التالي
al-tali
In Arabic, the phrase for 'next' is التالي (al-tali).
The term is used to describe something in a time, place or sequence that is closest to or follows the current one.
Meaning: In a time, place or sequence closest or following (adv)
Which one should you use?
While التالي is used to signify the immediate item to come after the current one, the term القادم can also be used to convey 'next'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form must agree with the noun it modifies. Use التالي for masculine singular nouns, and use التالية (al-taliya) for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
al-tali
Did you know?
- The word القادم literally translates to 'the one who is coming', conceptually treating a future date or event as a traveler.
- In many spoken Arabic dialects, speakers bypass formal words for 'next' entirely and simply use the word for 'after', بعد.
- The root of التالي is linked to the idea of 'following' or 'trailing', suggesting a physical connection where one thing pursues the one before it.
Examples in context
- من هو التالي ؟Who's next in line?The sentence shows how to ask who is next using التالي.Tatoeba #9557225 by issadouba, translation #5852902 by CK
- غادر توم في الصباح التالي.Tom left the next morning.The sentence uses التالي to refer to the next morning.Tatoeba #5168770 by damascene, translation #3023460 by CK
- سبح زيري نحو الحوض التالي.Ziri swam to the next pond.The sentence uses التالي to describe the next pond.Tatoeba #11636181 by dididodo, translation #11223268 by Amastan
- أفتح الجاي، ونشوف شنو بعدهOpen the next one, and let's see what follows
- اعطني الورقة التاليةGive me the next paper.
- من فضلك، اقرأ الفقرة القادمةPlease read the next paragraph.
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sarah are discussing their travel plans.
- أحمد Ahmedأين سنذهب في الأسبوع التالي؟Ayna sanadhhab fi al-usbu' al-tali?Where will we go next week?
- سارة Saraسنسافر إلى المدينة المجاورة.Sanusafir ila al-madina al-mujawira.We will travel to the neighboring city.
- أحمد Ahmedهل سنزور المتحف التالي في القائمة؟Hal sanazur al-mathaf al-tali fi al-qa'ima?Will we visit the next museum on the list?
- سارة Saraنعم، سنذهب إلى هناك أولاً.Na'am, sanadhhab ila hunaka awwalan.Yes, we will go there first.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
