Bedeutung
Expressing approval or enjoyment of something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
When praising something someone owns, always say 'Mashallah' to avoid the perception of the 'Evil Eye'. People often use the word 'hilo' (sweet/beautiful) as a synonym for liking something. The active participle 'agibni' is used more frequently than the present tense verb in daily speech. Hospitality is so strong that if you say 'hadha yu'jibni' about an object, the host might offer it to you as a gift.
The 'nī' Rule
Always remember that 'nī' is for 'me'. If you want to say 'you like it', change it to 'yu'jibuka'.
Don't be too direct
In some Arab cultures, saying you like something too much can be seen as a hint that you want it. Use it moderately!
Bedeutung
Expressing approval or enjoyment of something.
The 'nī' Rule
Always remember that 'nī' is for 'me'. If you want to say 'you like it', change it to 'yu'jibuka'.
Don't be too direct
In some Arab cultures, saying you like something too much can be seen as a hint that you want it. Use it moderately!
Gender Agreement
Check the gender of the object before you speak. Masculine = yu'jibu, Feminine = tu'jibu.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'يعجب' to agree with the feminine subject.
هذه الحقيبة _______ كثيراً.
Since 'الحقيبة' (the bag) is feminine, the verb must start with 't-'.
Which sentence correctly says 'I liked the movie' in the past tense?
كيف تقول 'I liked the movie'؟
'أعجبني' is the past tense form (Form IV past).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
صديقك: ما رأيك في هذا المطعم؟ أنت: ________، الأكل لذيذ جداً.
This is the standard way to express you like a place.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Match 'يعجبني صدقك' to its context.
'صدقك' means 'your honesty', which is a character trait.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenهذه الحقيبة _______ كثيراً.
Since 'الحقيبة' (the bag) is feminine, the verb must start with 't-'.
كيف تقول 'I liked the movie'؟
'أعجبني' is the past tense form (Form IV past).
صديقك: ما رأيك في هذا المطعم؟ أنت: ________، الأكل لذيذ جداً.
This is the standard way to express you like a place.
Match 'يعجبني صدقك' to its context.
'صدقك' means 'your honesty', which is a character trait.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, but it means you admire them or like their personality/work. For romantic love, use 'uhibbu'.
'Yu'jibunī' is 'I like/am impressed by' (often for objects/ideas). 'Uhibbu' is 'I love' (deeper emotion).
Simply add 'lā' at the beginning: 'Lā yu'jibunī'.
The root is used, but usually in the context of wonder or amazement at God's creation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
أحب
similarI love / I like
يروق لي
synonymIt appeals to me
أنا معجب بـ
specialized formI am a fan of / I admire
يفضل
builds onTo prefer
