Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion

Egyptian Arabic Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Egyptian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Egyptian Arabic. We will look at the different ways to express your opinion and how to use them in a sentence. We will also look at some examples of how to use these expressions in everyday conversations. So let's get started!

Expressing Your Opinion

The most common way to express your opinion in Egyptian Arabic is by using the phrase ana ma'ak (أنا معك). This phrase literally translates to "I'm with you" and is used to show agreement or support for someone else's opinion. For example:

أنا معك، أنا أعتقد أن الطريقة الأفضل هي الطريقة الصحيحة.

Ana ma'ak, ana a'taqidu an al-tariqah al-afdal hiya al-tariqah al-sahihah.

I'm with you, I believe that the best way is the right way.

Another way to express your opinion is by using the phrase ana a'raf (أنا أعرف). This phrase literally translates to "I know" and is used to show that you understand or agree with someone else's opinion. For example:

أنا أعرف، أنا أفهم ما تقول.

Ana a'raf, ana afham ma taqul.

I know, I understand what you're saying.

You can also use the phrase ana a'lam (أنا أعلم) to express your opinion. This phrase literally translates to "I know" and is used to show that you have knowledge or experience about a certain topic. For example:

أنا أعلم، أنا أعرف كيف يمكنني التخلص من هذه المشكلة.

Ana a'lam, ana a'raf kayfa yumkini al-takhlis min hadha al-mushkila.

I know, I know how I can get rid of this problem.

Examples

Egyptian Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
أنا معك	Ana ma'ak	I'm with you
أنا أعرف	Ana a'raf	I know
أنا أعلم	Ana a'lam	I know

Quiz

Test your understanding of expressing your opinion in Egyptian Arabic with the following quiz:

1. What is the phrase for "I'm with you"? A. Ana a'raf B. Ana a'lam C. Ana ma'ak

2. What is the phrase for "I know"? A. Ana a'raf B. Ana a'lam C. Ana ma'ak

3. What is the phrase for "I understand what you're saying"? A. Ana a'raf B. Ana a'lam C. Ana ma'ak

4. What is the phrase for "I know how I can get rid of this problem"? A. Ana a'raf B. Ana a'lam C. Ana ma'ak

Answers: 1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. B

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned how to express our opinion in Egyptian Arabic. We looked at the different phrases that can be used to express agreement, understanding, and knowledge. We also looked at some examples of how to use these phrases in everyday conversations.

Now it's time for you to practice! Try using these phrases in your own conversations and see how they can help you express your opinion more clearly. And don't forget to use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions!

---

➡ 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. 😎

Related Lessons

• Questions Words
• Pronouns
• Prepositions
• Possession
• How to use the modal verb Must
• Verbs to speak
• Past Tense
• Use "بقدر" (can)
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Plurals