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يجمّع (yajammi') is the third-person masculine singular present tense form of the verb 'جمّع' (jamma'a), meaning 'to collect,' 'to gather,' or 'to assemble.' This verb indicates the action of bringing multiple things or people together into one place or group, and is commonly used in both everyday and formal Arabic contexts.
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يجمّع الطالب كتبه قبل الذهاب إلى المدرسة.
Yajammi' al-talib kutubahu qabla al-dhihab ila al-madrasa.
The student collects his books before going to school.
المعلم يجمّع أوراق الامتحان من جميع الطلاب.
Al-mu'allim yajammi' awraq al-imtihan min jamī' al-tullab.
The teacher gathers the exam papers from all the students.
تجمّع الناس في الساحة لحضور الحفل.
Tajamma'a al-nas fi al-saha lihudur al-hafla.
The people gathered in the square to attend the celebration.
يجمّع هذا المتحف القطع الفنية النادرة من حول العالم.
Yajammi' hadha al-mathaf al-qita' al-fanniya al-nadira min hawla al-'alam.
This museum collects rare art pieces from around the world.
يجمّع الأطفال الأصداف على شاطئ البحر.
Yajammi' al-atfal al-asdaf 'ala shaati' al-bahr.
The children gather shells on the beach.
In Arabic culture, the concept of gathering and collecting holds significant importance, whether in social, religious, or academic contexts. The verb جمّع is frequently used in everyday life, from describing family gatherings to discussing the collection of charitable donations. Understanding this word is essential for participating in community activities and discussing organizational processes in Arabic-speaking countries.
Remember that يجمّع is the present tense form suitable for describing ongoing or habitual actions. To use it correctly, pair it with a subject and direct object (the things being collected). Note that Arabic verbs often express the subject within their conjugation, so 'he collects' is conveyed entirely in يجمّع without needing a separate pronoun. Pay attention to the doubled middle letter (شدّة), which distinguishes this form from simpler verbs.
يجمّع (yajammi') is the third-person masculine singular present tense form of the Arabic verb جمّع (jamma'a), which means 'to collect,' 'to gather,' or 'to assemble.' This verb is widely used across Arabic-speaking regions to describe the action of bringing multiple items, people, or concepts together into a single location or unified group. The doubled middle letter (the شدّة or shadda) is characteristic of the Form II verb structure in Arabic, which often intensifies or emphasizes the basic meaning of the root.
Understanding يجمّع requires knowledge of Arabic verb conjugation patterns. The root جمع (j-m-') forms the basis of multiple related words. When you see يجمّع, you're looking at the imperfect (present) tense, third-person masculine singular form. This means the action is either happening now, happens habitually, or will happen in the future, depending on context. The ي at the beginning indicates 'he' as the subject, making it unnecessary to use a separate pronoun.
The verb can be conjugated across all persons and genders:
يجمّع appears frequently in modern Arabic across various contexts. In academic settings, teachers might say 'يجمّع المعلم الأوراق' (the teacher collects the papers). In business, companies describe data collection as 'جمع البيانات' (data collection). The verb is also essential in social contexts, such as 'يجمّع الأسرة حول المائدة' (the family gathers around the table).
The verb's flexibility allows it to describe concrete actions (collecting physical objects) and abstract concepts (gathering ideas, compiling information). This versatility makes it one of the most useful verbs for learners to master.
The root جمع generates several important related words:
تجميع (tajmi') - the noun form meaning 'collection' or 'gathering' مجموعة (majmu'a) - a collection or group جماعة (jama'a) - a group or congregation مجمّع (mujamma') - a complex or compound (as in 'مجمّع سكني' - residential complex)
Understanding these related words deepens your comprehension of the root and expands your vocabulary significantly.
Several established phrases use يجمّع:
These phrases appear frequently in news, literature, and everyday conversation.
In Arabic culture, gathering and unity are highly valued concepts. The importance of community, family, and collective identity makes verbs like جمّع culturally significant. Religious contexts frequently employ this verb, such as in references to gathering for prayer or assembling the community. Understanding يجمّع therefore provides insight into cultural values beyond mere linguistic knowledge.
English speakers may find يجمّع challenging due to the doubled consonant (shadda) and the verb form system. Focus on recognizing the ي prefix as a present-tense indicator and the ـمّ pattern as a Form II marker. Practice conjugating the verb across different persons and tenses to build automaticity. Remember that context determines whether the translation is 'collects,' 'is collecting,' or 'will collect.'
يجمّع is an essential verb for Arabic learners at intermediate and above levels. Its frequent use in daily life, combined with its role in forming related vocabulary, makes mastery of this word highly beneficial. By understanding both the grammatical structure and practical applications, learners can significantly enhance their ability to communicate in modern Arabic.