Signification
The common action of consuming water to quench thirst.
Contexte culturel
Offering water is the first act of hospitality. It is common to offer a glass of water even before asking the guest what they want to drink. Many people follow the Sunnah of drinking in three breaths (sips) rather than gulping it all at once, and sitting down while doing so. Drinking water is the most anticipated moment of the day during the fast. Dates and water are usually the first things consumed at sunset. The word for water changes to 'Mayya'. In Egypt, 'Ashrab mayya' is much more common than the formal 'Al-maa'.
Prefix Power
Master the prefixes (A, Ta, Ya, Na) and you can use this verb for anyone!
The 'Hani'an' Rule
If you see someone finish drinking water, say 'Hani'an'. It's a great way to show off your cultural knowledge.
Signification
The common action of consuming water to quench thirst.
Prefix Power
Master the prefixes (A, Ta, Ya, Na) and you can use this verb for anyone!
The 'Hani'an' Rule
If you see someone finish drinking water, say 'Hani'an'. It's a great way to show off your cultural knowledge.
The Hamza
Don't forget the glottal stop at the end of 'Maa''. It's a tiny sound but very important for clear Arabic.
Dialect Shortcut
If you are in Egypt, just say 'Moya'. Everyone will understand you perfectly.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to drink' for 'I'.
أنا ____ الماء.
The prefix 'A-' is used for the first person singular (I).
Which sentence means 'The girl drinks water'?
Select the correct Arabic sentence:
'Al-bint' is the girl, and 'tashrab' is the feminine 3rd person conjugation.
Match the pronoun with the correct verb form.
Match the following:
These are the standard present tense prefixes for Form I verbs.
Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.
Waiter: ماذا تشرب؟ Customer: ____ الماء، من فضلك.
The customer is responding to 'What will you drink?' with 'I drink/will drink'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to drink water
Places
- • مطعم (Restaurant)
- • بيت (Home)
- • نادي (Gym)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesأنا ____ الماء.
The prefix 'A-' is used for the first person singular (I).
Select the correct Arabic sentence:
'Al-bint' is the girl, and 'tashrab' is the feminine 3rd person conjugation.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard present tense prefixes for Form I verbs.
Waiter: ماذا تشرب؟ Customer: ____ الماء، من فضلك.
The customer is responding to 'What will you drink?' with 'I drink/will drink'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can, but 'ya'kul' (eat) is also common if it has many vegetables or meat.
It is masculine. You say 'Al-maa' al-barid' (the cold water).
Say 'Maa', min fadlak' (Water, please) or 'Uridu an ashrab al-maa' (I want to drink water).
'Maa' is formal (MSA), and 'Mayya' is the Egyptian/Levantine dialect version.
Usually yes, unless you are talking about 'some water' in a general sense.
It is a religious habit to start any good action by mentioning God's name.
In dialects, yes (yashrab sijara), but in formal Arabic, we use 'yudakhin'.
The past tense is 'shariba' (he drank).
Say 'Ana atshan' (for males) or 'Ana atshana' (for females).
Yes, in a metaphorical sense, like 'absorbing knowledge'.
Expressions liées
عطشان جداً
similarVery thirsty
كوب ماء
builds onA glass of water
ماء بارد
specialized formCold water
يروي العطش
synonymTo quench thirst
