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Standard Arabic Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Standard Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to express our opinions in Arabic. This is an important communication skill that allows you to express your thoughts and feelings in a clear and concise way. In addition, we will also explore some interesting facts and cultural information related to expressing opinions in Arabic. So, let's get started! 🚀

Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Definite and indefinite articles & Al ham'za الهمزة.

Expressing opinions in Arabic

Opinions are an essential part of any conversation. They help you connect with others by sharing your thoughts and ideas. Expressing your opinion is particularly important in Arabic because it is a way to show your respect and appreciation. Giving your opinion is not only about agreeing or disagreeing with someone, it’s also a way to add value to a conversation and keep it going.

To express your opinion in Arabic, you can use several phrases such as:

Arabic	Pronunciation	English
أعتقد أن...	'aetqad 'ann...	I think that...
برأي	bi-ra'yi	in my opinion
أنا أشعر بأن...	ana 'ash'ar bi-'ann...	I feel that...
لدي رأي مختلف	ladayya ra'iyun mukhtalifun	I have a different opinion

For example:

• Person 1: أعتقد أن الأفلام الهندية رائعة (I think that Indian movies are great).
• Person 2: أنا أيضاً أحبها كثيراً (I also love them a lot).

Interesting facts

Did you know that in Arabic, expressing an opinion is not always straightforward? In fact, there is a whole range of expressions that are used to convey opinions depending on the context, the speaker’s relationship with the listener, and the tone of the conversation. For example, one might use the phrase “in my opinion” to be polite and respectful, or they might use a more direct phrase such as “I disagree” to express a disagreement. Similarly, the use of the subjunctive mood in Arabic allows speakers to express their opinions in a more subtle and indirect way, creating a more nuanced tone to the conversation.

Cultural information

In Arabic culture, expressing an opinion is seen as a sign of intellect and knowledge. It is important to be able to articulate your thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise way. When expressing an opinion in a group setting, it is polite to acknowledge the opinions of others and offer alternatives without being overly confrontational or aggressive. In addition, it is important to keep in mind that expressing an opinion in Arabic is not only about conveying your thoughts and ideas, but also about creating a friendly and engaging atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable sharing their opinions.

Exercises

1. Express your opinion about the following topic: الكتب الإلكترونية أفضل من الكتب الورقية (E-books are better than paper books). 2. Create a dialogue with a partner where you express your opinions on a topic of your choice.

To improve your Standard Arabic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Other Lessons

• THE DECLENSION OF THE SOUND FEMININE PLURAL
• The definite and indefinite articles
• Conjugation of the verb to write in the perfect
• Negations
• Apologies
• Word order
• DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS
• THE PERFECT
• THE IMPERATIVE
• THE DECLENSION OF THE DUAL