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20 [twenty]

Small Talk 1

‫20 [عشرون]‬ 20 [eshurun]	‫محادثة قصيرة ، رقم 1‬ mhadathat qasirat , raqm 1

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Language and writing

Each language is used for communication between people. When we speak, we express what we are thinking and feeling. In doing so, we don't always stick to the rules of our language. We use our own language, our vernacular. It's different in written language. Here, all the rules of our language are displayed. Writing is what enables a language to become a real language. It makes language visible. Through writing, thousands of years' worth of knowledge is passed on. This is why writing is the foundation of every sophisticated culture. The first form of writing was invented more than 5,000 years ago. It was the cuneiform writing of the Sumerians. It was carved into slabs of clay. This cuneiform was used for three hundred years. The hieroglyphics of the ancient Egyptians existed for about as long. Countless scientists have devoted their studies to it. Hieroglyphics represent a relatively complicated writing system. However, it was probably invented for a very simple reason. The Egypt of that time was a vast kingdom with many inhabitants. Everyday life and above all the economic system needed to be organized. Taxes and accounting needed to be efficiently managed. For this, the ancient Egyptians developed their graphic characters. Alphabetic writing systems, on the other hand, go back to the Sumerians. Each writing system reveals a great deal about the people who use it. Furthermore, each country shows its own characteristics through its writing. Unfortunately, the art of handwriting is disappearing. Modern technology makes it almost superfluous. So: Don't just speak, keep writing too!

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Make yourself comfortable!	‫_ذ ر_ح_ك_ / ت_ض_، ا_ت_ح_‬ k_d_ r_h_t_k_! / t_f_d_l_ a_t_h_ ‫خذ راحتك! / تفضل، ارتاح!‬ khdh rahataka! / tafadil, artah! ‫__ ر_____ / ت____ ا______ k___ r________ / t_______ a_____ ‫خذ راحتك! / تفضل، ارتاح!‬ khdh rahataka! / tafadil, artah! ___ ______ _ _____ _______ ____ _________ _ ________ ______ ‫خذ راحتك! / تفضل، ارتاح!‬ khdh rahataka! / tafadil, artah!
Please, feel right at home!	‫_ل_ي_ ب_ت_!_ a_b_y_ b_t_! ‫البيت بيتك!‬ albayt bytk! ‫_____ ب_____ a_____ b____ ‫البيت بيتك!‬ albayt bytk! ______ ______ ______ _____ ‫البيت بيتك!‬ albayt bytk!
What would you like to drink?	‫_ا ت_ب أ_ ت_ر_؟_ m_ t_h_b_ '_n t_s_i_b_? ‫ما تحب أن تشرب؟‬ ma tuhibu 'an tashirba? ‫__ ت__ أ_ ت_____ m_ t_____ '__ t________ ‫ما تحب أن تشرب؟‬ ma tuhibu 'an tashirba? ___ ___ __ ______ __ ______ ___ _________ ‫ما تحب أن تشرب؟‬ ma tuhibu 'an tashirba?

Do you like music?	‫_ت_ب ا_م_س_ق_؟_ a_a_a_ a_m_s_q_a_ ‫أتحب الموسيقى؟‬ atahab almusiqaa؟ ‫____ ا_________ a_____ a_________ ‫أتحب الموسيقى؟‬ atahab almusiqaa؟ _____ __________ ______ __________ ‫أتحب الموسيقى؟‬ atahab almusiqaa؟
I like classical music.	‫_ن_ أ_ب ا_م_س_ق_ ا_ك_ا_ي_ي_._ a_a_ '_h_b_ a_m_s_q_a a_k_l_s_k_a_a_ ‫أنا أحب الموسيقى الكلاسيكية.‬ anaa 'uhiba almusiqaa alkalasikiata. ‫___ أ__ ا_______ ا___________ a___ '_____ a________ a_____________ ‫أنا أحب الموسيقى الكلاسيكية.‬ anaa 'uhiba almusiqaa alkalasikiata. ____ ___ ________ ____________ ____ ______ _________ ______________ ‫أنا أحب الموسيقى الكلاسيكية.‬ anaa 'uhiba almusiqaa alkalasikiata.
These are my CD’s.	‫_ذ_ أ_ر_ص_ ا_م_م_ة_‬ h_h_h '_q_a_i a_m_d_i_a_a_ ‫هذه أقراصي المدمجة.‬ hdhih 'aqrasi almudmijata. ‫___ أ_____ ا________ h____ '______ a___________ ‫هذه أقراصي المدمجة.‬ hdhih 'aqrasi almudmijata. ____ ______ _________ _____ _______ ____________ ‫هذه أقراصي المدمجة.‬ hdhih 'aqrasi almudmijata.

Do you play a musical instrument?	‫_ت_ز_ ع_ى آ_ة م_س_ق_ة_‬ a_a_a_i_ e_l_a a_a_ m_s_q_? ‫أتعزف على آلة موسيقية؟‬ ataeazif ealaa alat musiqi? ‫_____ ع__ آ__ م________ a_______ e____ a___ m______ ‫أتعزف على آلة موسيقية؟‬ ataeazif ealaa alat musiqi? ______ ___ ___ _________ ________ _____ ____ _______ ‫أتعزف على آلة موسيقية؟‬ ataeazif ealaa alat musiqi?
This is my guitar.	‫_ذ_ ق_ث_ر_ي_‬ h_h_h q_t_a_t_. ‫هذه قيثارتي.‬ hdhih qitharti. ‫___ ق________ h____ q________ ‫هذه قيثارتي.‬ hdhih qitharti. ____ _________ _____ _________ ‫هذه قيثارتي.‬ hdhih qitharti.
Do you like to sing?	‫_ت_ب ا_غ_ا_؟_ a_a_a_ a_g_a_a_a_ ‫أتحب الغناء؟‬ atahab alghana'a? ‫____ ا_______ a_____ a_________ ‫أتحب الغناء؟‬ atahab alghana'a? _____ ________ ______ __________ ‫أتحب الغناء؟‬ atahab alghana'a?

Do you have children?	‫_ل_ي_ أ_ف_ل_‬ a_u_i_ '_t_a_a_? ‫ألديك أطفال؟‬ aludik 'atfalan? ‫_____ أ______ a_____ '________ ‫ألديك أطفال؟‬ aludik 'atfalan? ______ _______ ______ _________ ‫ألديك أطفال؟‬ aludik 'atfalan?
Do you have a dog?	‫_ل_ي_ ك_ب_‬ a_i_i_ k_b_? ‫ألديك كلب؟‬ alidik klba? ‫_____ ك____ a_____ k____ ‫ألديك كلب؟‬ alidik klba? ______ _____ ______ _____ ‫ألديك كلب؟‬ alidik klba?
Do you have a cat?	‫_ل_ي_ ق_ة_‬ a_i_i_ q_t_t_ ‫ألديك قطة؟‬ alidik qatat? ‫_____ ق____ a_____ q_____ ‫ألديك قطة؟‬ alidik qatat? ______ _____ ______ ______ ‫ألديك قطة؟‬ alidik qatat?

These are my books.	‫_ذ_ ه_ ك_ب_._ h_h_h h_ k_t_i_ ‫هذه هي كتبي.‬ hdhih hi katbi. ‫___ ه_ ك_____ h____ h_ k_____ ‫هذه هي كتبي.‬ hdhih hi katbi. ____ __ ______ _____ __ ______ ‫هذه هي كتبي.‬ hdhih hi katbi.
I am currently reading this book.	‫_ا_ي_ً أ_ر_ ه_ا ا_ك_ا_._ h_l_a_n '_q_a h_h_ a_k_t_b_ ‫حالياً أقرأ هذا الكتاب.‬ halyaan 'aqra hdha alkitab. ‫______ أ___ ه__ ا_______ h______ '____ h___ a_______ ‫حالياً أقرأ هذا الكتاب.‬ halyaan 'aqra hdha alkitab. _______ ____ ___ ________ _______ _____ ____ ________ ‫حالياً أقرأ هذا الكتاب.‬ halyaan 'aqra hdha alkitab.
What do you like to read?	‫_ا ت_ب أ_ ت_ر_؟_ m_ t_h_b_ '_n t_q_a_a_ ‫ما تحب أن تقرأ؟‬ ma tuhibu 'an taqra'a؟ ‫__ ت__ أ_ ت_____ m_ t_____ '__ t_______ ‫ما تحب أن تقرأ؟‬ ma tuhibu 'an taqra'a؟ ___ ___ __ ______ __ ______ ___ ________ ‫ما تحب أن تقرأ؟‬ ma tuhibu 'an taqra'a؟

Do you like to go to concerts?	‫_ت_ب ا_ذ_ا_ إ_ى ا_ح_ل_ ا_م_س_ق_ة_‬ a_a_i_ a_d_a_a_ '_i_a_ a_h_f_a_ a_m_s_q_a_? ‫اتحب الذهاب إلى الحفلة الموسيقية؟‬ atahib aldhahab 'iilaa alhaflat almusiqiat? ‫____ ا_____ إ__ ا_____ ا__________ a_____ a_______ '_____ a_______ a__________ ‫اتحب الذهاب إلى الحفلة الموسيقية؟‬ atahib aldhahab 'iilaa alhaflat almusiqiat? _____ ______ ___ ______ ___________ ______ ________ ______ ________ ___________ ‫اتحب الذهاب إلى الحفلة الموسيقية؟‬ atahib aldhahab 'iilaa alhaflat almusiqiat?
Do you like to go to the theatre / theater (am.)?	‫_ت_ب ا_ذ_ا_ إ_ى ا_م_ر_؟_ a_a_a_ a_d_a_a_ '_i_a_ a_m_s_h_ ‫أتحب الذهاب إلى المسرح؟‬ atahab aldhahab 'iilaa almasrh? ‫____ ا_____ إ__ ا_______ a_____ a_______ '_____ a_______ ‫أتحب الذهاب إلى المسرح؟‬ atahab aldhahab 'iilaa almasrh? _____ ______ ___ ________ ______ ________ ______ ________ ‫أتحب الذهاب إلى المسرح؟‬ atahab aldhahab 'iilaa almasrh?
Do you like to go to the opera?	‫_ت_ب ا_ذ_ا_ إ_ى د_ر ا_أ_ب_ا_‬ a_a_a_ a_d_a_a_ '_i_a_ d_r a_'_w_r_? ‫أتحب الذهاب إلى دار الأوبرا؟‬ atahab aldhahab 'iilaa dar al'uwbra? ‫____ ا_____ إ__ د__ ا________ a_____ a_______ '_____ d__ a________ ‫أتحب الذهاب إلى دار الأوبرا؟‬ atahab aldhahab 'iilaa dar al'uwbra? _____ ______ ___ ___ _________ ______ ________ ______ ___ _________ ‫أتحب الذهاب إلى دار الأوبرا؟‬ atahab aldhahab 'iilaa dar al'uwbra?

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