Language/Moroccan-arabic/Grammar/Negative-Imperative
Introduction
Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Moroccan Arabic Course". In this lesson, we will learn how to form negative commands in Moroccan Arabic. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to give negative orders to someone in Moroccan Arabic.
Negative Imperative
In Moroccan Arabic, the negative imperative is formed by adding the word "mush" or "ma" before the verb. Which word you use depends on dialect, and personal preference.
Here are some examples:
Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
mush koul | mʊʃ kuːl | don't eat |
mush tshouf | mʊʃ tʃuːf | don't look |
ma ttirini | mæ tiːrɪni | don't move me |
Note that unlike affirmative imperative, negative imperative is conjugated in subjunctive mood.
Practice
Here are some practice exercises to help you form negative commands in Moroccan Arabic:
- Don't talk = mush hadar
- Don't forget = mush n9ses
- Don't write = ma ktib
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to form negative commands in Moroccan Arabic. We also practiced conjugating verbs in the negative imperative. Keep practicing and studying, and you will be able to speak Moroccan Arabic fluently!
Sources
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moroccan_Arabic">Moroccan Arabic</a>
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperative_mood">Imperative Mood</a>