Language/Saidi-arabic/Grammar/Pronouns
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In this lesson, we will discuss the use of pronouns in Saidi Arabic. Pronouns are words used to replace nouns and are an essential part of any language. By knowing how to use pronouns in Saidi Arabic, you can more effectively communicate your thoughts and ideas.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: How to Use "Have", How to Use "Be", Questions & Negation.
What are Pronouns?[edit | edit source]
In Saidi Arabic, pronouns are used to replace nouns. Doing so allows the speaker to avoid repetition and improve the flow of language. For example, instead of saying "Fatima bought Fatima's book," we could say "Fatima bought her book." In the second sentence, "her" replaces "Fatima's."
Subject Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Subject pronouns are used to replace the subject of the sentence.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ุฃูุง (ana) | /anan/ | I |
| ุฃูุชู (anta) | /anta/ | You (masculine) |
| ุฃูุชู (anti) | /anti/ | You (feminine) |
| ูู (huwa) | /huwa/ | He |
| ูููู (hiya) | /hiya/ | She |
| ุฅุญูุง (eHna) | /eHna/ | We |
| ุฅูุชูุง (entu) | /entu/ | You all |
| ููู ู (hum) | /hum/ | They (masculine) |
| ููููู (hunn) | /hunn/ | They (feminine) |
- Dialogue:
Person 1: ุฃูุง ุฃุญุจ ุงููุชุงุจ. (Ana ahib al-kitaab.) (I like the book.) Person 2: ูุฐุง ุฌู ูู. (Hada jameel.) (This is beautiful.)
Object Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Object pronouns are used to replace the object of the sentence.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ุฃูููุง (ana) | /anan/ | Me |
| ุฅููุชู (inta) | /inta/ | You (masculine) |
| ุฅููุชู (inti) | /inti/ | You (feminine) |
| ูููู (huwa) | /huwa/ | Him |
| ูููู (hiya) | /hiya/ | Her |
| ุฅุญููุง (eHna) | /eHna/ | Us |
| ุฅูุชูุง (entu) | /entu/ | You all |
| ููู ู (hum) | /hum/ | Them (masculine) |
| ููููู (hunn) | /hunn/ | Them (feminine) |
- Dialogue:
Person 1: ูู ุชุญุจ ุงูุดุงูุ (Hal tuhib as-shay?) (Do you like tea?) Person 2: ูุนู ุ ุฃุญุจู. (Naam, uhibbuh.) (Yes, I like it.)
Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Possessive pronouns are used to indicate possession.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ููู (liyya) | /liyya/ | Mine |
| ูููู (laka) | /laka/ | Yours (masculine) |
| ูููู (laki) | /laki/ | Yours (feminine) |
| ูููู (lahu) | /lahu/ | His |
| ููููุง (lahaa) | /lahaa/ | Hers |
| ููููุง (lana) | /lana/ | Ours |
| ููููู ู (lakum) | /lakum/ | Yours (plural) |
| ููููู ู (lahum) | /lahum/ | Theirs (masculine) |
| ููููููู (lahunn) | /lahunn/ | Theirs (feminine) |
- Dialogue:
Person 1: ูุฐุง ูุชุงุจ ุนุจุฏ ุงูุฑุญู ูุ (Hada kitaab 'Abd ar-Rahman?) (Is this 'Abdul Rahman's book?) Person 2: ูุงุ ูุฐุง ูุชุงุจู. (La, hada kitaabi.) (No, this is my book.)
Demonstrative Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Demonstrative pronouns are used to indicate a specific noun.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ููุฐูุง (hada) | /hada/ | This |
| ููุฐููู (hadhihi) | /hadhihi/ | This (feminine) |
| ุฐููููู (dhalika) | /dhalika/ | That |
| ุชููููู (tilka) | /tilka/ | That (feminine) |
- Dialogue:
Person 1: ูุฐุง ุงููุชุงุจ ุฌู ูู. (Hada al-kitaab jameel.) (This book is beautiful.) Person 2: ุชูู ุงูููุงุฏุฉ ูุซูุฑุฉ ุงูุฃููุงู. (Tilka al-qlaadah katheerah alwaan.) (That necklace has many colors.)
Interrogative Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about a specific noun.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ู ููู (man) | /man/ | Who |
| ู ูุง (maa) | /maa/ | What |
| ุฃููููู (ayna) | /ayna/ | Where |
| ูููููู (kaifa) | /kaifa/ | How |
- Dialogue:
Person 1: ุฃูู ุฃุฎุจุงุฑูุ (Ayna akhbaarak?) (Where have you been?) Person 2: ููุช ูู ุงููุตู. (Kuntu fil-fasl.) (I was in class.)
Indefinite Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific people or things.
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ููููู (kullu) | /kullu/ | Every |
| ุจูุนูุถู (ba'dhu) | /ba'dhu/ | Some |
| ููููููู (qaleelon) | /qaleelon/ | Few |
| ููุซููุฑู (kathheerun) | /kathheerun/ | Many |
- Dialogue:
Person 1: ูู ุงูุญุฏููุฉ ููุฌุฏ ุจุนุถ ุงูุฒููุฑ ุฌู ููุฉ. (Fil-hadeeqah yujad ba'dh az-zuhuur jameelah.) (There are some beautiful flowers in the garden.) Person 2: ูุซูุฑ ู ู ุงูุฃุดุฌุงุฑ ููุง ูุฏูู ุฉ. (Kathiir min al-ashjaar huna qadiimah.) (Many of the trees here are old.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Pronouns are a critical aspect of Saidi Arabic grammar, and mastering their use is essential for effective communication. By understanding when and how to use each type of pronoun, you can enhance your speaking and writing abilities in Saidi Arabic. To deepen your knowledge of Saidi Arabic grammar, check out our [Language/Saidi-arabic/Grammar|grammar] section.
Remember, language learning is not just about grammar and vocabulary. To truly understand a language, you must also learn about its culture and history. To connect with native speakers and discover more about Saidi Arabic culture, I recommend visiting Polyglot Club. Additionally, you can find native speakers and ask them any questions.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Give your Opinion, Conditional Mood & Plurals.