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Welcome to this lesson on '''Basic Noun Structure''' in Tunisian Arabic! Understanding nouns is fundamental when learning any language, as they form the backbone of communication. Nouns are the names of people, places, things, or ideas, and mastering their structure will help you build sentences more effectively in Tunisian Arabic.


== Introduction ==
In this lesson, we will explore the essential components of nouns, including their singular and plural forms, how they are used in sentences, and some unique characteristics of Tunisian Arabic nouns. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of basic noun structure and be able to start using nouns in your conversations.


Welcome to the lesson on basic noun structure in Tunisian Arabic! Nouns are an essential part of any language, and understanding their structure and usage is key to becoming proficient in Tunisian Arabic. In this lesson, we will explore the basic components of nouns, including gender, number, and case. We will also delve into the rules for forming plurals and the different forms of pronouns used with nouns. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Tunisian Arabic noun structure and be able to use nouns effectively in your conversations and writing.
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== Gender in Tunisian Arabic Nouns ==
=== Importance of Noun Structure in Tunisian Arabic ===


In Tunisian Arabic, nouns are either masculine or feminine. Unlike some other languages, the gender of a noun in Tunisian Arabic does not always align with the biological gender of the object or person it represents. Instead, gender is assigned based on various linguistic factors, such as the ending of the noun or the presence of certain prefixes or suffixes.
Nouns play a crucial role in any language, and Tunisian Arabic is no exception. They allow us to identify who or what we are talking about. A strong grasp of noun structure will enable you to:


=== Masculine Nouns ===
* '''Communicate clearly''': Using the correct nouns helps convey your message accurately.


Masculine nouns in Tunisian Arabic typically end with a consonant or a long vowel sound. For example, the word "rajel" (man) is a masculine noun. Other examples include "kitab" (book) and "bey" (father).
* '''Expand your vocabulary''': Learning nouns allows you to express a wider range of ideas.


=== Feminine Nouns ===
* '''Form sentences''': Understanding how nouns work will help you construct coherent sentences.


Feminine nouns in Tunisian Arabic often end with the vowel sounds "a" or "i." For example, the word "bent" (girl) is a feminine noun. Other examples include "kitba" (book) and "mera" (woman).
=== Basic Structure of Nouns ===


It's important to note that there are exceptions to these patterns, and some nouns do not follow the typical gender assignment rules. As you continue to learn Tunisian Arabic, you will become more familiar with these exceptions and develop a stronger intuition for the gender of nouns.
In Tunisian Arabic, nouns can be classified into two main categories: '''singular''' and '''plural'''. Let's break down each category.


== Number in Tunisian Arabic Nouns ==
==== Singular Nouns ====


Nouns in Tunisian Arabic can be singular or plural. The plural form of a noun is typically formed by adding a specific suffix or modifying the word in some way. Let's explore the different ways to form the plural of nouns in Tunisian Arabic.
Singular nouns refer to one person, place, thing, or idea. They are the basic form of nouns in any language.  


=== Plural Form 1: Adding "in" ===
Here are some examples:


One common way to form the plural of nouns is by adding the suffix "in" to the end of the word. For example, the word "kitab" (book) becomes "kitabin" in the plural form. Similarly, the word "rajel" (man) becomes "rajelin" in the plural form.
{| class="wikitable"


{| class="wikitable"
! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| كِتَاب || kitab || book
 
| كلب || kelb || dog
 
|-
|-
| كِتَابِين || kitabin || books
 
| بيت || beit || house
 
|-
|-
| رَاجِل || rajel || man
 
| كتاب || ktāb || book
 
|-
|-
| رَاجِلِين || rajelin || men
|}


=== Plural Form 2: Adding "at" ===
| مدرسة || mdrasa || school
 
|-


Another way to form the plural of nouns is by adding the suffix "at" to the end of the word. This form is typically used for feminine nouns. For example, the word "bent" (girl) becomes "bentat" in the plural form. Similarly, the word "kitba" (book) becomes "kitbat" in the plural form.
| شجرة || shajara || tree


{| class="wikitable"
! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| بِنْت || bent || girl
 
| سيارة || sayyara || car
 
|-
|-
| بِنْتَات || bentat || girls
 
| طاولة || ṭawla || table
 
|-
|-
| كِتْبَة || kitba || book
 
| قهوة || qahwa || coffee
 
|-
|-
| كِتْبَات || kitbat || books
|}


=== Plural Form 3: Irregular Plurals ===
| ولد || wlad || boy
 
|-


Some nouns in Tunisian Arabic have irregular plural forms that do not follow the typical patterns mentioned above. These irregular plurals must be memorized as they do not have a consistent rule. For example, the word "elb" (heart) becomes "olob" in the plural form, and the word "kelb" (dog) becomes "kloub" in the plural form.
| بنت || bint || girl


{| class="wikitable"
! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| قَلْب || elb || heart
|-
| قُلُوب || olob || hearts
|-
| كَلْب || kelb || dog
|-
| كْلُوب || kloub || dogs
|}
|}


== Pronouns with Nouns ==
==== Plural Nouns ====


In Tunisian Arabic, pronouns are used in conjunction with nouns to indicate possession, ownership, or as subject pronouns. Let's explore the different forms of pronouns used in Tunisian Arabic with nouns.
Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. In Tunisian Arabic, nouns can take on different forms to indicate plurality.  


=== Subject Pronouns ===
Here are some examples:


Subject pronouns in Tunisian Arabic are used to indicate the subject of a sentence. They are usually placed before the verb. Here are the subject pronouns in Tunisian Arabic:
{| class="wikitable"


{| class="wikitable"
! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| أنَا || ana || I
 
| كلاب || klāb || dogs
 
|-
|-
| إنتِ || inti || you (singular, female)
 
| بيوت || buyūt || houses
 
|-
|-
| إنتَ || inta || you (singular, male)
 
| كتب || ktāb || books
 
|-
|-
| هُوَ || houwa || he
 
| مدارس || mdrās || schools
 
|-
|-
| هِيَ || hiya || she
 
| أشجار || ashjār || trees
 
|-
|-
| إحْنَا || ihna || we
 
| سيارات || sayyārāt || cars
 
|-
|-
| إنْتُومَا || intouma || you (dual)
 
| طاولات || ṭāwlat || tables
 
|-
|-
| إنْتُوم || intoum || you (plural)
 
| قهوايات || qahwāyāt || coffees
 
|-
|-
| هُمَا || homa || they (dual)
 
| أولاد || awlād || boys
 
|-
|-
| هُم || hom || they (plural)
 
| بنات || banāt || girls
 
|}
|}


=== Possessive Pronouns ===
=== Making Nouns Plural ===
 
In Tunisian Arabic, there are several ways to form plural nouns. Let’s look at the most common methods:
 
1. '''Adding "ات" (-āt)''': This is often used for feminine nouns.
 
* Example: مدرسة (mdrasa - school) → مدارس (mdrās - schools)
 
2. '''Changing the vowel patterns''': This method involves altering the internal structure of the word.
 
* Example: كتاب (ktāb - book) → كتب (ktāb - books)


Possessive pronouns in Tunisian Arabic are used to indicate possession or ownership. They are typically placed after the noun. Here are the possessive pronouns in Tunisian Arabic:
3. '''Adding "ة" (ta marbūtah)''': This can sometimes be added to feminine nouns to indicate plurality.
 
* Example: قهوة (qahwa - coffee) → قهوايات (qahwāyāt - coffees)
 
4. '''Irregular forms''': Some nouns have unique plural forms that do not follow the above rules.
 
* Example: رجل (rajil - man) → رجال (rijāl - men)
 
=== Practice Examples ===
 
To help you grasp the concepts better, here are some practice examples with nouns and their plural forms:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Singular Noun !! Plural Noun
 
|-
|-
| دِيالِي || diyali || mine
 
| كلب (kelb) || كلاب (klāb)
 
|-
|-
| دِيالِك || diyalk || yours (singular, male)
 
| بيت (beit) || بيوت (buyūt)
 
|-
|-
| دِيالِكِ || diyalki || yours (singular, female)
 
| كتاب (ktāb) || كتب (ktāb)
 
|-
|-
| دِيالُو || diyalo || his
 
| شجرة (shajara) || أشجار (ashjār)
 
|-
|-
| دِيالْهَا || diyalha || hers
 
| سيارة (sayyara) || سيارات (sayyārāt)
 
|-
|-
| دِيالْنَا || diyalna || ours
 
| قهوة (qahwa) || قهوايات (qahwāyāt)
 
|-
|-
| دِيالْكُمَا || diyalkouma || yours (dual)
 
| ولد (wlad) || أولاد (awlād)
 
|-
|-
| دِيالْكُم || diyalkoum || yours (plural)
 
|-
| بنت (bint) || بنات (banāt)
| دِيالْهُمَا || diyalhoma || theirs (dual)
 
|-
| دِيالْهُم || diyalhom || theirs (plural)
|}
|}


== Cultural Insights ==
=== Using Nouns in Sentences ===
 
Now that you understand the basic structure and pluralization of nouns, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples of how to incorporate nouns into everyday speech:
 
1. '''The dog is barking.'''
 
* الكلب ينبح. (kelb ynabḥ)
 
2. '''I love my house.'''
 
* نحب بيتي. (nḥibb beyti)
 
3. '''The school is big.'''
 
* المدرسة كبيرة. (mdrasa kbīra)
 
4. '''These trees are beautiful.'''
 
* الأشجار هذه جميلة. (ashjār hādhī jamīla)
 
5. '''The coffee is hot.'''
 
* القهوة سخونة. (qahwa sakhūna)
 
6. '''The boys are playing.'''
 
* الأولاد يلعبون. (awlād yelʿabūn)
 
7. '''The girls are studying.'''
 
* البنات يدرسن. (banāt yadrusn)
 
8. '''My car is new.'''
 
* سيارتي جديدة. (sayyarti jdīda)
 
9. '''This book is interesting.'''
 
* الكتاب هذا ممتع. (ktāb hādhā mumtiʿ)
 
10. '''There are many tables in the room.'''
 
* فمّا برشة طاولات في الغرفة. (famma barša ṭāwlat fī l-ghurfa)
 
=== Exercises ===
 
Now it's time to test your understanding! Below are some exercises to practice what you’ve learned about nouns.
 
==== Exercise 1: Identify the Singular Noun ====
 
Translate the following plural nouns into their singular form.
 
1. كتب
 
2. سيارات
 
3. بنات
 
4. أشجار
 
5. أولاد
 
==== Exercise 2: Form the Plural ====
 
Convert the following singular nouns into their plural form.
 
1. كلب
 
2. بيت
 
3. مدرسة
 
4. قهوة
 
5. شجرة
 
==== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the noun.
 
1. الكلب _____ (كلاب) في الحديقة.
 
2. أحب _____ (بيت) الجديد.
 
3. _____ (مدرسة) لدينا كبيرة جداً.
 
4. زرت _____ (قهوة) مع أصدقائي.
 
5. _____ (ولد) يلعب في الشارع.
 
==== Exercise 4: Match the Singular and Plural ====
 
Match the singular nouns with their corresponding plural forms.
 
| Singular Noun | Plural Noun |
 
|---------------|--------------|
 
| كلب          | أ) كلاب    |
 
| بيت          | ب) بيوت    |
 
| كتاب        | ج) كتب      |
 
| شجرة        | د) أشجار    |
 
| ولد          | هـ) أولاد    |
 
==== Exercise 5: Create Sentences ====
 
Write sentences using the following nouns in their plural form.
 
1. كلب
 
2. بيت
 
3. مدرسة
 
4. شجرة
 
5. قهوة
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
Let’s go through the exercises together to reinforce your learning:
 
==== Exercise 1: Identify the Singular Noun ====
 
1. كتاب (ktāb)
 
2. سيارة (sayyara)
 
3. بنت (bint)
 
4. شجرة (shajara)
 
5. ولد (wlad)
 
==== Exercise 2: Form the Plural ====
 
1. كلاب (klāb)
 
2. بيوت (buyūt)
 
3. مدارس (mdrās)
 
4. قهوايات (qahwāyāt)
 
5. أشجار (ashjār)
 
==== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
1. الكلب (كلاب) في الحديقة.
 
2. أحب (بيتي) الجديد.
 
3. (مدرسة) لدينا كبيرة جداً.
 
4. زرت (قهوة) مع أصدقائي.
 
5. (ولد) يلعب في الشارع.
 
==== Exercise 4: Match the Singular and Plural ====
 
| Singular Noun | Plural Noun |
 
|---------------|--------------|
 
| كلب          | أ) كلاب    |


Understanding the gender and number of nouns in Tunisian Arabic is not only important for language learning but also provides insights into Tunisian culture. Tunisian society places emphasis on gender roles, and this is reflected in the language. Additionally, the rules for forming plurals in Tunisian Arabic demonstrate the flexibility and creativity of the language. By exploring these cultural aspects, you gain a deeper appreciation for the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Tunisia.
| بيت          | ب) بيوت    |


== Exercises ==
| كتاب        | ج) كتب      |


Now that you have learned the basic structure of nouns in Tunisian Arabic, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding:
| شجرة        | د) أشجار    |


Exercise 1: Forming Plurals
| ولد          | هـ) أولاد    |
- Take the following singular nouns and write their plural forms in Tunisian Arabic:
  1. "dar" (house)
  2. "kursi" (chair)
  3. "weld" (boy)


Exercise 2: Subject Pronouns
==== Exercise 5: Create Sentences ====
- Complete the following sentences with the appropriate subject pronoun in Tunisian Arabic:
  1. ___ تحب التمر؟ (Do you like dates?)
  2. ___ نعيش في تونس. (We live in Tunis.)
  3. ___ هو طالب جيد. (He is a good student.)


Exercise 3: Possessive Pronouns
1. الكلاب في الحديقة. (The dogs are in the garden.)
- Rewrite the following sentences, replacing the underlined noun with the appropriate possessive pronoun in Tunisian Arabic:
  1. هذا الكتاب هو كتابي. (This book is mine.)
  2. هذا هاتفها الجديد. (This is her new phone.)
  3. هذه السيارة هي سيارتنا. (This car is ours.)


== Solutions ==
2. البيوت جميلة. (The houses are beautiful.)


Exercise 1: Forming Plurals
3. المدارس في المدينة كبيرة. (The schools in the city are large.)
- The plural forms of the singular nouns are as follows:
  1. "dar" (house) -> "darat"
  2. "kursi" (chair) -> "kursiat"
  3. "weld" (boy) -> "wlad"


Exercise 2: Subject Pronouns
4. الأشجار في الحديقة خضراء. (The trees in the garden are green.)
- The appropriate subject pronouns for the sentences are as follows:
  1. إنتِ (Do you like dates?)
  2. إحْنَا (We live in Tunis.)
  3. هُوَ (He is a good student.)


Exercise 3: Possessive Pronouns
5. القهوايات لذيذة. (The coffees are delicious.)
- The sentences with the appropriate possessive pronouns are as follows:
  1. هذا الكتاب هو دِيالِي. (This book is mine.)
  2. هذا هاتفها الجديد. (This is her new phone.)
  3. هذه السيارة هي دِيالْنَا. (This car is ours.)


Congratulations on completing the exercises! You are well on your way to mastering the basic structure of nouns in Tunisian Arabic.
With these exercises, you've had a chance to practice identifying, forming, and using nouns in Tunisian Arabic. Keep practicing, and you'll be able to use nouns effortlessly in your conversations!
 
Feel free to revisit this lesson whenever you need to refresh your knowledge, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Happy learning!


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Tunisian Arabic → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Basic Noun Structure

Welcome to this lesson on Basic Noun Structure in Tunisian Arabic! Understanding nouns is fundamental when learning any language, as they form the backbone of communication. Nouns are the names of people, places, things, or ideas, and mastering their structure will help you build sentences more effectively in Tunisian Arabic.

In this lesson, we will explore the essential components of nouns, including their singular and plural forms, how they are used in sentences, and some unique characteristics of Tunisian Arabic nouns. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of basic noun structure and be able to start using nouns in your conversations.

Importance of Noun Structure in Tunisian Arabic[edit | edit source]

Nouns play a crucial role in any language, and Tunisian Arabic is no exception. They allow us to identify who or what we are talking about. A strong grasp of noun structure will enable you to:

  • Communicate clearly: Using the correct nouns helps convey your message accurately.
  • Expand your vocabulary: Learning nouns allows you to express a wider range of ideas.
  • Form sentences: Understanding how nouns work will help you construct coherent sentences.

Basic Structure of Nouns[edit | edit source]

In Tunisian Arabic, nouns can be classified into two main categories: singular and plural. Let's break down each category.

Singular Nouns[edit | edit source]

Singular nouns refer to one person, place, thing, or idea. They are the basic form of nouns in any language.

Here are some examples:

Tunisian Arabic Pronunciation English
كلب kelb dog
بيت beit house
كتاب ktāb book
مدرسة mdrasa school
شجرة shajara tree
سيارة sayyara car
طاولة ṭawla table
قهوة qahwa coffee
ولد wlad boy
بنت bint girl

Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea. In Tunisian Arabic, nouns can take on different forms to indicate plurality.

Here are some examples:

Tunisian Arabic Pronunciation English
كلاب klāb dogs
بيوت buyūt houses
كتب ktāb books
مدارس mdrās schools
أشجار ashjār trees
سيارات sayyārāt cars
طاولات ṭāwlat tables
قهوايات qahwāyāt coffees
أولاد awlād boys
بنات banāt girls

Making Nouns Plural[edit | edit source]

In Tunisian Arabic, there are several ways to form plural nouns. Let’s look at the most common methods:

1. Adding "ات" (-āt): This is often used for feminine nouns.

  • Example: مدرسة (mdrasa - school) → مدارس (mdrās - schools)

2. Changing the vowel patterns: This method involves altering the internal structure of the word.

  • Example: كتاب (ktāb - book) → كتب (ktāb - books)

3. Adding "ة" (ta marbūtah): This can sometimes be added to feminine nouns to indicate plurality.

  • Example: قهوة (qahwa - coffee) → قهوايات (qahwāyāt - coffees)

4. Irregular forms: Some nouns have unique plural forms that do not follow the above rules.

  • Example: رجل (rajil - man) → رجال (rijāl - men)

Practice Examples[edit | edit source]

To help you grasp the concepts better, here are some practice examples with nouns and their plural forms:

Singular Noun Plural Noun
كلب (kelb) كلاب (klāb)
بيت (beit) بيوت (buyūt)
كتاب (ktāb) كتب (ktāb)
شجرة (shajara) أشجار (ashjār)
سيارة (sayyara) سيارات (sayyārāt)
قهوة (qahwa) قهوايات (qahwāyāt)
ولد (wlad) أولاد (awlād)
بنت (bint) بنات (banāt)

Using Nouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that you understand the basic structure and pluralization of nouns, let’s see how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples of how to incorporate nouns into everyday speech:

1. The dog is barking.

  • الكلب ينبح. (kelb ynabḥ)

2. I love my house.

  • نحب بيتي. (nḥibb beyti)

3. The school is big.

  • المدرسة كبيرة. (mdrasa kbīra)

4. These trees are beautiful.

  • الأشجار هذه جميلة. (ashjār hādhī jamīla)

5. The coffee is hot.

  • القهوة سخونة. (qahwa sakhūna)

6. The boys are playing.

  • الأولاد يلعبون. (awlād yelʿabūn)

7. The girls are studying.

  • البنات يدرسن. (banāt yadrusn)

8. My car is new.

  • سيارتي جديدة. (sayyarti jdīda)

9. This book is interesting.

  • الكتاب هذا ممتع. (ktāb hādhā mumtiʿ)

10. There are many tables in the room.

  • فمّا برشة طاولات في الغرفة. (famma barša ṭāwlat fī l-ghurfa)

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to test your understanding! Below are some exercises to practice what you’ve learned about nouns.

Exercise 1: Identify the Singular Noun[edit | edit source]

Translate the following plural nouns into their singular form.

1. كتب

2. سيارات

3. بنات

4. أشجار

5. أولاد

Exercise 2: Form the Plural[edit | edit source]

Convert the following singular nouns into their plural form.

1. كلب

2. بيت

3. مدرسة

4. قهوة

5. شجرة

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the noun.

1. الكلب _____ (كلاب) في الحديقة.

2. أحب _____ (بيت) الجديد.

3. _____ (مدرسة) لدينا كبيرة جداً.

4. زرت _____ (قهوة) مع أصدقائي.

5. _____ (ولد) يلعب في الشارع.

Exercise 4: Match the Singular and Plural[edit | edit source]

Match the singular nouns with their corresponding plural forms.

| Singular Noun | Plural Noun |

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

| كلب | أ) كلاب |

| بيت | ب) بيوت |

| كتاب | ج) كتب |

| شجرة | د) أشجار |

| ولد | هـ) أولاد |

Exercise 5: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write sentences using the following nouns in their plural form.

1. كلب

2. بيت

3. مدرسة

4. شجرة

5. قهوة

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Let’s go through the exercises together to reinforce your learning:

Exercise 1: Identify the Singular Noun[edit | edit source]

1. كتاب (ktāb)

2. سيارة (sayyara)

3. بنت (bint)

4. شجرة (shajara)

5. ولد (wlad)

Exercise 2: Form the Plural[edit | edit source]

1. كلاب (klāb)

2. بيوت (buyūt)

3. مدارس (mdrās)

4. قهوايات (qahwāyāt)

5. أشجار (ashjār)

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. الكلب (كلاب) في الحديقة.

2. أحب (بيتي) الجديد.

3. (مدرسة) لدينا كبيرة جداً.

4. زرت (قهوة) مع أصدقائي.

5. (ولد) يلعب في الشارع.

Exercise 4: Match the Singular and Plural[edit | edit source]

| Singular Noun | Plural Noun |

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

| كلب | أ) كلاب |

| بيت | ب) بيوت |

| كتاب | ج) كتب |

| شجرة | د) أشجار |

| ولد | هـ) أولاد |

Exercise 5: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. الكلاب في الحديقة. (The dogs are in the garden.)

2. البيوت جميلة. (The houses are beautiful.)

3. المدارس في المدينة كبيرة. (The schools in the city are large.)

4. الأشجار في الحديقة خضراء. (The trees in the garden are green.)

5. القهوايات لذيذة. (The coffees are delicious.)

With these exercises, you've had a chance to practice identifying, forming, and using nouns in Tunisian Arabic. Keep practicing, and you'll be able to use nouns effortlessly in your conversations!

Feel free to revisit this lesson whenever you need to refresh your knowledge, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Happy learning!

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


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


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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