When someone tells you اجلس! (ijlis!), they are giving a direct command to 'sit down.' This particular form is used when you are speaking to one male person. It's a common and practical word you'll hear in everyday conversations.
If you wanted to tell a female to sit, you would say اجلسي! (ijlisi!). The ending changes to reflect the gender of the person you are speaking to. For multiple people, you'd use اجلسوا! (ijlisū!).
اجلس en 30 secondes
- Use 'اجلس' to tell one male to sit.
- It's a direct command, often used in informal settings.
- Remember the 'j' sound in the middle.
How Formal Is It?
"اجلس يا فتى."
"اقعد هنا."
"اركح مكانك."
"اقعد كويس يا حلو."
"برّك هون."
Exemples par niveau
اجلس هنا يا صديقي، لنتحدث قليلاً.
Sit here, my friend, let's talk a little.
Feminine equivalent: 'اجلسي'
طلب المعلم من الطلاب أن يجلسوا بهدوء.
The teacher asked the students to sit quietly.
The verb 'يجلسوا' is in the subjunctive mood here.
هل يمكنني أن أجلس هنا؟
May I sit here?
The verb 'أجلس' is in the imperfect indicative for the first person singular.
جلست على الكرسي لأنني كنت متعبًا.
I sat on the chair because I was tired.
The verb 'جلست' is in the past tense for the first person singular.
من فضلك، اجلس في الصف الأمامي.
Please, sit in the front row.
Feminine equivalent: 'اجلسي'
كانوا يجلسون في الحديقة يستمتعون بالجو الجميل.
They were sitting in the garden enjoying the beautiful weather.
The verb 'يجلسون' is in the imperfect indicative for the third person masculine plural.
بعد كل هذا العمل، حان وقت أن نجلس ونستريح.
After all this work, it's time for us to sit and rest.
The verb 'نجلس' is in the subjunctive mood for the first person plural.
لا تجلس هناك، فهذا المكان محجوز.
Don't sit there, that place is reserved.
The verb 'تجلس' is in the jussive mood, used for negative commands.
Expressions idiomatiques
"جلس في حضن أمه"
To be pampered, to be coddled
لا يزال يجلس في حضن أمه.
neutral"جلس على قلبه"
To weigh heavily on someone's heart, to cause distress
هذا الخبر جلس على قلبي.
neutral"جلس قرفصاء"
To squat, to crouch
جلس قرفصاء ينتظر الحافلة.
neutral"جلس جلسة عربية"
To sit cross-legged on the floor
نحب أن نجلس جلسة عربية عند تناول الطعام.
neutral"جلسة صلح"
Reconciliation session
عقدوا جلسة صلح بين العائلتين.
formal"جلس في الظل"
To be in the background, to be overlooked
الكثير من العمل يجلس في الظل.
neutral"جلسة استماع"
Hearing (e.g., in court), listening session
ستعقد جلسة استماع غدًا.
formal"جلس على الأعصاب"
To be on edge, to be nervous
الامتحانات جلست على أعصابي.
neutral"جلسة عمل"
Work session, meeting
كانت جلسة العمل مثمرة.
neutral"جلسة سمر"
Evening gathering, social gathering
استمتعنا بجلسة سمر لطيفة.
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Learn the basic meaning
The word "اجلس" means to sit. It's a command, telling someone to sit down.
Masculine singular command
This form, "اجلس", is used when you are telling one male person to sit. For example, if you are talking to your brother, you would say "اجلس".
Listen to pronunciation
Pay close attention to how native speakers pronounce "اجلس". The 'ج' sound is like the 'j' in jump, and the 'س' is like the 's' in sit.
Practice saying it
Say "اجلس" out loud multiple times. Practice telling an imaginary male friend to sit down.
Use it in a simple sentence
Try saying it with a name. For example, "يا أحمد، اجلس." (Oh Ahmed, sit!).
Visual association
When you hear "اجلس", imagine someone sitting down. This visual link will help with memory.
Recognize the root
The root letters for "اجلس" are ج-ل-س (j-l-s), which is associated with sitting or session. Many Arabic words come from three-letter roots.
Contrast with other commands
Think about other simple commands you know. How is "اجلس" similar or different? For example, "اذهب" (Go!).
Find it in simple dialogues
Look for "اجلس" in beginner Arabic dialogues. This helps you see how it's used in natural conversation.
Don't use for females or plurals yet
Remember, "اجلس" is only for one male. Do not use this form when addressing females or multiple people, as the verb form will change.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTo tell a male to sit, you say اجلس (ijlis). It's a common command.
Yes, اجلس is specifically for a single male. Arabic commands change based on who you're talking to.
To tell a female to sit, you would say اجلسي (ijlisi). Notice the 'i' sound at the end.
For a group, you'd use اجلسوا (ijlisoo). The 'oo' sound at the end is for plural commands.
While اجلس is a direct command, you can soften it by adding 'من فضلك' (min fadlik), which means 'please'. So, اجلس من فضلك (ijlis min fadlik) means 'Sit, please'.
The root of اجلس is ج-ل-س (j-l-s), which is related to sitting or being seated.
He sits is يجلس (yajlis). She sits is تجلس (tajlis).
اجلس is generally neutral. It's used in everyday situations.
While اجلس is the most common command, you might also hear verbs like قعد (qa'ada) in some dialects, but اجلس is standard across most of the Arab world.
Yes, you can use the infinitive form, which is الجلوس (al-julūs), meaning 'the sitting' or 'to sit'.
Teste-toi 42 questions
Which of these means 'Sit!' (to a masculine singular person)?
اجلس is the masculine singular command form of 'to sit'.
If you want to tell a male friend to 'Sit!', what Arabic word would you use?
اجلس is the correct command for a masculine singular person.
What is the English translation of 'اجلس'?
اجلس means 'Sit!' as a masculine singular command.
The word 'اجلس' is used to tell a group of people to sit.
اجلس is specifically for a masculine singular person. There are different forms for plural or feminine.
'اجلس' is a verb.
Yes, 'اجلس' is a verb, specifically a command (imperative) verb.
If you say 'اجلس' to a woman, it is correct.
No, 'اجلس' is for a masculine singular person. For a feminine singular person, you would use a different form.
إذا كنت متعباً، يمكنك أن ____ على الكرسي.
The context implies 'sitting down' due to being tired and a chair being present. 'تجلس' means 'to sit'.
بعد يوم طويل من العمل، كل ما أريده هو أن ____ واسترخي.
The sentence suggests a desire to relax after work, which aligns with 'sitting down'. 'أجلس' means 'I sit'.
طلب المعلم من الطلاب أن ____ بهدوء في الصف.
Teachers usually ask students to 'sit' quietly in class. 'يجلسوا' means 'they sit'.
أريد أن ____ معك لأتحدث عن هذا الموضوع الهام.
To discuss an important topic, one would typically 'sit' with another person. 'أجلس' means 'I sit'.
عندما تزور المكتبة، يجب أن ____ في الأماكن المخصصة للقراءة.
In a library, one should 'sit' in designated reading areas. 'تجلس' means 'you sit' (masculine singular).
دعنا ____ هنا ونستمتع بمنظر الغروب الجميل.
To enjoy a sunset view, one would typically 'sit' down. 'نجلس' means 'we sit'.
Choose the correct polite way to ask a male to sit down.
'اجلس' is the masculine singular imperative. 'من فضلك' makes it polite.
Which sentence correctly uses 'اجلس' for a group of men?
'اجلسوا' is the plural masculine imperative. 'يا رجال' addresses a group of men.
If you want to tell a female friend to sit, which verb form would you use?
'اجلسي' is the feminine singular imperative form of 'to sit'.
The word 'اجلس' can be used to tell a woman to sit down.
'اجلس' is the masculine singular imperative. For a woman, you would use 'اجلسي'.
Adding 'من فضلك' to 'اجلس' makes the command more polite.
'من فضلك' (please) is commonly added to commands to make them polite.
If you are addressing multiple people (both male and female), you should use 'اجلسن'.
'اجلسن' is specifically for a group of females. For mixed or male groups, 'اجلسوا' is used.
Imagine you are instructing a new employee to take a seat in your office. Write a short paragraph in Arabic (3-4 sentences) explaining where they should sit and what they should do next.
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Sample answer
أهلاً بك في مكتبنا. اجلس على هذا الكرسي من فضلك. سأعود إليك بعد قليل لبدء اجتماعنا. يمكنك الانتظار هنا.
You are writing a short email to a friend, inviting them to your house. You want to tell them to 'sit down and relax' once they arrive. Write a sentence or two in Arabic conveying this invitation.
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Sample answer
عندما تصل إلى بيتي، اجلس واسترح قليلاً. أنا سعيد جداً برؤيتك.
Describe a situation where someone might be told to 'sit down' in a formal or serious context, for example, in a court or during an important meeting. Write 2-3 sentences in Arabic.
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Sample answer
في المحكمة، طلب القاضي من الشاهد أن اجلس. خلال الاجتماع المهم، قال المدير للجميع: اجلسوا واستمعوا جيداً.
ماذا طلب النادل من الزبون؟
Read this passage:
في مطعم فاخر، طلب النادل من الزبون قائلاً: 'تفضل، اجلس هنا عند النافذة، المنظر جميل جداً من هنا.' شكر الزبون النادل واجلس في مكانه المفضل.
ماذا طلب النادل من الزبون؟
النص يقول 'تفضل، اجلس هنا عند النافذة'، وهذا يعني أن النادل طلب من الزبون أن يجلس في هذا المكان.
النص يقول 'تفضل، اجلس هنا عند النافذة'، وهذا يعني أن النادل طلب من الزبون أن يجلس في هذا المكان.
ماذا طلبت الأم من ابنها؟
Read this passage:
كانت الأم تحدث ابنها الصغير بعد يوم طويل في المدرسة. قالت له: 'يا بني، اجلس بجانبي واحكِ لي عن يومك.' اجلس الطفل بجانب أمه وبدأ يتحدث.
ماذا طلبت الأم من ابنها؟
الأم قالت: 'اجلس بجانبي واحكِ لي عن يومك'، وهذا يوضح طلبها من ابنها.
الأم قالت: 'اجلس بجانبي واحكِ لي عن يومك'، وهذا يوضح طلبها من ابنها.
ما الغرض من الإعلان في مكتبة الجامعة؟
Read this passage:
في مكتبة الجامعة، يوجد إعلان كبير مكتوب عليه: 'يرجى اجلس في الأماكن المخصصة للدراسة فقط للحفاظ على الهدوء.' هذا الإعلان يساعد الطلاب على معرفة الأماكن المناسبة للجلوس.
ما الغرض من الإعلان في مكتبة الجامعة؟
الإعلان يذكر 'يرجى اجلس في الأماكن المخصصة للدراسة فقط'، مما يدل على أنه لإرشاد الطلاب حول الجلوس.
الإعلان يذكر 'يرجى اجلس في الأماكن المخصصة للدراسة فقط'، مما يدل على أنه لإرشاد الطلاب حول الجلوس.
The speaker is instructing a group of people to sit down before a show starts.
The teacher asked the students to sit quietly during the explanation.
Someone is offering advice to a tired person to sit and rest.
Read this aloud:
اجلس هنا، من فضلك.
Focus: الجيم في 'اجلس' والسين في 'اجلس'
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Read this aloud:
هل يمكنني أن أجلس هنا؟
Focus: الهمزة في 'أجلس' والسؤال بشكل عام
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Read this aloud:
اجلسوا جميعاً في دائرة.
Focus: الجمع في 'اجلسوا' والنطق الصحيح للواو
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This sentence means 'Sit on the chair, please.' The verb 'اجلس' (sit) comes first as a command, followed by the prepositional phrase 'على الكرسي' (on the chair), and then the polite request 'من فضلك' (please).
This sentence translates to 'Sit here until the lecture begins.' 'اجلس' (sit) is the command, 'هنا' (here) specifies the location, and 'حتى تبدأ المحاضرة' (until the lecture begins) indicates the duration.
This sentence means 'Everyone I invite to calm down, sit.' 'اجلس' (sit) is the command directed at 'كل من أدعو إلى الهدوء' (everyone I invite to calm down).
Which of these phrases accurately conveys a nuanced invitation to "sit down" in a highly formal, respectful context, such as addressing a revered elder or a dignitary?
«تفضل بالجلوس» is the most appropriate and polite way to invite someone to sit in formal or respectful situations, implying 'Please, do me the honor of sitting.'
In a philosophical discussion about the human condition, which of the following idioms or expressions best relates to the concept of 'taking a firm stance' or 'establishing oneself' in a metaphorical sense, rather than literal sitting?
While literally meaning 'sit on the throne,' in a metaphorical context, 'اجلس على العرش' can imply establishing one's authority or a firm, unshakeable position, aligning with 'taking a firm stance.'
Consider a situation where a group of intellectuals are discussing complex socio-political issues. Which expression would best convey the idea of 'settling down to seriously consider' a topic, implying deep thought and focus?
«اجلس وتأمل» combines the act of sitting with 'contemplation' or 'reflection,' accurately capturing the nuance of deeply considering a topic.
The phrase «اجلس» (Ijlís) can be used interchangeably with «ارقد» (Irqud) to mean 'lie down' when instructing someone to rest.
«اجلس» specifically means 'sit' (command), while «ارقد» means 'lie down' (command). They are not interchangeable in this context.
In formal Arabic correspondence, it is grammatically correct and appropriate to use «اجلس» (Ijlís) as a polite request for someone to take a seat, even when addressing a plural group.
«اجلس» is the masculine singular command. For a plural group, the correct command would be «اجلسوا» (Ijlisu), or a more formal phrase like «تفضلوا بالجلوس» (Tafaḍḍalū bil-julūs) would be used.
The imperative verb «اجلس» (Ijlís) implies a permanent or prolonged state of being seated, rather than a temporary action.
«اجلس» (Ijlís) is a command for the immediate action of sitting. The duration of the sitting is not inherently implied by the verb itself.
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Summary
اجلس is the basic and direct way to tell a single male to sit in Arabic.
- Use 'اجلس' to tell one male to sit.
- It's a direct command, often used in informal settings.
- Remember the 'j' sound in the middle.
Learn the basic meaning
The word "اجلس" means to sit. It's a command, telling someone to sit down.
Masculine singular command
This form, "اجلس", is used when you are telling one male person to sit. For example, if you are talking to your brother, you would say "اجلس".
Listen to pronunciation
Pay close attention to how native speakers pronounce "اجلس". The 'ج' sound is like the 'j' in jump, and the 'س' is like the 's' in sit.
Practice saying it
Say "اجلس" out loud multiple times. Practice telling an imaginary male friend to sit down.
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