A message from an employee · Referring to someone who is absent

Referring to someone who is absent in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Referring to someone who is absent.

Use am with I, is with he, she and it, and are with you, we and they. A pronoun replaces a noun when the person or thing is already clear.

Context: A message from an employee. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

My colleagues are at the office.

زملائي في المكتب.

They are ready for the afternoon visitors.

هم مستعدون لزوار فترة بعد الظهر.

We are in contact by phone.

نحن على تواصل عبر الهاتف.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: My colleagues are at the office.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: نحن على تواصل عبر الهاتف.