يعجبني
yu'jibuni
The English phrase "I like it" is expressed in Arabic as يعجبني (yu'jibuni).
This phrase is used to express that something is pleasing or appealing to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase يعجبني is literally composed of the verb meaning "to please" and the object suffix meaning "me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form يعجبني is used specifically when the thing being liked is grammatically masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
yu'jibuni
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly try to use a subject-verb structure like Ana uhibbu to express simple preference. However, using يعجبني is the more natural way to say that something "pleases" you.
Did you know?
- The root of يعجبني is used to form the word for 'miracle' معجزة, linking the feeling of liking something to a sense of wonder.
- If you use يعجبني to describe a person, it can specifically imply that you find them handsome or beautiful rather than just liking their personality.
- The concept of liking something in Arabic often mirrors the structure of 'it pleases me', which is similar to how Spanish uses me gusta.
Examples in context
- هذا يعجبني.I like it.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to say "I like it" using يعجبني.Tatoeba #1871666 by Asma, translation #1520245 by ABChessel
- أعجبني ذلك المطعم الراقي حقاً.I really liked that fancy restaurant.
- بحبها لأنها توفر جو مريح وسعيد.I like it because it provides a comfortable and happy atmosphere.
- عجبتني المسرحية الكوميدية هذه كثيراً.I really liked this comedy play.
- هذا اللون يعجبني.hadha al-lawn yu'jibuni.I like this color.
- الجو يعجبني اليوم.al-jaw yu'jibuni al-yawm.I like the weather today.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Layla are looking at a new painting in a gallery.
- أحمد Ahmedهل يعجبك هذا الرسم؟hal yu'jibuki hadha al-rasm?Do you like this drawing?
- ليلى Laylaنعم، هذا يعجبني كثيراً.na'am, hadha yu'jibuni kathiran.Yes, I like this a lot.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا أيضاً يعجبني أسلوبه.ana ay'dan yu'jibuni uslubuhu.I like his style too.
- ليلى Laylaإنه رائع جداً.innahu ra'i' jiddan.It is very wonderful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
