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Admire
أعجبت (a'jibat) is the feminine past tense form of the verb أعجب (a'jiba), meaning 'she admired' or 'she was pleased with.' This verb expresses a feeling of liking, admiration, or approval toward something or someone. It can also mean 'she was impressed by' and is commonly used in both formal and casual contexts.
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أعجبت بالفيلم الجديد كثيراً.
A'jibat bil-film al-jadeed katheeran.
She was very impressed by the new movie.
أعجبت فاطمة بملابس أختها.
A'jibat Fatima bi-malabis okhtaha.
Fatima admired her sister's clothes.
أعجبت المعلمة بأداء الطالبة المتميز.
A'jibat al-mu'allima bi-ada' al-taliba al-mutamayiz.
The teacher was impressed with the student's excellent performance.
أعجبت سارة بالحديقة الجميلة.
A'jibat Sarah bil-hadiqah al-jamila.
Sarah admired the beautiful garden.
أعجبت بطريقة تفكيره الإيجابية.
A'jibat bi-tarika tafkirih al-eejabiya.
She was impressed by his positive way of thinking.
In Arabic-speaking cultures, expressing admiration and appreciation is an important part of social interaction and relationship-building. The verb أعجب is frequently used in everyday conversations, whether discussing people, artwork, achievements, or possessions. Understanding how to properly express admiration is essential for respectful and engaging communication in Arabic communities.
Remember that أعجبت uses the preposition 'ب' (bi-) to indicate what the person admires, as in 'أعجبت ب...' (she admired...). The feminine form أعجبت is used when the subject (the person doing the admiring) is female. If you're unsure of the gender, use the masculine form أعجب or use the feminine form if referring to a woman.
أعجبت (a'jibat) is the feminine singular past tense form of the Arabic verb أعجب (a'jiba). This verb expresses the action of admiring, liking, or being impressed by something or someone. It conveys a positive emotional response and is one of the most common verbs used to describe appreciation and admiration in Arabic.
The verb أعجب belongs to the second form (Form II) of Arabic verbs. When conjugated in the feminine past tense, it becomes أعجبت. The root letters are ع-ج-ب (ayn-jeem-ba). Understanding this root helps you recognize related words and different conjugations:
When using أعجبت to express who admires what, you must use the preposition 'ب' (bi-) to connect the verb to the object of admiration:
أعجبت ب + [object of admiration]
For example:
In Daily Conversations: Arabic speakers use أعجبت frequently when discussing reactions to movies, food, people's accomplishments, or material possessions. It's a natural way to express positive feelings in everyday dialogue.
In Educational Context: Teachers and professors use this verb to express approval of students' work and participation. For example: "أعجبت بمشروعك" (I was impressed by your project).
In Social Interactions: Expressing admiration for others' qualities or achievements is culturally significant in Arab societies, and أعجبت is the standard verb for this purpose.
أعجبت بالمعرض الفني الجديد (a'jibat bil-ma'rad al-fani al-jadeed) - "She was impressed by the new art exhibition."
أعجبت سلمى بطريقة تدريس الأستاذ (a'jibat Salma bi-tarika tadrees al-ustadh) - "Salma admired the professor's teaching method."
أعجبت بالأغنية الجديدة كثيراً (a'jibat bil-ughniya al-jadida katheeran) - "She really liked the new song."
In Arab culture, expressing admiration and appreciation is considered polite and strengthens social bonds. The ability to appropriately use أعجبت demonstrates cultural awareness and respect for others' efforts and qualities. Whether complimenting someone's work, appearance, or ideas, using this verb correctly shows genuine appreciation.
English speakers learning Arabic often forget to include the preposition 'ب' when using أعجبت. Remember that you cannot say "أعجبت القصة" (without the preposition); it must be "أعجبت بالقصة" to correctly mean "She admired the story."
Another common error is confusing the feminine form أعجبت with the masculine form أعجب. Always ensure the verb matches the gender of the subject (the person doing the admiring).