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<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Egyptian-arabic|Egyptian Arabic]]  → [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Regular Verbs</div>
Welcome to the lesson on '''Regular Verbs''' in Egyptian Arabic! In this session, we will dive deep into the fascinating world of verb conjugation, specifically focusing on regular verbs in the present tense. Understanding how to use verbs effectively is crucial for anyone wanting to communicate in Egyptian Arabic, as they form the backbone of sentences and help convey actions, states, and feelings.
In Egyptian Arabic, verbs are categorized into regular and irregular verbs, and today we will concentrate solely on the regular ones. This lesson aims to provide a clear, step-by-step guide on how to conjugate regular verbs, complete with numerous examples, exercises, and explanations that will make learning engaging and memorable.
'''Why Focus on Regular Verbs?'''
* '''Simplicity''': Regular verbs follow consistent patterns, making them easier to learn for beginners.
* '''Foundation''': They form a core part of everyday conversation, allowing learners to express basic actions and ideas.
* '''Confidence''': Mastering regular verbs gives students the confidence to form sentences and engage in simple dialogues.


<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Egyptian-arabic|Egyptian Arabic]]  → [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Present Tense → Regular Verbs</div>
Let's outline the structure of our lesson:


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As a beginner learning Egyptian Arabic, the present tense of regular verbs is essential to understand. In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in Egyptian Arabic, which will help you have simple conversations and express yourself better.  
=== Overview of Regular Verbs ===
 
==== Definition and Importance ====
 
Regular verbs in Egyptian Arabic are defined by their consistent patterns in conjugation. In the present tense, they typically follow a predictable structure, making it easier for learners to grasp their usage.
 
==== Present Tense Conjugation ====
 
In Egyptian Arabic, the present tense is used not only for actions happening now but also for habitual actions and future intentions. Regular verbs generally follow the same pattern based on the subject pronoun.
 
Here's a quick breakdown of the subject pronouns in Egyptian Arabic:
 
* '''Ana''' (I)
 
* '''Enta''' (You - masculine)
 
* '''Enti''' (You - feminine)
 
* '''Huwa''' (He)
 
* '''Hiya''' (She)
 
* '''Ehna''' (We)
 
* '''Entu''' (You - plural)
 
* '''Homma''' (They)
 
=== Conjugation Pattern for Regular Verbs ===
 
Regular verbs in the present tense typically have the following structure:
 
* The root of the verb remains the same.
 
* Prefixes are added based on the subject pronoun.
 
Here's how the conjugation works for the verb "كتب" (katab - to write):
 
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! Egyptian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| أنا أكتب || ana aktob || I write
 
|-
 
| أنتَ تكتب || enta taktob || You (m) write
 
|-
 
| أنتِ تكتبين || enti taktobein || You (f) write
 
|-
 
| هو يكتب || huwa yaktob || He writes
 
|-
 
| هي تكتب || hiya taktob || She writes
 
|-
 
| نحن نكتب || ehna naktob || We write
 
|-
 
| أنتم تكتبون || entu taktobou || You (pl) write
 
|-
 
| هم يكتبون || homma yaktobou || They write
 
|}
 
=== Examples of Regular Verbs ===
 
Now, let’s look at some common regular verbs and their conjugation in the present tense. We'll explore verbs like "أكل" (akal - to eat), "شرب" (sharib - to drink), and "لعب" (la'ab - to play) among others.
 
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! Egyptian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| أنا أكل || ana akol || I eat
 
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| أنتَ تأكل || enta takol || You (m) eat


<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Adjectives-as-Adverbs|Adjectives as Adverbs]] & [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]].</span>
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==The Present Tense in Egyptian Arabic==


The present tense in Egyptian Arabic is formed by adding specific suffixes to the verb. These suffixes change according to the subject pronouns.
| أنتِ تأكلين || enti takolein || You (f) eat


For example, let’s take the Egyptian Arabic verb for “to study”, which is “يدرس” (yadros). Here are the suffixes that will be added to create the present tense:
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| هو يأكل || huwa yakol || He eats
  <tr>
    <th>Egyptian Arabic</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English Translation</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>أنا بيدرس</td>
    <td>'ana byadrus</td>
    <td>I study</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>انتَ بتدرس</td>
    <td>'enta btadrus</td>
    <td>You (male singular) study</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>انتِ بتدرسي</td>
    <td>'enti btadrusi</td>
    <td>You (female singular) study</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>هو بيدرس</td>
    <td>huwa byadrus</td>
    <td>He studies</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>هي بتدرس</td>
    <td>hiya btadrus</td>
    <td>She studies</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>احنا بندرس</td>
    <td>'ahna bndrus</td>
    <td>We study</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>انتو بتدرسوا</td>
    <td>'entu btdrusu</td>
    <td>You (plural) study</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>هم بيدروسوا</td>
    <td>huma byadrusu</td>
    <td>They study</td>
  </tr>
</table>


As you can see, the subject pronouns are attached to the conjugated verb at the beginning. The way that these pronouns are used in the present tense is slightly different from modern standard Arabic, so it’s important to learn the differences.
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==Conjugating the Present Tense of Regular Verbs==
| هي تأكل || hiya takol || She eats


To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, we need to follow a simple three-step process:
|-


Step one: remove the last two letters of the infinitive form of the verb. For example, the verb “يدرس” (yadros) has the last two letters “س” (s) and “ر” (r), which we remove to get the root “در” (dr).
| نحن نأكل || ehna nakol || We eat


Step two: add the appropriate prefix to the root based on the subject pronoun.
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Step three: add the appropriate suffixes to the prefix, as shown in the previous table.
| أنتم تأكلون || entu takolou || You (pl) eat


For example, let’s conjugate the verb “يشرب” (yashrab), which means “to drink”:
|-


1. Remove the last two letters “ب” (b) and “ر” (r) to get the root “شر” (shar).
| هم يأكلون || homma yakolou || They eat
2. Add prefixes based on the subject pronouns.
3. Add the appropriate suffixes as shown in the table.


Here are the conjugations of “يشرب” (yashrab) in the present tense:
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{| class="wikitable"
  <tr>
    <th>Egyptian Arabic</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English Translation</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>أنا بشرب</td>
    <td>'ana bashrab</td>
    <td>I drink</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>انتَ بتشرب</td>
    <td>'enta btashrab</td>
    <td>You (male singular) drink</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>انتِ بتشربي</td>
    <td>'enti btashrabi</td>
    <td>You (female singular) drink</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>هو بيشرب</td>
    <td>huwa bashrab</td>
    <td>He drinks</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>هي بتشرب</td>
    <td>hiya btashrab</td>
    <td>She drinks</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>احنا بنشرب</td>
    <td>'ahna bnashrab</td>
    <td>We drink</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>انتو بتشربوا</td>
    <td>'entu btashrabu</td>
    <td>You (plural) drink</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>هم بيشربوا</td>
    <td>huma bashrabu</td>
    <td>They drink</td>
  </tr>
</table>


==Understanding Verb Tenses in Egyptian Arabic==
! Egyptian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English


Egyptian Arabic uses the present tense more often than the past tense. The present tense can be used to describe current activities, general habits, and past events, whereas the past tense is reserved for completed actions that have no connection to the present.
|-


For example, someone might use the present tense to say “I went to the market yesterday” instead of using the past tense - this is because the person went to the market yesterday, and it is still relevant and connected to the present.
| أنا أشرب || ana ashrab || I drink


==Practice Makes Perfect!==
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The best way to learn how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense is by practicing with examples. Here are some regular verbs in Egyptian Arabic that you can practice conjugating in the present tense:
| أنتَ تشرب || enta teshrab || You (m) drink


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|-
  <tr>
    <th>Egyptian Arabic</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English Translation</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>يشرب</td>
    <td>yashrab</td>
    <td>to drink</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>يقرأ</td>
    <td>ya'ra'</td>
    <td>to read</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>يكتب</td>
    <td>yektob</td>
    <td>to write</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>يتكلم</td>
    <td>yitkalem</td>
    <td>to speak</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>يفهم</td>
    <td>yefham</td>
    <td>to understand</td>
  </tr>
</table>


==Conclusion==
| أنتِ تشربين || enti teshrebain || You (f) drink


In this lesson, we learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Egyptian Arabic. By following the three-step process, you can now easily form simple sentences using regular verbs. Don’t forget to practice what you have learned, as it is through practicing that we improve our skills.
|-


If you want to continue learning Egyptian Arabic with us, follow the next lesson on irregular verbs.
| هو يشرب || huwa yeshrab || He drinks


|-
| هي تشرب || hiya teshrab || She drinks
|-
| نحن نشرب || ehna neshrab || We drink
|-
| أنتم تشربون || entu teshrabou || You (pl) drink
|-
| هم يشربون || homma yeshrabou || They drink
|}
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! Egyptian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
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| أنا ألعب || ana al'ab || I play
|-
| أنتَ تلعب || enta tel'ab || You (m) play
|-
| أنتِ تلعبين || enti tel'abain || You (f) play
|-
| هو يلعب || huwa yil'ab || He plays
|-
| هي تلعب || hiya tel'ab || She plays
|-
| نحن نلعب || ehna nel'ab || We play
|-
| أنتم تلعبون || entu tel'abou || You (pl) play
|-
| هم يلعبون || homma yil'abou || They play
|}
=== Summary of Conjugation Patterns ===
To summarize, here is a quick reference for the conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense:
* '''Ana''' + [verb root with no prefix]
* '''Enta''' + [verb root with "ta"]
* '''Enti''' + [verb root with "ti"]
* '''Huwa''' + [verb root with "ya"]
* '''Hiya''' + [verb root with "ya"]
* '''Ehna''' + [verb root with "na"]
* '''Entu''' + [verb root with "tu"]
* '''Homma''' + [verb root with "yu"]
=== Practice Exercises ===
Now that we’ve covered the theory, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned.
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. أنا (أكتب) __________.
2. أنتَ (تأكل) __________.
3. هي (تشرب) __________.
4. نحن (نلعب) __________.
5. هم (يكتبون) __________.
''Answers:''
1. أنا أكتب.
2. أنتَ تأكل.
3. هي تشرب.
4. نحن نلعب.
5. هم يكتبون.
==== Exercise 2: Conjugation Practice ====
Conjugate the following verbs for each subject pronoun. Use the verb "بص" (bas - to look).
''Answers:''
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugated Form |
|:----------------:|:---------------:|
| أنا              | أنا بص        |
| أنتَ            | أنتَ تبص      |
| أنتِ            | أنتِ تبصين    |
| هو              | هو يبص        |
| هي              | هي تبص        |
| نحن            | نحن نبص      |
| أنتم            | أنتم تبصون    |
| هم              | هم يبصون      |
==== Exercise 3: Translation Exercise ====
Translate the following sentences into Egyptian Arabic.
1. I eat.
2. You (f) drink.
3. They play.
4. We write.
5. He looks.
''Answers:''
1. أنا أكل.
2. أنتِ تشربين.
3. هم يلعبون.
4. نحن نكتب.
5. هو يبص.
==== Exercise 4: Verb Identification ====
Identify the verb in the following sentences and write its conjugated form for "أنا".
1. أنا أشرب الماء.
2. هو يلعب في الحديقة.
3. هم يكتبون الدرس.
4. أنتَ تأكل الخبز.
5. هي تنظر إلى السماء.
''Answers:''
1. أشرب - أنا أشرب.
2. يلعب - أنا ألعب.
3. يكتبون - أنا أكتب.
4. تأكل - أنا آكل.
5. تنظر - أنا أنظر.
==== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ====
Match the Egyptian Arabic verb with its English translation.
| Egyptian Arabic | English        |
|-----------------|------------------|
| أكتب            | I write          |
| أكل            | To eat          |
| أشرب            | I drink          |
| ألعب            | I play          |
| أنظر          | To look          |
''Answers:''
1. أكتب - I write.
2. أكل - To eat.
3. أشرب - I drink.
4. ألعب - I play.
5. أنظر - To look.
==== Exercise 6: Sentence Construction ====
Construct sentences using the following verbs in the present tense.
1. (أكل)
2. (شرب)
3. (لعب)
4. (كتب)
5. (بص)
''Answers:''
1. أنا أكل.
2. هي تشرب.
3. نحن نلعب.
4. هو يكتب.
5. أنتَ تبص.
==== Exercise 7: Verb Conjugation Table ====
Fill out the verb conjugation table for the verb "ذهب" (dhahab - to go).
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugated Form |
|:----------------:|:---------------:|
| أنا              | أنا أذهب      |
| أنتَ            | أنتَ تذهب      |
| أنتِ            | أنتِ تذهبين    |
| هو              | هو يذهب        |
| هي              | هي تذهب        |
| نحن            | نحن نذهب      |
| أنتم            | أنتم تذهبون    |
| هم              | هم يذهبون      |
''Answers:''
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugated Form |
|:----------------:|:---------------:|
| أنا              | أنا أذهب      |
| أنتَ            | أنتَ تذهب      |
| أنتِ            | أنتِ تذهبين    |
| هو              | هو يذهب        |
| هي              | هي تذهب        |
| نحن            | نحن نذهب      |
| أنتم            | أنتم تذهبون    |
| هم              | هم يذهبون      |
==== Exercise 8: Fill in the Correct Verb ====
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb "شرب" (to drink) based on the subject pronoun.
1. (أنا) __________.
2. (أنتِ) __________.
3. (هم) __________.
4. (هي) __________.
5. (نحن) __________.
''Answers:''
1. أنا أشرب.
2. أنتِ تشربين.
3. هم يشربون.
4. هي تشرب.
5. نحن نشرب.
==== Exercise 9: Negative Forms ====
Create the negative form of the following sentences.
1. أنا أكتب.
2. أنتَ تأكل.
3. هي تلعب.
4. نحن نشرب.
5. هم يكتبون.
''Answers:''
1. أنا لا أكتب.
2. أنتَ لا تأكل.
3. هي لا تلعب.
4. نحن لا نشرب.
5. هم لا يكتبون.
==== Exercise 10: Create Your Own Sentences ====
Using at least five different regular verbs, create your own sentences in the present tense.
''Answers may vary.''
=== Conclusion ===
Congratulations! You've made it through the lesson on regular verbs in Egyptian Arabic. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these verbs in your daily conversations, and soon you'll find yourself speaking more fluently. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson and the exercises as often as you need. Happy learning!


<span link>Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] & [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Use-"بقدر"-(can)|Use "بقدر" (can)]].</span>
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Egyptian Arabic → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Regular Verbs

Welcome to the lesson on Regular Verbs in Egyptian Arabic! In this session, we will dive deep into the fascinating world of verb conjugation, specifically focusing on regular verbs in the present tense. Understanding how to use verbs effectively is crucial for anyone wanting to communicate in Egyptian Arabic, as they form the backbone of sentences and help convey actions, states, and feelings.

In Egyptian Arabic, verbs are categorized into regular and irregular verbs, and today we will concentrate solely on the regular ones. This lesson aims to provide a clear, step-by-step guide on how to conjugate regular verbs, complete with numerous examples, exercises, and explanations that will make learning engaging and memorable.

Why Focus on Regular Verbs?

  • Simplicity: Regular verbs follow consistent patterns, making them easier to learn for beginners.
  • Foundation: They form a core part of everyday conversation, allowing learners to express basic actions and ideas.
  • Confidence: Mastering regular verbs gives students the confidence to form sentences and engage in simple dialogues.

Let's outline the structure of our lesson:

Overview of Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Definition and Importance[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Egyptian Arabic are defined by their consistent patterns in conjugation. In the present tense, they typically follow a predictable structure, making it easier for learners to grasp their usage.

Present Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

In Egyptian Arabic, the present tense is used not only for actions happening now but also for habitual actions and future intentions. Regular verbs generally follow the same pattern based on the subject pronoun.

Here's a quick breakdown of the subject pronouns in Egyptian Arabic:

  • Ana (I)
  • Enta (You - masculine)
  • Enti (You - feminine)
  • Huwa (He)
  • Hiya (She)
  • Ehna (We)
  • Entu (You - plural)
  • Homma (They)

Conjugation Pattern for Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in the present tense typically have the following structure:

  • The root of the verb remains the same.
  • Prefixes are added based on the subject pronoun.

Here's how the conjugation works for the verb "كتب" (katab - to write):

Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English
أنا أكتب ana aktob I write
أنتَ تكتب enta taktob You (m) write
أنتِ تكتبين enti taktobein You (f) write
هو يكتب huwa yaktob He writes
هي تكتب hiya taktob She writes
نحن نكتب ehna naktob We write
أنتم تكتبون entu taktobou You (pl) write
هم يكتبون homma yaktobou They write

Examples of Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s look at some common regular verbs and their conjugation in the present tense. We'll explore verbs like "أكل" (akal - to eat), "شرب" (sharib - to drink), and "لعب" (la'ab - to play) among others.

Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English
أنا أكل ana akol I eat
أنتَ تأكل enta takol You (m) eat
أنتِ تأكلين enti takolein You (f) eat
هو يأكل huwa yakol He eats
هي تأكل hiya takol She eats
نحن نأكل ehna nakol We eat
أنتم تأكلون entu takolou You (pl) eat
هم يأكلون homma yakolou They eat
Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English
أنا أشرب ana ashrab I drink
أنتَ تشرب enta teshrab You (m) drink
أنتِ تشربين enti teshrebain You (f) drink
هو يشرب huwa yeshrab He drinks
هي تشرب hiya teshrab She drinks
نحن نشرب ehna neshrab We drink
أنتم تشربون entu teshrabou You (pl) drink
هم يشربون homma yeshrabou They drink
Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English
أنا ألعب ana al'ab I play
أنتَ تلعب enta tel'ab You (m) play
أنتِ تلعبين enti tel'abain You (f) play
هو يلعب huwa yil'ab He plays
هي تلعب hiya tel'ab She plays
نحن نلعب ehna nel'ab We play
أنتم تلعبون entu tel'abou You (pl) play
هم يلعبون homma yil'abou They play

Summary of Conjugation Patterns[edit | edit source]

To summarize, here is a quick reference for the conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense:

  • Ana + [verb root with no prefix]
  • Enta + [verb root with "ta"]
  • Enti + [verb root with "ti"]
  • Huwa + [verb root with "ya"]
  • Hiya + [verb root with "ya"]
  • Ehna + [verb root with "na"]
  • Entu + [verb root with "tu"]
  • Homma + [verb root with "yu"]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the theory, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. أنا (أكتب) __________.

2. أنتَ (تأكل) __________.

3. هي (تشرب) __________.

4. نحن (نلعب) __________.

5. هم (يكتبون) __________.

Answers:

1. أنا أكتب.

2. أنتَ تأكل.

3. هي تشرب.

4. نحن نلعب.

5. هم يكتبون.

Exercise 2: Conjugation Practice[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs for each subject pronoun. Use the verb "بص" (bas - to look).

Answers:

| Subject Pronoun | Conjugated Form |

|:----------------:|:---------------:|

| أنا | أنا بص |

| أنتَ | أنتَ تبص |

| أنتِ | أنتِ تبصين |

| هو | هو يبص |

| هي | هي تبص |

| نحن | نحن نبص |

| أنتم | أنتم تبصون |

| هم | هم يبصون |

Exercise 3: Translation Exercise[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Egyptian Arabic.

1. I eat.

2. You (f) drink.

3. They play.

4. We write.

5. He looks.

Answers:

1. أنا أكل.

2. أنتِ تشربين.

3. هم يلعبون.

4. نحن نكتب.

5. هو يبص.

Exercise 4: Verb Identification[edit | edit source]

Identify the verb in the following sentences and write its conjugated form for "أنا".

1. أنا أشرب الماء.

2. هو يلعب في الحديقة.

3. هم يكتبون الدرس.

4. أنتَ تأكل الخبز.

5. هي تنظر إلى السماء.

Answers:

1. أشرب - أنا أشرب.

2. يلعب - أنا ألعب.

3. يكتبون - أنا أكتب.

4. تأكل - أنا آكل.

5. تنظر - أنا أنظر.

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the Egyptian Arabic verb with its English translation.

| Egyptian Arabic | English |

|-----------------|------------------|

| أكتب | I write |

| أكل | To eat |

| أشرب | I drink |

| ألعب | I play |

| أنظر | To look |

Answers:

1. أكتب - I write.

2. أكل - To eat.

3. أشرب - I drink.

4. ألعب - I play.

5. أنظر - To look.

Exercise 6: Sentence Construction[edit | edit source]

Construct sentences using the following verbs in the present tense.

1. (أكل)

2. (شرب)

3. (لعب)

4. (كتب)

5. (بص)

Answers:

1. أنا أكل.

2. هي تشرب.

3. نحن نلعب.

4. هو يكتب.

5. أنتَ تبص.

Exercise 7: Verb Conjugation Table[edit | edit source]

Fill out the verb conjugation table for the verb "ذهب" (dhahab - to go).

| Subject Pronoun | Conjugated Form |

|:----------------:|:---------------:|

| أنا | أنا أذهب |

| أنتَ | أنتَ تذهب |

| أنتِ | أنتِ تذهبين |

| هو | هو يذهب |

| هي | هي تذهب |

| نحن | نحن نذهب |

| أنتم | أنتم تذهبون |

| هم | هم يذهبون |

Answers:

| Subject Pronoun | Conjugated Form |

|:----------------:|:---------------:|

| أنا | أنا أذهب |

| أنتَ | أنتَ تذهب |

| أنتِ | أنتِ تذهبين |

| هو | هو يذهب |

| هي | هي تذهب |

| نحن | نحن نذهب |

| أنتم | أنتم تذهبون |

| هم | هم يذهبون |

Exercise 8: Fill in the Correct Verb[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb "شرب" (to drink) based on the subject pronoun.

1. (أنا) __________.

2. (أنتِ) __________.

3. (هم) __________.

4. (هي) __________.

5. (نحن) __________.

Answers:

1. أنا أشرب.

2. أنتِ تشربين.

3. هم يشربون.

4. هي تشرب.

5. نحن نشرب.

Exercise 9: Negative Forms[edit | edit source]

Create the negative form of the following sentences.

1. أنا أكتب.

2. أنتَ تأكل.

3. هي تلعب.

4. نحن نشرب.

5. هم يكتبون.

Answers:

1. أنا لا أكتب.

2. أنتَ لا تأكل.

3. هي لا تلعب.

4. نحن لا نشرب.

5. هم لا يكتبون.

Exercise 10: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using at least five different regular verbs, create your own sentences in the present tense.

Answers may vary.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've made it through the lesson on regular verbs in Egyptian Arabic. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these verbs in your daily conversations, and soon you'll find yourself speaking more fluently. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson and the exercises as often as you need. Happy learning!

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


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


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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