Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Tunisian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on giving opinions in Tunisian Arabic. Giving opinions is part of everyday conversations, and it allows you to express what you think and feel about something. It's an essential skill to learn if you want to communicate effectively in Tunisian Arabic.
Introduction[edit | edit source]
When you want to give your opinion in Tunisian Arabic, you can use several phrases depending on the situation. In this lesson, we will go through some expressions that will help you express your opinion politely and confidently.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Negation & Indefinite Articles in Tunisian Arabic.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some words and expressions related to giving opinions in Tunisian Arabic:
| Tunisian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| يعجبني | y3jebni | I like |
| ما يعجبنيش | ma y3jebnish | I don't like |
| يراودني التفكير | yraoudeni tafker | I am thinking about |
| أظن أن | ath3an in | I think that |
| برأيي | barayi | in my opinion |
| أعتقد أن | a3tkod in | I believe that |
| لي رأي | li rai | I have an opinion |
Here are some additional words that will help you express your opinion:
| Tunisian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أنا | ana | I |
| أحب | ahbe | I love |
| كرهت | karhat | I hate |
| جيد | jayyed | good |
| سيئ | sayyeh | bad |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Dialogue:
Person 1: وين تفضل تجلس؟ (weyn tfadhl tajles?) (Where do you prefer to sit?) Person 2: برأيي، أفضل أن نجلس بالقرب من النافذة. (barayi, afdhel en najeles bel gareb men lenafdeza) (In my opinion, it's best to sit near the window.)
In this example, Person 2 used the expression "برأيي" to express their opinion politely.
- Dialogue:
Person 1: شنو رأيك في المسلسل الجديد؟ (chnou raiyak fel mosalsel jdid?) (What do you think of the new TV series?) Person 2: يعجبني كثيرا. (y3jebni kthira) (I really like it.)
Here, Person 2 used the phrase "يعجبني" to express that they have a positive opinion about the new TV series.
- Dialogue:
Person 1: لي رأي في الموضوع. (li rai fel mawdhou3) (I have an opinion about the matter.) Person 2: شنو هو رأيك؟ (chnou howwa rayak?) (What's your opinion?) Person 1: أعتقد أنّه يجب علينا أن نلتزم بالإجراءات الوقائية. (a3tkod inneh yjeb 3alayna en neltzeem bel ijra2at el wa2iyeh) (I believe that we should follow the preventive measures.)
In this example, Person 1 used the phrase "أعتقد أنّ" to express their belief in what they think should be done.
Exercise[edit | edit source]
Now it's your turn to practice giving opinions in Tunisian Arabic! Imagine you are in a coffee shop with a friend, and they ask you for your opinion about the food they ordered. Use the expressions and vocabulary you learned in this lesson to respond in Tunisian Arabic.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In conclusion, giving opinions is a crucial skill to have in Tunisian Arabic conversations. By using the phrases and vocabulary introduced in this lesson, you can express your thoughts politely and confidently. Remember, to improve your Tunisian Arabic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to check the Grammar page to reinforce your knowledge on this topic. Keep up the good work, and happy learning!
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