ybayan يبين

Algerian Darja · verb

“ybayan” (يبين) is a verb in Algerian Darja meaning to show, let see.

Meanings

1. to show, let see
2. to prove, demonstrate
3. to seem, appear

Usage

Ybayen is the imperfect of "bayen" (he showed). The verb is used for showing an object as well as for bringing a fact to light. It is often constructed with "belli" (that): "ybayen belli…", meaning "it shows that…". The expression "bayen rouhou" means to draw attention to oneself, to show off, and is often pejorative. Without a complement, "ybayen" can also mean "it looks like, it seems". In the imperative, "bayenli" translates as "show me". The word is common and neutral.

Example

How to write it in Latin letters

In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, it is written “ybayan”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.

Type “ybayan” on the Arabic keyboard