أنا مبسوط
Ana mabsūṭ
I'm happy
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). Covers both happy and glad.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا فرحان
Ana farḥān
I'm glad
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). On hearing good news.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا متحمس
Ana mitḥammes
I'm excited
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). When looking forward to a trip or event.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا فخور
Ana fakhūr
I'm proud
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). About your own or your family's achievement.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
ارتحت
Irtaḥt
I'm relieved
Usage
When a worry is over. A past-tense verb, the same for men and women; it can also mean "I rested".
Grammar Note
A single past-tense verb; the subject "I" is in the ending.
أنا ممنون
Ana mamnūn
I'm grateful
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). A way to say you are grateful. You can add the person, as in "mamnūn lak".
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
عجبني كتير
ʿAjabni ktīr
I really liked it
Usage
A reaction to food, a place or a gift. The same for men and women.
Grammar Note
The verb "ʿajab" with the suffix -ni, "me", plus "ktīr", "very".
اشتقتلك
Ishtaʾtlak
I miss you
Usage
To someone close. "Ishtaʾt" (I longed) with "lak" (to you) joined in one word.
Grammar Note
The past of the verb "ishtāʾ" with "la-" and "-ak" fused into one word.
أنا حزين
Ana ḥazīn
I'm sad
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). To say you are sad. "Zaʿlān" can lean toward upset or offended.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
للأسف
Lil-asaf
Unfortunately
Usage
As a lead-in to a refusal or bad news.
Grammar Note
The preposition "li-" plus "el-asaf" (regret); put it at the start of a sentence.
أنا محبط
Ana muḥbaṭ
I'm disappointed
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). When expectations were not met.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا حاسس بالوحدة
Ana ḥāses bil-waḥde
I feel lonely
Usage
To tell someone how you feel when travelling alone.
Grammar Note
"Ḥāses bi-…" means "feeling …". Composed from dictionary-verified words.
مشتاق لبلدي
Mushtāʾ la-baladi
I'm homesick
Usage
On a long trip.
Grammar Note
"Mushtāʾ li-…" means longing for …, with "baladi", my country. Composed from dictionary-verified words.
أنا معصب
Ana miʿaṣṣeb
I'm angry
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). A strong word for anger. Use it to explain, not to shout at someone.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا مزعوج
Ana mazʿūj
I'm annoyed
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). When bothered by noise or delays.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا خايف
Ana khāyef
I'm scared
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). Before asking for help.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
اتفاجأت
Itfājaʾt
I'm surprised
Usage
When surprised. A past-tense verb, the same for men and women.
Grammar Note
A single past-tense verb.
أنا قلقان
Ana ʾalʾān
I'm worried
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). To say you are anxious about something.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا متوتر
Ana mutawattir
I'm stressed
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). The word also means tense or nervous.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا محرج
Ana muḥraj
I'm embarrassed
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). After a mistake or when feeling out of place.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا خجول
Ana khajūl
I'm shy
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). To explain that you are shy with others.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا حاسس بالملل
Ana ḥāses bil-malal
I'm bored
Usage
When bored.
Grammar Note
"Ḥāses bi-…" means "feeling …". Composed from dictionary-verified words.
أنا تعبان
Ana taʿbān
I'm tired
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). When you need a rest or to go back to the hotel.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا نعسان
Ana naʿsān
I'm sleepy
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). To say you are sleepy.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا منيح
Ana mnīḥ
I'm fine
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). An answer to "how are you?".
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
أنا مو منيح
Ana mū mnīḥ
I don't feel well
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). A short way to say you feel ill. Add the symptoms at a clinic.
Grammar Note
"Mū" negates the adjective that follows. Composed from dictionary-verified words.
أنا مرتاح
Ana murtāḥ
I'm comfortable / at ease
Usage
Said by a man; a woman adds -a (ة) at the end, as in "mabsūṭa" (مبسوطة). Also used to a host to say you are fine and need nothing more.
Grammar Note
"Ana" plus an adjective. There is no verb "to be"; the two words alone make the sentence.
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