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In this lesson, you will learn some basic prepositions in Standard Arabic and their usage. Prepositions are used to show the relationship between different elements in a sentence.
Arabic Prepositions
Arabic prepositions are used to link nouns, pronouns or phrases to other nouns, prepositions or phrases. The most common Arabic prepositions are:
Proposition 'min'
The proposition 'min' is used to indicate the sense of place, time or origin. It is also used to form a partitive:
| Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| من | min | from/of, about |
- Example :
"ana min el maghrib" which means "I am from Morocco"
Proposition 'fi'
The proposition 'fi' is used to indicate the sense of place, time or manner:
| Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| في | fi | in, at, on |
- Example:
"sakanti fi masr" which means "I lived in Egypt"
Proposition 'ila'
The proposition 'ila' is used to indicate the sense of direction or purpose:
| Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الى | ila | to, towards |
- Example:
"zaarato ala saeed ila annaho maen" which means "I visited Saeed to tell him about the water problem"
Vocabulary list
Here is a list of additional vocabulary words that can help you in using prepositions:
| Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| و | wa | and |
| او | aw | or |
| مع | ma'a | with |
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In conclusion, using prepositions in Arabic adds clarity and depth to your sentences. Practice using them with different vocabulary words and in various contexts. Keep practicing and you'll master them in no time!