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How to Use "بتاع" in Egyptian Arabic
In today's lesson, we will learn how to use the word "بتاع" in Egyptian Arabic.
What Does "بتاع" Mean in Egyptian Arabic?[edit | edit source]
"بتاع" (bat3) is a common word used in Egyptian Arabic to indicate possession. It is equivalent to the English possessive pronoun "my", "your", "his", "her", "its", etc.
Examples of Using "بتاع" in Egyptian Arabic[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples of using "بتاع" in Egyptian Arabic:
- بتاعي (bat3i) means "my"
- بتاعك (bat3ik) means "your (male)"
- بتاعها (bat3aha) means "her"
- بتاعه (bat3uh) means "his"
Tips for Using "بتاع" in Egyptian Arabic[edit | edit source]
Here are some tips to help you use "بتاع" correctly in Egyptian Arabic:
- "بتاع" is followed by the noun it is referring to.
- The form of "بتاع" changes based on the gender and number of the noun it is referring to.
- In spoken Egyptian Arabic, "بتاع" is often used in place of the full possessive pronoun for simplicity and ease of use.
For example: بتاع سيارتي (bat3 siyarti) means "my car".
Possessive Case in Egyptian Arabic[edit | edit source]
MY (MASC) | MY (FEM) | MY (PLUR. MASC) | MY (FEM, PLUR) |
---|---|---|---|
كتابي | تذكرتي | كتبي | تذاكرتي |
kitaabii | tazkartii | kútubii | tazéekirtii |
kihtaabee | tahz kahr tee | koutoubee | tah zeh keer tee |
YOUR (MASC) | YOUR (FEM) | YOUR (PLUR, MAS) | YOUR (FEM, PLUR) |
---|---|---|---|
كتابك | تذكرتك | كتبك | تذاكرتك |
kitaabak | tazkartak | kútubak | tazéekirtak |
kihtaabahk | tahz kahr tak | koutoubak | tah zeh keer tak |
YOUR (MASC) | YOUR (FEM) | YOUR (PLUR, MAS) | YOUR (FEM, PLUR) |
---|---|---|---|
كتابك | تذكرتك | كتبك | تذاكرتك |
kitaabak | tazkartak | kútubak | tazéekirtak |
kihtaabahk | tahz kahr tak | koutoubahk | tah zehr keer tak |
HIS | HER | THEIR (MAS, PLUR) | THEIR (FEM, PLUR) |
---|---|---|---|
كتابه | كتابها | كتبهم | تذاكرهم |
kitaabu | kitaabHa | kútubHum | tazéekirHum |
kihtaabou | kih taab Hah | koutoubHoum | tah zeh kihr Hoom |
OUR (MASC) | OUR (FEM) | OUR (MAS, PLUR) | OUR (FEM, PLUR) |
---|---|---|---|
كتابنا | تذكرنا | كتبنا | تذاكرنا |
kitabna | tazkarna | kútubna | tazéekirna |
kih taab nah | tahz kahr nah | koutoubnah | tah zeh kihr nah |
Write (بتاع) (bihtaA + possessive) after the word
Egyptian Arabic | English Transliteration) | English |
---|---|---|
الكتاب بتاعي | il-kihtaab bihtaAee | my book |
الكتاب بتاعك | il-kihtaab bihtaAk | your book |
الكتاب بتاعه | il-kihtaab bihtaAou | his book |
الكتاب بتاعها | il-kihtaab bihtaAHah | her book |
الكتاب بتاعنا | il-kihtaab bihtaAnah | our book |
الكتاب بتاعكو | il-kihtaab bihtaAkou | your book (pl) |
الكتاب بتاعهم | il-kihtaab bihtaAHoum | their book |
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to Use "فى" (There is)
- How to Use Have
- Prepositions
- Questions Words
- Nouns
- Indefinite and definite articles
- Phrases for everyday life
- Use "بقدر" (can)
- Present continuous