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Modal verb: A type of auxiliary verb used to express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Common modal verbs in English include “can”, “could”, “may”, “might”, “must”, “shall”, “should”, “will” and “would”.

Yellow comic-style background with red text saying 'TO BE', blue text saying 'TO BECOME', and purple text saying 'NO LONGER', each phrase on separate lines with black shadows and dotted halftone patterns behind the middle line.
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Meanings & Usage of بقى (ba2a) in Egyptian Arabic

The Egyptian Arabic word بقى (ba2a or ba'a) is highly versatile, carrying multiple meanings such as "to be," "to become," "no longer," or "to begin." This article explores its various functions in past and present tenses, its use in negation, as a modal verb, and as an adverb, providing clear examples for each context in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic.
June 8, 2017
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