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In this lesson, we will dive into a fundamental aspect of communication: telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic. Knowing how to express when something happens is crucial for everyday conversations. Whether you're scheduling a meeting, planning a dinner, or simply asking someone when an event takes place, mastering this vocabulary will enhance your ability to interact with native speakers and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Tunisia.

Understanding how to tell time and dates is also a gateway to understanding the cultural rhythms of life in Tunisia. Time management and the significance of dates, particularly in relation to Islamic customs and traditions, are vital components of Tunisian society.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

How to tell time in Tunisian Arabic

Vocabulary related to time

How to express dates and days of the week

Practical exercises to reinforce your learning

Let's get started!

Telling Time in Tunisian Arabic[edit | edit source]

Telling time in Tunisian Arabic is quite straightforward once you get the hang of it. The basic structure involves stating the hour first, followed by the minutes. Here are some essential terms and phrases:

Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time[edit | edit source]

|| Tunisian Arabic || Pronunciation || English ||

|-

| ساعة || sâʕa || hour |

|-

| دقيقة || dqiqa || minute |

|-

| صباح || ṣabāḥ || morning |

|-

| مساء || masāʔ || evening |

|-

| ليل || lēl || night |

|-

| منتصف الليل || muṭāf al-lēl || midnight |

|-

| ظهر || ẓuhr || noon |

Structure of Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

To tell the time in Tunisian Arabic, you typically use the following structure:

"ساعة" (sâʕa) + hour + "و" (w) + minutes

Here’s how it works:

"ساعة وحدة" (sâʕa waḥda) means "1:00"

"ساعة ثانية" (sâʕa ṯāniya) means "2:00"

"ساعة و ربع" (sâʕa w rubʕ) means "quarter past"

Examples of Telling Time[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of telling time in Tunisian Arabic:

Tunisian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
الساعة واحدة	as-sāʕa wāḥda	It's 1:00
الساعة ثنية	as-sāʕa ṯāniya	It's 2:00
الساعة ثلث	as-sāʕa ṯulṯ	It's 3:00
الساعة ربع	as-sāʕa rubʕ	It's 4:15
الساعة خمسة و عشرين دقيقة	as-sāʕa ḵamsa w ʕišrin dqiqa	It's 5:20
الساعة ستة إلا ربع	as-sāʕa sitta illa rubʕ	It's 5:45
الساعة سبعة و نص	as-sāʕa sabaʕa w naṣṣ	It's 7:30
الساعة ثمانية و نصف الليل	as-sāʕa ṯmāniya w niṣf al-lēl	It's 8:30 PM
الساعة تسعة و عشر دقائق	as-sāʕa tisʕa w ʕašar dqiqa	It's 9:10
الساعة عشرة و نص النهار	as-sāʕa ʕašra w naṣṣ an-nahār	It's 10:30 AM

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Knowing how to express dates is another vital piece of communicating effectively in Tunisian Arabic. The days of the week are particularly important for scheduling events. Here’s the vocabulary you need:

Vocabulary for Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Tunisian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
الأحد	al-aḥad	Sunday
الإثنين	al-ithnayn	Monday
الثلاثاء	ath-thulāthāʔ	Tuesday
الأربعاء	al-arbiʿāʔ	Wednesday
الخميس	al-ḵamīs	Thursday
الجمعة	al-jumʕa	Friday
السبت	as-sabt	Saturday

Expressing Dates[edit | edit source]

When talking about dates, the structure is slightly different. You typically state the day first, followed by the month and the year:

"اليوم" (el-yom) means "today"

"غدوة" (ghodwa) means "tomorrow"

"أمس" (ams) means "yesterday"

Examples of Dates[edit | edit source]

Here’s a table illustrating how to express dates in Tunisian Arabic:

Tunisian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
اليوم الأحد	el-yom al-aḥad	Today is Sunday
غدوة الإثنين	ghodwa al-ithnayn	Tomorrow is Monday
أمس الثلاثاء	ams ath-thulāthāʔ	Yesterday was Tuesday
5 جانفي 2023	5 jānfi 2023	January 5, 2023
14 أفريل 2022	14 afrīl 2022	April 14, 2022
1 ماي 2023	1 māy 2023	May 1, 2023
15 أوت 2023	15 ʔūt 2023	August 15, 2023
20 سبتمبر 2023	20 sibtāmbir 2023	September 20, 2023

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've explored telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!

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

Complete the sentences with the correct time or date.

1. الساعة _____ (one).

2. غدوة _____ (Monday).

3. اليوم _____ (Friday).

4. الساعة _____ و _____ (quarter past two).

5. أمس _____ (Wednesday).

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. الساعة واحدة (as-sāʕa wāḥda).

2. غدوة الإثنين (ghodwa al-ithnayn).

3. اليوم الجمعة (el-yom al-jumʕa).

4. الساعة ثنية و ربع (as-sāʕa ṯāniya w rubʕ).

5. أمس الأربعاء (ams al-arbiʿāʔ).

Exercise 2: Match the Time to the Description[edit | edit source]

Match the Tunisian Arabic phrases with their English translations.

| Tunisian Arabic | English |

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

| A. الساعة سبعة | 1. It's 5:30 |

| B. الساعة خمسة و نص | 2. It's 7:00 |

| C. الساعة ثمانية إلا ربع | 3. It's 8:45 |

| D. الساعة عشرة و ربع | 4. It's 10:15 |

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4.

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences expressing the time and date in Tunisian Arabic.

Example:

الساعة ثلاثة و عشرة (It's 3:10).

اليوم السبت (Today is Saturday).

Your Answers:

1. ______________________

2. ______________________

3. ______________________

Exercise 4: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Listen to a native speaker say the following phrases and write them down in Tunisian Arabic.

1. It's 6:15.

2. Tomorrow is Tuesday.

3. Today is the 10th of March.

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. الساعة ستة و ربع (as-sāʕa sitta w rubʕ).

2. غدوة الثلاثاء (ghodwa ath-thulāthāʔ).

3. اليوم 10 مارس (el-yom 10 mārsi).

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a classmate and practice asking each other for the time and date. Use the vocabulary learned in this lesson.

Example:

A: الساعة كم؟ (What time is it?)

B: الساعة خمسة و نصف (It's 5:30).

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

By mastering how to tell time and dates in Tunisian Arabic, you are now better equipped to engage in daily life and conversations in Tunisia. Remember to practice regularly, as repetition is key to retention. Use the vocabulary in real-life situations, and don't hesitate to ask native speakers if you're unsure about anything.

Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in the next lesson!

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

Course Presentation

Nouns and Pronouns

Common Phrases and Expressions

Verbs and Verb Conjugation

Numbers and Counting

Tunisian Society and Customs

Adjectives and Adverbs

Transportation and Travel

Tunisian Holidays and Celebrations

Questions and Statements

Emergencies and Health

Tunisian Arts and Literature

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Sports and Recreation

Tunisian History and Geography

Negation and Interrogation

Work and Employment

Tunisian Folklore and Mythology

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+In this lesson, we will dive into a fundamental aspect of communication: telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic. Knowing how to express when something happens is crucial for everyday conversations. Whether you're scheduling a meeting, planning a dinner, or simply asking someone when an event takes place, mastering this vocabulary will enhance your ability to interact with native speakers and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Tunisia.
+Understanding how to tell time and dates is also a gateway to understanding the cultural rhythms of life in Tunisia. Time management and the significance of dates, particularly in relation to Islamic customs and traditions, are vital components of Tunisian society.
+In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:
+* How to tell time in Tunisian Arabic
+* Vocabulary related to time
+* How to express dates and days of the week
+* Practical exercises to reinforce your learning
+Let's get started!
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-As a Tunisian Arabic language teacher, I understand the importance of knowing how to tell time and date in Tunisian Arabic. In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time and dates in Tunisian Arabic as a complete beginner to avoid confusion.
+=== Telling Time in Tunisian Arabic ===
+Telling time in Tunisian Arabic is quite straightforward once you get the hang of it. The basic structure involves stating the hour first, followed by the minutes. Here are some essential terms and phrases:
+==== Basic Vocabulary for Telling Time ====
+|| Tunisian Arabic || Pronunciation || English ||
+|-
+| ساعة || sâʕa || hour |
+|-
+| دقيقة || dqiqa || minute |
+|-
+| صباح || ṣabāḥ || morning |
-<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]] & [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]].</span>
+|-
-== Telling Time in Tunisian Arabic ==
-Telling time in Tunisian Arabic is relatively easy, and once you master the basics, you can easily communicate with locals. The time in Tunisian Arabic is read from left to right, similar to English.
-Here are some phrases to help you get started:
+| مساء || masāʔ || evening |
+|-
+| ليل || lēl || night |
+|-
+| منتصف الليل || muṭāf al-lēl || midnight |
+|-
+| ظهر || ẓuhr || noon |
+=== Structure of Time Expressions ===
+To tell the time in Tunisian Arabic, you typically use the following structure:
+* "ساعة" (sâʕa) + hour + "و" (w) + minutes
+Here’s how it works:
+* "ساعة وحدة" (sâʕa waḥda) means "1:00"
+* "ساعة ثانية" (sâʕa ṯāniya) means "2:00"
+* "ساعة و ربع" (sâʕa w rubʕ) means "quarter past"
+==== Examples of Telling Time ====
+Here are some examples of telling time in Tunisian Arabic:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| الساعة واحدة || as-sāʕa wāḥda || It's 1:00
+|-
+| الساعة ثنية || as-sāʕa ṯāniya || It's 2:00
+|-
+| الساعة ثلث || as-sāʕa ṯulṯ || It's 3:00
+|-
+| الساعة ربع || as-sāʕa rubʕ || It's 4:15
+|-
+| الساعة خمسة و عشرين دقيقة || as-sāʕa ḵamsa w ʕišrin dqiqa || It's 5:20
+|-
+| الساعة ستة إلا ربع || as-sāʕa sitta illa rubʕ || It's 5:45
+|-
+| الساعة سبعة و نص || as-sāʕa sabaʕa w naṣṣ || It's 7:30
+|-
+| الساعة ثمانية و نصف الليل || as-sāʕa ṯmāniya w niṣf al-lēl || It's 8:30 PM
+|-
+| الساعة تسعة و عشر دقائق || as-sāʕa tisʕa w ʕašar dqiqa || It's 9:10
+|-
+| الساعة عشرة و نص النهار || as-sāʕa ʕašra w naṣṣ an-nahār || It's 10:30 AM
+|}
+=== Days of the Week ===
+Knowing how to express dates is another vital piece of communicating effectively in Tunisian Arabic. The days of the week are particularly important for scheduling events. Here’s the vocabulary you need:
+==== Vocabulary for Days of the Week ====
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| الأحد || al-aḥad || Sunday
+|-
+| الإثنين || al-ithnayn || Monday
+|-
+| الثلاثاء || ath-thulāthāʔ || Tuesday
+|-
+| الأربعاء || al-arbiʿāʔ || Wednesday
 |-
-| ساعة أربعة || sa3a erba3a || four o'clock
+| الخميس || al-ḵamīs || Thursday
 |-
-| الساعة التاسعة || essa3a tasia || nine o'clock
+| الجمعة || al-jumʕa || Friday
 |-
-| الساعة الخامسة || esa3a khamsa || five o'clock
+| السبت || as-sabt || Saturday
 |}
-To ask for the time, you can simply say "شنو الساعة؟" (shnou essa3a?) which translates to "What's the time?"
+=== Expressing Dates ===
+When talking about dates, the structure is slightly different. You typically state the day first, followed by the month and the year:
+* "اليوم" (el-yom) means "today"
+* "غدوة" (ghodwa) means "tomorrow"
-== Telling the Date in Tunisian Arabic ==
+* "أمس" (ams) means "yesterday"
-Telling the date in Tunisian Arabic is similar to the Gregorian calendar used in English, with a few differences in pronunciation. The month names in the Tunisian calendar are derived from Arabic or French.
-Here are some phrases to help you get started:
+==== Examples of Dates ====
+Here’s a table illustrating how to express dates in Tunisian Arabic:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| اليوم الأحد || el-yom al-aḥad || Today is Sunday
+|-
+| غدوة الإثنين || ghodwa al-ithnayn || Tomorrow is Monday
 |-
-| يوم الإثنين - شهر جانفي || yom el ethnin - shahr janvier || Monday - January
+| أمس الثلاثاء || ams ath-thulāthāʔ || Yesterday was Tuesday
 |-
-| يوم الأربعاء - شهر جوان || yom el arbi3a - shahr juin || Wednesday - June
+| 5 جانفي 2023 || 5 jānfi 2023 || January 5, 2023
 |-
-| يوم السبت - شهر ديسمبر || yom essabet - shahr december || Saturday - December
+| 14 أفريل 2022 || 14 afrīl 2022 || April 14, 2022
+|-
+| 1 ماي 2023 || 1 māy 2023 || May 1, 2023
+|-
+| 15 أوت 2023 || 15 ʔūt 2023 || August 15, 2023
+|-
+| 20 سبتمبر 2023 || 20 sibtāmbir 2023 || September 20, 2023
 |}
-To ask for the date, you can simply say "شنو التاريخ؟" (shnou tari5?) which translates to "What's the date?"
+=== Practice Exercises ===
-== Tips for Telling Time and Dates in Tunisian Arabic ==
+Now that we've explored telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!
-- Practice telling time and date in Tunisian Arabic as much as possible
-- Listen closely to how locals say the time and date and try to mimic their pronunciation
-- Memorize the common phrases and expressions for telling time and date
-By following these tips, you'll be able to tell time and dates in Tunisian Arabic like a local in no time!
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct time or date.
+. الساعة _____ (one).
+. غدوة _____ (Monday).
+. اليوم _____ (Friday).
+. الساعة _____ و _____ (quarter past two).
+. أمس _____ (Wednesday).
+==== Solutions to Exercise 1 ====
+. الساعة واحدة (as-sāʕa wāḥda).
+. غدوة الإثنين (ghodwa al-ithnayn).
+. اليوم الجمعة (el-yom al-jumʕa).
+. الساعة ثنية و ربع (as-sāʕa ṯāniya w rubʕ).
+. أمس الأربعاء (ams al-arbiʿāʔ).
+==== Exercise 2: Match the Time to the Description ====
+Match the Tunisian Arabic phrases with their English translations.
+| Tunisian Arabic | English |
+|----------------|---------|
+| A. الساعة سبعة | 1. It's 5:30 |
+| B. الساعة خمسة و نص | 2. It's 7:00 |
+| C. الساعة ثمانية إلا ربع | 3. It's 8:45 |
+| D. الساعة عشرة و ربع | 4. It's 10:15 |
+==== Solutions to Exercise 2 ====
+A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4.
+==== Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences ====
+Write three sentences expressing the time and date in Tunisian Arabic.
+'''Example:'''
+* الساعة ثلاثة و عشرة (It's 3:10).
+* اليوم السبت (Today is Saturday).
+'''Your Answers:'''
+. ______________________
+. ______________________
+. ______________________
+==== Exercise 4: Listening Comprehension ====
+Listen to a native speaker say the following phrases and write them down in Tunisian Arabic.
+. It's 6:15.
+. Tomorrow is Tuesday.
+. Today is the 10th of March.
+==== Solutions to Exercise 4 ====
+. الساعة ستة و ربع (as-sāʕa sitta w rubʕ).
+. غدوة الثلاثاء (ghodwa ath-thulāthāʔ).
+. اليوم 10 مارس (el-yom 10 mārsi).
+==== Exercise 5: Role Play ====
+Pair up with a classmate and practice asking each other for the time and date. Use the vocabulary learned in this lesson.
+Example:
+A: الساعة كم؟ (What time is it?)
+B: الساعة خمسة و نصف (It's 5:30).
+=== Conclusion ===
+By mastering how to tell time and dates in Tunisian Arabic, you are now better equipped to engage in daily life and conversations in Tunisia. Remember to practice regularly, as repetition is key to retention. Use the vocabulary in real-life situations, and don't hesitate to ask native speakers if you're unsure about anything.
+Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in the next lesson!
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