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آتي

aati
Exemples آتي en 30 secondes
Explication آتي in your Level:
At the A1 level, 'آتي' is one of the first verbs you learn to describe your daily routine. You use it to say where you are coming from or where you are going (coming to). It helps you establish your location. Example: 'I come to school.' The focus is on the simple present tense and basic prepositions like 'to' (ila) and 'from' (min).
At the A2 level, you begin to use 'آتي' with time expressions and adverbs of frequency. You might say 'I come every day' or 'I come late.' You also start to use the future tense 'sa-ātī' (I will come) to make plans with friends. You begin to understand the difference between 'coming' and 'attending' (aḥḍuru).
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At the B1 level, you use 'آتي' in more complex sentence structures, such as purpose clauses ('I come to help'). You also learn the transitive use: 'ātī bi-' (I bring). This allows you to participate in social and professional transactions, like 'I am bringing the documents' or 'I am coming with a solution.'
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At the B2 level, 'آتي' appears in idiomatic expressions and more abstract contexts. You might use it to describe the origin of an idea or a logical progression in an argument. You are comfortable using it in different moods, such as the subjunctive after 'an' (أَنْ آتِيَ - that I come).
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At the C1 level, you recognize 'آتي' in classical literature, poetry, and the Quran. You understand the stylistic choice of using 'ātī' over 'ajīʾ' to convey different shades of meaning, such as inevitability or grace. You can use it in formal rhetoric to transition between complex topics.
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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of the root A-T-Y. You can appreciate the etymological links between 'ātī' and words like 'itāʾ' (giving/bringing). You use the verb in highly nuanced ways, perhaps even ironically or in deep philosophical discourse regarding existence and 'becoming' (which 'coming' often implies in high-level Arabic).
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Exemples

آتي en 30 secondes

  • آتي means 'I come' or 'I am coming' in formal Arabic.
  • It comes from the root A-T-Y and uses a 'Madda' (آ) at the start.
  • When followed by the preposition 'bi' (بـ), it means 'I bring'.
  • It is common in literature, news, and the Quran but rare in daily street slang.

The Arabic verb آتي (ʾātī) is a foundational element of the Arabic language, categorized at the CEFR A1 level but possessing nuances that extend into the highest levels of literary and Quranic Arabic. At its simplest, it translates to 'I come' or 'I am coming.' It is the first-person singular imperfect form of the verb أَتَى (atā), which means 'to come' or 'to arrive.' In the linguistic landscape of Arabic, this word is used to express movement toward a location, the arrival of a time or event, or, when paired with specific prepositions, the act of bringing or providing something.

Grammatical Origin
The word is formed from the root 'A-T-Y' (أ ت ي). The initial 'Alif' with a 'Madda' (آ) represents the combination of the present tense marker (أ) and the first radical of the verb (أ), resulting in a long 'aa' sound.

أَنَا آتِي إِلَى المَكْتَبِ كُلَّ صَبَاحٍ.

(I come to the office every morning.)

In Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), آتي is the standard way to express 'I come' in formal writing, news broadcasts, and literature. However, its usage varies significantly from colloquial dialects where verbs like أجيء (ajīʾ) or dialect-specific terms like بأجي (bagī) are more common. Despite this, understanding آتي is crucial because it appears frequently in the Quran and classical poetry, often carrying a weight of inevitability or divine action. For example, when used in a prophetic or future sense, it implies a coming that is certain to happen.

Register Variation
While 'ajīʾ' (أجيء) is a synonym, آتي is often perceived as slightly more formal or 'lighter' in phonetic delivery due to its vowel-heavy structure.

سَوْفَ آتِي لِمُسَاعَدَتِكَ غَدًا.

(I will come to help you tomorrow.)

Culturally, the concept of 'coming' in Arabic is often tied to hospitality and destiny. Saying 'I am coming' is not just a statement of movement but often a promise of presence. In classical contexts, آتي is used to describe the coming of the night, the coming of the truth, or the coming of a new era. This breadth of meaning makes it one of the most versatile verbs for a beginner to master, as it bridges the gap between everyday logistical statements and profound philosophical expressions.

هَلْ آتِي مَعَكَ أَمْ أَبْقَى هُنَا؟

(Should I come with you or stay here?)
Semantic Range
The verb covers physical arrival, logical conclusion ('I come to the point'), and temporal occurrence ('The time comes').

آتِي عَلَى ذِكْرِ هَذَا المَوْضُوعِ لَاحِقًا.

(I will come to mention this topic later.)

In summary, آتي is a high-frequency verb that represents the 'self' in motion. Whether you are navigating a bus station in Cairo or reading a classical text, this word serves as your primary tool for expressing your arrival and your intent to be present in a space or situation.

Using آتي correctly requires an understanding of Arabic verb conjugation and prepositional usage. As an imperfect verb, it indicates an action that is ongoing or will happen in the future. In Arabic, the present tense often covers both 'I come' (habitual) and 'I am coming' (progressive). To specify the future, you can add the prefix 'sa-' (سـ) or the word 'sawfa' (سوف) before the verb.

Prepositional Partners
The most common preposition used with آتي is 'ilā' (إلى), meaning 'to'. You can also use 'min' (من) to say 'I come from'.

آتِي مِنْ بَلَدٍ بَعِيدٍ.

(I come from a far country.)

When constructing sentences, remember that Arabic is a Pro-drop language, meaning the pronoun 'ana' (أنا - I) is often omitted because the prefix in آتي already indicates that the subject is 'I'. Including 'ana' adds emphasis, such as 'Ana ātī' (I [specifically] am coming). This is particularly useful in contrastive sentences, such as 'He is staying, but I am coming.'

Expressing Purpose
To say 'I come to [do something]', use the 'Lam of Purpose' (li-). For example: 'آتي لأتعلم' (I come to learn).

لَا آتِي إِلَى هُنَا كَثِيرًا.

(I do not come here often.)

Another advanced usage involves the 'Ma'iyyah' (alongside) context. If you say 'آتي مَعَ المَطَرِ' (I come with the rain), it can be both literal and poetic. In modern business Arabic, you might say 'آتي بِمُقْتَرَحٍ جَدِيدٍ' (I come with [bring] a new proposal). This demonstrates how the verb transitions from a simple motion verb to a functional verb of delivery and presentation.

كَيْفَ آتِي إِلَيْكَ وَأَنْتَ بَعِيدٌ؟

(How can I come to you when you are far away?)
Temporal Usage
Use آتي with time adverbs like 'yawman' (one day), 'laylan' (at night), or 'fī al-waqt' (on time).

Finally, consider the negation. In the present tense, you use 'lā' (لا) before the verb: 'لا آتي' (I don't come). In the future, you use 'lan' (لن) which changes the mood: 'لن آتي' (I will not come). Mastering these permutations allows you to express not just the act of coming, but the frequency, the intent, and the refusal to come, covering all basic communicative needs regarding your personal presence.

While آتي is a Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) form, its presence in daily life is more significant than one might expect. You will hear it in formal announcements, religious sermons, news reporting, and high-quality dubbed content (like cartoons or documentaries). In a professional setting, a colleague might say it during a presentation when referring to a point they are about to address: 'آتي الآن إلى النقطة الثانية' (I come now to the second point).

Media and News
News anchors on Al Jazeera or Al Arabiya frequently use this verb when transitioning between segments or reporting on the arrival of officials.

سَوْفَ آتِي عَلَى ذِكْرِ التَفَاصِيلِ فِي التَقْرِيرِ.

(I will come to mention the details in the report.)

In religious contexts, the verb 'atā' and its forms are ubiquitous. The Quran contains many instances of this root, often referring to God's commands or the Day of Judgment 'coming.' A believer might use آتي in a prayer or a formal vow, expressing their submission or arrival at a holy site. It carries a sense of solemnity that dialectal words like 'bāgī' lack. If you are listening to a podcast about history or science in Arabic, the narrator will use آتي to describe how they arrived at a specific conclusion or how a certain phenomenon 'comes' to be.

Literature and Poetry
In poetry, 'I come' is a common trope for a lover returning or a traveler arriving at an oasis. It evokes imagery of journey and destination.

In the classroom, a teacher might ask, 'Who is coming to the board?' and a student responding in MSA would say 'Anā ātī.' Even in countries with strong dialects, the MSA form is recognized as the 'correct' or 'educated' way to speak. Therefore, while you might not hear it in a bustling fish market in Morocco, you will certainly hear it in a university lecture in Rabat or a legal proceeding in Dubai. It is the word of the record, the word of the book, and the word of formal commitment.

For English speakers learning Arabic, the verb آتي presents several pitfalls, primarily related to orthography (spelling), pronunciation, and prepositional usage. The most common error is failing to recognize the 'Madda' (آ). Many students try to write it with a regular Alif-Hamza (أ) or two Alifs (أأ), which is incorrect. The 'Madda' is a specific symbol used to represent the sound 'ʾā', which is essential for the 1st person singular present tense of verbs starting with Hamza.

The 'Hamza' Confusion
Mistaking 'ātī' (I come) for 'atā' (he came). The difference is in the initial vowel length and the final vowel. 'Atā' ends with an Alif Maqsura (ى), while 'ātī' ends with a Ya (ي).

❌ أاتي بِالكِتَابِ (Wrong spelling)

✅ آتي بِالكِتَابِ (Correct spelling)

Another frequent mistake is the confusion between 'ātī' (I come) and 'ajīʾ' (I come). While they are synonyms, they are not always interchangeable in fixed expressions. For instance, 'ātī' is more common in the Quranic style, whereas 'ajīʾ' is slightly more common in modern prose. Using the wrong preposition is also a hurdle. English speakers often want to say 'I come at' (like a time), but in Arabic, you come 'fī' (in) a time or 'ala' (at/upon) an appointment.

Mixing Up Tenses
Learners often use the past tense 'atātu' (I came) when they mean 'I am coming'. Remember that آتي is for current or future actions.

Finally, the 'Transitive' trap: Beginner students often forget that آتي requires the preposition 'bi' to mean 'bring'. If you say 'آتي الكِتَاب' (I come the book), it makes no sense in Arabic. You must say 'آتي بِالكِتَاب' (I come with the book). This 'verb + preposition' combination is a core feature of Arabic that requires constant practice to internalize.

Arabic is rich with verbs of motion, and while آتي is a primary word for 'coming,' several alternatives exist depending on the nuance of the arrival. Understanding the differences between atā, jāʾa, ḥaḍara, and waṣala is key to moving from A1 to B1 proficiency.

آتي (ātī) vs. أجيء (ajīʾ)
Both mean 'I come.' However, ajīʾ (from jāʾa) is often used for physically arriving at a place, while ātī can feel more formal or abstract. In the Quran, atā is often used for something that comes easily, whereas jāʾa is used for something that comes with effort or importance.
آتي (ātī) vs. أحضر (aḥḍuru)
Aḥḍuru means 'I attend' or 'I am present.' Use this for meetings, classes, or events where your presence is the focus rather than the journey of getting there.
آتي (ātī) vs. أصل (aṣilu)
Aṣilu means 'I arrive.' It focuses on the completion of the journey. If you are on the bus, you say 'I am coming' (ātī). When you step off the bus, you say 'I have arrived' (waṣaltu).

مَتَى تَصِلُ؟ (When do you arrive?) vs. مَتَى تَأْتِي؟ (When are you coming?)

In colloquial Arabic (Ammiya), آتي is almost never used in its MSA form. In Levantine, you would say 'jāy' (جاي), which is the active participle. In Egyptian, 'ana gay' (أنا جاي). In Gulf dialects, 'ana bīyī' (أنا بيي). Learning آتي gives you the 'root' understanding that makes these dialectal variations much easier to grasp later on.

To summarize the alternatives: Use آتي for general coming or bringing (with 'bi'), ajīʾ for physical arrival, aḥḍuru for attendance, and aṣilu for reaching a destination. Each choice paints a slightly different picture of your movement through time and space.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈʔaː.tiː/
US /ˈɑː.ti/
The stress is on the first syllable (AA-tee).
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Shortening the first 'a' to 'a-tee'.
  • Pronouncing the 't' as a heavy 'T' (like in 'tall'). It should be soft.
  • Omitting th
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Exemples par niveau

1

آتي إِلَى المَدْرَسَةِ.

I come to the school.

Simple present tense verb + preposition 'ila'.

2

آتي مِنْ بَيْتِي.

I come from my house.

Verb + preposition 'min' (from).

3

أَنَا آتي الآنَ.

I am coming now.

Adding 'ana' for emphasis.

4

آتي كُلَّ يَوْمٍ.

I come every day.

Habitual present tense.

5

هَلْ آتي مَعَكَ؟

Do I come with you?

Question particle 'hal'.

6

آتي إِلَى هُنَا.

I come here.

Adverb of place 'huna'.

7

لَا آتي اليَوْمَ.

I am not coming today.

Negation with 'la'.

8

آتي مَعَ صَدِيقِي.

I come with my friend.

Preposition 'ma'a' (with).

1

سَوْفَ آتِي فِي السَّاعَةِ الخَامِسَةِ.

I will come at five o'clock.

Future tense with 'sawfa'.

2

آتِي دَائِمًا فِي الوَقْتِ المُحَدَّدِ.

I always come on time.

Adverb 'da'iman' (always).

3

آتِي لِأَرَى الطَّبِيبَ.

I come to see the doctor.

Purpose clause with 'li-'.

4

هَلْ آتِي بِشَيْءٍ مَعِي؟

Should I bring something with me?

Using 'bi-' to mean 'bring'.

5

آتِي مِنْ مَكَانٍ بَعِيدٍ.

I come from a far place.

Adjective 'ba'id' (far).

6

لَنْ آتِيَ إِلَى الحَفْلَةِ.

I will not come to the party.

Future negation 'lan' + subjunctive.

7

آتِي بِسُرْعَةٍ.

I am coming quickly.

Adverbial phrase 'bi-sur'a'.

8

آتِي لِزِيَارَةِ جَدَّتِي.

I come to visit my grandmother.

Masdar 'ziyara' as object of purpose.

1

آتِي بِأَخْبَارٍ جَدِيدَةٍ لَكُمْ.

I come with new news for you.

Transitive use of 'bring'.

2

كُلَّمَا آتِي إِلَى هُنَا أَشْعُرُ بِالسَّعَادَةِ.

Whenever I come here, I feel happy.

Conditional 'kullama' (whenever).

3

آتِي لِأُقَدِّمَ لَكُمُ المَعُونَةَ.

I come to offer you assistance.

Form II verb 'u'qaddima' in purpose clause.

4

أُرِيدُ أَنْ آتِيَ مَعَكُم فِي الرِّحْلَةِ.

I want to come with you on the trip.

Subjunctive after 'an'.

5

آتِي إِلَى نَتِيجَةٍ مُخْتَلِفَةٍ تَمَامًا.

I come to a completely different conclusion.

Metaphorical use of 'coming'.

6

آتِي بِالهَدَايَا لِلْأَطْفَالِ.

I bring the gifts for the children.

Plural noun 'hadaya'.

7

سَآتِي إِلَيْكَ مَهْمَا كَانَتِ الظُّرُوفُ.

I will come to you regardless of the circumstances.

Concessive 'mahma' (regardless).

8

آتِي لِأَسْتَفْسِرَ عَنِ الوَظِيفَةِ.

I come to inquire about the job.

Form X verb 'astafsira'.

1

آتِي عَلَى ذِكْرِ هَذِهِ النُّقْطَةِ لِأَنَّهَا حَاسِمَةٌ.

I mention (come upon mentioning) this point because it is crucial.

Idiom 'atā 'alā dhikr'.

2

آتِي إِلَيْكُمْ بِقَلْبٍ مَفْتُوحٍ.

I come to you with an open heart.

Metaphorical expression.

3

آتِي لِأُصَحِّحَ المَفَاهِيمَ الخَاطِئَةَ.

I come to correct the misconceptions.

Abstract noun 'mafahim'.

4

آتِي مِنْ خَلْفِيَّةٍ ثَقَافِيَّةٍ غَنِيَّةٍ.

I come from a rich cultural background.

Formal self-introduction.

5

لَا آتِي بِأَيِّ ادِّعَاءَاتٍ دُونَ دَلِيلٍ.

I do not bring any claims without evidence.

Complex negation and noun 'iddi'a'at'.

6

آتِي لِأُعَبِّرَ عَنْ تَضَامُنِي مَعَكُمْ.

I come to express my solidarity with you.

Expressing political/social stance.

7

سَآتِي إِلَى هَذَا المَوْضُوعِ فِي نِهَايَةِ الحَدِيثِ.

I will come to this topic at the end of the talk.

Future reference in discourse.

8

آتِي دَوْمًا بِأَفْكَارٍ خَارِجِ الصُّنْدُوقِ.

I always come with out-of-the-box ideas.

Modern idiom translated to Arabic.

1

آتِي كَشَاهِدٍ عَلَى هَذِهِ الحِقْبَةِ التَّارِيخِيَّةِ.

I come as a witness to this historical era.

Using 'ka-' (as) for role identification.

2

آتِي لِأَسْتَنْهِضَ الهِمَمَ فِي هَذَا الوَقْتِ العَصِيبِ.

I come to rouse the spirits in this difficult time.

High-level vocabulary 'astanhid' and 'himam'.

3

آتِي بِبُرْهَانٍ سَاطِعٍ عَلَى صِدْقِ نَوَايَايَ.

I bring a shining proof of the sincerity of my intentions.

Classical phrasing 'burhan sati'.

4

آتِي لِأَسُدَّ الثَّغْرَةَ فِي هَذَا النِّظَامِ.

I come to fill the gap (breach) in this system.

Metaphorical 'sadd al-thaghra'.

5

آتِي إِلَيْكَ مُسْتَجِيرًا مِنْ ظُلْمِ الزَّمَانِ.

I come to you seeking refuge from the injustice of time.

Hal (circumstantial) construction 'mustajiran'.

6

آتِي لِأُفَنِّدَ كُلَّ مَا قِيلَ بِحَقِّي.

I come to refute everything that was said against me.

Academic verb 'ufannida' (refute).

7

سَآتِي عَلَى تَفَاصِيلِ هَذِهِ المَلْحَمَةِ لَاحِقًا.

I will come to the details of this epic later.

Literary term 'malhama'.

8

آتِي بِرُؤْيَةٍ جَدِيدَةٍ لِمُسْتَقْبَلِ الأُمَّةِ.

I come with a new vision for the future of the nation.

Political discourse 'ru'ya' and 'umma'.

1

آتِي بِمَا لَمْ تَسْتَطِعْهُ الأَوَائِلُ.

I bring what the predecessors could not.

Intertextual reference to classical poetry.

2

آتِي كَتَجَلٍّ لِلإِرَادَةِ المَحْضَةِ.

I come as a manifestation of pure will.

Philosophical terminology 'tajalli' and 'mahda'.

3

آتِي لِأُعِيدَ صِيَاغَةَ الوُجُودِ فِي كَلِمَاتٍ.

I come to re-articulate existence in words.

Existentialist vocabulary.

4

آتِي بِفَيْضٍ مِنَ المَشَاعِرِ الَّتِي لَا تُوصَفُ.

I bring an overflow of emotions that cannot be described.

Metaphorical 'fayd' (overflow).

5

آتِي لِأُقَارِعَ الحُجَّةَ بِالحُجَّةِ.

I come to counter argument with argument.

Idiom 'qara'a al-hujja bi-al-hujja'.

6

آتِي كَصَدًى لِأَصْوَاتِ المَاضِي المَنْسِيَّةِ.

I come as an echo of the forgotten voices of the past.

Poetic 'sada' (echo).

7

آتِي لِأَنْتَزِعَ الحَقَّ مِنْ بَرَاثِنِ البَاطِلِ.

I come to snatch the truth from the claws of falsehood.

Strong literary imagery 'barathin' (claws).

8

آتِي بِمِيثَاقٍ غَلِيظٍ لَا يَنْفَصِمُ.

I bring a firm covenant that cannot be broken.

Quranic phrasing 'mithaq ghalidh'.

Synonymes

أجيء أحضر أصل أقبل أقدم أفد أحل أطرق

Antonymes

أذهب أرحل أغادر أبتعد

Collocations courantes

آتي بخير
آتي مسرعاً
آتي من بعيد
آتي بالدليل
آتي في الموعد
آتي لزيارة
آتي بجديد
آتي ماشياً
آتي متأخراً
آتي طوعاً

Phrases Courantes

آتي إليك

— I am coming to you. Used in personal communication.

انتظرني، آتي إليك الآن.

آتي على ذكر

— I mention or refer to. Used in formal speaking.

آتي على ذكر هذا في تقريري.

آتي بالخبر اليقين

— I bring the certain news. Used when someone has reliable info.

سآتي بالخبر اليقين غداً.

آتي من حيث لا تدري

— I come from where you don't expect. Used for surprises.

سآتي من حيث لا تدري.

آتي على الأخضر واليابس

— To destroy everything (usually 3rd person, but can be adapted).

كأني آتي على الأخضر واليابس.

آتي لطلب العلم

— I come to seek knowledge. Common in student contexts.

آتي إلى الجامعة لطلب العلم.

آتي بقلب سليم

— I come with a sound heart. Religious/Sincere expression.

آتي إلى ربي بقلب سليم.

آتي لخدمتكم

— I come to serve you. Professional/Polite.

آتي كل يوم لخدمتكم.

آتي في الوقت المناسب

— I come at the right time. Used for fortuitous arrivals.

دائماً آتي في الوقت المناسب.

آتي لأقول وداعاً

— I come to say goodbye.

آتي فقط لأقول وداعاً.

Expressions idiomatiques

"آتي على آخر رمق"

— To come at the very last breath or moment. Expresses extreme lateness or urgency.

آتي على آخر رمق لإنقاذ الموقف.

Literary
"آتي بالذيب من ذيله"

— To do the impossible (literally: to bring the wolf by its tail).

تظن أنني آتي بالذيب من ذيله؟

Informal/Proverbial
"آتي على قدر"

— To come exactly as destined or planned.

آتي على قدر يا صديقي.

Classical
"آتي بما لم يأت به الأوائل"

— To bring something unprecedented.

آتي بما لم يأت به الأوائل في هذا البحث.

Academic/Literary
"آتي من الباب الواسع"

— To come/enter through the main door (meaning legitimately/with dignity).

آتي إلى هذا المنصب من الباب الواسع.

Formal
"آتي على حين غرة"

— To come unexpectedly or catch someone off guard.

آتي على حين غرة لأرى الحقيقة.

Literary
"آتي كالغيث"

— To come like rain (meaning to bring relief or blessings).

آتي كالغيث لمن يحتاجني.

Poetic
"آتي بيدي فارغتين"

— To come empty-handed.

لا أحب أن آتي بيدي فارغتين.

Social
"آتي بالمعجزات"

— To bring miracles (often used sarcastically).

هل تعتقد أنني آتي بالمعجزات؟

Informal
"آتي لقطع الشك باليقين"

— To come to end doubt with certainty.

آتي اليوم لقطع الشك باليقين.

Formal
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