A1 · 初級 チャプター 30

Saying 'Don't' and Setting Conditions

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Master the art of setting boundaries and conditions in Arabic.

  • Identify and form the Jussive verb mood using the sukun ending.
  • Command someone NOT to do something using the Negative Imperative.
  • Express duration-based conditions using the phrase 'Maa Daama'.
Stop, don't, and as long as: Mastering Arabic boundaries.

学べること

Hey there, language explorer! Ready to level up your Arabic in a super practical way? In this chapter, you'll unlock two crucial skills that will make your conversations much more dynamic. First, we'll dive into the Arabic Jussive verb mood. This might sound fancy, but it's actually the secret sauce for saying 'Don't!' and even talking about things that 'didn't' happen in the past. Imagine you're in an Arab country and need to tell someone 'Don't park here!' or 'Don't go!' – this is exactly what you'll use! Don't worry, it's easier than it sounds. We'll then build on the Jussive to master the Negative Imperative, teaching you how to form crystal-clear 'Don't!' commands, without relying on awkward translations. Finally, you'll discover the incredibly useful 'Maa Daama' (ما دام), which lets you set conditions based on duration. Think 'as long as' or 'while.' For example, if you want to say, 'You can't go out as long as you haven't finished your homework,' 'Maa Daama' is your go-to phrase! By the end of this chapter, you'll confidently give clear instructions, both positive and negative, and set precise time-based conditions. Let's get started!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to conjugate sound verbs in the Jussive mood for negation.
  2. 2
    By the end you will be able to issue negative commands like 'Don't enter' or 'Don't eat'.
  3. 3
    By the end you will be able to use 'Maa Daama' to describe conditions lasting over time.

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Overview

Hey there, language explorer! Ready to level up your Arabic grammar in a super practical way? This chapter is your key to unlocking some incredibly dynamic conversational skills, perfect for any A1 Arabic learner eager to communicate more effectively.
We're diving into how to issue clear instructions, both positive and negative, and even how to set precise, time-based conditions. Mastering these concepts will empower you to navigate everyday situations with confidence, whether you're telling someone "Don't park here! or explaining You can't go out as long as you haven't finished your homework."
Our journey begins with the Arabic Jussive verb mood, which, despite its fancy name, is the secret sauce for saying 'didn't' and forming 'don't' commands. You'll learn to use particles like لم (lam) for past negation and لا (laa) for prohibitions. Building on this foundation, we'll then tackle the Arabic Negative Imperative (Al-Nahy), teaching you how to form crystal-clear 'Don't!' commands without relying on awkward translations.
Finally, you'll discover the incredibly useful Maa Daama (ما دام), which translates to 'as long as' or 'while,' allowing you to set nuanced conditions in your speech. By the end of this guide, you'll be giving directives and setting conditions like a pro, making your Arabic conversations much more engaging and accurate.

How This Grammar Works

Let's break down the core mechanics of these essential A1 Arabic grammar points. First up is the Arabic Jussive verb mood. This mood is crucial for two main functions: negating past actions and forming prohibitions.
When you want to say something "didn't
happen, you use the particle لم (lam) before a present tense verb, which then takes the Jussive form. For example, لم أذهبْ (lam adhhab) means
I didn't go." Notice how the final vowel sound of the verb is dropped or changed. Similarly, for 'don't' commands, we use the particle لا (laa) also followed by a present tense verb in the Jussive form.
This brings us directly to the Arabic Negative Imperative (Al-Nahy), which is how you say 'Don't!' in Arabic. It's formed by using لا (laa) + the Jussive form of the present tense verb, always directed at the second person (you). The verb conjugation will change depending on whether you're addressing a singular masculine, singular feminine, or plural group.
For example, to a male, you'd say لا تكتبْ (laa taktub) – "Don't write." To a female, it's لا تكتبي (laa taktubī) – "Don't write." And to a group, it's لا تكتبوا (laa taktubū) – "Don't write." This structure ensures your commands are clear and unambiguous.
Finally, we introduce Maa Daama (ما دام), which means 'as long as' or 'while.' This versatile phrase is used to set conditions based on duration. Maa Daama is actually a verb itself and must be conjugated to agree with the subject. For instance, if you want to say "as long as you (masc.
sing.) are here," you'd say ما دمتَ هنا (ma dumta huna). If it's about the weather,
as long as the weather is beautiful,
it would be ما دام الجو جميلاً (ma dama al-jawwu jameelan). You can even combine these concepts: لا تخرجْ ما دمتَ لم تنهِ واجباتك (laa takhruj ma dumta lam tunhi wajibatika) – "Don't go out as long as you haven't finished your homework." This showcases the power of combining these Arabic grammar rules!

Common Mistakes

  1. 1✗ Wrong: لم أذهبُ (lam adhhabu) (I didn't go - with an indicative ending)
✓ Correct: لم أذهبْ (lam adhhab) (I didn't go - with a jussive ending)
*Explanation:* When لم (lam) is used to negate a past action, the following present tense verb must be in the Jussive mood. This typically means dropping the final 'u' sound (damma) for most verbs or dropping the final 'n' (noon) for dual/plural forms.
  1. 1✗ Wrong: لا تذهبُ (laa tadhhabu) (Don't go - with an indicative ending, implying simple negation)
✓ Correct: لا تذهبْ (laa tadhhab) (Don't go - with a jussive ending, forming a negative command)
*Explanation:* While لا (laa) can negate present actions (e.g., أنا لا أذهبُ - I don't go), when used for a negative command or prohibition ('Don't!'), it must be followed by a present tense verb in the Jussive mood. This distinction is crucial for clear communication in Arabic.
  1. 1✗ Wrong: ما دام أنتَ هنا (ma dama anta huna) (As long as you are here - using a separate pronoun and unconjugated 'daama')
✓ Correct: ما دمتَ هنا (ma dumta huna) (As long as you are here - 'daama' conjugated for 'you')
*Explanation:* ما دام (maa daama) is a verb that needs to be conjugated to match its subject. Instead of using a separate pronoun like أنتَ (anta), the conjugation of دام (daama) itself reflects the subject (e.g., دُمْتَ (dumta) for you masculine singular, دُمْتِ (dumti) for you feminine singular, etc.).

Real Conversations

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A

لا تتأخرْ يا علي! (laa tata'akhkhar ya Ali!) (Don't be late, Ali!)
B

B

لا تقلقْ يا أبي، لم أتأخرْ من قبل. (laa taqlaq ya abī, lam ata'akhkhar min qabl.) (Don't worry, Dad, I haven't been late before.)
A

A

هل ذهبتَ إلى السوق؟ (hal dhahabta ila as-souq?) (Did you go to the market?)
B

B

لا، لم أذهبْ بعد. ما دمتُ مشغولاً، لن أستطيع الذهاب. (laa, lam adhhab ba'd. ma dumtu mashghūlan, lan astati'a al-dhahab.) (No, I haven't gone yet. As long as I'm busy, I won't be able to go.)
A

A

لا تلمسْ هذا! إنه ساخن جداً. (laa talamis hadha! innahu sākhin jiddan.) (Don't touch this! It's very hot.)
B

B

حسناً، ما دمتَ تقول إنه ساخن، لن ألمسه. (hasanan, ma dumta taqūl innahu sākhin, lan almasuhu.) (Okay, as long as you say it's hot, I won't touch it.)

Quick FAQ

Q

What's the difference between لا (laa) for not and لا (laa) for "don't" in Arabic?

The لا (laa) for not (simple negation) is followed by a present tense verb in the indicative mood (e.g., أنا لا أذهبُ - I don't go). The لا (laa) for "don't" (prohibition/negative command) is followed by a present tense verb in the Jussive mood (e.g., لا تذهبْ - Don't go!).

Q

How does the Jussive mood change verb endings in Arabic for A1 Arabic grammar?

For most verbs, the Jussive mood causes the final 'u' (damma) vowel sound of the present tense verb to drop (e.g., يذهبُ becomes يذهبْ). For dual and sound masculine plural forms, the final 'n' (noon) is dropped.

Q

Can ما دام (maa daama) be used in the past tense in Arabic?

Yes, ما دام (maa daama) itself is a past tense verb, though its meaning often implies a continuous state or condition extending into the present or future (as long as). It is always conjugated in the past tense.

Q

Is the Negative Imperative the same for all verb types in Arabic, including weak verbs?

The general rule of لا (laa) + Jussive applies to all verb types, but the specific Jussive ending changes for weak verbs (verbs with a weak letter like alif, waw, yaa). The weak letter is often dropped in the Jussive mood.

Cultural Context

In Arabic-speaking cultures, direct 'don't' commands can sometimes be softened with polite phrases like من فضلك (min fadlik) (please) or a gentler tone, especially when addressing elders or strangers. While لا تفعلْ (laa taf'al) is grammatically correct, adding context or a polite opening is common. Maa Daama (ما دام) is widely used in both formal and informal settings across the Arab world to express conditions of duration, making it a natural and frequent part of everyday conversation.
Regional dialects might have slight variations in pronunciation, but the core grammatical structures remain consistent.

重要な例文 (6)

1

لَمْ أَكُلْ بَيْتزا اليَوْمَ.

今日はピザを食べませんでした。

アラビア語の要求法：「〜するな」と「〜しなかった」の表現
2

لا تَكْتُبْ هَذا التَّعْلِيقَ!

このコメントを書かないで！

アラビア語の要求法：「〜するな」と「〜しなかった」の表現
3

لا تشرب هذا القهوة، إنها باردة.

このコーヒーは冷たいから飲まないで！

アラビア語の禁止形：「〜するな！」の言い方（ナヒー）
4

يا سارة، لا تنشري هذه الصورة على إنستغرام.

サラ、この写真をインスタグラムに投稿しないでね。

アラビア語の禁止形：「〜するな！」の言い方（ナヒー）
5

I will buy this shirt as long as its price is cheap.

このシャツは値段が安い限り買います。

アラビア語の「〜である限り」：Maa Daama (ما دام) の使い方
6

I will stay here as long as you are with me.

あなたが私と一緒にいる限り、ここにいます。

アラビア語の「〜である限り」：Maa Daama (ما دام) の使い方

ヒントとコツ (3)

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「ラー」の使い方に注意！

「ラー」＋現在形の動詞は、「〜しない」（普通の現在形）と「〜するな！」（確信形）の２つの意味になることがあります。語尾が確信形に変わるのは、「〜するな！」と禁止するときだけです！「لا تكتب هذا التعليق!」
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表現を和らげよう

アラビア語の命令はきつく聞こえることがあるよ。いつも「Min fadlak」（お願いします）を付け加えると、丁寧で優しい印象になるんだ。「لَا تَذْهَبْ، من فضلك」
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「アン」の音がポイント！

最後の言葉の語尾がどうなるか迷ったら、「Kanaの姉妹」ルールを思い出してくださいね。説明する言葉の語尾は、たいてい「an（アン）」という音になります。「ما دام سعره رخيصاً.」
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重要な語彙 (7)

لَمْ did not (past negation with Jussive) لَا don't / no مَا دَامَ as long as / while يَرْكَنُ he parks (Root: R-K-N) يَلْمَسُ he touches (Root: L-M-S) يَدْخُلُ he enters (Root: D-KH-L) مَكْتَبَة library

Real-World Preview

library

At the Public Library

Review Summary

  • لَمْ + Present Verb (Sukun ending)
  • لَا + 'You' Present Verb (Sukun ending)
  • مَا دَامَ + [Subject/Noun] + [State]

よくある間違い

Using the regular present tense (damma ending) instead of the Jussive (sukun) for a command. This sounds like 'You don't go' instead of 'Don't go!'.

Wrong: لَا تَذْهَبُ (Lā tadh-habu)
正解: لَا تَذْهَبْ (Lā tadh-hab)

Using the past tense verb with 'Lam'. 'Lam' must always be followed by the present tense form (which it then turns into a past meaning).

Wrong: لَمْ ذَهَبَ (Lam dhahaba)
正解: لَمْ يَذْهَبْ (Lam yadh-hab)

Forgetting that 'Maa Daama' conjugates like 'Kaana' (to be) when followed by a pronoun.

Wrong: مَا دَامَ أَنْتَ (Mā dāma anta)
正解: مَا دُمْتَ (Mā dumta)

Next Steps

You're doing amazing! Mastering the Jussive mood is a significant milestone in Arabic grammar. Keep practicing those sukun endings!

Write 3 'house rules' for your room.

Record yourself saying 'Don't touch the cat' in Arabic.

Continue to: Feelings, States, and Special Spellings

クイック練習 (9)

『行くな』（男性に）と言うために空欄を埋めてください。

لَا ____ (تَذْهَبُ) إِلَى السُّوقِ.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: تَذْهَبْ
男性への禁止命令形を作るには、語尾の「u」をスコンに変えます。

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この文の間違いを見つけて修正してください。

Find and fix the mistake:

سأنتظرك ما دمتِ موجودةٌ.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: سأنتظرك ما دمتِ موجودةً.
述語「mawjuuda」は対格（mansub）でなければならないので、「an」の語尾（二重ファトハで表される）で終わる必要があります。

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正しい確信形を埋めてください。

لَمْ ___ (يَذْهَبُ) أَحْمَدُ إِلى العَمَلِ.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: يَذْهَبْ
「lam」の後では、動詞は確信形である必要があるので、「ダンマ」は「スィクーン」に変わります。

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文法的に正しい文章はどれですか？

「行くな！」という正しい言い方を選んでください：

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: لا تَذْهَبْ!
禁止の「laa」は確信形を必要とし、単数男性動詞の場合は「スィクーン」で終わります。

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文章の間違いを見つけて修正してください。

لَمْ يَأْكُلُونَ الطَّعامَ.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: لَمْ يَأْكُلُوا الطَّعامَ.
確信形では、複数形の「ヌーン」は削除され、「ワウ」の後に「アリフ」が追加されます。

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『食べるな』（女性に）の正しい文を選んでください。

Choose the correct feminine negative imperative:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: لَا تَأْكُلِي
女性形では、「tā'kulīna」から語尾の「n」を取り除きます。

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「私が〜する限り」の正しい形で空欄を埋めてください。

سأدرس بجد ___ في الجامعة.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ما دمتُ
文は「私」が勉強することを意味しているので、一人称の活用「maa dumtu」を使います。

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文法的に正しい文を選んでください。

Choose the correct ending for the predicate:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ما دام الأكلُ لذيذاً
「ما دام」は述語が対格（mansub）になることを要求し、その語尾は「an」となります。

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この複数形の命令文の間違いを見つけてください。

Find and fix the mistake:

لَا تَشْرَبُونَ الْمَاءَ الْمَالِحَ!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: لَا تَشْرَبُوا
複数形では、「n」を削除し、アリフを追加する必要があります。

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Score: /9

よくある質問 (6)

確信形（「アル・マジュズーム」）は、現在形の動詞の特別な形です。「لَمْ」（〜しなかった）や「لا」（〜するな）のような特定の助詞の後に使います。動詞の語尾がスィクーンに変わったり、特定の文字が落ちたりします。
単数形の動詞の場合、最後の「ダンマ」（u）を「スィクーン」（o）に変えます。例えば、「يَكْتُبُ」は「يَكْتُبْ」になります。複数形では、たいてい語尾の「ヌーン」を落とします。「لَمْ يَكْتُبُوا」
動詞の「تَفْعَلِينَ」から「ن」を取って、「لَا」を付け加えるんだ。結果は「لَا تَفْعَلِي」だよ。「لَا تَفْعَلِي」
うん、語尾の「n」を取るだけだよ。「لَا تَذْهَبَا」（あなたたち二人、行くな）。「لَا تَذْهَبَا」
はい、使われます。でも、カジュアルな話し言葉では「an」の語尾が省略されることが多いです。例えば「tayyiban」ではなく「Maa daama al-akl tayyeb」のように聞くことがあります。テストやフォーマルな文章では「an」を忘れずに！
理論的には可能ですが、文の断片のように聞こえます。「〜する限り、私はここにいます」のように、まず主要な行動を言う方が良いでしょう。
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