ابتعد عني
ibta'id 'anni
The English phrase "get away from me" is translated into Arabic as ابتعد عني (ibta'id 'anni).
This phrase is used as a command to tell someone to move away from you or to leave your presence.
What does it mean word for word?
The word عني means "from me". It is a combination of the preposition an (from/away) and the suffix i (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on who you are addressing. Use ابتعدي عني to address a female and ابتعدوا عني to address a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
ibta'id 'anni
Did you know?
- In some cultural contexts, telling someone to 'get away' using certain aggressive verbs can be seen as a direct challenge to their honor, rather than just a request for space.
- If you want to tell someone to 'get lost' rather than just 'move away', you might say غور (ghur), which literally implies departing or disappearing.
- In Egyptian slang, instead of 'get away from me', one might say امشِ من هنا (imshi min hina), which literally translates to 'walk from here'.
Examples in context
- ابتعد عني.Get away from me!This example is useful for practicing the command ابتعد عني.Tatoeba #2260512 by Amastan, translation #2182785 by Hybrid
- ابتعد عني الآن.ibta'id 'annee al-aan.Get away from me now.
- أرجوك، ابتعد عني.urjooka, ibta'id 'annee.Please, get away from me.
Example conversation
Maryam is upset because Omar is standing too close to her.
- مريم Maryamابتعد عني يا عمر.ibta'id 'annee ya Omar.Get away from me, Omar.
- عمر Omarلماذا أنتِ غاضبة؟limatha anti ghadiba?Why are you angry?
- مريم Maryamلا أريد التحدث معك.la ureedu al-tahadduth ma'ak.I do not want to talk to you.
- عمر Omarحسناً، سأترككِ وحدكِ.hasanan, sa-atrukuki wahdaki.Okay, I will leave you alone.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
