A1 Expression Neutral

عشر دقائق

ʿashr daqāʾiq

Ten minutes

Meaning

Refers to a period of ten minutes.

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Cultural Background

In the Levant, people often use 'دقايق' (daqayiq) instead of 'دقائق' (daqaiq) in speech. In the Gulf, the pronunciation of the 'qaf' might be more emphatic.

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Gender Rule

Always remember: feminine noun = masculine number.

Meaning

Refers to a period of ten minutes.

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Gender Rule

Always remember: feminine noun = masculine number.

Test Yourself

Select the correct form of 'ten minutes'.

سأحتاج إلى ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: عشر دقائق

Since 'دقيقة' is feminine, we use the masculine number 'عشر'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct form of 'ten minutes'. Choose A1

سأحتاج إلى ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: عشر دقائق

Since 'دقيقة' is feminine, we use the masculine number 'عشر'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is often used as a vague estimate.

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ساعة

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ثانية

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