Language/Egyptian-arabic/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Egyptian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the use of verbs and expressions that we can use to give our opinion in Egyptian Arabic. This is an intermediate lesson, so if you are a beginner, I recommend that you review some basic Arabic grammar and vocabulary before diving into this lesson. Don't forget, to improve your Egyptian Arabic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Giving your opinion[edit | edit source]
In everyday conversations, we often need to express an opinion about something or someone. Here are some common expressions and verbs that you can use:
Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
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برأيي | b-ra'ī | In my opinion |
أنا أعتقد | anā a'taqid | I think |
أظن | athun | I believe |
لا أعتقد | lā a'taqid | I don't think |
لدي ملاحظة | ladi mulāzima | I have a remark |
أحب / أفضل | uhibb / afdal | I like / I prefer |
Example dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ما رأيك في هذا الفيلم؟ (mā ra'ayk fi hādha al-film?) (What do you think of this movie?)
- Person 2: أنا أعتقد أنه فيلم ممتاز. (anā a'taqid 'anahu film mumtāz.) (I think it's an excellent movie.)
Agreeing and disagreeing[edit | edit source]
When we give our opinion, we may need to agree or disagree with someone else's opinion. Here are some expressions that you can use to agree or disagree:
Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
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معك حق | ma'ak haqq | You are right |
أوافقك الرأي | awāfīk ar-ra'y | I agree with you |
لا أوافق | lā awāfīk | I disagree |
موافق | mawāfīk | Agreed / OK |
كلا / نعم | kalā / na'am | No / Yes |
Example dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: أنا أظن أن هذا الفيلم جيد جدًا. (anā athun 'an hādha al-film jayyid jiddan.) (I believe that this movie is very good.)
- Person 2: أوافقك الرأي. (awāfīk ar-ra'y.) (I agree with you.)
Emphasizing your opinion[edit | edit source]
Sometimes we need to emphasize our opinion for it to feel stronger. Here are some expressions that you can use to do so:
Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
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حقًا | haqqan | Really / truly |
بكل صراحة | bikull ṣarāḥah | Honestly |
بلا شك | bilā shakk | Without a doubt |
على الأقل | 'ala al-aqal | At least |
Example dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: هذا الفيلم سيء جدًا. (hādha al-film sayy' jiddan.) (This movie is very bad.)
- Person 2: بكل صراحة، أنا لا أوافق. (bikull ṣarāḥah, anā lā awāfīk.) (Honestly, I disagree.)
Asking for someone's opinion[edit | edit source]
To ask for someone's opinion or point of view, we can use the following expressions:
Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
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ما رأيك؟ | mā ra'ayk? | What do you think? |
ما هو رأيك في ...؟ | mā huwa ra'ayk fii...? | What is your opinion on...? |
هل توافقني الرأي؟ | hal tawāfīnī ar-ra'y? | Do you agree with me? |
Example dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ما رأيك في هذا الفيلم؟ (mā ra'ayk fi hādha al-film?) (What do you think of this movie?)
- Person 2: أنا أظن أنه فيلم رائع. (anā athun 'anhu film rā'i'). (I think it's a fantastic movie.)
I hope this lesson has helped you improve your ability to express your opinion in Egyptian Arabic. Don't be afraid to practice these expressions and ask your language partners for feedback!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Plurals
- Genitive Case
- Adjectives
- Nouns
- Phrases for everyday life
- Past Tense
- Conditional Mood
- Questions Words
- Comparatives and Superlatives