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In this lesson, you will learn the different question words in Standard Arabic and their usage. As a beginner, understanding question words is vital for effective communication in Arabic. So, let's dive in.
Heading level 2: Wh- question words
Wh- question words are used to inquire about specific information. Here are the different Wh- question words in Standard Arabic along with their translations.
| スタンダード・アラビア語 | 発音 | 英語訳 |
|---|---|---|
| من؟ | Min? | Who? |
| ماذا؟ | Mada? | What? |
| متى؟ | Mata? | When? |
| أيّن؟ | Ayna? | Where? |
| لمَ؟ | Lima? | Why? |
| كم؟ | Kam? | How many? / How much? |
Note: to answer a Wh- question, you need the corresponding Wa- question word.
Heading level 2: Wa- question words
Wa- question words are used to answer Wh- question words. Here are the different Wa- question words in Standard Arabic along with their translations.
| スタンダード・アラビア語 | 発音 | 英語訳 |
|---|---|---|
| هوَ | Huwa | He is |
| هِيَ | Hiya | She is |
| هُمَا | Humaa | They are (dual) |
| هُمْ | Hum | They are (plural) |
| أَنْتَ | Anta | You (masculine singular) are |
| أَنْتِ | Anti | You (feminine singular) are |
| أَنْتُمَا | Antumaa | You (masculine or feminine dual) are |
| أَنْتُمْ | Antum | You (masculine or feminine plural) are |
| أَنَا | Ana | I am |
| نَحْنُ | Nahnu | We are |
Heading level 2: Examples
Here are some examples to help you understand the usage of question words in Arabic.
- Wh- question word example: متَى تَذْهَبُونَ إِلَى المَسْجِد؟ (Mata tadhabouna ila almasjid?) Translation: When do you go to the mosque?
- Wa- question word example: أَنَا أُحِبُّ القِراءَةَ. مَا هُوَ هِوَايَتُكَ؟ (Ana uhibbu alqiraata. Mada huwa hobbok?) Translation: I like reading. What is your hobby?
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the question words, try practicing on your own using these examples:
- ماذا تُريدُ أَنْ تَأْكُلَ؟ (Mada turidu an ta'kul?) Translation: What do you want to eat?
- كَمْ عُمْرُكَ؟ (Kam omrouka?) Translation: How old are you?
- مَنْ يَعْمَلُ فِي زَوْجَتِكَ؟ (Man ya'malu fi zawjatika?) Translation: Who works in your wife's office?
Congratulations! You've learned the basic question words in Standard Arabic. Keep practicing and stay tuned for more lessons to come.
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