أتعلم
ata'allam
In Arabic, "I am learning" is expressed as أتعلم (ata'allam).
The phrase is used to state that you are currently in the process of acquiring knowledge or a skill.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form أتعلم covers both the simple present "I learn" and the continuous present "I am learning".
How do you pronounce it?
ata'allam
Did you know?
- The root of أتعلم is ع ل م, which is the same root used for the words 'world' عالم and 'flag' علم.
- The verb أتعلم belongs to a pattern that implies 'making oneself' do something, meaning you are actively seeking the knowledge.
- Because Arabic uses a root system, the word أتعلم is structurally related to تعليم, which means 'teaching'.
Examples in context
- أتعلم العربية.I am learning Arabic.This example shows how to use أتعلم to state you are learning Arabic.Tatoeba #2665935 by damascene, translation #2669861 by silesian
- أنا أتعلم اليابانية.I am learning Japanese.This example uses the optional pronoun before أتعلم to show you are learning Japanese.Tatoeba #1003108 by alkhaldy, translation #975673 by ultrasaurus
- أتعلم اللغة الإسبانية.I am learning Spanish.This example shows how to use أتعلم to state you are learning the Spanish language.Tatoeba #4422358 by User105223, translation #4405664 by Evie
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are talking about their hobbies.
- أحمد Ahmedماذا تفعلين في وقت فراغك يا سارة؟Madha taf'alina fi waqt faraghik ya Sarah?What do you do in your free time, Sarah?
- سارة Saraأتعلم العزف على البيانو الآن.At'allamu al-'azfa 'ala al-piano al-an.I am learning to play the piano now.
- أحمد Ahmedهذا رائع جداً!Hadha ra'i' jiddan!That is very wonderful!
- سارة Saraشكراً يا أحمد، هل تتعلم شيئاً جديداً؟Shukran ya Ahmed, hal tata'allamu shay'an jadidan?Thank you Ahmed, are you learning something new?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
