Usages of ي
معي كتاب صغير.
I have a small book with me.
معي مي.
I have water with me.
عندي اخت صغيرة كمان.
I also have a little sister.
عندي صديقة بالجامعة.
I have a friend at the university.
اليوم لازم اصحى بكير لانه عندي شغل كتير.
I have to wake up early today because I have a lot of work.
اليوم عندي درس، ولازم ادرس بالبيت بالليل.
Today I have a lesson, and I have to study at home at night.
لما عندي امتحان، ما بنام متاخر.
When I have an exam, I do not sleep late.
اذا معك وقت بعد الغدا، روح معي عالحديقة.
If you have time after lunch, go with me to the garden.
انا هلا ما عندي وقت، لانه لازم ادرس للامتحان.
I do not have time now, because I have to study for the exam.
لسه ما اكلت فطور، لانه ما عندي وقت.
I have not eaten breakfast yet, because I do not have time.
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