إليك
ilayk
The English phrase "to you" is expressed in Arabic as إليك (ilayk).
إليك is used when giving or handing something to another person.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on who you are addressing: use إليكِ when addressing a single female and إليكم when addressing a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
ilayk
Did you know?
- In certain classical contexts, إليك عنِّي (ilayka 'anni) is a forceful way to say 'Go away from me' or 'Leave me alone'.
- When handing someone an object, it is customary in many Arabic-speaking cultures to use the right hand, as using the left hand while saying إليك could be seen as impolite.
- In many Arabic dialects, the formal إليك is replaced by the word تفضل (tafaddal), which literally means 'please proceed' or 'be so kind'.
Examples in context
- إن أردت، فسأستمع إليك.If you like, I'd listen to you.This sentence shows how to use إليك in the context of listening.Tatoeba #7036418 by OsoHombre, translation #6384386 by OsoHombre
- هذه الرسالة موجهة إليك.This letter is addressed to you.This sentence demonstrates إليك when expressing that something is addressed to someone.Tatoeba #372523 by saeb, translation #55973 by CK
- أعلم تمامًا بأهمية ليلى بالنسبة إليك.I know how much Mary means to you.This sentence illustrates the use of إليك regarding importance or meaning.Tatoeba #11896380 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #3539480 by Hybrid
- أريد أن أتحدث إليك بخصوص العمل.I want to speak to you about work.
- أيمكنني أن أوافيك بالمزيد من المعلومات؟Can I provide you with more information?
- هل يمكنني تقديم العرض إلى حضرتك؟May I present the proposal to you?
- أين يمكنني إرسال الرسالة إلى حضرتك؟Where can I send the message to you?
- عندي شيء مهم أبغى أحكيلَكِ عنه.I have something important to tell you.
- شفت الصورة اللي أهديتَكِ إيَّاها؟Did you see the picture I gave you?
- إليك الهدية التي وعدتك بها.Here is the gift I promised you.
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Example conversation
Sarah is handing a book to Yusuf.
- سارة Saraإليك الكتاب الذي طلبته.Ilayka al-kitab alladhi talabtah.Here is the book you asked for.
- يوسف Youssefشكراً جزيلاً يا سارة.Shukran jazilan ya Sarah.Thank you very much, Sarah.
- سارة Saraلا شكر على واجب.La shukra ala wajib.You're welcome.
- يوسف Youssefسأقرأه في عطلة نهاية الأسبوع.Sa-aqra'uhu fi utlat nihayat al-usbu'.I will read it over the weekend.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
