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How

كيف

keef

(كيف) الحال؟

keef al-Haal?

How are you?

example:

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How many

كَم

kam

(كَم) زول في الحَفلَه؟

kam zool fi l-Hafla?

How many people are at the party?

example:

This interrogative must always be followed by a singular noun.

How much

بِكَم

bikam

عِلبة الصَلصه (بِكَم)؟

3ilbat aS-SalSa bikam?

How much is a can of salsa?

example:

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What

شِنو

shinu

دا (شِنو)؟

daa shinuu?

What is that (male object)?

example:

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When

مِتين

miteen

(مِتين) حَتزوروني؟

miteen Hatzuuruuni?

When will you (plural) visit me?

example:

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Where

وين

ween

(وين) الدُكّان؟

ween ad-dukkaan?

Where is the store?

example:

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Which

ياتو

yaatu

إنتوا مَشيتوا (ياتو) مَطعَم؟

intu masheetu yaatu maT3am?

Which restaurant did you (plural) go to?

example:

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Who

مِنو

minuu

(مِنو) الزول دا؟

minuu al-zool daa?

Who is that guy?

example:

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Why

ليه

leeh

إنت إشتَريت الجَزمَه دي (ليه)؟

inta ishtareet al-jazma dii leeh?

Why did you (male) buy these shoes?

example:

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Interrogatives

Interrogatives in Sudanese Arabic, also known as question words, are used to ask questions and seek information. They play a crucial role in communication and help in gathering specific details.

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