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Welcome to the lesson on the past tense in Moroccan Arabic! Understanding how to use the past tense is crucial for effective communication, especially when sharing stories or discussing events that have already occurred. In this lesson, we will explore how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense, enabling you to articulate your experiences and narratives more fluently.
 
We will break down the lesson into several sections:
 
* '''Understanding the Past Tense'''
 
* '''Conjugation of Regular Verbs'''
 
* '''Examples of Conjugation'''
 
* '''Practice Exercises'''
 
* '''Solutions and Explanations'''
 
By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to form and use the past tense in Moroccan Arabic. Let's dive right in!


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== Introduction ==
=== Understanding the Past Tense ===
 
The past tense in Moroccan Arabic allows you to talk about actions or situations that happened before the present moment. Whether you want to tell someone about your last vacation or share what you did yesterday, mastering the past tense is essential. Moroccan Arabic has a straightforward way of forming the past tense for regular verbs, which we'll explore in detail.
 
=== Conjugation of Regular Verbs ===
 
In Moroccan Arabic, regular verbs typically follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the past tense. The basic structure involves changing the verb endings according to the subject pronoun. Here is a simple overview of how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense:
 
1. Identify the root of the verb.
 
2. Remove the infinitive ending (usually "-ar", "-ir", "-er").
 
3. Add the appropriate past tense endings based on the subject pronoun.
 
The endings for regular verbs in the past tense are as follows:
 
* '''I (أنا)''': -ت (ta)
 
* '''You (masc) (أنت)''': -ت (ta)
 
* '''You (fem) (أنتِ)''': -تِ (ti)
 
* '''He (هو)''': - (no ending)
 
* '''She (هي)''': -ت (t)
 
* '''We (نحن)''': -نا (na)
 
* '''You (plural) (أنتم)''': -توا (twa)
 
* '''They (هم)''': -وا (wa)
 
Let’s take a regular verb, such as "to write" (كتب, ktib), and see how it conjugates in the past tense.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Moroccan Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| كتبت (كتبت) || ktibt || I wrote
 
|-
 
| كتبت (كتبت) || ktibt || You (masc) wrote
 
|-
 
| كتبتِ (كتبتِ) || ktibti || You (fem) wrote


In this lesson, we will explore the past tense in Moroccan Arabic. The past tense is essential for expressing actions that have already happened. By mastering the past tense, you will be able to talk about past events, share personal experiences, and understand conversations about the past. Throughout this lesson, we will delve into the details of conjugating regular verbs in the past tense, providing numerous examples to illustrate each point. Additionally, we will explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of the past tense and share interesting cultural facts related to the topic.
|-


== Conjugating Regular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
| كتب (كتب) || ktib || He wrote


To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense in Moroccan Arabic, you need to follow a specific pattern based on the verb's root letters. The root letters are the consonants that form the core of the verb and give it its meaning. Most Moroccan Arabic verbs have three root letters. Let's take a look at the conjugation process step by step.
|-
 
| كتبت (كتبت) || ktbat || She wrote
 
|-
 
| كتبنا (كتبنا) || ktibna || We wrote
 
|-


=== Step 1: Identify the Root Letters ===
| كتبتم (كتبتم) || ktibtu || You (plural) wrote


Before conjugating a verb in the past tense, you need to identify the root letters. These letters are usually the first, second, and third consonants in the verb. Let's consider the verb "katab" (to write) as an example. The root letters in this verb are "k," "t," and "b."
|-


=== Step 2: Remove the Vowel ===
| كتبوا (كتبوا) || ktibu || They wrote


In the past tense, you need to remove the vowel that appears between the second and third root letters. In our example verb "katab," the vowel between the root letters "t" and "b" is "a." By removing this vowel, we are left with the root letters "k," "t," and "b."
|}


=== Step 3: Add the Past Tense Suffixes ===
=== Examples of Conjugation ===


Now that we have the root letters, we can add the appropriate past tense suffixes to them. The past tense suffixes vary depending on the subject of the sentence. Let's take a look at the past tense suffixes for the subject pronouns in Moroccan Arabic:
Let's expand our understanding by looking at a few more regular verbs in the past tense. Here are 20 different verbs conjugated in the past tense with their English translations:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Subject Pronoun !! Suffix
 
! Moroccan Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Ana (I) || -t
 
| أكلت (أكلت) || akalt || I ate
 
|-
|-
| Inta (You, masculine singular) || -t
 
| أكلت (أكلت) || akalt || You (masc) ate
 
|-
|-
| Inti (You, feminine singular) || -ti
 
| أكلتِ (أكلتِ) || akalti || You (fem) ate
 
|-
|-
| Howwa (He) || -
 
| أكل (أكل) || akal || He ate
 
|-
|-
| Hiya (She) || -et
 
| أكلت (أكلت) || aklat || She ate
 
|-
|-
| Nahnu (We) || -na
 
| أكلنا (أكلنا) || akalna || We ate
 
|-
|-
| Antom (You, masculine plural) || -tum
 
| أكلتم (أكلتم) || akaltu || You (plural) ate
 
|-
|-
| Antun (You, feminine plural) || -tun
 
| أكلوا (أكلوا) || akalu || They ate
 
|-
 
| شربت (شربت) || shribt || I drank
 
|-
 
| شربت (شربت) || shribt || You (masc) drank
 
|-
|-
| Hum (They) || -u
 
| شربتِ (شربتِ) || shribti || You (fem) drank
 
|-
 
| شرب (شرب) || shrib || He drank
 
|-
 
| شربت (شربت) || shrbat || She drank
 
|-
 
| شربنا (شربنا) || shribna || We drank
 
|-
 
| شربتم (شربتم) || shribtu || You (plural) drank
 
|-
 
| شربوا (شربوا) || shribu || They drank
 
|-
 
| لعبت (لعبت) || laibt || I played
 
|-
 
| لعبت (لعبت) || laibt || You (masc) played
 
|-
 
| لعبتِ (لعبتِ) || laibti || You (fem) played
 
|-
 
| لعب (لعب) || laab || He played
 
|-
 
| لعبت (لعبت) || laabat || She played
 
|-
 
| لعبنا (لعبنا) || laibna || We played
 
|-
 
| لعبتم (لعبتم) || laibtu || You (plural) played
 
|-
 
| لعبوا (لعبوا) || laibu || They played
 
|}
|}


By adding the appropriate suffix to the root letters, we can conjugate the verb "katab" in the past tense for different subjects:
Through these examples, you can see how the patterns in the conjugation remain consistent across different verbs. Now that you have a solid understanding of the rules, it's time to practice!
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Here are some exercises to help you apply what you've learned about the past tense in Moroccan Arabic. Try to conjugate the following verbs in the past tense according to the subject pronouns provided.
 
1. (to see) رأى:
 
* I saw
 
* You (masc) saw
 
* You (fem) saw
 
* He saw
 
* She saw
 
* We saw
 
* You (plural) saw
 
* They saw
 
2. (to go) مشى:
 
* I went
 
* You (masc) went
 
* You (fem) went
 
* He went
 
* She went
 
* We went
 
* You (plural) went
 
* They went
 
3. (to buy) شرا:
 
* I bought
 
* You (masc) bought
 
* You (fem) bought
 
* He bought
 
* She bought
 
* We bought
 
* You (plural) bought
 
* They bought
 
4. (to talk) هدر:
 
* I talked
 
* You (masc) talked
 
* You (fem) talked
 
* He talked
 
* She talked
 
* We talked
 
* You (plural) talked
 
* They talked
 
5. (to work) خدم:
 
* I worked
 
* You (masc) worked
 
* You (fem) worked
 
* He worked
 
* She worked
 
* We worked
 
* You (plural) worked
 
* They worked
 
6. (to listen) سمع:
 
* I listened
 
* You (masc) listened
 
* You (fem) listened
 
* He listened
 
* She listened
 
* We listened
 
* You (plural) listened
 
* They listened
 
7. (to wait) صبر:
 
* I waited
 
* You (masc) waited
 
* You (fem) waited
 
* He waited
 
* She waited
 
* We waited
 
* You (plural) waited
 
* They waited
 
8. (to dance) رقص:  
 
* I danced
 
* You (masc) danced
 
* You (fem) danced
 
* He danced
 
* She danced
 
* We danced
 
* You (plural) danced


* Ana katabt (I wrote)
* They danced
* Inta katabt (You wrote, masculine singular)
* Inti katabti (You wrote, feminine singular)
* Howwa katab (He wrote)
* Hiya katabet (She wrote)
* Nahnu katabna (We wrote)
* Antom katabtum (You wrote, masculine plural)
* Antun katabtun (You wrote, feminine plural)
* Hum katabu (They wrote)


=== Step 4: Pronunciation Changes ===
9. (to learn) تعلم:  


In some cases, the addition of the past tense suffixes may cause changes in the pronunciation of the root letters. These changes occur to ensure smooth pronunciation. Let's look at some examples:
* I learned


* Verb: "daras" (to study)
* You (masc) learned
** Ana darast (I studied)
** Inta darast (You studied, masculine singular)
** Inti darasti (You studied, feminine singular)
** Howwa daras (He studied)
** Hiya daraset (She studied)
** Nahnu darasna (We studied)
** Antom darastum (You studied, masculine plural)
** Antun darastun (You studied, feminine plural)
** Hum darasu (They studied)


* Verb: "shrab" (to drink)
* You (fem) learned
** Ana sharibt (I drank)
** Inta sharibt (You drank, masculine singular)
** Inti sharibti (You drank, feminine singular)
** Howwa sharab (He drank)
** Hiya sharibet (She drank)
** Nahnu shrabna (We drank)
** Antom sharibtum (You drank, masculine plural)
** Antun sharibtun (You drank, feminine plural)
** Hum sharabu (They drank)


=== Step 5: Irregular Verbs ===
* He learned


While most verbs in Moroccan Arabic follow the regular conjugation pattern, there are some irregular verbs that have unique conjugations in the past tense. These irregularities often involve changes in the root letters themselves or the addition of extra letters. Here are a few examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:
* She learned


* Verb: "kun" (to be)
* We learned
** Ana kent (I was)
** Inta kent (You were, masculine singular)
** Inti kenti (You were, feminine singular)
** Howwa kana (He was)
** Hiya kanet (She was)
** Nahnu kenna (We were)
** Antom kentum (You were, masculine plural)
** Antun kentun (You were, feminine plural)
** Hum kanu (They were)


* Verb: "shuf" (to see)
* You (plural) learned
** Ana shuft (I saw)
** Inta shuft (You saw, masculine singular)
** Inti shufti (You saw, feminine singular)
** Howwa shaf (He saw)
** Hiya shafet (She saw)
** Nahnu shufna (We saw)
** Antom shuftum (You saw, masculine plural)
** Antun shuftun (You saw, feminine plural)
** Hum shafu (They saw)


== Cultural Insights ==
* They learned


The past tense is widely used in Moroccan Arabic to talk about past events and share personal experiences. It is an essential aspect of everyday conversations and storytelling. In Moroccan culture, storytelling is deeply rooted, and people often gather to share their experiences and entertain one another. The past tense allows individuals to vividly recount their adventures, memories, and historical events.
10. (to show) ورى:


Additionally, the usage of the past tense in Moroccan Arabic may vary slightly across different regions of Morocco. While the conjugation patterns generally remain the same, there might be slight differences in pronunciation or vocabulary choices. These regional variations add richness and diversity to the language, reflecting the cultural heritage of each area. Exploring these regional differences can deepen your understanding of Moroccan Arabic and its connection to local traditions and customs.
* I showed


== Practice Exercises ==
* You (masc) showed


Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice with the following exercises. Conjugate the given verbs in the past tense according to the subject provided. The solutions and explanations will be provided after each exercise.
* You (fem) showed


Exercise 1: Conjugate the verb "ktab" (to read) in the past tense for the given subjects:
* He showed
* Ana (I)
* Inti (You, feminine singular)
* Howwa (He)
* Hiya (She)
* Nahnu (We)


Exercise 2: Conjugate the verb "darab" (to hit) in the past tense for the given subjects:
* She showed
* Inta (You, masculine singular)
* Antom (You, masculine plural)
* Antun (You, feminine plural)
* Hum (They)


== Exercise 1 Solutions and Explanations ==
* We showed


* Ana ktabt (I read)
* You (plural) showed
* Inti ktabti (You read, feminine singular)
* Howwa ktab (He read)
* Hiya ktabet (She read)
* Nahnu ktabna (We read)


In the past tense, the verb "ktab" follows the regular conjugation pattern. We removed the vowel between the root letters "k" and "t" and added the appropriate past tense suffixes for each subject.
* They showed


== Exercise 2 Solutions and Explanations ==
=== Solutions and Explanations ===


* Inta darabt (You hit, masculine singular)
Now, let's go through the exercises with the correct answers and explanations:
* Antom darabtum (You hit, masculine plural)
* Antun darabtun (You hit, feminine plural)
* Hum darabu (They hit)


The verb "darab" is irregular in the past tense. We removed the vowel between the root letters "d" and "r" and added the appropriate past tense suffixes for each subject.
1. (رأى)


== Conclusion ==
* I saw: شفت (shuft)


Congratulations! You have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense in Moroccan Arabic. This knowledge will allow you to express past actions, share personal experiences, and understand conversations about the past. Keep practicing and exploring the cultural nuances of the past tense to deepen your understanding of Moroccan Arabic. In the next lesson, we will delve into the future tense and learn how to express actions that will happen in the future.
* You (masc) saw: شفت (shuft)
 
* You (fem) saw: شفتي (shifti)
 
* He saw: شاف (shaf)
 
* She saw: شافت (shafat)
 
* We saw: شفنا (shufna)
 
* You (plural) saw: شفتوا (shuftu)
 
* They saw: شافوا (shafu)
 
2. (مشَى)
 
* I went: مشيت (mshit)
 
* You (masc) went: مشيت (mshit)
 
* You (fem) went: مشيتي (mshiti)
 
* He went: مشى (msha)
 
* She went: مشات (mshat)
 
* We went: مشينا (mshina)
 
* You (plural) went: مشيتوا (mshitou)
 
* They went: مشوا (mshou)
 
3. (شرا)
 
* I bought: شريت (shrit)
 
* You (masc) bought: شريت (shrit)
 
* You (fem) bought: شريتي (shriti)
 
* He bought: شرا (shra)
 
* She bought: شرات (shrat)
 
* We bought: شرا (shrina)
 
* You (plural) bought: شريتو (shritou)
 
* They bought: شراوا (shraw)
 
4. (هدر)
 
* I talked: هضرت (hdart)
 
* You (masc) talked: هضرت (hdart)
 
* You (fem) talked: هضرتي (hdarti)
 
* He talked: هضر (hdar)
 
* She talked: هضرات (hdarat)
 
* We talked: هضرا (hdarna)
 
* You (plural) talked: هضرتوا (hdartou)
 
* They talked: هضروا (hdaru)
 
5. (خدم)
 
* I worked: خدمت (khdamt)
 
* You (masc) worked: خدمت (khdamt)
 
* You (fem) worked: خدمتِ (khdamti)
 
* He worked: خدم (khda)
 
* She worked: خدمات (khdamat)
 
* We worked: خدمنا (khdamna)
 
* You (plural) worked: خدمتوا (khdamtou)
 
* They worked: خدموا (khdamu)
 
6. (سمع)
 
* I listened: سمعت (sma't)
 
* You (masc) listened: سمعت (sma't)
 
* You (fem) listened: سمعتي (sma'ti)
 
* He listened: سمع (sma)
 
* She listened: سمعات (smaat)
 
* We listened: سمعنا (sma'na)
 
* You (plural) listened: سمعتم (sma'tou)
 
* They listened: سمعوا (sma'u)
 
7. (صبر)
 
* I waited: صبرت (sabr't)
 
* You (masc) waited: صبرت (sabr't)
 
* You (fem) waited: صبرتي (sabr'ti)
 
* He waited: صبر (sabr)
 
* She waited: صبرت (sabr't)
 
* We waited: صبرنا (sabrna)
 
* You (plural) waited: صبرتم (sabr'tou)
 
* They waited: صبروا (sabr'u)
 
8. (رقص)
 
* I danced: رقصت (rqast)
 
* You (masc) danced: رقصت (rqast)
 
* You (fem) danced: رقصتي (rqasti)
 
* He danced: رقص (rqas)
 
* She danced: رقصت (rqast)
 
* We danced: رقصنا (rqasna)
 
* You (plural) danced: رقصتم (rqastou)
 
* They danced: رقصوا (rqas'u)
 
9. (تعلم)
 
* I learned: تعلمت (ta'allamt)
 
* You (masc) learned: تعلمت (ta'allamt)
 
* You (fem) learned: تعلمتي (ta'allamti)
 
* He learned: تعلم (ta'allam)
 
* She learned: تعلمت (ta'allamat)
 
* We learned: تعلمنا (ta'allamna)
 
* You (plural) learned: تعلمتم (ta'allamtou)
 
* They learned: تعلموا (ta'allamu)
 
10. (ورى)
 
* I showed: وريت (writ)
 
* You (masc) showed: وريت (writ)
 
* You (fem) showed: وريتي (writi)
 
* He showed: ورى (wara)
 
* She showed: ورات (warat)
 
* We showed: ورينا (wirna)
 
* You (plural) showed: وريتو (writou)
 
* They showed: وروا (waru)
 
Congratulations! You've made it through the lesson on the past tense in Moroccan Arabic! Practice makes perfect, so keep using these conjugations in your daily conversations to reinforce your learning.  


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Moroccan Arabic → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Past Tense

Welcome to the lesson on the past tense in Moroccan Arabic! Understanding how to use the past tense is crucial for effective communication, especially when sharing stories or discussing events that have already occurred. In this lesson, we will explore how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense, enabling you to articulate your experiences and narratives more fluently.

We will break down the lesson into several sections:

  • Understanding the Past Tense
  • Conjugation of Regular Verbs
  • Examples of Conjugation
  • Practice Exercises
  • Solutions and Explanations

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to form and use the past tense in Moroccan Arabic. Let's dive right in!

Understanding the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

The past tense in Moroccan Arabic allows you to talk about actions or situations that happened before the present moment. Whether you want to tell someone about your last vacation or share what you did yesterday, mastering the past tense is essential. Moroccan Arabic has a straightforward way of forming the past tense for regular verbs, which we'll explore in detail.

Conjugation of Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

In Moroccan Arabic, regular verbs typically follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the past tense. The basic structure involves changing the verb endings according to the subject pronoun. Here is a simple overview of how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense:

1. Identify the root of the verb.

2. Remove the infinitive ending (usually "-ar", "-ir", "-er").

3. Add the appropriate past tense endings based on the subject pronoun.

The endings for regular verbs in the past tense are as follows:

  • I (أنا): -ت (ta)
  • You (masc) (أنت): -ت (ta)
  • You (fem) (أنتِ): -تِ (ti)
  • He (هو): - (no ending)
  • She (هي): -ت (t)
  • We (نحن): -نا (na)
  • You (plural) (أنتم): -توا (twa)
  • They (هم): -وا (wa)

Let’s take a regular verb, such as "to write" (كتب, ktib), and see how it conjugates in the past tense.

Moroccan Arabic Pronunciation English
كتبت (كتبت) ktibt I wrote
كتبت (كتبت) ktibt You (masc) wrote
كتبتِ (كتبتِ) ktibti You (fem) wrote
كتب (كتب) ktib He wrote
كتبت (كتبت) ktbat She wrote
كتبنا (كتبنا) ktibna We wrote
كتبتم (كتبتم) ktibtu You (plural) wrote
كتبوا (كتبوا) ktibu They wrote

Examples of Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Let's expand our understanding by looking at a few more regular verbs in the past tense. Here are 20 different verbs conjugated in the past tense with their English translations:

Moroccan Arabic Pronunciation English
أكلت (أكلت) akalt I ate
أكلت (أكلت) akalt You (masc) ate
أكلتِ (أكلتِ) akalti You (fem) ate
أكل (أكل) akal He ate
أكلت (أكلت) aklat She ate
أكلنا (أكلنا) akalna We ate
أكلتم (أكلتم) akaltu You (plural) ate
أكلوا (أكلوا) akalu They ate
شربت (شربت) shribt I drank
شربت (شربت) shribt You (masc) drank
شربتِ (شربتِ) shribti You (fem) drank
شرب (شرب) shrib He drank
شربت (شربت) shrbat She drank
شربنا (شربنا) shribna We drank
شربتم (شربتم) shribtu You (plural) drank
شربوا (شربوا) shribu They drank
لعبت (لعبت) laibt I played
لعبت (لعبت) laibt You (masc) played
لعبتِ (لعبتِ) laibti You (fem) played
لعب (لعب) laab He played
لعبت (لعبت) laabat She played
لعبنا (لعبنا) laibna We played
لعبتم (لعبتم) laibtu You (plural) played
لعبوا (لعبوا) laibu They played

Through these examples, you can see how the patterns in the conjugation remain consistent across different verbs. Now that you have a solid understanding of the rules, it's time to practice!

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are some exercises to help you apply what you've learned about the past tense in Moroccan Arabic. Try to conjugate the following verbs in the past tense according to the subject pronouns provided.

1. (to see) رأى:

  • I saw
  • You (masc) saw
  • You (fem) saw
  • He saw
  • She saw
  • We saw
  • You (plural) saw
  • They saw

2. (to go) مشى:

  • I went
  • You (masc) went
  • You (fem) went
  • He went
  • She went
  • We went
  • You (plural) went
  • They went

3. (to buy) شرا:

  • I bought
  • You (masc) bought
  • You (fem) bought
  • He bought
  • She bought
  • We bought
  • You (plural) bought
  • They bought

4. (to talk) هدر:

  • I talked
  • You (masc) talked
  • You (fem) talked
  • He talked
  • She talked
  • We talked
  • You (plural) talked
  • They talked

5. (to work) خدم:

  • I worked
  • You (masc) worked
  • You (fem) worked
  • He worked
  • She worked
  • We worked
  • You (plural) worked
  • They worked

6. (to listen) سمع:

  • I listened
  • You (masc) listened
  • You (fem) listened
  • He listened
  • She listened
  • We listened
  • You (plural) listened
  • They listened

7. (to wait) صبر:

  • I waited
  • You (masc) waited
  • You (fem) waited
  • He waited
  • She waited
  • We waited
  • You (plural) waited
  • They waited

8. (to dance) رقص:

  • I danced
  • You (masc) danced
  • You (fem) danced
  • He danced
  • She danced
  • We danced
  • You (plural) danced
  • They danced

9. (to learn) تعلم:

  • I learned
  • You (masc) learned
  • You (fem) learned
  • He learned
  • She learned
  • We learned
  • You (plural) learned
  • They learned

10. (to show) ورى:

  • I showed
  • You (masc) showed
  • You (fem) showed
  • He showed
  • She showed
  • We showed
  • You (plural) showed
  • They showed

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Now, let's go through the exercises with the correct answers and explanations:

1. (رأى)

  • I saw: شفت (shuft)
  • You (masc) saw: شفت (shuft)
  • You (fem) saw: شفتي (shifti)
  • He saw: شاف (shaf)
  • She saw: شافت (shafat)
  • We saw: شفنا (shufna)
  • You (plural) saw: شفتوا (shuftu)
  • They saw: شافوا (shafu)

2. (مشَى)

  • I went: مشيت (mshit)
  • You (masc) went: مشيت (mshit)
  • You (fem) went: مشيتي (mshiti)
  • He went: مشى (msha)
  • She went: مشات (mshat)
  • We went: مشينا (mshina)
  • You (plural) went: مشيتوا (mshitou)
  • They went: مشوا (mshou)

3. (شرا)

  • I bought: شريت (shrit)
  • You (masc) bought: شريت (shrit)
  • You (fem) bought: شريتي (shriti)
  • He bought: شرا (shra)
  • She bought: شرات (shrat)
  • We bought: شرا (shrina)
  • You (plural) bought: شريتو (shritou)
  • They bought: شراوا (shraw)

4. (هدر)

  • I talked: هضرت (hdart)
  • You (masc) talked: هضرت (hdart)
  • You (fem) talked: هضرتي (hdarti)
  • He talked: هضر (hdar)
  • She talked: هضرات (hdarat)
  • We talked: هضرا (hdarna)
  • You (plural) talked: هضرتوا (hdartou)
  • They talked: هضروا (hdaru)

5. (خدم)

  • I worked: خدمت (khdamt)
  • You (masc) worked: خدمت (khdamt)
  • You (fem) worked: خدمتِ (khdamti)
  • He worked: خدم (khda)
  • She worked: خدمات (khdamat)
  • We worked: خدمنا (khdamna)
  • You (plural) worked: خدمتوا (khdamtou)
  • They worked: خدموا (khdamu)

6. (سمع)

  • I listened: سمعت (sma't)
  • You (masc) listened: سمعت (sma't)
  • You (fem) listened: سمعتي (sma'ti)
  • He listened: سمع (sma)
  • She listened: سمعات (smaat)
  • We listened: سمعنا (sma'na)
  • You (plural) listened: سمعتم (sma'tou)
  • They listened: سمعوا (sma'u)

7. (صبر)

  • I waited: صبرت (sabr't)
  • You (masc) waited: صبرت (sabr't)
  • You (fem) waited: صبرتي (sabr'ti)
  • He waited: صبر (sabr)
  • She waited: صبرت (sabr't)
  • We waited: صبرنا (sabrna)
  • You (plural) waited: صبرتم (sabr'tou)
  • They waited: صبروا (sabr'u)

8. (رقص)

  • I danced: رقصت (rqast)
  • You (masc) danced: رقصت (rqast)
  • You (fem) danced: رقصتي (rqasti)
  • He danced: رقص (rqas)
  • She danced: رقصت (rqast)
  • We danced: رقصنا (rqasna)
  • You (plural) danced: رقصتم (rqastou)
  • They danced: رقصوا (rqas'u)

9. (تعلم)

  • I learned: تعلمت (ta'allamt)
  • You (masc) learned: تعلمت (ta'allamt)
  • You (fem) learned: تعلمتي (ta'allamti)
  • He learned: تعلم (ta'allam)
  • She learned: تعلمت (ta'allamat)
  • We learned: تعلمنا (ta'allamna)
  • You (plural) learned: تعلمتم (ta'allamtou)
  • They learned: تعلموا (ta'allamu)

10. (ورى)

  • I showed: وريت (writ)
  • You (masc) showed: وريت (writ)
  • You (fem) showed: وريتي (writi)
  • He showed: ورى (wara)
  • She showed: ورات (warat)
  • We showed: ورينا (wirna)
  • You (plural) showed: وريتو (writou)
  • They showed: وروا (waru)

Congratulations! You've made it through the lesson on the past tense in Moroccan Arabic! Practice makes perfect, so keep using these conjugations in your daily conversations to reinforce your learning.

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


Introduction


Greetings and Basic Phrases


Nouns and Pronouns


Food and Drink


Verbs


House and Home


Adjectives


Traditions and Customs


Prepositions


Transportation


Imperative Mood


Shopping and Bargaining


Historical Sites and Landmarks


Relative Clauses


Health and Emergencies


Passive Voice


Leisure and Entertainment


Holidays and Festivals


Conditional Mood


Regional Dialects


Indirect Speech


Weather and Climate


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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