أيضا
aydan
The English word "also" is translated into Arabic as أيضا (aydan).
In Modern Standard Arabic, أيضا is used to add information to a statement, functioning similarly to the English words "also" or "too".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, أيضا typically follows the verb or the noun it is modifying within a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
aydan
Did you know?
- The word أيضا is etymologically rooted in the concept of 'returning'. It stems from a verb meaning 'to revert' or 'to return' to a previous state.
- In many spoken Arabic dialects, such as Egyptian or Levantine, you will rarely hear the word أيضا used in casual conversation. Instead, speakers use words like كمان (kaman) to express the idea of 'also'.
- The word كمان often doubles as a request for 'more' of something, such as more food or water, whereas أيضا cannot be used this way.
Examples in context
- توم أيضا كان هنا.Tom also was here.This sentence shows how to use أيضا to indicate Tom was also present.Tatoeba #7739688 by MisterBrown, translation #7737809 by CK
- أنا وجدت ذلك أيضا.I also found this.This sentence demonstrates using أيضا to express that something was also found.Tatoeba #5167822 by damascene, translation #3819863 by CK
- ذهبت إلى هناك أيضاً.I also went there.This sentence illustrates the placement of أيضا when describing going somewhere.Tatoeba #372670 by saeb, translation #262342 by CK
- الموظف أيضًا يساهم في هذا العمل.Also, the employee is contributing to this work.
- انا رحت المدرسة وكمان رحت المول.I went to school, and also went to the mall.
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Example conversation
Nour and Omar are discussing their favorite hobbies at a cafe.
- نور Nourأنا أحب القراءة.Ana uhibbu al-qira'a.I love reading.
- عمر Omarأنا أحب القراءة أيضا.Ana uhibbu al-qira'a aydan.I love reading also.
- نور Nourهل تحب الرسم؟Hal tuhibbu al-rasm?Do you love drawing?
- عمر Omarنعم، وأنا أحب الموسيقى أيضا.Na'am, wa ana uhibbu al-musiqa aydan.Yes, and I love music also.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries أيضا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
