Language/North-levantine-arabic/Grammar/Adjectives

North Levantine Arabic Grammar - Adjectives

Hi North Levantine Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the world of adjectives in North Levantine Arabic. We will learn how to use them and where to place them in a sentence. Adjectives are an essential part of any language. They allow us to add details and descriptions to our speech and writing. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use adjectives correctly and make your speech more interesting and informative.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Nouns, Pronouns & Give your Opinion.

What are Adjectives?

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. It adds details about the noun and provides more information about it. In North Levantine Arabic, adjectives usually come after the noun they describe.

For example:

North Levantine Arabic	Pronunciation	English
سيارتي الحمراء	siyarta al-ħamraa	my red car
طبق الأكل اللذيذ	ţabakh al-akl al-lðhið	the delicious food plate
ملابس الشتاء الثقيلة	malabis al-štā' al-θqīla	the heavy winter clothes

In the examples above, the adjectives "red," "delicious," and "heavy" come after the nouns they describe.

Types of Adjectives

In North Levantine Arabic, there are two main types of adjectives: predicative and attributive.

Predicative Adjectives

Predicative adjectives come after a linking verb like "is" or "are" and provide additional information about the subject.

For example:

• الطعام لذيذ. (al-'ţa'm laðið.)
• The food is delicious.

In this example, the adjective "delicious" describes the subject "food" after the linking verb "is."

Attributive Adjectives

Attributive adjectives describe a noun directly and come before or after it in a sentence.

For example:

• سترتدي الفتاة فستانًا أبيض. (satarudī al-fatā fustānan 'abyð.)
• The girl will wear a white dress.

In this example, the adjective "white" comes after the noun "dress."

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

In North Levantine Arabic, comparative and superlative adjectives are formed using the particles "أكثر" (akthar) and "الأكثر" (al-akthar) respectively, followed by the adjective.

For example:

North Levantine Arabic	Pronunciation	English
أكثر سريع	akthar sarii'	faster
الأكثر سرعة	al-akthar s'ra'a	the fastest

In this example, we use the particle "أكثر" (akthar) to say "faster" and "الأكثر" (al-akthar) to say "the fastest."

Practice Dialogue

A: ما هي الخضروات المفضلة لديك؟ (maa hiya al-ħðrwat al-mufaððila ladaik?) What are your favorite vegetables?

B: أفضل الطماطم الحمراء. (afðal al-ţumāţu, al-ħamraa.) I prefer red tomatoes.

A: لديك سيارة جديدة؟ (ladaik siyara jadiida?) Do you have a new car?

B: لا، ولكن لدي موبايل جديد. (la, walakin lada munbaal jadiid.) No, but I have a new mobile phone.

Conclusion

Adjectives are essential to make any sentence more descriptive and informative. In North Levantine Arabic, adjectives usually come after the noun they describe. There are two types of adjectives: predicative and attributive, and they can be used in comparative and superlative forms. Keep practicing and use adjectives to make your speech more engaging and interesting! To improve your [North Levantine Arabic|North Levantine Arabic Literature], you can also use the [Polyglot Club] website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: How to Use "Have", Questions & Negation.

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• Negation
• Give your Opinion
• Questions
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• Gender
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