أذهب
adhhab
The English phrase "I go" is translated into Arabic as أذهب (adhhab).
The phrase is used to state that the speaker is moving from one place to another. In Modern Standard Arabic, the form أذهب can be used to describe both habitual actions, such as "I go every day," and the present continuous, such as "I am going now."
Which one should you use?
In Modern Standard Arabic, the form أذهب covers both habitual and continuous meanings. For more specific emphasis or different levels of formality, other forms like أنا ذاهب or بروح may be used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Iraqi Arabic, the phrase آني رايح is used to convey "I go."
How do you pronounce it?
adhhab
Did you know?
- The word for 'gold' in Arabic is spelled exactly like the verb 'to go' in its past tense form. This means the word ذهب can mean 'gold' or 'he went' depending on the context.
- In some Arabic-speaking cultures, saying 'I go' or 'I am leaving' can be a polite way to signal the end of a social visit. It is a subtle way to transition out of a gathering without being rude.
- If you use the root of the verb أذهب in a specific causative form, you can actually change the meaning to 'to make someone go away' or 'to remove'.
Examples in context
- أذهب إلى المدرسة بالباص.I go to school by bus.This sentence shows how to use أذهب to describe a routine involving transportation.Tatoeba #411556 by saeb, translation #321680 by CK
- أذهب إلى مطعم كلّ يومين.I go to a restaurant every other day.This sentence demonstrates the use of أذهب for a habitual action.Tatoeba #6980786 by OsoHombre, translation #6036335 by AlanF_US
- أنا أذهبُ إلى جامعة بجاية.I go to Bejaia University.This sentence illustrates the use of أذهب when mentioning a specific destination.Tatoeba #7669647 by MisterBrown, translation #7670604 by MisterBrown
- أنا ذاهب إلى المكتب.I am going to the office.
- بروح المدرسة اليوم.I'm going to school today.
- رايح على السوق.I'm going to the market.
- أنا رايح للشغل.I'm going to work.
- آني رايح على المدينة.I'm going to the city.
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Example conversation
Maryam and Omar are talking about their daily routines.
- مريم Maryamأذهب إلى العمل الآن.Adhabu ila al-amal al-aan.I am going to work now.
- عمر Omarهل تذهبين بالسيارة يا مريم؟Hal tadhabina bi-sayyara ya Maryam?Are you going by car, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamلا، أذهب مشياً على الأقدام.La, adhabu mashyan ala al-aqdam.No, I go on foot.
- عمر Omarهذا جيد لصحتك يا مريم.Hadha jayyid li-sihatiki ya Maryam.That is good for your health, Maryam.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries أذهب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
