أنا موافق
ana muwafiq
To say 'I agree' in Arabic, you use أنا موافق (ana muwafiq).
This phrase is used to show that you have the same opinion as someone else or accept a proposal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase أنا موافق literally translates to 'I [am] agreeing' or 'I am in agreement'. The word أنا is the pronoun 'I' and موافق is an active participle meaning 'one who agrees'.
Which one should you use?
The verb form أوافق also means 'I agree'. In colloquial settings, one might use صح to mean 'true' or 'correct' to signal agreement.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the informal expression أنا معاك can be used to mean 'I agree'. In Levantine Arabic, the term بتفكّر مثلي is used to indicate agreement, literally meaning 'you think like me'.
How does it change in a sentence?
A female speaker must use the feminine form أنا موافقة instead of the masculine أنا موافق. To say 'we agree', use the plural form نحن موافقون.
How do you pronounce it?
ana muwafiq
Did you know?
- The root of موافق is و ف ق, which is also used to describe things that are in harmony or suit each other perfectly, such as a well-matched couple.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, agreement is often expressed through a series of repetitive affirmations rather than a single 'I agree'.
- The pronoun أنا is related to the Coptic word ⲁⲛⲟⲕ (anok), connecting the phrase to the ancient language of Egypt.
Examples in context
- أنا موافقI agree.This sentence demonstrates the use of أنا موافق.Tatoeba #5496754 by Wildflower81, translation #436281 by lukaszpp
- حسناً. أنا موافق.OK. I agree.This sentence shows how to use أنا موافق following 'OK'.Tatoeba #616644 by saeb, translation #433874 by CK
- أنا موافق على هذا الاقتراح.ana muwafiq 'ala hadha al-iqtirah.I agree with this proposal.
Example conversation
Sarah and Youssef are deciding on a restaurant for dinner.
- سارة Saraهل نذهب إلى مطعم إيطالي الليلة؟Hal nadhab ila mat'am itali al-layla?Shall we go to an Italian restaurant tonight?
- يوسف Youssefنعم، أنا موافق.Na'am, ana muwafiq.Yes, I agree.
- سارة Saraرائع، سأقوم بحجز طاولة.Ra'i', sa'aqumu bi-hajz tawila.Great, I will book a table.
- يوسف Youssefشكراً يا سارة.Shukran ya Sarah.Thank you, Sarah.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries أنا, موافق, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
