Usages of ما
ما لون القميص الذي تريدين، أحمر أم أزرق؟
What color of shirt do you (feminine) want, red or blue?
ما المشكلة في المكتب اليوم؟
What is the problem in the office today?
ما اسم هذا الشارع؟
What is the name of this street?
ما سبب هذا القرار؟
What is the reason for this decision?
Test yourself: What does ما mean?
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