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In the previous lesson, we learned about basic prepositions in Arabic and how to use them. We explored their meanings and saw how they can be used to express various relationships between words in a sentence. In this lesson, we will continue our study of prepositions by focusing specifically on prepositions of time and place. These prepositions are essential for expressing when and where an event or action takes place. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use prepositions of time and place in your Arabic conversations.
Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of time are used to describe when an event or action occurs. In Arabic, there are several prepositions that are commonly used to express different time frames. Let's take a look at some of the most common prepositions of time and how they are used:
قبل (qabl) - before
The preposition "قبل" (qabl) is used to indicate that an event or action occurred before a specific time or event. It can be used with both specific and general time references. Here are a few examples:
- قبل الفجر (qabl al-fajr) - before dawn
- قبل الظهر (qabl al-thuhr) - before noon
- قبل العشاء (qabl al-asha) - before dinner
بعد (ba'd) - after
The preposition "بعد" (ba'd) is used to indicate that an event or action occurred after a specific time or event. It can also be used with both specific and general time references. Here are a few examples:
- بعد الظهر (ba'd al-thuhr) - after noon
- بعد المغرب (ba'd al-maghrib) - after sunset
- بعد العشاء (ba'd al-asha) - after dinner
في (fi) - in, at
The preposition "في" (fi) is used to indicate that an event or action occurred at a specific time or during a specific period. It is often used to express the time of day or the day of the week. Here are a few examples:
- في الصباح (fi al-sabah) - in the morning
- في الظهر (fi al-thuhr) - at noon
- في المساء (fi al-masa) - in the evening
منذ (mundhu) - since
The preposition "منذ" (mundhu) is used to indicate that an event or action has been happening since a specific time or event. It is often used with time expressions that indicate a duration. Here are a few examples:
- منذ ساعة (mundhu saa'a) - since an hour ago
- منذ يوم (mundhu yawm) - since a day ago
- منذ أسبوع (mundhu usbu') - since a week ago
حتى (hata) - until
The preposition "حتى" (hata) is used to indicate the end of a specific time or event. It can be used with both specific and general time references. Here are a few examples:
- حتى الصباح (hata al-sabah) - until morning
- حتى الظهر (hata al-thuhr) - until noon
- حتى المساء (hata al-masa) - until evening
Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place are used to describe where an event or action takes place. Just like prepositions of time, there are several prepositions of place in Arabic that are commonly used. Let's take a look at some of the most common prepositions of place and how they are used:
في (fi) - in, at
The preposition "في" (fi) is used to indicate that an event or action takes place in a specific location. It is often used to express the location of a building, city, or country. Here are a few examples:
- في البيت (fi al-bayt) - at home
- في المدرسة (fi al-madrasa) - at school
- في السوق (fi al-souq) - at the market
على (ala) - on, upon
The preposition "على" (ala) is used to indicate that an event or action takes place on or upon something. It is often used to express the location of an object or the surface on which an action occurs. Here are a few examples:
- على الطاولة (ala al-tawila) - on the table
- على الأرض (ala al-ard) - on the ground
- على الجبل (ala al-jabal) - on the mountain
تحت (taht) - under
The preposition "تحت" (taht) is used to indicate that an event or action takes place under something. It is often used to express the location of an object or the position of a person or thing. Here are a few examples:
- تحت السرير (taht al-sareer) - under the bed
- تحت الشجرة (taht al-shajara) - under the tree
- تحت الجسر (taht al-jisr) - under the bridge
بجانب (bijanb) - next to
The preposition "بجانب" (bijanb) is used to indicate that an event or action takes place next to something or someone. It is often used to express the location of a person or object in relation to another person or object. Here are a few examples:
- بجانب البحر (bijanb al-bahr) - next to the sea
- بجانب المسجد (bijanb al-masjid) - next to the mosque
- بجانب السيارة (bijanb al-sayyara) - next to the car
بين (bayn) - between
The preposition "بين" (bayn) is used to indicate that an event or action takes place between two or more things or people. It is often used to express the location or position of something in relation to other things or people. Here are a few examples:
- بين البيتين (bayn al-baytayn) - between the two houses
- بين الشجرتين (bayn al-shajaratayn) - between the two trees
- بين الجبلين (bayn al-jabalayn) - between the two mountains
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned about prepositions of time and place in Arabic. We explored the most common prepositions used to express when and where an event or action occurs. By mastering these prepositions, you will be able to provide more precise information in your Arabic conversations. In the next lesson, we will continue our study of prepositions by focusing on prepositions of manner and purpose. Keep up the good work!
Other Lessons
- Apologies
- Masculine and feminine nouns
- Formation and placement
- Word order
- Question words
- THE DECLENSION OF THE SOUND FEMININE PLURAL
- Question formation
- Types of Sentences
- THE IMPERFECT
- THE CASES OR DECLENSION OF NOUNS (Subjet, Direct and Indirec objects)
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