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Welcome to this exciting lesson on Common Prepositions in Egyptian Arabic! Prepositions are essential building blocks of any language, as they help us understand the relationship between different elements in a sentence. In Egyptian Arabic, just like in English, prepositions can indicate location, time, and direction, among other things.

Importance of Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Understanding how to use prepositions correctly will not only enhance your ability to form sentences but will also help you communicate more effectively in everyday situations. Imagine trying to explain where you are or what you’re doing without using prepositions! It would be quite challenging, right?

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The most common prepositions used in Egyptian Arabic.
  • Examples to illustrate their usage.
  • Exercises to practice what you’ve learned.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to use prepositions confidently in your conversations. Let's get started!

Common Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Prepositions in Egyptian Arabic can be categorized into several types based on their function. Here, we'll explore the most frequently used prepositions.

Location Prepositions[edit | edit source]

These prepositions indicate where something is located.

  • في (fi) - in
  • على (ala) - on
  • جنب (ganb) - beside
  • قدام (uddam) - in front of
  • ورا (wara) - behind

Let's take a look at some examples to see how these prepositions are used in sentences:

Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English
أنا في البيت. ana fi al-bayt. I am in the house.
الكتاب على الطاولة. al-kitab ala al-tawila. The book is on the table.
هو جنب المدرسة. huwa ganb al-madrasa. He is beside the school.
السيارة قدام البيت. al-sayyara uddam al-bayt. The car is in front of the house.
هي ورا الشجرة. hiya wara al-shajara. She is behind the tree.

Time Prepositions[edit | edit source]

These prepositions help us specify time-related information.

  • في (fi) - at (for specific times)
  • بعد (ba'd) - after
  • قبل (qabl) - before
  • طوال (tawal) - during
  • من (min) - from

Here are some examples:

Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English
أنا في الساعة 5. ana fi al-sa'a 5. I am at 5 o'clock.
نروح بعد العشاء. nrouh ba'd al-‘asha'. We will go after dinner.
هي جت قبل الفطور. hiya git qabl al-futoor. She arrived before breakfast.
أنا أدرس طوال اليوم. ana adrus tawal al-yom. I study during the day.
هو من القاهرة. huwa min al-Qahira. He is from Cairo.

Direction Prepositions[edit | edit source]

These indicate movement towards a place.

  • إلى (ila) - to
  • مع (ma'a) - with
  • من (min) - from
  • فوق (foq) - above
  • تحت (taht) - below

Let's illustrate these with some examples:

Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English
أنا رايح إلى السوق. ana rayih ila al-souq. I am going to the market.
هو مع أصدقائه. huwa ma'a asdiqa'uh. He is with his friends.
هي جت من المدرسة. hiya git min al-madrasa. She came from school.
الكتاب فوق الطاولة. al-kitab foq al-tawila. The book is above the table.
القطة تحت السرير. al-qitta taht al-sirir. The cat is below the bed.

Summary of Common Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Here’s a summary table of the prepositions we’ve covered so far:

Type Egyptian Arabic Pronunciation English
Location في fi in
Location على ala on
Location جنب ganb beside
Location قدام uddam in front of
Location ورا wara behind
Time في fi at
Time بعد ba'd after
Time قبل qabl before
Time طوال tawal during
Time من min from
Direction إلى ila to
Direction مع ma'a with
Direction من min from
Direction فوق foq above
Direction تحت taht below

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve learned about common prepositions, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help reinforce what you've learned.

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

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition from the list: في, على, جنب, قدام, ورا.

1. الكتاب _____ الطاولة.

2. أنا _____ البيت.

3. السيارة _____ المدرسة.

4. هو _____ الشجرة.

5. القطة _____ السرير.

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Egyptian Arabic:

1. The book is under the table.

2. I am at the market.

3. She is with her friends.

4. We will go after lunch.

5. The cat is behind the curtain.

Exercise 3: Match the Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Match the prepositions to their meanings:

1. مع

2. فوق

3. تحت

4. إلى

5. من

a. from

b. above

c. to

d. with

e. below

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write five sentences using the prepositions you learned. Try to use different prepositions in each sentence.

Exercise 5: Multiple Choice[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.

1. أنا _____ (في/مع) المدرسة.

2. الكتاب _____ (فوق/قدر) الطاولة.

3. هي جت _____ (من/إلى) القاهرة.

4. السيارة _____ (قدام/ورا) البيت.

5. هو _____ (جنب/مع) أصدقائه.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions and explanations for each exercise to help you check your understanding.

Exercise 1 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. الكتاب على الطاولة.

2. أنا في البيت.

3. السيارة جنب المدرسة.

4. هو قدام الشجرة.

5. القطة ورا السرير.

Explanation: The answers reflect the correct prepositions based on the context of the sentences.

Exercise 2 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. الكتاب تحت الطاولة.

2. أنا في السوق.

3. هي مع أصدقائها.

4. نحن سنذهب بعد الغداء.

5. القطة ورا الستارة.

Explanation: Each translation corresponds to the correct use of prepositions in Egyptian Arabic.

Exercise 3 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. مع - d. with

2. فوق - b. above

3. تحت - e. below

4. إلى - c. to

5. من - a. from

Explanation: Matching the Arabic prepositions with their English meanings.

Exercise 4 Solutions[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary; students should create sentences based on their understanding.)

Explanation: Encourage creativity and application of what they've learned.

Exercise 5 Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. أنا في المدرسة.

2. الكتاب فوق الطاولة.

3. هي جت من القاهرة.

4. السيارة قدام البيت.

5. هو جنب أصدقائه.

Explanation: Correct prepositions based on the context of each sentence.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've successfully navigated through the common prepositions in Egyptian Arabic. Remember, practice makes perfect. Use these prepositions in your daily conversations to solidify your understanding. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. Keep up the great work as you continue your journey in learning Egyptian Arabic!

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


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