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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic! In this lesson, we will learn how to express time and dates accurately, helping you avoid any confusion when discussing schedules or making plans with native Tunisian Arabic speakers. Understanding how to tell time and dates is an essential skill for effective communication, and it will greatly enhance your ability to engage with locals during your time in Tunisia.

In this comprehensive lesson, we will cover the vocabulary and phrases necessary to express time and dates in Tunisian Arabic. We will explore the different ways to ask and answer questions about time, as well as how to discuss specific dates and months. To ensure a thorough understanding, we will provide numerous examples and exercises for practice. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic.

Telling Time[edit | edit source]

The Basics[edit | edit source]

Let's start with the basics of telling time in Tunisian Arabic. The structure for expressing time in Tunisian Arabic is similar to that of English, with some variations in vocabulary and pronunciation. To ask someone for the time, you can use the phrase "Shnu lsa'a?" which translates to "What's the time?" in English. Here are some common phrases and examples to help you express time accurately:

Tunisian Arabic: شنو الساعة؟

 Pronunciation: Shnu lsa'a?
 English: What's the time?

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة التسعة

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a tis3a
 English: It's nine o'clock.

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة الثانية عشرة و خمسة دقائق

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a tanya 3shra w khmisa dakayiq
 English: It's twelve fifteen.

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة الثالثة و ربع

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a tala3a w rb3
 English: It's three fifteen.

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة السادسة و عشر دقائق

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a ssadisa w 3shra dakayiq
 English: It's six ten.

Numbers and Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

To effectively express time in Tunisian Arabic, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the numbers and vocabulary associated with telling time. Here is a table that provides the numbers from one to twelve in Tunisian Arabic, along with their pronunciation and English translations:

Tunisian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
وحدة	w7da	one
اتنين	tneyn	two
تلاتة	tlata	three
أربعة	rb3a	four
خمسة	khmisa	five
ستة	stsa	six
سبعة	sb3a	seven
تمانية	tmanya	eight
تسعة	tis3a	nine
عشرة	3shra	ten
أحداشر	7dshar	eleven
اثناشر	tna7ar	twelve

To express minutes, you can use the word "دقيقة" which means "minute" in English. Here are some examples of how to express different times using the numbers and vocabulary provided:

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة التاسعة و ربع

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a tis3a w rb3
 English: It's quarter past nine.

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة التاسعة و ثلاث دقائق

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a tis3a w tlata dakayiq
 English: It's nine three.

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة السابعة و خمس و أربعين دقيقة

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a sb3a w khmisa w rb3in dakayiq
 English: It's seven forty-five.

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة العاشرة إلا ربع

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a 3shra illa rb3
 English: It's ten to quarter.

AM and PM[edit | edit source]

In Tunisian Arabic, the 12-hour clock system is commonly used. To differentiate between morning and afternoon, you can use the phrases "صباحًا" and "مساءً" which mean "morning" and "evening" respectively. Here are some examples:

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة الخامسة صباحًا

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a khamsa sbah
 English: It's five o'clock in the morning.

Tunisian Arabic: الساعة الثامنة مساءً

 Pronunciation: Ssa'a tmanya msa
 English: It's eight o'clock in the evening.

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the basics of telling time in Tunisian Arabic, let's put your knowledge into practice with a few exercises. Fill in the blanks with the correct time in Tunisian Arabic:

1. الساعة التاسعة و _______ 2. الساعة الرابعة و _______ 3. الساعة الثامنة و _______ 4. الساعة الثالثة و _______ 5. الساعة السابعة و _______

Solution: 1. الساعة التاسعة و نصف 2. الساعة الرابعة و ربع 3. الساعة الثامنة و نصف 4. الساعة الثالثة و ربع 5. الساعة السابعة و ربع

Expressing Dates[edit | edit source]

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

To express the days of the week in Tunisian Arabic, you can use the following vocabulary:

Sunday: الأحد (el-ahed)
Monday: الإثنين (el-ithnin)
Tuesday: الثلاثاء (el-thlatha)
Wednesday: الأربعاء (el-arba3a)
Thursday: الخميس (el-khmis)
Friday: الجمعة (el-jum3a)
Saturday: السبت (es-sbet)

Here are some examples of how to use these vocabulary words to express specific dates:

Tunisian Arabic: اليوم الأحد

 Pronunciation: El-yom el-ahed
 English: Today is Sunday.

Tunisian Arabic: بكرة الإثنين

 Pronunciation: Bukra el-ithnin
 English: Tomorrow is Monday.

Tunisian Arabic: بعد بكرة الخميس

 Pronunciation: Ba3d bukra el-khmis
 English: The day after tomorrow is Thursday.

Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

To express the months of the year in Tunisian Arabic, you can use the following vocabulary:

January: جانفي (janvi)
February: فيفري (fivri)
March: مارس (mars)
April: أفريل (avril)
May: ماي (mai)
June: جوان (jwan)
July: جويلية (jwiliah)
August: أوت (out)
September: سبتمبر (septambr)
October: أكتوبر (oktobr)
November: نوفمبر (novambr)
December: ديسمبر (disambr)

Here are some examples of how to use these vocabulary words to express specific dates:

Tunisian Arabic: في ١٥ جويلية

 Pronunciation: Fi 15 jwiliah
 English: On July 15th.

Tunisian Arabic: في أوت

 Pronunciation: Fi out
 English: In August.

Tunisian Arabic: في نوفمبر

 Pronunciation: Fi novambr
 English: In November.

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice expressing dates in Tunisian Arabic. Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary:

1. اليوم _______ 2. بكرة _______ 3. بعد بكرة _______ 4. في ١٠ مارس _______ 5. في نوفمبر _______

Solution: 1. اليوم الأحد 2. بكرة الإثنين 3. بعد بكرة الخميس 4. في ١٠ مارس (fi 10 mars) 5. في نوفمبر (fi novambr)

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Tunisian culture places great importance on punctuality and respecting others' time. When making plans or appointments, it is considered polite to arrive on time or inform the other person if you are running late. Being mindful of time and keeping your commitments is a sign of respect in Tunisian society.

Additionally, it's worth noting that the Tunisian weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, with Friday being the Islamic holy day. It is common for businesses and schools to be closed on Fridays, and many Tunisians use this day to spend time with family or engage in religious activities.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic. In this lesson, we covered the basics of telling time, including vocabulary and phrases necessary to express different times accurately. We also explored how to express specific dates, including the days of the week and months of the year. Remember to practice regularly to solidify your understanding of this topic.

By mastering the skill of telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic, you will be able to navigate daily interactions more effectively and connect with native speakers on a deeper level. Understanding the cultural significance of punctuality and the importance of respecting others' time will also help you adapt to Tunisian society more easily. Keep up the good work and continue to build your knowledge of Tunisian Arabic!

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

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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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.
+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic! In this lesson, we will learn how to express time and dates accurately, helping you avoid any confusion when discussing schedules or making plans with native Tunisian Arabic speakers. Understanding how to tell time and dates is an essential skill for effective communication, and it will greatly enhance your ability to engage with locals during your time in Tunisia.
+In this comprehensive lesson, we will cover the vocabulary and phrases necessary to express time and dates in Tunisian Arabic. We will explore the different ways to ask and answer questions about time, as well as how to discuss specific dates and months. To ensure a thorough understanding, we will provide numerous examples and exercises for practice. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic.
+== Telling Time ==
+=== The Basics ===
+Let's start with the basics of telling time in Tunisian Arabic. The structure for expressing time in Tunisian Arabic is similar to that of English, with some variations in vocabulary and pronunciation. To ask someone for the time, you can use the phrase "Shnu lsa'a?" which translates to "What's the time?" in English. Here are some common phrases and examples to help you express time accurately:
+* Tunisian Arabic: شنو الساعة؟
+  Pronunciation: Shnu lsa'a?
+  English: What's the time?
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة التسعة
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a tis3a
+  English: It's nine o'clock.
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة الثانية عشرة و خمسة دقائق
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a tanya 3shra w khmisa dakayiq
+  English: It's twelve fifteen.
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة الثالثة و ربع
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a tala3a w rb3
+  English: It's three fifteen.
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة السادسة و عشر دقائق
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a ssadisa w 3shra dakayiq
+  English: It's six ten.
-<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>
+=== Numbers and Vocabulary ===
-== 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:
+To effectively express time in Tunisian Arabic, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the numbers and vocabulary associated with telling time. Here is a table that provides the numbers from one to twelve in Tunisian Arabic, along with their pronunciation and English translations:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ساعة أربعة || sa3a erba3a || four o'clock
+| وحدة || w7da || one
+|-
+| اتنين || tneyn || two
+|-
+| تلاتة || tlata || three
+|-
+| أربعة || rb3a || four
+|-
+| خمسة || khmisa || five
+|-
+| ستة || stsa || six
+|-
+| سبعة || sb3a || seven
+|-
+| تمانية || tmanya || eight
+|-
+| تسعة || tis3a || nine
+|-
+| عشرة || 3shra || ten
 |-
-| الساعة التاسعة || essa3a tasia || nine o'clock
+| أحداشر || 7dshar || eleven
 |-
-| الساعة الخامسة || esa3a khamsa || five o'clock
+| اثناشر || tna7ar || twelve
 |}
-To ask for the time, you can simply say "شنو الساعة؟" (shnou essa3a?) which translates to "What's the time?"
+To express minutes, you can use the word "دقيقة" which means "minute" in English. Here are some examples of how to express different times using the numbers and vocabulary provided:
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة التاسعة و ربع
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a tis3a w rb3
+  English: It's quarter past nine.
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة التاسعة و ثلاث دقائق
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a tis3a w tlata dakayiq
+  English: It's nine three.
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة السابعة و خمس و أربعين دقيقة
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a sb3a w khmisa w rb3in dakayiq
+  English: It's seven forty-five.
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة العاشرة إلا ربع
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a 3shra illa rb3
+  English: It's ten to quarter.
+=== AM and PM ===
+In Tunisian Arabic, the 12-hour clock system is commonly used. To differentiate between morning and afternoon, you can use the phrases "صباحًا" and "مساءً" which mean "morning" and "evening" respectively. Here are some examples:
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة الخامسة صباحًا
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a khamsa sbah
+  English: It's five o'clock in the morning.
+* Tunisian Arabic: الساعة الثامنة مساءً
+  Pronunciation: Ssa'a tmanya msa
+  English: It's eight o'clock in the evening.
+=== Practice Exercise ===
+Now that we have covered the basics of telling time in Tunisian Arabic, let's put your knowledge into practice with a few exercises. Fill in the blanks with the correct time in Tunisian Arabic:
+. الساعة التاسعة و _______
+. الساعة الرابعة و _______
+. الساعة الثامنة و _______
+. الساعة الثالثة و _______
+. الساعة السابعة و _______
+Solution:
+. الساعة التاسعة و نصف
+. الساعة الرابعة و ربع
+. الساعة الثامنة و نصف
+. الساعة الثالثة و ربع
+. الساعة السابعة و ربع
-== Telling the Date in Tunisian Arabic ==
+== Expressing Dates ==
-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:
+=== Days of the Week ===
-{| class="wikitable"
+To express the days of the week in Tunisian Arabic, you can use the following vocabulary:
-! Tunisian Arabic !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
+* Sunday: الأحد (el-ahed)
-| يوم الإثنين - شهر جانفي || yom el ethnin - shahr janvier || Monday - January
+* Monday: الإثنين (el-ithnin)
-|-
+* Tuesday: الثلاثاء (el-thlatha)
-| يوم الأربعاء - شهر جوان || yom el arbi3a - shahr juin || Wednesday - June
+* Wednesday: الأربعاء (el-arba3a)
-|-
+* Thursday: الخميس (el-khmis)
-| يوم السبت - شهر ديسمبر || yom essabet - shahr december || Saturday - December
+* Friday: الجمعة (el-jum3a)
-|}
+* Saturday: السبت (es-sbet)
+Here are some examples of how to use these vocabulary words to express specific dates:
+* Tunisian Arabic: اليوم الأحد
+  Pronunciation: El-yom el-ahed
+  English: Today is Sunday.
+* Tunisian Arabic: بكرة الإثنين
+  Pronunciation: Bukra el-ithnin
+  English: Tomorrow is Monday.
+* Tunisian Arabic: بعد بكرة الخميس
+  Pronunciation: Ba3d bukra el-khmis
+  English: The day after tomorrow is Thursday.
+=== Months of the Year ===
+To express the months of the year in Tunisian Arabic, you can use the following vocabulary:
+* January: جانفي (janvi)
+* February: فيفري (fivri)
+* March: مارس (mars)
+* April: أفريل (avril)
+* May: ماي (mai)
+* June: جوان (jwan)
+* July: جويلية (jwiliah)
+* August: أوت (out)
+* September: سبتمبر (septambr)
+* October: أكتوبر (oktobr)
+* November: نوفمبر (novambr)
+* December: ديسمبر (disambr)
+Here are some examples of how to use these vocabulary words to express specific dates:
+* Tunisian Arabic: في ١٥ جويلية
+  Pronunciation: Fi 15 jwiliah
+  English: On July 15th.
+* Tunisian Arabic: في أوت
+  Pronunciation: Fi out
+  English: In August.
+* Tunisian Arabic: في نوفمبر
+  Pronunciation: Fi novambr
+  English: In November.
+=== Practice Exercise ===
+Now, let's practice expressing dates in Tunisian Arabic. Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary:
+. اليوم _______
+. بكرة _______
+. بعد بكرة _______
+. في ١٠ مارس _______
+. في نوفمبر _______
+Solution:
+. اليوم الأحد
+. بكرة الإثنين
+. بعد بكرة الخميس
+. في ١٠ مارس (fi 10 mars)
+. في نوفمبر (fi novambr)
+== Cultural Insights ==
+Tunisian culture places great importance on punctuality and respecting others' time. When making plans or appointments, it is considered polite to arrive on time or inform the other person if you are running late. Being mindful of time and keeping your commitments is a sign of respect in Tunisian society.
+Additionally, it's worth noting that the Tunisian weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, with Friday being the Islamic holy day. It is common for businesses and schools to be closed on Fridays, and many Tunisians use this day to spend time with family or engage in religious activities.
-To ask for the date, you can simply say "شنو التاريخ؟" (shnou tari5?) which translates to "What's the date?"
+== Conclusion ==
-== Tips for Telling Time and Dates in Tunisian Arabic ==
+Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic. In this lesson, we covered the basics of telling time, including vocabulary and phrases necessary to express different times accurately. We also explored how to express specific dates, including the days of the week and months of the year. Remember to practice regularly to solidify your understanding of this topic.
-- 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!
+By mastering the skill of telling time and dates in Tunisian Arabic, you will be able to navigate daily interactions more effectively and connect with native speakers on a deeper level. Understanding the cultural significance of punctuality and the importance of respecting others' time will also help you adapt to Tunisian society more easily. Keep up the good work and continue to build your knowledge of Tunisian Arabic!
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Telling Time[edit | edit source]

The Basics[edit | edit source]

Numbers and Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

AM and PM[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

Expressing Dates[edit | edit source]

Days of the Week[edit | edit source]

Months of the Year[edit | edit source]

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