb) for "there are students".
  • "فى" can be used in negative sentences by adding the word "ما" (ma) before it. For example: ما فى طالب (ma fi taleb) for "there is not a student".

Exemples[edit | edit source]

Present[edit | edit source]

THERE IS A CAR  فى سيارة وحدة
THERE ARE CARS  فى سيارات
THERE IS NO CAR مفىش سيارة وحدة
THERE ARE NO CARS مفىش سيارات

Past[edit | edit source]

THERE WAS A CAR كان فى سيارة وحدة
THERE WERE CARS كان فى سيارات
THERE WERE NO CARS مكانش فى سيارة وحدة

Past (interrogative)[edit | edit source]

WAS THERE A CAR  ? كان فى سيارة وحدة ؟
IS THERE A CAR  ?  فى سيارة وحدة ؟
WILL THERE BE A CAR ? هيكون سيارة وحدة ؟

Future[edit | edit source]

THERE WILL BE A CAR هيكون سيارة وحدة
THERE WILL BE CARS هيكون سيارات
THERE WILL NOT  BE مش هيكون سيارة وحدة
THERE WILL NOT BE ANY CAR مش هيكون سيارات

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