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ما باكُل

Negating verbs (present)

How to negate verbs using ما

To negate a sentence in colloquial Levantine Arabic, we use "ما" (ma) before the verb. This is a straightforward way to form negative sentences and is commonly used in daily conversations.

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  • verb
  • verb
  • verb

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