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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the topic of irregular verbs in the present tense in Egyptian Arabic. Understanding how to conjugate irregular verbs is essential for building a strong foundation in the language. Irregular verbs do not follow the typical patterns of conjugation, so it's important to learn them individually. In this lesson, we will cover the most commonly used irregular verbs and provide examples to help you understand their usage in different contexts. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense and use them in your own conversations.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Introduction 2. Explanation of irregular verbs 3. Conjugation of irregular verbs in the present tense 4. Examples and usage of irregular verbs in sentences 5. Cultural Section: Regional variations and historical reasons 6. Practice exercises 7. Solutions and explanations 8. Conclusion

Explanation of Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs in Egyptian Arabic are verbs that do not follow the regular patterns of conjugation in the present tense. While regular verbs in the present tense follow a consistent pattern based on the pronoun, irregular verbs have unique conjugations that must be memorized. Irregular verbs can have changes in the root letters, vowel patterns, or both. It's important to familiarize yourself with the most common irregular verbs in order to effectively communicate in Egyptian Arabic.

Conjugation of Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

To conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense, we need to understand the three-letter root of the verb. The root letters are the basic building blocks of the verb and determine its meaning. Irregular verbs can have changes in the root letters, vowel patterns, or both. Let's look at some common irregular verbs and their conjugations in the present tense:

Irregular Verb 1[edit | edit source]

Egyptian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
كَتَبَ	kata-ba	to write
تَكْتُب	tak-tub	you (masculine) write
بَيْكْتُب	bay-k-tub	he writes
بَتْكْتُبِي	bat-k-tubi	she writes
نَكْتُبُ	nak-tubu	we write
بِتْكْتُبُو	bi-tk-tubu	you (plural) write
بَيْكْتُبُو	bay-k-tubu	they write

Irregular Verb 2[edit | edit source]

Egyptian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
قَالَ	qa-la	to say
تَقُول	ta-quul	you (masculine) say
بِيْقُول	bi-y-quul	he says
بِتْقُولِي	bi-tquuli	she says
نَقُولُ	na-quulu	we say
بِتْقُولُو	bi-tquulu	you (plural) say
بِيْقُولُو	bi-y-quulu	they say

Irregular Verb 3[edit | edit source]

Egyptian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
شَرِبَ	shar-i-ba	to drink
تَشْرَب	tash-rab	you (masculine) drink
بَيْشْرَب	bay-shrab	he drinks
بَتْشْرَبِي	bat-shrabi	she drinks
نَشْرَبُ	nash-rabu	we drink
بِتْشْرَبُو	bi-tsh-rabu	you (plural) drink
بَيْشْرَبُو	bay-shrabu	they drink

Examples and Usage of Irregular Verbs in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned the conjugation of some irregular verbs in the present tense, let's see how they are used in sentences:

1. كَتَبَ (kata-ba) - to write

- أَنَا أَكْتُبُ رِسَالَةً. (Ana aktubu risaalah) - I write a letter. - هُوَ بَيْكْتُبُ فِي الْمَذْكَرَةِ. (Huwa bay-k-tubu fil mazkara) - He writes in the notebook.

2. قَالَ (qa-la) - to say

- تَقُولُ إِنَّهُ حَقِيقِيٌّ. (Taquulu in-nahu haqiiqiyyun) - You say that it's true. - نَقُولُ كَلِمَةً لِلْمُدِيْرِ. (Naquulu kalimatan lil-mudiir) - We say a word to the manager.

3. شَرِبَ (shar-i-ba) - to drink

- بَتْشْرَبِي عَصِيرًا فِي الصَّبَاحِ. (Batshrabi 'asiiran fis-sabaah) - She drinks juice in the morning. - نَشْرَبُ قَهْوَةً كُلَّ يَوْمٍ. (Nashrabu qahwatan kulla yawmin) - We drink coffee every day.

Cultural Section: Regional Variations and Historical Reasons[edit | edit source]

Egyptian Arabic, like any other language, has regional variations in the usage and understanding of certain words and phrases. These regional variations can be influenced by geographical factors, historical events, and cultural differences. For example, in Upper Egypt, some irregular verbs may be pronounced or conjugated differently compared to the dialect spoken in Lower Egypt. Additionally, historical interactions with other cultures, such as the Ottoman Empire and the French occupation, have left their mark on the language, leading to variations in vocabulary and grammar. It's fascinating to explore these regional and historical influences on the Egyptian Arabic language and how they shape its present-day usage.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of irregular verbs in the present tense:

Exercise 1: Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense:

1. رَأَى (ra-a) - to see 2. جَاءَ (ja-a) - to come 3. أَخَذَ (akha-tha) - to take 4. عَرَفَ (a-rafa) - to know 5. فَهِمَ (fa-hima) - to understand

Exercise 2: Create sentences using the conjugated forms of the irregular verbs from exercise 1.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1:

1. رَأَى (ra-a) - to see - أَنَا أَرَى (ana ara) - أَنْتَ تَرَى (anta tara) - هُوَ يَرَى (huwa yara) - هِيَ تَرَى (hiya tara) - نَرَى (nara) - أَنْتُمْ تَرَوْنَ (antum tarawn) - هُمْ يَرَوْنَ (hum yarawn)

2. جَاءَ (ja-a) - to come - أَنَا آتِي (ana ati) - أَنْتَ تَيْجِي (anta tayji) - هُوَ يِيْجِي (huwa yiji) - هِيَ تِيْجِي (hiya tiji) - نِيْجِي (niji) - أَنْتُمْ تِيْجُوا (antum tijua) - هُمْ يِيْجُوا (hum yijua)

3. أَخَذَ (akha-tha) - to take - أَنَا آخُذُ (ana akhudhu) - أَنْتَ تَأْخُذُ (anta ta'khudhu) - هُوَ يَأْخُذُ (huwa ya'khudhu) - هِيَ تَأْخُذُ (hiya ta'khudhu) - نَأْخُذُ (na'khudhu) - أَنْتُمْ تَأْخُذُونَ (antum ta'khudhun) - هُمْ يَأْخُذُونَ (hum ya'khudhun)

4. عَرَفَ (a-rafa) - to know - أَنَا أَعْرِفُ (ana a'rifu) - أَنْتَ تَعْرِفُ (anta ta'rifu) - هُوَ يَعْرِفُ (huwa ya'rifu) - هِيَ تَعْرِفُ (hiya ta'rifu) - نَعْرِفُ (na'rifu) - أَنْتُمْ تَعْرِفُوا (antum ta'rifua) - هُمْ يَعْرِفُوا (hum ya'rifua)

5. فَهِمَ (fa-hima) - to understand - أَنَا أَفْهَمُ (ana afhamu) - أَنْتَ تَفْهَمُ (anta tafhamu) - هُوَ يَفْهَمُ (huwa yafhamu) - هِيَ تَفْهَمُ (hiya tafhamu) - نَفْهَمُ (nafhamu) - أَنْتُمْ تَفْهَمُوا (antum tafhamua) - هُمْ يَفْهَمُوا (hum yafhamua)

Exercise 2:

1. أَنَا أَرَى الشَّمْسَ. (Ana ara ash-shams) - I see the sun. 2. هُمْ يَأْخُذُونَ القِرَاءَةَ. (Hum ya'khudhuna al-qira'ah) - They take the book. 3. أَنْتَ تَعْرِفُ الإِجَابَةَ. (Anta ta'rifu al-i'jabah) - You know the answer. 4. نَأْخُذُ الطَّعَامَ مَعًا. (Na'khudhu at-ta'am ma'an) - We take the food together. 5. هِيَ تَفْهَمُ الدَّرْسَ بِسُهُوْلَةٍ. (Hiya tafhamu ad-dars bisuhulatin) - She understands the lesson easily.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense in Egyptian Arabic. Understanding irregular verbs is a key component of mastering the language and will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively. Be sure to practice regularly and continue building your vocabulary and grammar skills. Keep exploring the rich cultural heritage of Egypt and its influence on the language. With dedication and perseverance, you will continue to make progress in your journey to becoming fluent in Egyptian Arabic.

Table of Contents - Egyptian Arabic Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verb To Be

Numbers and Time

Questions and Negation

Everyday Vocabulary

Present Tense

Egyptian Culture

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Shopping and Services

Adjectives and Adverbs

Egyptian Music and Cinema

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-As a teacher of Egyptian Arabic for over 20 years, I have noticed that one of the most challenging aspects for learners is mastering the conjugation of irregular verbs in the present tense. This can be especially tricky for non-native speakers, as irregular verbs often do not follow a particular pattern or rule. However, with practice and dedication, you can quickly get the hang of it. In this lesson, I will guide you through everything you need to know to confidently use irregular verbs in the present tense in Egyptian Arabic.
+== Introduction ==
-<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]].</span>
+In this lesson, we will explore the topic of irregular verbs in the present tense in Egyptian Arabic. Understanding how to conjugate irregular verbs is essential for building a strong foundation in the language. Irregular verbs do not follow the typical patterns of conjugation, so it's important to learn them individually. In this lesson, we will cover the most commonly used irregular verbs and provide examples to help you understand their usage in different contexts. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense and use them in your own conversations.
-== What are irregular verbs? ==
-Before we dive into the conjugation of irregular verbs, let's go over what they actually are. In the simplest terms, irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in different tenses or with different subjects. These verbs are often unique and must be learned separately.
+== Structure of the Lesson ==
-In the present tense, there are several irregular verbs in Egyptian Arabic that commonly appear in conversation. These verbs include:
+. Introduction
+. Explanation of irregular verbs
+. Conjugation of irregular verbs in the present tense
+. Examples and usage of irregular verbs in sentences
+. Cultural Section: Regional variations and historical reasons
+. Practice exercises
+. Solutions and explanations
+. Conclusion
-* كان (kan) - to be
+== Explanation of Irregular Verbs ==
-* عمل (ʿamel) - to do
-* قال (ʾʾaAl) - to say/tell
-* شاف (shaaf) - to see
-* جاب (gaab) - to bring
-* حب (hab) - to like/love
-* بكّر (bakkar) - to hurry up
-* طلب (ṭalab) - to request/ask for
-Now that we have an understanding of what irregular verbs are, let's go over how to properly conjugate them in the present tense.
+Irregular verbs in Egyptian Arabic are verbs that do not follow the regular patterns of conjugation in the present tense. While regular verbs in the present tense follow a consistent pattern based on the pronoun, irregular verbs have unique conjugations that must be memorized. Irregular verbs can have changes in the root letters, vowel patterns, or both. It's important to familiarize yourself with the most common irregular verbs in order to effectively communicate in Egyptian Arabic.
-== Conjugating irregular verbs in the present tense ==
+== Conjugation of Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense ==
-When conjugating irregular verbs in the present tense, the easiest way to do so is to memorize the present-tense stem for each verb. Then, you can add the appropriate subject pronoun ending to match the grammatical person, gender and number of the subject of the sentence.
+To conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense, we need to understand the three-letter root of the verb. The root letters are the basic building blocks of the verb and determine its meaning. Irregular verbs can have changes in the root letters, vowel patterns, or both. Let's look at some common irregular verbs and their conjugations in the present tense:
-For example, let's take the verb كان (kan), which means "to be". The present tense stem of this verb is يكون (yikoon), which must be memorized for correct conjugation. Then, you simply add the appropriate subject ending based on the subject. Here is an example of the present tense conjugation for "to be" using the present-tense stem:
+=== Irregular Verb 1 ===
 {| class="wikitable"
-!Subject !! Present Tense Conjugation
+! Egyptian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-|I || أنا بكون (ʾana bikoon)
 |-
-|You (singular, male) || أنت بتكون (ʾante betkon)
+| كَتَبَ || kata-ba || to write
 |-
-|You (singular, female) || أنتي بتكوني (ʾenti betkooni)
+| تَكْتُب || tak-tub || you (masculine) write
 |-
-|He || هو بيكون (huwa bykoon)
+| بَيْكْتُب || bay-k-tub || he writes
 |-
-|She || هي بتكون (heya betkon)
+| بَتْكْتُبِي || bat-k-tubi || she writes
 |-
-|We || إحنا بنكون (eHna benkon)
+| نَكْتُبُ || nak-tubu || we write
 |-
-|You (plural) || إنتوا بتكونوا (entoo betkonooa)
+| بِتْكْتُبُو || bi-tk-tubu || you (plural) write
 |-
-|They (male or mixed) || إنهم بيكونوا (enhome bykonooa)
+| بَيْكْتُبُو || bay-k-tubu || they write
-|-
-|They (female) || إنهن يكونوا (enhen ykonooa)
 |}
-One important thing to remember with irregular verbs is that their present-tense stems must be memorized. Other verbs, such as regular verbs, follow a more predictable pattern that can be learned and followed more easily. Therefore, in order to use irregular verbs correctly, you must be familiar with their present-tense stems.
+=== Irregular Verb 2 ===
-== Common Irregular Verbs in Present Tense ==
-Let's go over some of the most commonly used irregular verbs in the present tense in Egyptian Arabic and their respective present-tense stems.
-=== Verb: عمل (ʿamel) - to do ===
-Present-tense stem: يعمل (yaʿmel)
 {| class="wikitable"
-!Subject !! Present Tense Conjugation
+! Egyptian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-|I || أنا بعمل (ʾana beʿmel)
+| قَالَ || qa-la || to say
 |-
-|You (singular, male) || أنت بتعمل (ʾante betʿmel)
+| تَقُول || ta-quul || you (masculine) say
 |-
-|You (singular, female) || أنتي بتعملي (ʾenti betʿmeli)
+| بِيْقُول || bi-y-quul || he says
 |-
-|He || هو بيعمل (huwa byʿmel)
+| بِتْقُولِي || bi-tquuli || she says
 |-
-|She || هي بتعمل (heya betʿmel)
+| نَقُولُ || na-quulu || we say
 |-
-|We || إحنا بنعمل (eHna benʿmel)
+| بِتْقُولُو || bi-tquulu || you (plural) say
 |-
-|You (plural) || إنتوا بتعملوا (entoo betʿmeloa)
+| بِيْقُولُو || bi-y-quulu || they say
-|-
-|They (male or mixed) || إنهم بيعملوا (enhome byʿmelooa)
-|-
-|They (female) || إنهن يعملوا (enhen yʿmelooa)
 |}
-=== Verb: قال (ʾʾaAl) - to say/tell ===
+=== Irregular Verb 3 ===
-Present-tense stem: يقول (yoʾol)
 {| class="wikitable"
-!Subject !! Present Tense Conjugation
+! Egyptian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-|I || أنا بقول (ʾana baʾol)
-|-
-|You (singular, male) || أنت بتقول (ʾante betʾol)
 |-
-|You (singular, female) || أنتي بتقولي (ʾenti betʾoli)
+| شَرِبَ || shar-i-ba || to drink
 |-
-|He || هو بيقول (huwa byʾol)
+| تَشْرَب || tash-rab || you (masculine) drink
 |-
-|She || هي بتقول (heya betʾol)
+| بَيْشْرَب || bay-shrab || he drinks
 |-
-|We || إحنا بنقول (eHna benʾol)
+| بَتْشْرَبِي || bat-shrabi || she drinks
 |-
-|You (plural) || إنتوا بتقولوا (entoo betʾolooa)
+| نَشْرَبُ || nash-rabu || we drink
 |-
-|They (male or mixed) || إنهم بيقولوا (enhome byʾolooa)
+| بِتْشْرَبُو || bi-tsh-rabu || you (plural) drink
 |-
-|They (female) || إنهن يقولوا (enhen yoʾolooa)
+| بَيْشْرَبُو || bay-shrabu || they drink
 |}
-=== Verb: شاف (shaaf) - to see ===
+== Examples and Usage of Irregular Verbs in Sentences ==
+Now that we have learned the conjugation of some irregular verbs in the present tense, let's see how they are used in sentences:
+. كَتَبَ (kata-ba) - to write
+- أَنَا أَكْتُبُ رِسَالَةً. (Ana aktubu risaalah) - I write a letter.
+- هُوَ بَيْكْتُبُ فِي الْمَذْكَرَةِ. (Huwa bay-k-tubu fil mazkara) - He writes in the notebook.
+. قَالَ (qa-la) - to say
+- تَقُولُ إِنَّهُ حَقِيقِيٌّ. (Taquulu in-nahu haqiiqiyyun) - You say that it's true.
+- نَقُولُ كَلِمَةً لِلْمُدِيْرِ. (Naquulu kalimatan lil-mudiir) - We say a word to the manager.
+. شَرِبَ (shar-i-ba) - to drink
+- بَتْشْرَبِي عَصِيرًا فِي الصَّبَاحِ. (Batshrabi 'asiiran fis-sabaah) - She drinks juice in the morning.
+- نَشْرَبُ قَهْوَةً كُلَّ يَوْمٍ. (Nashrabu qahwatan kulla yawmin) - We drink coffee every day.
+== Cultural Section: Regional Variations and Historical Reasons ==
+Egyptian Arabic, like any other language, has regional variations in the usage and understanding of certain words and phrases. These regional variations can be influenced by geographical factors, historical events, and cultural differences. For example, in Upper Egypt, some irregular verbs may be pronounced or conjugated differently compared to the dialect spoken in Lower Egypt. Additionally, historical interactions with other cultures, such as the Ottoman Empire and the French occupation, have left their mark on the language, leading to variations in vocabulary and grammar. It's fascinating to explore these regional and historical influences on the Egyptian Arabic language and how they shape its present-day usage.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of irregular verbs in the present tense:
+Exercise 1: Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense:
+. رَأَى (ra-a) - to see
+. جَاءَ (ja-a) - to come
+. أَخَذَ (akha-tha) - to take
+. عَرَفَ (a-rafa) - to know
+. فَهِمَ (fa-hima) - to understand
+Exercise 2: Create sentences using the conjugated forms of the irregular verbs from exercise 1.
+== Solutions and Explanations ==
-Present-tense stem: يشوف (yshoof)
+Exercise 1:
-{| class="wikitable"
+. رَأَى (ra-a) - to see
-!Subject !! Present Tense Conjugation
+- أَنَا أَرَى (ana ara)
-|-
+- أَنْتَ تَرَى (anta tara)
-|I || أنا بشوف (ʾana beshoof)
+- هُوَ يَرَى (huwa yara)
-|-
+- هِيَ تَرَى (hiya tara)
-|You (singular, male) || أنت بتشوف (ʾante betshoof)
+- نَرَى (nara)
-|-
+- أَنْتُمْ تَرَوْنَ (antum tarawn)
-|You (singular, female) || أنتي بتشوفي (ʾenti betshoofi)
+- هُمْ يَرَوْنَ (hum yarawn)
-|-
-|He || هو بيشوف (huwa byshoof)
-|-
-|She || هي بتشوف (heya betshoof)
-|-
-|We || إحنا بنشوف (eHna benshoof)
-|-
-|You (plural) || إنتوا بتشوفوا (entoo betshoofoua)
-|-
-|They (male or mixed) || إنهم بيشوفوا (enhome byshofooa)
-|-
-|They (female) || إنهن يشوفوا (enhen yshofooa)
-|}
-=== Verb: جاب (gaab) - to bring ===
+. جَاءَ (ja-a) - to come
+- أَنَا آتِي (ana ati)
+- أَنْتَ تَيْجِي (anta tayji)
+- هُوَ يِيْجِي (huwa yiji)
+- هِيَ تِيْجِي (hiya tiji)
+- نِيْجِي (niji)
+- أَنْتُمْ تِيْجُوا (antum tijua)
+- هُمْ يِيْجُوا (hum yijua)
-Present-tense stem: يجيب (yjib)
+. أَخَذَ (akha-tha) - to take
+- أَنَا آخُذُ (ana akhudhu)
+- أَنْتَ تَأْخُذُ (anta ta'khudhu)
+- هُوَ يَأْخُذُ (huwa ya'khudhu)
+- هِيَ تَأْخُذُ (hiya ta'khudhu)
+- نَأْخُذُ (na'khudhu)
+- أَنْتُمْ تَأْخُذُونَ (antum ta'khudhun)
+- هُمْ يَأْخُذُونَ (hum ya'khudhun)
-{| class="wikitable"
+. عَرَفَ (a-rafa) - to know
-!Subject !! Present Tense Conjugation
+- أَنَا أَعْرِفُ (ana a'rifu)
-|-
+- أَنْتَ تَعْرِفُ (anta ta'rifu)
-|I || أنا بجيب (ʾana bjib)
+- هُوَ يَعْرِفُ (huwa ya'rifu)
-|-
+- هِيَ تَعْرِفُ (hiya ta'rifu)
-|You (singular, male) || أنت بتجيب (ʾante btjib)
+- نَعْرِفُ (na'rifu)
-|-
+- أَنْتُمْ تَعْرِفُوا (antum ta'rifua)
-|You (singular, female) || أنتي بتجيبي (ʾenti btjibi)
+- هُمْ يَعْرِفُوا (hum ya'rifua)
-|-
-|He || هو بيجيب (huwa byjib)
-|-
-|She || هي بتجيب (heya btjib)
-|-
-|We || إحنا بنجيب (eHna bnjib)
-|-
-|You (plural) || إنتوا بتجيبوا (entoo btjibo)
-|-
-|They (male or mixed) || إنهم بيجيبوا (enhome byjibo)
-|-
-|They (female) || إنهن يجيبوا (enhen yjibo)
-|}
-=== Verb: حب (hab) - to like/love ===
+. فَهِمَ (fa-hima) - to understand
+- أَنَا أَفْهَمُ (ana afhamu)
+- أَنْتَ تَفْهَمُ (anta tafhamu)
+- هُوَ يَفْهَمُ (huwa yafhamu)
+- هِيَ تَفْهَمُ (hiya tafhamu)
+- نَفْهَمُ (nafhamu)
+- أَنْتُمْ تَفْهَمُوا (antum tafhamua)
+- هُمْ يَفْهَمُوا (hum yafhamua)
-Present-tense stem: يحب (yhib)
+Exercise 2:
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+. أَنَا أَرَى الشَّمْسَ. (Ana ara ash-shams) - I see the sun.
-!Subject !! Present Tense Conjugation
+. هُمْ يَأْخُذُونَ القِرَاءَةَ. (Hum ya'khudhuna al-qira'ah) - They take the book.
-|-
+. أَنْتَ تَعْرِفُ الإِجَابَةَ. (Anta ta'rifu al-i'jabah) - You know the answer.
-|I || أنا بحب (ʾana b7ab)
+. نَأْخُذُ الطَّعَامَ مَعًا. (Na'khudhu at-ta'am ma'an) - We take the food together.
-|-
+. هِيَ تَفْهَمُ الدَّرْسَ بِسُهُوْلَةٍ. (Hiya tafhamu ad-dars bisuhulatin) - She understands the lesson easily.
-|You (singular, male) || أنت بتحب (ʾante bethab)
-|-
-|You (singular, female) || أنتي بتحبي (ʾenti bethabi)
-|-
-|He || هو بيحب (huwa byhib)
-|-
-|She || هي بتحب (heya bethab)
-|-
-|We || إحنا بنحب (eHna bne7ab)
-|-
-|You (plural) || إنتوا بتحبوا (entoo bethabo)
-|-
-|They (male or mixed) || إنهم بيحبوا (enhome byhabo)
-|-
-|They (female) || إنهن يحبوا (enhen y7abo)
-|}
-=== Verb: بكّر (bakkar) - to hurry up ===
+== Conclusion ==
-Present-tense stem: يبكّر (yibakkar)
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense in Egyptian Arabic. Understanding irregular verbs is a key component of mastering the language and will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively. Be sure to practice regularly and continue building your vocabulary and grammar skills. Keep exploring the rich cultural heritage of Egypt and its influence on the language. With dedication and perseverance, you will continue to make progress in your journey to becoming fluent in Egyptian Arabic.
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+{{#seo:
-!Subject !! Present Tense Conjugation
+|title=Egyptian Arabic Grammar → Present Tense → Irregular Verbs
-|-
+|keywords=Egyptian Arabic, grammar, present tense, irregular verbs, conjugation, cultural variations, exercises, solutions, Egyptian culture
-|I || أنا ببكّر (ʾana bibakkar)
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense in Egyptian Arabic. Explore the cultural variations in the usage of irregular verbs and practice with exercises and solutions. Discover the fascinating aspects of Egyptian culture along the way!
-|-
+}}
-|You (singular, male) || أنت بتبكّر (ʾante btibakkar)
-|-
-|You (singular, female) || أنتي بتبكّري (ʾenti btibakkari)
-|-
-|He || هو بيبكّر (huwa byibakkar)
-|-
-|She || هي بتبكّر (heya btibakkar)
-|-
-|We || إحن
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