Trying a new recipe · Mentioning a finished past time

Mentioning a finished past time in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Mentioning a finished past time.

Use the past simple for a finished event at a past time. Many verbs add ed; irregular forms such as go → went need to be learned.

Context: Trying a new recipe. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

I tried a new soup recipe last night.

جربت وصفة حساء جديدة ليلة أمس.

I bought fresh vegetables on my way home.

اشتريت خضراوات طازجة في طريقي إلى المنزل.

My neighbour gave me a large cooking pot.

أعطاني جاري قدرًا كبيرًا للطهو.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: I tried a new soup recipe last night.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: أعطاني جاري قدرًا كبيرًا للطهو.