انضم إليّ
inḍamm ilayya
To say "join me" in Arabic, use انضم إليّ (inḍamm ilayya).
This phrase is used as a request for someone to accompany you or to become a member of a group you belong to.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb انضم (join/attach) and the prepositional phrase إليّ (to me).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase انضم إليّ is used in formal contexts. For an even more polite and formal invitation, you can use تفضل بالانضمام إليّ (please join me). If you want to be extremely formal, asking "Would you honor me by joining?" can be expressed as هل تُشرِّفني بالانضمام؟. In informal situations, you might use تعال معي (come with me) to invite someone to join you.
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative form changes based on who you are addressing: use انضمي إليّ when addressing a female and انضموا إليّ when addressing a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
inḍamm ilayya
Did you know?
- The verb انضم originates from the act of stringing pearls or beads together on a single thread, implying an orderly and beautiful connection.
- In many Arabic dialects, a gesture of placing a hand over the heart while saying تفضل (please/go ahead) accompanies an invitation to join, signaling that the welcome comes from a place of sincerity.
- Using انضم إليّ to ask someone to walk with you can sound unexpectedly dramatic, as it suggests inviting them to join a formal political movement or organization.
Examples in context
- انضم إليّ في هذا المشروع.indam ilayya fi hadha al-mashrou'.Join me in this project.
- انضم إليّ في الغداء.indam ilayya fi al-ghada'.Join me for lunch.
Example conversation
Ahmed invites Sarah to join his study group.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا أدرس في المكتبة الآن، انضم إليّ يا سارة.Ana adrusu fi al-maktaba al-an, indammi ilayya ya Sarah.I am studying at the library now, join me Sarah.
- سارة Saraفكرة جيدة، سآتي فوراً.Fikra jayyida, sa-ati fawran.Good idea, I will come immediately.
- أحمد Ahmedهل ستحضرين كتبك معك؟Hal satahdirina kutubaki ma'aki?Will you bring your books with you?
- سارة Saraنعم، سأحضرها معي.Na'am, sa-ahdiruha ma'i.Yes, I will bring them with me.
