Language/Moroccan-arabic/Grammar/Temporal-Prepositions

Moroccan Arabic Grammar → Prepositions → Temporal Prepositions

Introduction

Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Moroccan Arabic Course". In this lesson, we will focus on temporal prepositions in Moroccan Arabic. Prepositions are essential in any language, and learning temporal prepositions will help you talk about time and schedule.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Formation of the Conditional & 0 to A1 Course.

What are Temporal Prepositions?

Temporal prepositions are prepositions that describe time. They indicate when events take place or how long they last. Temporal prepositions are used to answer questions such as "when?" or "for how long?". Here are some temporal prepositions in Moroccan Arabic:

Temporal Prepositions List

Here are some of the most common temporal prepositions in Moroccan Arabic:

Moroccan Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
فالـ	falla	In
كـ	ka	Like
بـ	ba	At
من	men	From
لحد	lhad	Until
فوق	fouk	About
بعد	ba'd	After

How to Use Temporal Prepositions in Moroccan Arabic

Temporal prepositions are used to describe time periods and indicate when events take place. Here are some examples:

I wake up at 7:00 AM. → نصحى بـ 7:00 صباحا. (nas7a baa 7:00 sba7an)

I study in the evening. → كنتحضر في العشية. (knthdr fi l3shiya)

I will go to the gym after work. → غادي نمشي للنادي بعد الشغل. (ghadi nmshi llnady baad shghl)

He will stay until the weekend. → غادي يمشي لحد نهاية الأسبوع. (ghadi ymshi lhad nihayat l3sbu3)

The concert is in the evening. → الحفلة كتكون فالعشية. (l7fla katkon fala3chiya)

Practice Exercises

Now that you have learned about temporal prepositions, practice using them in context. Here are some exercises:

Exercise 1

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate prepositions:

I eat breakfast ____ 8:00 AM.

The train leaves ____ half past nine.

Let's meet ____ the weekend.

He wakes up ____ five in the morning.

Exercise 2

Translate the following sentences to Moroccan Arabic:

The meeting is in the afternoon.

I will arrive at six o'clock.

She studied until midnight.

They will leave after dinner.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned about temporal prepositions in Moroccan Arabic. You now have the tools to talk about time and schedule. Keep practicing and using these prepositions to improve your communication skills in Moroccan Arabic.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moroccan_Arabic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preposition

Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Affirmative Imperative & Demonstrative Adjectives.

Table of Contents - Moroccan Arabic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction

• Alphabet and Writing
• Pronunciation

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Greetings and Basic Phrases

• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Asking for Directions
• Numbers and Counting

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurals
• Demonstratives
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Drink

• Ordering Food in a Restaurant
• Describing Food
• Beverages and Ordering Drinks

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Verbs

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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House and Home

• Rooms and Furniture
• Household Chores
• Renting an Apartment

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Adjectives

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Traditions and Customs

• Weddings and Celebrations
• Greetings and Etiquette

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Prepositions

• Directional Prepositions
• Temporal Prepositions

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Transportation

• Taking a Taxi
• Public Transportation

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Imperative Mood

• Affirmative Imperative
• Negative Imperative

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Shopping and Bargaining

• Shopping for Clothes
• At the Market
• Bargaining and Haggling

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Historical Sites and Landmarks

• The Medina
• Kasbahs

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Relative Clauses

• Direct and Indirect Object Clauses
• Relative Pronouns

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Health and Emergencies

• At the Hospital
• Emergencies and First Aid

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Passive Voice

• Formation of Passive Constructions
• Uses of the Passive

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Leisure and Entertainment

• Music and Dance
• Sports and Activities

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Holidays and Festivals

• Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha
• Ramadan

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Conditional Mood

• Formation of the Conditional
• Uses of the Conditional

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Regional Dialects

• Darija and Other Dialects
• Language Use and Social Context

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Indirect Speech

• Reported Speech
• Indirect Questions

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Weather and Climate

• Describing the Weather
• Seasons and Climate

Other Lessons

• Pronunciation
• The verb "To Come"
• Direct and Indirect Object Clauses
• Verbs
• The Genitive Case in Moroccan Arabic
• How to use “to be” with names and places
• Definite Articles in Moroccan Arabic
• Plurals
• Demonstrative Adjectives