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Lesson 2: Demonstrative Pronouns in Arabic (أسماء الإشارة)

Arabic Demonstrative Pronouns A Simple Guide

Objective (الهدف)

Learn the main Arabic demonstrative pronouns and how to use them for gender, number, and distance. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use them correctly in everyday sentences.

Explanation

Demonstrative pronouns in Arabic change depending on masculine/feminine, singular/dual/plural, and near/far.

Near (قريب)

هذا كتاب — This is a book
هذه مدرسة — This is a school
هذان ولدان — These are two boys
هاتان بنتان — These are two girls
هؤلاء أصدقائي — These are my friends

Far (بعيد)

ذلك جبل — That is a mountain
تلك شجرة — That is a tree
ذانك ولدان — Those are two boys
تانك بنتان — Those are two girls
أولئك الطلاب — Those are the students

Practice Activity

Answer in Arabic using demonstrative pronouns:

ما هذا؟
ما تلك؟
من هؤلاء؟
من أولئك؟

Use real objects or pictures to practice.

Creative Task

Draw or point to objects and say sentences using demonstrative pronouns.

Example: Draw a book and say: هذا كتاب — This is a book.

Key Takeaways

Mastering Arabic demonstrative pronouns is essential for clear and effective communication. Practice near and far pronouns daily. Pay attention to gender and number in your sentences. Use the creative tasks and practice activities to reinforce learning.

For more information, you can visit Wikipedia Arabic Demonstrative Pronouns.

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