A1 Expression Neutral

أنا لدي طفلان.

ana ladayya tiflan.

I have two children.

Meaning

Stating that one has two children.

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Cultural Background

People often use 'عندي' instead of 'لدي'. The phrase is very common in formal introductions. Often shortened to 'عندي طفلين' in casual speech. Influenced by French, but the dual form remains standard.

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Remember the dual

Arabic has a special form for two. Don't use the plural!

Meaning

Stating that one has two children.

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Remember the dual

Arabic has a special form for two. Don't use the plural!

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct dual form.

أنا لدي ______ (two children).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: طفلان

The dual nominative form is required here.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct dual form. Fill Blank A1

أنا لدي ______ (two children).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: طفلان

The dual nominative form is required here.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, 'طفل' specifically means child.

Related Phrases

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عندي طفل

builds on

I have one child.

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عندي أطفال

builds on

I have children.

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