أنا أقبل
'anā 'aqbalu
In Arabic, "I accept" is translated as أنا أقبل ('anā 'aqbalu).
In many contexts, the pronoun أنا (anā) is optional because the verb conjugation أقبل ('aqbalu) already implies the subject "I".
What does it mean word for word?
The word أقبل ('aqbalu) is the first-person singular present tense verb meaning "I accept".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the future tense "I will accept", add the prefix سـ (sa-) to the verb to get سأقبل (sa-'aqbalu).
How do you pronounce it?
'anā 'aqbalu
Did you know?
- In the context of a marriage contract, known as Nikah, the groom rarely uses the simple phrase أنا أقبل and instead uses a specific, formal formulaic expression to signify his consent.
- The verb أقبل ('aqbalu) carries a physical sense of movement, as its root can also mean 'to approach' or 'to come forward' toward something.
- The pronoun أنا shares a common ancestor with the Hebrew word אני and the Amharic word እኔ through an ancient Proto-Semitic root.
Examples in context
- أنا أقبل التحدي.I accept the challenge.This sentence is useful for showing how to use أنا أقبل with a direct object.Tatoeba #13123035 by LdjuherTaqvaylit, translation #8555505 by CK
- أنا أقبل هديتك.ana aqbalu hadiyataka.I accept your gift.
Example conversation
Nour and Omar are discussing a job offer.
- نور Nourهل ستوافق على العرض؟Hal satuwafiq 'ala al-'ard?Will you agree to the offer?
- عمر Omarنعم، أنا أقبل الوظيفة.Na'am, ana aqbal al-wadhifa.Yes, I accept the job.
- نور Nourهذا خبر رائع يا عمر!Hadha khabar ra'i' ya Omar!That is great news, Omar!
- عمر Omarشكرًا لكِ يا نور.Shukran laki ya Nour.Thank you, Nour.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries أنا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
