Language/Sudanese-arabic/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Sudanese Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on how to give opinions in Sudanese Arabic. We will also learn some interesting Sudanese cultural facts along the way. Ready? Let's get started!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Conditional Mood & Questions.
Opinion in Sudanese Arabic[edit | edit source]
Expressing opinion and sharing thoughts is an essential part of communication. Below are some commonly used phrases to convey your opinion in Sudanese Arabic:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أنا برأي | ana biraay | in my opinion |
| عندي شعور | 'indi shu'uur | I have a feeling |
| بحس | bihas | I feel |
| عندي فكرة | 'indi fikra | I have an idea |
| يخطر في بالي | yikhTir fi baaly | it comes to my mind |
| أظن | 'adhun | I think |
- Example Dialogue:
Person 1: أظنو راجل دا رخيص (" 'adhno raagil da rakhiiS") - I think this man is cheap Person 2: لا ياجماعة، دا راجل كريم ("laa yaa jamaa'ah, da raagil kariim") - No guys, this man is kind
Agreeing and Disagreeing[edit | edit source]
When someone expresses an opinion, you may agree or disagree with them. Below are some useful phrases to agree and disagree in Sudanese Arabic.
Agreeing in Sudanese Arabic[edit | edit source]
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أنا معاك | ana ma'aak | I am with you |
| تمام | Tamam | Ok |
| صح جدا | SaH Jadadan | Absolutely right |
| والله صح | wa-llaH SaH | Very true |
- Example:
Person 1: ده يعتبر افضل مطعم في الخرطوم ("da ya'tabar afDal maT'ahim fil khartuum") - This is considered the best restaurant in Khartoum. Person 2: والله صح يازول ("wa-llaH SaH yaa zwiel") - Very true my friend.
Disagreeing in Sudanese Arabic[edit | edit source]
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| لا أنا مختلف | laa ana mukhtalif | No, I disagree |
| ممكن يكون كده بس أظن أنه لا | mumkin yikuun kida bas 'athun 'anna laa | Maybe, but I don't think so |
- Example:
Person 1: هذه مدينة جميلة ("haadhih mudinah jamiilah") - This is a beautiful city. Person 2: لا أنا مختلف، لكن أتفق معك ان الشاطئ هو الأفضل في المدينة ("laa ana mukhtalif, lakin 'atfak ma'aak anna ash-ShaT'i huwa al-afDal fi-l-mudinah.") - No, I disagree, but I agree with you that the beach is the best in the city.
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Sudanese Arabic is spoken by approximately 35 million people in Sudan! That's a lot of people! Additionally, Sudanese Arabic has been influenced by several other languages such as Arabic, Nubian, Beja, Fur, and English. For example, Sudanese people use the word 'Check' to mean "to check" something or "to make sure that something is correct".
Did you know that in Sudan, the way you greet someone is different based on age, social rank, and gender? Older people and those of higher social rank should be greeted first. Women should be greeted with a handshake or a bow, while men should be greeted with a handshake or a nod of the head. Interesting, right?
Practice Here[edit | edit source]
To improve your Sudanese Arabic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Now that you have learned all of these great phrases and grammar rules, it's time to give your opinion! Remember, opinions are just that - opinions - and everyone is entitled to their own. Supporting or rejecting someone's opinion is a great way to keep the conversation going. Good luck and happy practicing!
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