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Tunisian Arabic Grammar → Prepositions and Conjunctions → Common Prepositions

As a Tunisian Arabic language teacher for over 20 years, I understand the importance of mastering prepositions in Tunisian Arabic. In this lesson, you will learn about common prepositions and how they relate to the rest of a sentence.


Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Past Participle in Tunisian Arabic & Statement Construction.

Prepositions in Tunisian Arabic

Prepositions in Tunisian Arabic are words that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence. They are placed before the noun or pronoun they modify.

Here are some common prepositions used in Tunisian Arabic:

  • fii (في) - in/on/at
  • min (من) - from
  • 3alaa (على) - on/to/for
  • ma3 (مع) - with
  • bii (بي) - with
  • lik (لك) - to/for you

These prepositions are essential to understanding and communicating in Tunisian Arabic.

Examples of Prepositions in Action

Here are some examples of these prepositions in action:

Tunisian Arabic Pronunciation English
تونس فى إفريقيا Tunis fii Ifriqiyaa Tunisia is in Africa
جاي من تونس jaay min Tounes He is coming from Tunisia
أجيڨ على البيت تاعهم ajiyy 3alaa el-beet twa3hum I'm going to their house

Conjunctions Used in Tunisian Arabic

Conjunctions in Tunisian Arabic are words that are used to join words, phrases, and sentences together. They show the relationship between these elements.

Here are some common conjunctions used in Tunisian Arabic:

  • u (و) - and
  • ama (أما) - but
  • walla (وﷲ) - or
  • lakin (لكن) - but
  • kima (كيما) - as/like

These conjunctions are important for constructing complex sentences in Tunisian Arabic.

Examples of Conjunctions in Action

Here are some examples of these conjunctions in action:

  • أنا بشوف التلفزيون و هيْ تكتب|| ana bshuf et-televizyon w hiya ttkteb || I'm watching TV while she writes
  • بش نروح الصالون أما بش نصبغو الشعر؟ || besh nrūuḥ eṣ-ṣālūn āma besh nṣebḍū eš-ša3r? || Should we go to the salon or should we color our hair?
  • هو ماظنش يجي والا يمشي || huwwe mā-ethinī yji walla ymshi || He is not sure whether he should come or go

By mastering Tunisian Arabic prepositions and conjunctions, you are well on your way to speaking the language like a native Tunisian. Practice using these words in everyday conversation to improve your skills.

Table of Contents - Tunisian Arabic Course - 0 to A1


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

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