Language/Sanaani-arabic/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise
Hi Sanaani Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Sanaani Arabic. Adding surprise to your conversations makes them more lively, interesting, and dynamic. You will learn how to ask questions and use exclamations to show surprise. Enjoy the lesson and don't hesitate to ask questions in the comments below! 🤩
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Colors & Drinks.
Asking Questions[edit | edit source]
Asking questions is a great way to express surprise when you don't expect something. The word "shoo" in Sanaani Arabic translates to "what" in English. To make a question, simply add the word "shoo" before the verb. Here are some examples:
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| شو ما شفتك مدة طويلة | shoo ma shuftak madda taweela | What, I haven't seen you in a long time! |
| شو جابك هنا؟ | shoo jaabak hona? | What brought you here? |
| شو حصل؟ | shoo Hsal? | What happened? |
Exclamations[edit | edit source]
Exclamations are another way to express surprise. They are used to show strong emotions and reactions towards something. Here are some common exclamations in Sanaani Arabic:
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| واو! | waaw! | Wow! |
| ما شاء الله! | maa shaa Allah! | Oh my God! |
| Subhana Allah! | Subhana Allah! | Goodness gracious! |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
A: شو صار؟ (shoo Saar?) - What happened?
B: ما شفت أي سمك في البحر اليوم. (ma shuft ayy samak fil baHr alyoum) - I haven't seen any fish in the sea today.
A: واو! (waaw!) - Wow!
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- Sanaani Arabic is spoken in Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen. - Yemen is the only republic on the Arabian Peninsula. - Yemen is known for its architecture, particularly the mudbrick skyscrapers found in some of its old cities.
Now that you know how to express surprise in Sanaani Arabic, don't hesitate to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club! You can also improve your Sanaani Arabic Vocabulary by using this website.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎