Language/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!
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