A2 Expression Neutral

الساعة الخامسة

As-sa'ah al-khamisah

It is five o'clock

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Meaning

Stating the current time.

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Cultural Background

In Egypt, people often use cardinal numbers in casual speech. Formal settings strictly adhere to 'الساعة الخامسة'. Very similar to MSA usage. Influenced by French, but standard Arabic is used in writing.

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Gender Agreement

Always remember that 'ساعة' is feminine, so use the feminine ordinal.

Meaning

Stating the current time.

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Gender Agreement

Always remember that 'ساعة' is feminine, so use the feminine ordinal.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct ordinal number.

الساعة _____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: الخامسة

We use the feminine ordinal 'الخامسة' to match the feminine noun 'ساعة'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

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Fill in the blank with the correct ordinal number. Fill Blank A2

الساعة _____

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: الخامسة

We use the feminine ordinal 'الخامسة' to match the feminine noun 'ساعة'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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In casual dialect, yes, but in standard Arabic, it is incorrect.

Related Phrases

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كم الساعة

synonym

What time is it?

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