Arabic for English speakers Beach · Lesson 3

Describe a talent

Egyptian Arabic для describing talent — Talented, proud of someone.

Conversation

  1. Kyle Kyle

    أخويا موسيقار موهوب، بيعزف جيتار حلو أوي

    Akhoia musiqar mawhubi. Biyi3zif Guitar 7ilw awi

    My brother is a talented musician; he plays guitar very well

    Tip: Akh is brother. "Yi3zif" is a verb that is only used for playing music.

  2. Yennifer Yennifer

    الموسيقي جميلة، بتجمّع الناس سوا

    ilmousiqa gamila, bitgamma3 ilnas sawa

    Music is beautiful, it brings people together

    Tip: Yigamma3also means to gather or to collect

  3. Kyle Kyle

    أنا فخور بيه

    Ana fakhour bih

    I'm so proud of him

    Tip: Bi literarily means "By" or "With"

  4. Yennifer Yennifer

    أتمني يستمر و ينشر موهبته

    Atmanna yistamir wi yinshour mawhibtoh

    I hope he continues and share his talent.

    Tip: Yinshour is to share or spread

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

Egyptian Arabic for 'talented'?

موهوب (mawhoob — masc.), موهوبة (mawhooba — fem.). إنت موهوب = 'you're talented'.

How do you say 'I'm proud of you' in Egyptian Arabic?

أنا فخور بيك (m) / فخورة بيك (f). فخور (proud, masc.), فخورة (fem.).

Egyptian Arabic для encouragement?

إفتخر (be proud), بالتوفيق (good luck), أنا معاك (I'm with you), كمل كده (keep it up).

Test yourself

Pick the English translation for each line from this lesson. Wrong answers are pulled from other Arabic lessons.

4 quick questions on what you just heard.

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