Adawatul Istifham

Summary

This video script explores the use of question words (adawatul istifham) in Arabic, comparing them with their equivalents in English and Indonesian. The script outlines the nine main question words in Arabic—such as 'Ma' (What), 'Man' (Who), 'Mata' (When), 'Aina' (Where), 'Kaifa' (How), and others—and explains their functions in asking about time, location, reasons, conditions, and quantities. It also covers how to respond to these questions, either affirmatively or negatively, using appropriate answers. The script is both informative and practical, offering examples to help learners understand how to use these question words effectively in conversations.

Takeaways

• 😀 There are 9 main question words in Arabic, similar to those in English or Indonesian. These include the 5W 1H structure.
• 😀 The 5W 1H question words in English are: what, when, where, who, why, and how.
• 😀 In Arabic, the equivalent question words are: 'Ma' (what), 'Man' (who), 'Mata' (when), 'Aina' (where), 'Kayfa' (how), and others.
• 😀 To form a question in Arabic, you start with a question word, followed by a noun or pronoun (living or non-living).
• 😀 When answering questions, avoid repeating the question word, and just provide the response.
• 😀 'Maza' (what) is used to inquire about things or actions, often related to non-rational objects like animals or plants.
• 😀 'Man' (who) is used for asking about people or intelligent beings, and responses typically include a person's name or a pronoun.
• 😀 'Mata' (when) is used to ask about time or events, and answers typically include specific times or phrases like 'in the morning'.
• 😀 'Aina' (where) asks about the location of someone or something and can be answered with specific locations or relative directions.
• 😀 'Kaifa' (how) asks about the condition or manner in which something happens, often involving transportation or states of being.
• 😀 Questions in Arabic using 'hal' inquire whether something is true or false, answered with 'Na'am' (yes) or 'La' (no).

Q & A

What are the 9 question words in Arabic mentioned in the script?

The 9 question words in Arabic mentioned in the script are: Ma (what), Man (who), Mata (when), Aina (where), Kaifa (how), Kam (how many), Hal (whether), Maza (why), and Laita (because).

What is the equivalent of '5W1H' in Arabic?

In Arabic, '5W1H' corresponds to the question words: Ma (what), Man (who), Mata (when), Aina (where), Kaifa (how), and Kam (how many).

How do you answer yes/no questions in Arabic?

In Arabic, yes/no questions are answered with 'Na'am' for yes and 'La' for no.

What is the purpose of using 'Adawatul Istifham' in Arabic?

The purpose of 'Adawatul Istifham' (question words) in Arabic is to form interrogative sentences to ask about things, people, time, location, reasons, conditions, and quantities.

What is the structure of a question in Arabic using 'Adawatul Istifham'?

The structure involves first using the question word (Adawatul Istifham), followed by a noun, person, or an object (Isim). Then, the verb or subject follows, and a question mark is used in writing, or a rising tone in speaking.

What question word would you use to ask about time in Arabic?

To ask about time in Arabic, the question word 'Mata' (when) is used.

How do you form a question in Arabic about the reason for something?

To ask about the reason for something in Arabic, you use the question word 'Maza' (why), and the answer often includes 'Lili' or 'Lyanna', which means 'because'.

What is the role of 'Kaifa' in asking questions in Arabic?

'Kaifa' is used in Arabic to ask about the condition or manner of something, such as 'How?' For example, 'Kaifa tadzhabu?' means 'How do you go?'

What is the difference between 'Maza' and 'Ma' in Arabic?

'Maza' is used to ask about something specific, often referring to an object or thing, whereas 'Ma' (or 'Mada') is used more generally for asking 'what' in various contexts, including actions or conditions.

What is the appropriate answer structure when responding to a question with 'Man' in Arabic?

When responding to a question with 'Man' (who) in Arabic, you answer with a name or pronoun referring to the person in question, for example, 'Man yadzhabu?' (Who is going?) and the answer would be 'Ahmad yadzhabu' (Ahmad is going).