How to Use Prepositions of Time and Place و شرح بالعربية

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What are the prepositions of time and place?

Prepositions are small but powerful words that help us describe relationships between things. In English, prepositions of time (الزمن) and place (المكان) are very important for making clear sentences. In this article, we will explain how to use these prepositions with some Arabic explanations to help you understand better.

Prepositions of Time (حروف الجرّ للزمن)

Prepositions of time tell us when something happens. The most common ones are:

In (في)
On (على)
At (في، عند)

How to Use “In” for Time (في للزمن)

Use in when talking about:
✅ Months (الأشهر): I was born in January. (.وُلدتُ في يناير)
✅ Years (السنوات): They got married in 2010. (تزوجا في سنة 2010)
✅ Long periods (فترات طويلة): Life was different in the past. (.كانت الحياة مختلفة في الماضي)

How to Use “On” for Time (على للزمن)

Use on for specific days and dates (.الأيام والتواريخ):
✅ I have a meeting on Monday. (.لدي اجتماع يوم الاثنين)
✅ She was born on March 5th. (.وُلدت في الخامس من مارس)

How to Use “At” for Time (في للوقت المحدد)

Use at for:
✅ Clock times (الوقت المحدد): The class starts at 8:00 AM. (.يبدأ الدرس في الساعة 8:00 صباحًا)
✅ Specific moments (لحظات محددة): We eat dinner at sunset. (.نتناول العشاء عند الغروب)

Prepositions of Place (حروف الجرّ للمكان)

Prepositions of place tell us where something is. The most common ones are:

In (في)
On (على)
At (في، عند)

How to Use “In” for Place (في للمكان)

Use in when something is inside a space:
✅ The keys are in my bag. ⇔ (.المفاتيح في حقيبتي)
✅ She lives in Morocco. ⇔ (.تعيش في المغرب)

How to Use “On” for Place (على للمكان)

Use on when something is on top of a surface:
✅ The book is on the table. ⇔ (.الكتاب على الطاولة)
✅ There is a picture on the wall. ⇔ (.هناك صورة على الحائط)

How to Use “At” for Place (في، عند المكان المحدد)

Use at for specific locations:
✅ I am waiting at the bus stop. ⇔ (.أنا أنتظر عند موقف الحافلات)
✅ She is at school. ⇔ (.هي في المدرسة)

Common Mistakes to Avoid (أخطاء شائعة يجب تجنبها)

🚫 ❌ “I was born at 1995.” (Wrong)
✅ “I was born in 1995.” (Correct)

🚫 ❌ “The keys are on my bag.” (Wrong)
✅ “The keys are in my bag.” (Correct)

🚫 ❌ “I am in the bus stop.” (Wrong)
✅ “I am at the bus stop.” (Correct)

Conclusion (الخاتمة)

Prepositions of time and place are very important in English, but they can be tricky! Try to practice by making sentences with in, on, and at. تذكّر أن بعض الأخطاء شائعة ولكن بالممارسة ستتحسن! (Remember that some mistakes are common, but with practice, you will improve!)

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