Learn Arabic Online : Mastering Levantine Arabic: The Verb "To Go

Mastering Levantine Arabic: Present Tense of the Verb "To Go

Welcome to our language learning session! Today, we will explore how to use the verb "to go" in the present tense in Levantine Arabic. This dialect is spoken in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. Ready to dive in? Let’s begin!

Understanding the Basics

First, let's learn how to say "he goes." In Levantine Arabic, it’s "هو بيروح" (huwwa byruuh). Repeat after me: "هو بيروح" (huwwa byruuh). Excellent!

Example Sentences:

To solidify our understanding, we’ll use it in various Arabic sentences:

1. "هو بيروح ع المدرسة" (huwwa byruuh al-madrasa) – "He goes to the school."
2. "هو بيروح ع السوق" (huwwa byruuh al-suuq) – "He goes to the market."
3. "هو بيروح ع الشغل" (huwwa byruuh al-shughl) – "He goes to work."
4. "هو بيروح ع الملعب" (huwwa byruuh al-mal'ab) – "He goes to the playground."

Moving On to "She Goes" In Levantine Arabic 

Next, we’ll cover "she goes." In Levantine Arabic, it’s "هي بتروح" (hiyya btruuh). Repeat after me: "هي بتروح" (hiyya btruuh). Great!

Example Sentences:

Let’s practice that in various Arabic sentences too:

1. "هي بتروح ع البيت" (hiyya btruuh al-bayt) – "She goes to the house."
2. "هي بتروح ع الجامعة" (hiyya btruuh al-jam'aa) – "She goes to the university."
3. "هي بتروح ع المستشفى" (hiyya btruuh al-mustashfaa) – "She goes to the hospital."
4. "هي بتروح ع الحديقة" (hiyya btruuh al-hadiqa) – "She goes to the park."

Putting It All Together

Now that we know how to say "he goes" and "she goes," let’s put both forms into context. Imagine you're describing a typical day for two friends: "هو بيروح ع المكتبة وهي بتروح ع السوق" (huwwa byruuh al-maktaba wa hiyya btruuh al-suuq), which translates to "he goes to the library and she goes to the market." Using these phrases in context helps make them easier to remember.

More Complex Arabic Contexts

Let's practice with a few more complex scenarios:

1. "هو بيروح ع الكافيه بعد الشغل وهي بتروح ع المول" (huwwa byruuh al-kafeih ba'da al-shughl wa hiyya btruuh al-mol) – "He goes to the café after work and she goes to the mall."
2. "هو بيروح ع الجيم وهي بتروح ع السينما" (huwwa byruuh al-jim wa hiyya btruuh al-sinema) – "He goes to the gym and she goes to the cinema."
3. "هو بيروح ع زيارة العائلة وهي بتروح ع الدكان" (huwwa byruuh al-ziyara al-aila wa hiyya btruuh al-dukan) – "He goes to visit the family and she goes to the shop."

Practice Makes Perfect

Try making your own sentences with "هو بيروح" (huwwa byruuh) and "هي بتروح" (hiyya btruuh). Practice them out loud! The more you use these phrases, the more natural they will feel.

Congratulations! You've learned how to say “he goes” and “she goes” in Levantine Arabic.

Remember, practice and repetition are key. The more you use these phrases, the more natural they'll feel. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be using these verbs effortlessly in conversation. Thanks for joining this session, and happy learning!

By following these steps and dedicating a little time each day, you'll soon find yourself more comfortable and fluent in Levantine Arabic. Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to use what you've learned in real conversations!

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Till next time—happy learning!

Omar Nassra