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"Ibnuka" ابنُكَ (to a male) is the standard one -- which is closer to the classical version.
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Yes, "ibnik" is used when talking to a woman, and "ibnak" when talking to a man. The same thing happens in English with "her book" vs. "his book," but Arabic does it with "you" too, not just "s/he."
Totaly wrong as the sign of "ك" that should be changed not the sign of "ب". So "إبنُكَ" ibnuka if owner is masculine (father) and "إبنُكِ" ibnuki if owner is feminine (mother). Arabic basic grammers.
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It is wrong to say "إبنَك" but "إبنُكَ" if the owner is masculine (father) and "إبنُكِ" if owner is feminine (mother). Arab Grammer basics.
Is it normal to hear a short "a" sound after ك as if it were connecting it to the ذ?
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Lol :0), I actually really like this phrase, i get a very good response from my friends and family when i practice it on them... unlike the weird phrases ;)
If you are talking the Mother: "Your son is smart Marie" "إبْنُكِ " "Ibnuki" So the "Ibnuka" for Father and "Ibnuki" for Mother. and not "Ibnak" and "Ibnik" the difference is in the last letter.
In standard formal Arabic the exact translation is: "إبْنُكَ ذَكيّ يا جورج" "Ibnuka dhakyy ya George"
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The correct translation for "Your son George is smart" would be ابنك جورج ذكي or جورج ابنك ذكي. Also remember not to put a hamza under the alif.
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Suzan502737,
In Duolingo,
(1) "ibnik" ابنِك: your son -> "your" refers to 2nd-person feminine singular
(2) "ibnak" ابنَك: your son -> "your" refers to 2nd-person masculine singular
