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Requests in a lesson

Meaning

A short sequential lesson with examples and review cards.

Explanation

Short phrases help you stay in Arabic while learning. La afhamu means 'I do not understand'. A‘id and takallam address one man; min fadlika makes the request polite.

la afhamu

لَا أَفْهَمُ

la afhamu

I do not understand

a‘id min fadlika

أَعِدْ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

a‘id min fadlika

Please repeat (to a man)

takallam bi-but’

تَكَلَّمْ بِبُطْءٍ

takallam bi-but’

Speak slowly (to a man)

ma ma‘na hadha?

مَا مَعْنَى هَذَا؟

ma ma‘na hadha?

What does this mean?

These learning materials do not replace a fatwa or personal religious advice. Transcription cannot fully represent Arabic pronunciation. Check pronunciation and religious questions with a qualified teacher.

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