Present Tense Plural Verbs
To talk about groups of people doing an action, you will need the plural present tense verbs. They are formed by adding specific prefixes and suffixes to the verb stem.
| Pronoun | Meaning | Prefix / Suffix | Example (to help) |
|---|---|---|---|
| نحن | We | نـ (prefix only) | نساعد |
| هم | They | يـ ... ـون | يساعدون |
| أنتم | You (pl) | تـ ... ـون | تساعدون |
"We" (First Person Plural)
To say "we" do an action, attach the prefix نـ to the beginning of the verb. No suffix is needed. You can include the standalone pronoun نحن for emphasis, but the verb's prefix already makes the subject clear.
| We help the community. | نحن نساعد المجتمع.nahnu nusa'idu al-mujtama'a |
| We clean the street and collect the garbage. | ننظف الشارع ونجمع القمامة.nunazzifu ash-shâria wa najmau al-qumâmata |
"They" (Third Person Plural)
To talk about a group of people ("they"), start the verb with the prefix يـ and add the suffix ـون to the end. This form is used for groups of males or mixed-gender groups.
| The volunteers help the poor. | المتطوعون يساعدون الفقير.al-mutatawwi'ûna yusâ'idûna al-faqîra. |
| They collect the clothes in a box. | يجمعون الملابس في صندوق.yajma'ûna al-malâbisa fî sundûqin |
"You all" (Second Person Plural)
When addressing a group of people directly ("you all"), use the prefix تـ along with the suffix ـون.
| Do you (pl) clean the neighborhood? | هل تنظفون الحي؟hal tunazzifûna al-hayya? |
| What do you (pl) plant in the park? | ماذا تزرعون في الحديقة؟mâzâ tazra'ûna fî al-hadîqah? |
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