Abuse in Arabic with Sample Sentences

To illustrate the verb “to abuse” in Arabic, we need to consider its translation and conjugation in past, present, and command forms.

The Arabic translation for “to abuse” can be complex, as it might involve different verbs depending on the context (verbal abuse, physical abuse, etc.).

A commonly used verb for “to abuse” in a general sense is إساءة (Isā’ah). However, for a more specific context like verbal abuse, you might use شتم (shtam). Here, I’ll use إساءة as a general term.

1. Past Tense (Perfect):
   • He abused: أساء (Asā’a)
     • Example: “He abused his authority.” – أساء استخدام سلطته (Asā’a istikhdam sultatah)
     • Transliteration: “Asā’a istikhdam sultatah.”
2. Present Tense (Imperfect):
   • He abuses: يُسِيء (Yusī’)
     • Example: “He abuses his authority.” – يُسِيء استخدام سلطته (Yusī’ istikhdam sultatah)
     • Transliteration: “Yusī’ istikhdam sultatah.”
3. Imperative (Command):
   • Abuse! (to a male): أسِئ (Asi’)
   • Abuse! (to a female): أسِئي (Asi’i)
     • Example (to a male): “Abuse your authority!” – أسِئ استخدام سلطتك (Asi’ istikhdam sultataka)
     • Transliteration: “Asi’ istikhdam sultataka.”

Arabic of Abuse in Different Forms

The verb “to abuse” in Arabic can be translated in several ways depending on the context, such as physical, emotional, or verbal abuse.

For a general understanding, I’ll use the verb إساءة (isā’ah) which can mean “to abuse” or “to mistreat.” It’s important to note that Arabic verb conjugations vary based on tense, person, gender, and number.

The root for إساءة is ساء (sā’a), but for conjugation purposes, it’s more common to use the form أساء (asā’a) for “he abused” in the past tense. Here’s how this verb conjugates in different forms:

Past Tense (Perfect)

1. I abused
   • Masculine/Feminine: أسأتُ (asā’tu)
2. You abused (singular)
   • Masculine: أسأتَ (asā’ta)
   • Feminine: أسأتِ (asā’ti)
3. He abused
   • أساء (asā’a)
4. She abused
   • أساءت (asā’at)
5. We abused
   • أسأنا (asā’na)
6. You abused (plural)
   • Masculine: أسأتُم (asā’tum)
   • Feminine: أسأتُنّ (asā’tunna)
7. They abused
   • Masculine: أساؤوا (asā’ū)
   • Feminine: أسأن (asā’na)

Present Tense (Imperfect)

1. I abuse
   • Masculine/Feminine: أُسِيءُ (usī’u)
2. You abuse (singular)
   • Masculine: تُسِيءُ (tusī’u)
   • Feminine: تُسِيئِين (tusī’īna)
3. He abuses
   • يُسِيءُ (yusī’u)
4. She abuses
   • تُسِيءُ (tusī’u)
5. We abuse
   • نُسِيءُ (nusī’u)
6. You abuse (plural)
   • Masculine: تُسِيئُون (tusī’ūna)
   • Feminine: تُسِيئْن (tusī’na)
7. They abuse
   • Masculine: يُسِيئُون (yusī’ūna)
   • Feminine: يُسِيئْن (yusī’na)

Imperative (Command)

1. Abuse! (singular)
   • Masculine: أُسِئْ (usi’)
   • Feminine: أُسِيئِي (usī’ī)
2. Abuse! (plural)
   • Masculine: أُسِيئُوا (usī’ū)
   • Feminine: أُسِيئْنَ (usī’na)

These forms are based on Modern Standard Arabic. In spoken dialects, the forms can vary significantly. It’s also important to consider the sensitive nature of this verb and its use in various contexts.