استيقظت
istayqaẓtu
The English phrase "I woke up" is translated into Arabic as استيقظت (istayqaẓtu).
The phrase is used to indicate that a person has stopped sleeping.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -tu in the verb استيقظت indicates the first-person singular "I" for both male and female speakers.
How do you pronounce it?
istayqaẓtu
Did you know?
- Depending on the regional dialect, 'I woke up' can be used idiomatically to mean 'I realized' or 'I understood' a sudden truth.
- In some cultures, saying 'I woke up' is often accompanied by a religious phrase of thanks to God, such as 'Alhamdulillah', making the two almost inseparable in polite society.
- If you use the formal استيقظت in a casual setting, you may sound like a character in a classic novel or a news anchor.
Examples in context
- عندما استيقظت، كنت حزينًا.When I woke up, I was sad.This sentence is useful for describing an emotional state upon waking up using استيقظت.Tatoeba #566369 by Samer, translation #1361 by 100nosewiggles
- استيقظت في الخامسة هذا الصباح.I woke up at five this morning.This sentence is useful for stating the specific time you woke up using استيقظت.Tatoeba #490370 by saeb, translation #242177 by CK
- استيقظتُ وأنا أتصببُ عرقاً بارداً.I woke up in a cold sweat.This sentence is useful for describing waking up in a cold sweat using استيقظت.Tatoeba #11624156 by elmassoudi, translation #3868893 by Noisemaker
- استيقظت صباحاً.I woke up in the morning.
- صحيت اليوم مبكراً.I woke up early today.
- نهضت من النوم وشربت قهوة.I got up from sleep and had a cup of coffee.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Youssef are talking about their morning routines.
- سارة Saraمتى استيقظت اليوم يا يوسف؟Mata istayqazta al-yawm ya Youssef?When did you wake up today, Youssef?
- يوسف Youssefاستيقظت في السادسة صباحاً.Istayqaztu fi al-sadisa sabahan.I woke up at six in the morning.
- سارة Saraهذا مبكر جداً!Hada mubakkir jiddan!That is very early!
- يوسف Youssefنعم، لأنني استيقظت بنشاط.Na'am, li-annani istayqaztu bi-nashat.Yes, because I woke up feeling energetic.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
