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<div class="pg_page_title">How to Use "كنت" to Express "To Be" in Egyptian Arabic</div>
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In today's lesson, we will learn how to use the word "كنت" (kunt) to express "to be" in Egyptian Arabic.  
<div class="pg_page_title">Egyptian Arabic Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/egyptian-arabic Egyptian Arabic] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Egyptian Arabic. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first. __TOC__  


==What Does "كنت" Mean in Egyptian Arabic?==
The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. It is used to talk about what something is, or what someone is like. In Egyptian Arabic, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject.  
"كنت" (kunt) is the informal present tense form of the verb "to be" in Egyptian Arabic. It is used to express the state or existence of a person, place, or thing.


==Examples of Using "كنت" in Egyptian Arabic==
The verb "be" is conjugated as follows:  
Here are some examples of using "كنت" in Egyptian Arabic:
 
* أنا كنت طالب. (I am a student.)
* أنت كنت مدرس. (You are a teacher.)
* هو كنت عالم. (He is a scientist.)
* هي كنت طبيبة. (She is a doctor.)
 
==Tips for Using "كنت" in Egyptian Arabic==
Here are some tips to help you use "كنت" correctly in Egyptian Arabic:
 
* "كنت" is followed by the noun that describes the state or existence of the subject.
* "كنت" can be used in negative sentences by adding the word "ليس" (leess) before it. For example: أنا ليس طالب. (I am not a student.)
* "كنت" is an informal form of the verb "to be". The formal form of the verb "to be" in Egyptian Arabic is "هو".
 
By learning to use "كنت" to express "to be" in Egyptian Arabic, you will be able to accurately describe the state or existence of things in your conversations.
== Conjugation ==
 
* '''Verb : to be (with adjectives)'''
* '''(kunt) =  كنت''' '''   '''


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!'''<u><big>PAST</big></u>'''
!'''<u><big>NEGATIVE  PAST</big></u>'''
!'''<u><big>PRESENT</big></u>'''
!'''<u><big>NEGATIVE  PRESENT</big></u>'''
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|'''<big>انا  كنت</big>'''
|'''<big>انا ماكنتش</big>'''
|'''<big>--- انا</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انا مش</big>'''
|-
|'''I  was'''
|'''I  was not'''
|'''I  am'''
|'''I  am not'''
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|'''<big>انت كنت</big>'''
|'''<big>انت ما كنتش</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انت</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انت مش</big>'''
|-
|'''You  were'''
|'''You  were not'''
|'''You  are'''
|'''You  are not'''
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|'''<big>هوكان</big>'''
'''<big>هي كانت</big>'''
|'''<big>هوما كنانش</big>'''
'''<big> هي ما كنانتش</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هو</big>'''
'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هي</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هومش</big>'''
'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هي مش</big>'''
|-
|'''He  was'''
'''She  was'''
|'''He was not'''
'''She was not'''
|'''He  is ---'''
'''She is ---'''
|'''He is not ---'''
'''She is not ---'''
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|'''<big>احنا كنّا</big>'''
|'''<big>احنا ما كنّاش</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>احنا</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>احنا مش</big>'''
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|'''We  were'''
! Subject !! Egyptian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|'''We  were not'''
|'''We  are'''
|'''We  are not'''
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| I || انا || ana || I am
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|'''<big>انتوا كنتوا</big>'''
| You (singular) || انت || inta || You are
|'''<big>انتوا ماكنتواش</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انتوا</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انتوامش</big>'''
|-
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|'''You  were (plural)'''
| He/She/It || هو/هي/أنه || huwa/hiya/anhu || He/She/It is
|'''You  were not (plural)'''
|'''You  are (plural)'''
|'''You  are not (plural)'''
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| We || نحن || nahn || We are
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|'''<big>همكانوا</big>'''
| You (plural) || انتم || intum || You are
|'''<big>همماكانواش</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هم</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هم</big>''' '''<big>مش</big>'''
|-
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|'''They were'''
| They || هم || hum || They are
|'''They  were not'''
|'''They  are'''
|'''They are not'''
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable"
!'''<big><u>FUTURE</u></big>'''
!'''<big><u>NEGATIVE  FUTURE</u></big>'''
!'''<big><u>INTERROGATIVE</u></big>'''
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|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انا هكون</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انا  مش هكون</big>'''
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|'''I  will be'''
|'''I  will not be'''
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|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انت هتكون</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انت مش هتكون</big>'''
|'''<big>هي كانت جميلة ؟</big>'''
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|'''You will be'''
|'''You will not be'''
|'''Was she beautiful ? (Past)'''
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|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هي هتكون</big>'''


'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هوهيكون</big>''' 
Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Egyptian Arabic.
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هي مش هتكون</big>'''


'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هو  مشهيكون</big>'''
* Person 1: انا مشغولة (ana mishghoolah)  
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* Person 2: انت بخير؟ (inta bikhair?)  
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|'''He  / She will be'''
|'''He / She will not be'''
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|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>احنا هنكون</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>احنا مش هنكون</big>'''
|'''<big>هم  جميلين ؟</big>'''
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|'''We will be'''
|'''We will not be'''
|'''Are  they beautiful ? (Present)'''
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|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انتوهتكونو</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>انتو مشهتكونو</big>'''
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|'''You  will be (plural)'''
|'''You will not be (plural)'''
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|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هم هيكونو</big>'''
|'''<big>---</big>''' '''<big>هم مش هيكونو</big>'''
|'''<big>هم  هيكونو جميلين ؟</big>'''
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|'''They  will be'''
|'''They  will not be'''
|'''Will they be beautiful ? (Future)'''
|}
''<u>'''OBSERVATION : REPLACE THIS SYMBOL (---) FOR THE ADJECTIVE THAT YOU WISH TO WRITE !'''</u>''


''<u>'''OBSERVAÇÃO : SUBSTITUA ESSE SÍMBOLO (---) PELO ADJETIVO QUE VOCÊ DESEJA ESCREVER !'''</u>''
Translation:  
* Person 1: I am busy.
* Person 2: How are you?


'''''<u>Now the second kind of the verb TO BE !</u>'''''
* Person 1: هو مصري (huwa masri)
* Person 2: نحن مصريين (nahn masriyin)


'''''<u>Agora o verbo estar</u>'''''
Translation:
* Person 1: He is Egyptian.
* Person 2: We are Egyptians.


'''<big><u>Verbo : Estar (com nome ou lugar)</u></big>'''
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'''<big><u>Verb : To be (with name or place)</u></big>'''
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'''<big><u>(Banzil) = بنزل</u></big>'''
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|'''<big>انا  نزلت</big>'''
|'''<big>انا  مانزلتش</big>'''
|'''<big> انا انزل</big>'''
|'''<big>انا ما انزلش</big>'''
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|'''I  was'''
|'''I  was not'''
|'''I  am'''
|'''I  am not'''
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|'''<big>انت نزلت</big>'''
|'''<big>انت مانزلتش</big>'''
|'''<big>انت  تنزل</big>'''
|'''<big>انت ما تنزلش</big>'''
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|'''You  were'''
|'''You  were not'''
|'''You  are'''
|'''You  are not'''
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|'''<big>هو نزل</big>'''
 
'''<big>هي نزليت</big>'''
|'''<big>هو مانزلش</big>'''
 
'''<big>هي مانزليتش</big>'''
|'''<big>هو   ينزل</big>'''
 
'''<big>هي  تنزيل</big>'''
|'''<big>هوما ينزلش</big>'''
 
'''<big>هي ما تنزليش       </big>'''
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|'''He  / She was'''
|'''He  / She was not'''
|'''He  / She is'''
|'''He  / She is not'''
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|'''<big>احنا نزلنا</big>'''
|'''<big>احنا مانزلناش</big>'''
|'''<big>احنا ننزل</big>'''
|'''<big>احنا ما ننزلش</big>'''
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|'''We  were'''
|'''We  were not'''
|'''We  are'''
|'''We  are not'''
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|'''<big>انتو نزلتوا</big>'''
|'''<big>انتوما نزلتوش</big>'''
|'''<big>انتوتنزلوا</big>'''
|'''<big>انتوما تنزلوش</big>'''
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|'''You  were (plural)'''
|'''You  were not (plural)'''
|'''You  are (plural)'''
|'''You  are not (plural)'''
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|'''<big>هم نزلوا</big>'''
|'''<big>هم ما  نزلوش</big>'''
|'''<big>هم ينزلوا</big>'''
|'''<big>هم ما ينزلوش</big>'''
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|'''They  were'''
|'''They  were not'''
|'''They  are'''
|'''They  are not'''
|}
{| class="wikitable"
!'''<big><u>FUTURE</u></big>'''
!'''<big><u>NEGATIVE  FUTURE</u></big>'''
!'''<big><u>INTERROGATIVE</u></big>'''
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|'''<big> انا هنزل</big>'''
|'''<big>انا مش هنزل</big>'''
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|'''I  will be'''
|'''I  will not be'''
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|'''<big> انت هتنزل</big>'''
|'''<big>انت مش هتنزل</big>'''
|'''<big> انت نزلت في الفرنسا؟</big>'''
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|'''You  will be'''
|'''You  will not be'''
|'''Were you in France ? (Past)'''
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|'''<big>هوهينزل</big>'''
 
'''<big>هي هتنزيل          </big>'''
|'''<big>هومش هينزل</big>'''
 
'''<big>هي مش هتنزيل</big>'''
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|'''He will be'''
 
'''She will be'''
|'''He / She will not be'''
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|'''<big>احنا هننزل</big>'''
|'''<big>احنا مش هننزل</big>'''
|'''<big>انتو بتنزلوا في المانيا ؟</big>'''
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|'''We  will be'''
|'''We  will not be'''
|'''Are you (plural) in Germany ? (Present)'''
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|'''<big>انتوهتنزلوا</big>'''
|'''<big>انتو مش هتنزلوا</big>'''
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|'''You  will be (plural)'''
|'''You will not be (plural)'''
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|'''<big>هم هينزلوا</big>'''
|'''<big>هم مش هينزلوا</big>'''
|'''<big>هم هينزلوا قي اسبانيا ؟</big>'''
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|'''They  will be'''
|'''They  will not be'''
|'''Will they be in Spain ? (Future)'''
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'''<u>Observation to the conjugation !</u>'''
 
<u>'''Observação para a conjugação''' !</u>
{| class="wikitable"
|'''<big>انا  نزلت (Egyptian Arabic)</big>'''
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|'''<big>I  was (English Translation)</big>'''
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==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Genitive-Case|Genitive Case]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Verbs-to-speak|Verbs to speak]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/How-to-use-the-modal-verb-Must|How to use the modal verb Must]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Present-continuous|Present continuous]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Indefinite-and-definite-articles|Indefinite and definite articles]]

Revision as of 19:49, 28 February 2023

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Egyptian Arabic Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Egyptian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Egyptian Arabic. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first.

The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. It is used to talk about what something is, or what someone is like. In Egyptian Arabic, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject.

The verb "be" is conjugated as follows:

Subject Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English Translation
I انا ana I am
You (singular) انت inta You are
He/She/It هو/هي/أنه huwa/hiya/anhu He/She/It is
We نحن nahn We are
You (plural) انتم intum You are
They هم hum They are

Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Egyptian Arabic.

  • Person 1: انا مشغولة (ana mishghoolah)
  • Person 2: انت بخير؟ (inta bikhair?)

Translation:

  • Person 1: I am busy.
  • Person 2: How are you?
  • Person 1: هو مصري (huwa masri)
  • Person 2: نحن مصريين (nahn masriyin)

Translation:

  • Person 1: He is Egyptian.
  • Person 2: We are Egyptians.

To improve your Egyptian Arabic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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