Worksheet 3: Present Tense of Ar Verbs
Understanding the present tense of Arabic verbs is a crucial step in mastering the language. In this detailed guide, we will explore the present tense of ar verbs, their conjugations, and their usage in sentences. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, this worksheet will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of this important grammatical concept.
What are Ar Verbs?
Ar verbs, also known as Arabic irregular verbs, are a group of verbs that do not follow the standard three-letter pattern for conjugation. These verbs have unique stems and endings, making them distinct from the regular ar verbs. Some common examples of ar verbs include “兀賰鬲亘” (I write), “兀賯乇兀” (I read), and “兀丨亘” (I love).
Conjugation of Ar Verbs
Conjugating ar verbs in the present tense involves changing the verb’s stem and adding the appropriate endings. The endings depend on the subject pronoun and the verb’s mood. Below is a table showing the conjugation patterns for the present tense of ar verbs:
| Subject Pronoun | Stem | Ending | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 兀賳丕 (I) | 賰鬲亘 | -丞 | 兀賰鬲亘 |
| 兀賳鬲 (You, singular, informal) | 賰鬲亘 | – | 賰鬲亘 |
| 兀賳鬲 (You, singular, formal) | 賰鬲亘 | – | 賰鬲亘 |
| 賴賵/賴賷 (He/She) | 賰鬲亘 | – | 賰鬲亘 |
| 賳丨賳 (We) | 賰鬲亘 | -賳 | 賰鬲亘賳丕 |
| 兀賳鬲賲 (You, plural, informal) | 賰鬲亘 | -賵賳 | 賰鬲亘賵賳 |
| 兀賳鬲賲 (You, plural, formal) | 賰鬲亘 | -賵賳 | 賰鬲亘賵賳 |
| 賴賲/賴賳 (They) | 賰鬲亘 | -賵賳 | 賰鬲亘賵丕 |
As you can see from the table, the endings vary depending on the subject pronoun. The stem remains the same for all subjects, except for the first person singular, which requires the addition of the suffix “-丞” to the stem.
Usage in Sentences
Now that we have explored the conjugation patterns, let’s look at how to use ar verbs in sentences. Here are some examples:
1. I write a letter every day.
兀賰鬲亘 乇爻丕賱丞 賰賱 賷賵賲.
2. You (singular, informal) read a book.
鬲賯乇兀 賰鬲丕亘.
3. He reads newspapers in the morning.
賷賯乇兀 丕賱氐丨賮 賮賷 丕賱氐亘丕丨.
4. We write essays for school.
賳賰鬲亘 丕賱賲賯丕賱丕鬲 賱賱賲丿丕乇爻.
5. You (plural, informal) love watching movies.
鬲丨亘賵賳 賲卮丕賴丿丞 丕賱兀賮賱丕賲.
6. They go to the park every weekend.
賷匕賴亘賵賳 賱賱丨丿丕卅賯 賮賷 賰賱 毓胤賱丞 賳賴丕賷丞 丕賱兀爻亘賵毓.
Practice and Tips
Mastering the present tense of ar verbs requires practice and repetition. Here are some tips to help you improve your skills:
- Practice conjugating ar verbs with different subject pronouns.
