living language i know arabic
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Basic Arabic LearningTRANSCRIPT
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ARABICWORDS + PHRASES + CONVERSATIONS
Beginner Level Arabic Program
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Welcome to Living Language iKnow Arabic. This audio fl ash card program lets you see and hear all of the essential words, phrases, and conversations that you need to get by in Arabic. Just listen to the native speakers of Arabic and repeat in the pauses.
Before we get started learning new words, phrases, and sentences, lets fi rst take a look at Arabic script.
Arabic Script 1
Are you ready to learn how to read Arabic script?
Make sure to go through these sections in order (Arabic Script 1, then Arabic Script 2, etc.), because they build on each other.
Well start with vowels. There are three long vowels in Arabic.
aaThe letter alif is pronounced aa, as in the a in bath.
uuThe letter waaw is pronounced uu, as in the oo in pool.
iiThe letter yaa is pronounced ii, as in the ee in see.
There are also three short vowels, which are represented by symbols above or below a letter, and not by actual letters of the alphabet.
ya, waThe slash over a letter (fatHa) is pronounced a.
yu, wuThe small hook over a letter (Damma) is pronounced u.
yi, wiThe slash under a letter (kasra) is pronounced i.
Note, however, that two of the long vowels can also be consonants.
way, yayThe letter yaa is the consonant y, as in yes, when it follows or precedes another vowel.
yaw, wawThe letter waaw is the consonant w, as in water, when it follows or precedes another vowel.
way, yayNotice that when a consonant, such as y, ends a word, a small circle (sukuun) is written on top of it.
Now lets learn more about consonants.
Most Arabic consonants have four forms, depending on where theyre used in a word.
b, t, thIndependent forms are used on their own.
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b, t, thInitial forms are used at the beginning of words.
b, t, thMedial forms are used in the middle of words.
b, t, thFinal forms are used at the end of words.
Next, lets practice each consonant on its own.
You will see all the forms of each consonant listed in a row, from independent and initial to medial and fi nal.
bThe letter baa (b) is pronounced like the b in boy.
tThe letter taa (t) is pronounced like the t in take.
thThe letter thaa (th) is pronounced like the th in think.
You can already read some words now!
Here are words that use the letters youve learned so far.
baabdoor
buyuuthouses
thaabitfi xed, fi rm
abfather
Note that when a consonant is followed by another consonant (as in the following word, with y + t), the small circle, sukuun, is written on top of it.
baythouse
Arabic Script 2
Here are more Arabic consonants you should know.
jThe letter jiim (j) is pronounced like the j in jam or the s in pleasure.
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HThe letter Haa (H) is pronounced like a forceful h, as in the English Hah!
khThe letter khaa (kh) is pronounced like the ch in Scottish loch.
ukhtsister
Habiibsweetie, darling
wujuubobligation, necessity
Hijaajargument, debate
khabiithwicked
Some Arabic consonants do not connect to the letters that come after them.
This means that the independent and initial forms of these consonants look alike, as do their fi nal and medial forms.
dThe letter daal (d) is pronounced like the d in day.
dhThe letter dhaal (dh) is pronounced like the th in this.
rThe letter raa (r) is pronounced like a rolled r.
zThe letter zaay (z) is pronounced like the z in zebra.
baHrsea
raadaarradar
zawaajmarriage
dharibsharp
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tardiidrepetition
sThe letter siin (s) is pronounced like the s in sea.
shThe letter shiin (sh) is pronounced like the sh in shoe.
saadissixth
siyaasiyypolitical
shaybgray hair, old age
shaykhsheikh, chief
darastuI studied
sharibtuI drank
Arabic Script 3
Saad (S)
The letter Saad (S) is pronounced similar to the s in sad, but gives the vowels around it a deeper, throaty sound.
Daad (D)
The letter Daad (D) is pronounced similar to the d in day, but gives the vowels around it a deeper, throaty sound.
Taa (T)
The letter Taa (T) is pronounced similar to the t in take, but gives the vowels around it a deeper, throaty sound.
DHaa (DH)
The letter DHaa (DH) is pronounced similar to the th in this, but gives the vowels around it a deeper, throaty sound.
SaaHibowner
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DabaTahe grabbed
Tabiibdoctor
HaDHiiDHlucky
SabaaHmorning
xThe letter xayn (x) is pronounced deep in the throat, with tight constriction.
ghThe letter ghayn (gh) is similar to the French r in rue.
xarabiyyArabic
ghayrnot
Saghiirsmall
baghdaadBaghdad
rabiixspring
fThe letter faa (f) is pronounced like the f in fi rst.
qThe letter qaaf (q) is similar to the c in cat, but comes from further back in the throat.
fiiin
Dayfguest
qaSiirshort
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xuquudcontracts
Sadiiqfriend
kThe letter kaaf (k) is pronounced like the k in kite.
lThe letter laam (l) is pronounced like the l in lip.
mThe letter miim (m) is pronounced like the m in me.
nThe letter nuun (n) is pronounced like the n in no.
layaliinights
laHmmeat
kursiichair
naxamyes
saakinresident
ismukayour (m.) name
akaltuI ate
jamiilbeautiful
qalampen
hThe letter haa (h) is pronounced like the h in house.
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nahrriver
dhahabatshe went
huwahe
Arabic Script 4
Now lets look at other important Arabic symbols, characters, and letters.
Taa marbuuTa (t)
Taa marbuuTa (t) is only found at the end of words. It is usually not pronounced, and it is always preceded by fatHa (a).
baqaracow
amiiraprincess
madiinacity
shaddaThe symbol shadda, which looks like a small 3 on its side, is used to double consonant sounds.
kullevery
Hammaambathroom
laalaam-alif is used when the letter alif is written right after the letter laam.
laano
laazimnecessary
alal is the defi nite article in Arabic, like the English the. It is joined to the beginning of words.
al- kitaabthe book
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al- waladthe boy
If a word begins with a short vowel sound, its written with the letter alif, which hosts the vowels symbol.
If the defi nite article is used with a word like that, the word is written with the letter alif followed by the letter laam-alif.
al-ismthe name
al-usrathe family
If a word begins with one of the following letters, the l in the defi nite article is pronounced like that letter:
t, th, d, dh, r, z, s, sh
S, D, T, DH, n
aT- Tawiilathe table
ash- shamsthe sun
ar- rajulthe man
Arabic Script 5
hamza
hamza is a glottal stop, or a short catch like the one in the word uh- oh!
Words that start with a short vowel sound all begin with hamza, written with the letter alif and the short vowel.
anaaI
ustaadhaprofessor (f.)
ibnson
Inside a word, hamza can be written in a number of ways.
With practice, youll come to recognize word- internal hamza.
imraawoman
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saalahe asked
sauulcurious, nosy
xaailafamily
Taairaairplane
hamza can also come at the end of a word.
masaaevening
nisaawomen
alif maqSuura (aa)
alif maqSuura looks just like , but without the dots. Its pro-nounced like a long aa, and it only comes at the end of words.
ilaato
Hakaahe told
You may come across one of the three tanwiin symbols. These mark short vowel endings, -an, -un, and -in.
-an
-un
-in
shukranthank you
kathiirunnumerous
kitaabin(of) a book
Now practice reading a few useful phrases and sentences that bring everything together.
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al- lugha al- xarabiyyathe Arabic language
SabaaH al- khayrgood morning
as- salaamu xalaykumhello
maxa s- salaamagood- bye
maa haadha?Whats this?
anaa amriikiyya.Im American (f.).
huwa miSriyy wa hiya amriikiyya.Hes Egyptian and shes American.
hal haadha Saff al- lugha al- xarabiyya?Is this the Arabic class?
Adjectives: Agreement with Nouns
Sadiiq laTiifa nice (male) friend
Sadiiqa laTiifaa nice (female) friend
aS- Sadiiq al- laTiifthe nice (male) friend
aS- Sadiiqa l- laTiifathe nice (female) friend
al- kitaab aS- Saghiir (m.)the small book
al- bint aS- Saghiirathe little girl
al- maktab al-azraq (m.)the blue offi ce
ash- shams al- jamiila (f.)the beautiful sun
al- mudarris aT- Tawiilthe tall (male) teacher
al- mudarrisa l- qaSiirathe short (female) teacher
Around Town
Taairaairplane
maTaarairport
ximaaraapartment building
fi l- madiinaaround town
makhbazbakery
maSraf, bankbank
maktababookstore
mabna, binaayabuilding
baaS, Haafilabus
jazzaarbutcher shop
maqhacaf
Now that youve learned the basics of reading Arabic script and transliteration, we can get started! All of the following words, phrases, and conversations are written in transliteration only.
Ready?
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sayyaaracar
markazcenter
kaniisachurch
madiinacity
markaz al- muHaafaDHacity hall
maHal malaabisclothing store
maHal li bayx al- qahwacoff ee shop
maHal kabiir, aswaaqdepartment store
maHal al-iliktruniyaatelectronics store
baqqaalgrocery store
kayfa adhhab ila . . . ?How do I get to . . . ?
nuqTat taqaaTux, Halaqat muruurintersection
xamuud Dawlamppost
maktabalibrary
suuqmarket
muHaafiDHmayor
masjid, jaamixmosque
binaayat al- baladiyyaatmunicipal building
qariib/baxiidnear/far
Hadiiqapark
Saydaliyyapharmacy, drugstore
maTxamrestaurant
qurawirural
maHal aHdhiyashoe store
raSiifsidewalk
maHalstore
shaarixstreet
miSbaaH shaarixstreetlight
min aD- DaaHiyasuburban
metrusubway
suubermaarkitsupermarket
taksitaxi
maxbadtemple
yashtarito buy
yatasawwaqto go shopping
baldatown
Harakat al- muruurtraffi c
qiTaartrain
maHaTTat qiTaartrain station
min al- madiinaurban
qaryavillage
ayna . . . ?Where is . . . ?
Asking Directions
Xaafwan, ayna . . . ?Excuse me, where is . . . ?
idhhab . . .Go . . .
idhhab ila l-amaam.Go straight ahead.
idhhab min hazihi l- jiha.Go that way.
irjax.Go back.
inxaTif . . .Turn . . .
inxatif yamiinan.Turn right.
inxatif yasaaran.Turn left.
dawar.Turn around.
fi aakhir ash- shaarix.At the end of the street.
xala l- zaawiya.On the corner.
awwal shimaal.The fi rst left.
thaani yamiin.The second right.
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hal huwa qariib?Is it near?
hal huwa baxiid?Is it far?
ila jaanib . . .Next to . . .
Daw al-ishaarathe traffi c light
ash- shaarixthe street
al- taqaTuxthe intersection
al- Hadiiqathe park
(al-)mawqif al- baaSthe bus stop
(al-)maHaTTat al- metrothe subway station
al- funduqthe hotel
Asking Questions 1
kariim dhahaba ilaa s- suuq.Kareem went to the market.
kariim dhahaba ilaa s- suuq?Did Kareem go to the market?
hal kariim hunaa?Is Kareem here?
hal layla fii l- ghurfa?Is Layla in the room?
Asking Questions 2
maa?What?/Which? (used with nouns and pronouns)
maa haadhaa?What is this?
maa ismuki?What is your name?
maadha?What? (used with verbs)
maadha kataba?What did he write?
maadha tafxal?What are you doing?
man?Who?
man hum?Who are they?
man ar- rajul?Who is the man?
ayna?Where?
min ayna anta?Where are you from?
ayna l- kitaab?Where is the book?
mataa?When?
mataa dhahabat ilaa s- suuq?When did she go to the market?
mataa kataba l- kitaab?When did he write the book?
kayfa?How?
kayfa l- Haal?How are you? (lit., Hows the health?)
kayfa dhahaba ilaa l- maTaar?How did he go to the airport?
kam (min)?How much (of)?/How many (of)? (+ a singular Arabic noun)
kam min kitaab qaraa?How many books did he read?
kam min khubz hunaak?How much bread is there?
Asking Questions 3
ayna?Where?
ayna l- makhraj?Where is the exit?
maadha?/maa?What?
maa huwa xunwaan bariiduka l-iliktrunii?What is your e- mail address?
man?Who?
man haadha?Who is that?
mataa?When?
mataa taSil haadhihi r- riHla?When does the fl ight arrive?
kayfa?How?
kayfa attaSil bil wilaayaat al-muttaHida?How do I call the U.S.?
kam?How much?
kam sixr haadha?How much does this cost?
At Home
shiqqaapartment
fi l- baytat home
Hammaambathroom
ghurfat nawmbedroom
kabiir/Saghiirbig/small
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sijjaadacarpet
mushaghghil as- sii diiCD player
saqfceiling
kursichair
khazzaana, duulaabcloset
Haasuub aalicomputer
sitaaracurtain
ghurfat Taxaamdining room
baabdoor
mushaghghil ad- dii fii diiDVD player
arDiyyafl oor
zujaajiglass (adj.)
qaaxahall
bayt, manzilhouse
maTbakhkitchen
miSbaaHlamp
jildileather (adj.)
ghurfat juluusliving room
maxdanimetal (adj.)
jadiid/qadiimnew/old
lawHapainting
blaastiikiplastic (adj.)
ghurfaroom
raff shelf
ariikasofa
niDHaam aSwaatsound system
sullamstairs
minDada, Taawilatable
tilifizyuntelevision
HaaiTwall
shubbaakwindow
khashabiwooden
At School
fannart
fi l- madrasaat school
aHyaabiology
kiimyaachemistry
ghurfat darsclassroom
kulliyyacollege
muqarrarcourse
daraja xilmiyyadegree
Saxb/sahldiffi cult/easy
diblawmdiploma
xalaama, darajagrade
malxabgym
taariikhhistory
insaaniyyaathumanities
lughalanguage
adabliterature
riyaaDiyyaatmath
muusiiqamusic
daftar, kurrasanotebook
fiizyaaphysics
mudarris jaamixiprofessor
furSat istiraaHarecess
shahaadat darajaatreport card
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madrasaschool
hawiyya shakhSiyyaschool ID
xuluumsciences
Taalibstudent
mawDuuxsubject
mudarristeacher
imtiHaantest
kitaab muqarrartextbook
yarsubto fail
yataxallamto learn
yanjaHto pass
yadrusto study
jaamixauniversity
At the Airport
ayna?Where?
ayna l-jamaarik?Where is customs?
ayna maktab al- jawaazaat?Where is passport control?
hal maxaka ayya shayin tuSarriH xanhu?Do you have anything to declare?
laysa maxi ayyu shay uSarriHu xanhu.I have nothing to declare.
maxi shayun uSrriHu xanhu.I have something to declare.
ayna maktab taHSiil al Haqaaib?Where is the baggage claim area?
ayna makaan ar- riHlaat al-khaarijiyya al- mughaadira?/ayna makaan ar- riHlaat al- xaalamiyya al- mughaadira?Where are the international departures?
ayna l- wusuul?Where are the arrivals?
ayna l- bawwaaba raqam mia ithnaan wa thalaathiin?Where is gate 132 (lit., one hundred thirty- two)?
ayna maktab al-istixlaamaat?Where is information?
anaa uriid . . .I would like . . .
anaa uriid maqxad naafidha.I would like a window seat.
anaa uriid maqxad mamarr.I would like an aisle seat.
Haadhihi hiya tazkarat al-rukuub.Here is your boarding pass.
riHlatun saxiida!Have a good trip!
At the Hotel
uriidu an aHjiz.Id like to check in.
uriidu ghurfa.Id like a room.
li shakhS waaHid.For one person.
li shakhSayn.For two people.
xindi Hajz.I have a reservation.
kam layla?For how many nights?
lilayla waaHida.For one night.
lilaylatayn.For two nights.
liusbuux.For one week.
haadha muftaaHuka.Here is your key.
haadha kart al-muftaaH al- iliktrunii.Here is your key card.
hal xindak ghurfa ukhra?Do you have another room?
maxa Hammaam khaaS?With a private bathroom?
hal hunaaka ghurfa ahda?Is there a quieter room?
hal hunaaka ghurfa akbar?Is there a larger room?
hal hunaaka ghurfa lir- riyaaDa?Is there an exercise room?
hal hunaaka masbaH?Is there a pool?
ayna ghurfat al-ijtimaxaat?Where is the conference room?
hal hunaaka maakinat faax?Where is the fax machine?
ayna l- bawwaab?Where is the concierge?
uwiddu an ughaadir.Id like to check out.
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At the Restaurant
hal hunaaka maTxamun jayyidun?Where is there a good restaurant?
Taawila li ithnayn, rajaaan.A table for two, please.
tadkhiin aw xadam it-tadkhiin?Smoking or non- smoking?
qaaimat Taxaam, rajaaan.The menu, please.
qaaimat al- nabiidh, rajaaan.The wine list, please.
mushahiyaatappetizers
al-Tabaq al-asaasimain course
al-Hiludessert
uridu mashruuban.I would like something to drink.
kubbaayat maa, rajaaan.A glass of water, please.
kuub shaay, rajaaan.A cup of tea, please.
qahwatun maxa l- Haliib.Coff ee with milk.
biirabeer
hal xindakum Tabaqun nabaatiyyun?Do you have a vegetarian dish?
haadha kull shay.Thats all.
al-faatuura, rajaaan.The check, please.
hal al-baqshiish maHsuub?Is the tip included?
al-fiTaarbreakfast
ghadaalunch
xashaadinner
istamtix biTaxaamak! (m.)/istamtixii biTaxaamik! (f.)Enjoy the meal!
fi SiHatak! (m.)/fi SiHatik! (f.)To your health!
innahu ladhiidh! (m.)/innaha ladhiidha! (f.)Its delicious!
SaHnplate
shawkafork
sikkiinknife
milxaqaspoon
xiidaanchopsticks
miHramanapkin
kuubcup
kasglass
zujaajat nabiidhbottle of wine
mukaxabaat thaljice cubes
milHsalt
filfil (aswad)pepper
sukkarsugar
Hisaasoup
SalaTasalad
khubzbread
zubdabutter
makarunanoodles
aruzzrice
jubnacheese
khuDaarvegetables
dajaajchicken
khanziirpork
baqarbeef
uriidu shariiHat laHm ghayr naaDija.I like my steak rare.
uriidu shariiHat laHm naaDijatun qaliilan.I like my steak medium.
uriidu shariiHat laHm naDija jayyidan.I like my steak well- done.
xaSiirjuice
faTiirapie
buuza, aays kriimice cream
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waaHidun aakhar, rajaaan. (m.) (waaHidatun ukhra, rajaaan. (f.))Another, please.
al maziid, rajaaan.More, please.
rajaaan marrir li l- . . .Please pass the . . .
Haarspicy
Hilusweet
HaamiDsour
At the Train Station
uriidu biTaaqatan, rajaaan.I would like a ticket, please.
ila bayruut.To Beirut.
zihaaban faqaT.One way.
zihaab wa xawda.Round- trip.
daraja uula aw thaaniya?First class or second class?
hal astaTiixa l- Husuul xala jadwal ir- raHalaat?May I have a schedule?
ayy minaSSa?Which platform?
fii ayy waqt yughaadir al- qiTaar?When does the train leave?
amtaa yaSil al- qiTar?When does the train arrive?
hal al-qiTaaru xala l- waqt?Is the train on time?
hal hunaaka maqTuura liT-Taxaam?Is there a dining car?
hal hunaaka maqTuura lil nawm?Is there a sleeping car?
Basic Expressions
shukran.Thank you.
shukran jaziilan.Thank you very much.
ahlan wa sahlan.Youre welcome.
rajaaan.Please.
ajal./naxam.Yes.
kalla./laa.No.
xafwan.Excuse me.
xafwan./xuzran.Pardon me.
anaa aasif.Im sorry.
la afham.I dont understand.
anaa la atakallam al- xarabiyya.I dont speak Arabic.
hal tatakallam ingilizi?Do you speak English?
anaa laa atakallam al- xarabiyya jayyidan.I dont speak Arabic very well.
rajaaan takallam bi biT.Speak slowly, please.
axid, min faDlak.Repeat, please.
Clothing
zayy sibaaHa, mayuuhbathing suit
Hizaambelt
qamiiS, bluuzablouse
siwaarbracelet
malaabisclothing
mixTafcoat
quTncotton
fustaandress
Halaq, qirTearring
naDHDHaaraateyeglasses
quff aazglove
qubbaxahat
ghayr mulaaim.It doesnt fi t.
mulaaim.It fi ts.
sitrajacket
jiinzjeans
jildleather
qimaash Tabiixinatural material
qilaadanecklace
bijaama, libaas nawmpajamas
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banTaluunpants
khaatamring
iishaarb, wishaaHscarf
qamiiSshirt
Hidhaashoe
Hariirsilk
Hajmsize
tannuuraskirt
Hidhaa riyaaDasneaker
jawrabsock
badlasuit
naDHDHaaraat shamsiyyasunglasses
short sibaaHaswimming trunks
qimaash iSTinaaxisynthetic material
yalbasto wear
qamiiS, tiishirtT- shirt
qamiiS taHtiundershirt
malaabis daakhiliyyaunderwear
saaxawatch
maadha albas?What should I wear . . . ?
ay qiyaas talbas?What size do you wear?
lil- mara/lir- rajulwomens/mens
Suufwool
Computers and the Internet
murfaqattachment
mudawwina iliktruniyyablog (web log)
niTaaq ittiSaalaat xariiDabroadband
kabl, silkcable
qirSCD- ROM
muHarrik al- qirSCD- ROM drive
ghurfat al- muHaadathachat room
Hasuubcomputer
al- Hasuub wa sh- shabakacomputers and the internet
ittiSaaldial- up
mustanaddocument
dii es elDSL
bariid iliktruniie- mail
malaff fi le
risaala fawriyyainstant message
shabakainternet
ittiSaal shabaki, internetinternet connection
lawHat al- mafaatiiHkeyboard
dhaakiramemory
mawdimmodem
shaashamonitor, screen
far, maawsmouse
Taabixaprinter
yurfiq malaff to attach a fi le
yughliq malaff to close a fi le
yaHdhifto delete
yunazzilto download
yuxiid tawjiihto forward
yaftaH malaff to open a fi le
yaruddto reply
yaHfiDHto save a document
yursil malaff to send a fi le
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yursil bariid iliktruniito send an e- mail
yarfaxto upload
SafHa iliktruniyyawebpage
mawqixwebsite
Countries and Nationalities
afghaanistaan, afghaaniyy/afghaaniyya (m./f.)Afghanistan, Afghani
al- jazaair, jazaairiyy/jazaairiyya (m./f.)Algeria, Algerian
al- baHrayn, baHrayniyy/baHrayniyya (m./f.)Bahrain, Bahraini
kanadaa, kanadiyy/kanadiyya (m./f.)Canada, Canadian
aS- Siin, Siiniyy/Siiniyya (m./f.)China, Chinese
miSr, miSriyy/miSriyya (m./f.)Egypt, Egyptian
injiltiraa, injliiziyy/injliiziyya (m./f.)England, English
faransaa, faransiyy/faransiyya (m./f.)France, French
almaanyaa, almaaniyy/almaaniyya (m./f.)Germany, German
al- hind, hindiyy/hindiyya (m./f.)India, Indian
al- xiraaq, xiraaqiyy/xiraaqiyya (m./f.)Iraq, Iraqi
iTaliaa, iTaaliyy/iTaaliyya (m./f.)Italy, Italian
al- yaabaan, yaabaaniyy/yaabaaniyya (m./f.)Japan, Japanese
al-urdun, urduniyy/urduniyya (m./f.)Jordan, Jordanian
kiinyaa, kiiniyy/kiiniyya (m./f.)Kenya, Kenyan
kuuriyyaa, kuuriyy/kuuriyya (m./f.)Korea, Korean
al- kuwayt, kuwaytiyy/kuwaytiyya (m./f.)Kuwait, Kuwaiti
lubnaan, lubnaaniyy/lubnaaniyya (m./f.)Lebanon, Lebanese
liibyaa, liibiyy/liibiyya (m./f.)Libya, Libyan
al- maghrib, maghribiyy/maghribiyya (m./f.)Morocco, Morrocan
xumaan, xumaaniyy/xumaaniyya (m./f.)Oman, Omani
filiSTiin, filiSTiiniyy/filiSTiiniyya (m./f.)Palestine, Palestinian
qaTar, qaTariyy/qaTariyya (m./f.)Qatar, Qatari
as- saxuudiyya, saxuudiyy/saxuudiyya (m./f.)Saudi Arabia, Saudi
as- sinighaal, sinighaaliyy/sinighaaliyya (m./f.)Senegal, Senegalese
isbaaniyaa, isbaaniyy/isbaaniyya (m./f.)Spain, Spanish
as- suudaan, suudaaniyy/suudaaniyya (m./f.)Sudan, Sudanese
suuriyyaa, suuriyy/suuriyya (m./f.)Syria, Syrian
tayland, taylandiyy/taylandiyya (m./f.)Thailand, Thai
amriikaa, amriikiyy/amriikiyya (m./f.)the United States, American
tuunis, tuunisiyy/tuunisiyya (m./f.)Tunisia, Tunisian
al- yaman, yamaniyy/yamaniyya (m./f.)Yemen, Yemeni
Days and Months
al-ithnaynMonday
al- thulaathaaTuesday
al-arbixaaWednesday
al- khamiisThursday
al- jumxaFriday
al- sabtSaturday
al-aHadSunday
kaanuun al- thaaniiJanuary
shubaaTFebruary
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aazaarMarch
niisaanApril
ayyaarMay
HuzayraanJune
tammuuzJuly
aabAugust
ayluulSeptember
tishriin al-awwalOctober
tishriin ath- thaaniiNovember
kaanuun al-awwalDecember
haadha l-ithnaynthis Monday
al usbuux al- maaDiilast week
ash- shahr al- qaadimnext month
fi l- xishriin min aazaar.On March 20th.
maa huwa taariikh al- yawm?What is the date today?
innahu l- khaamis wal xishriin min niisaan.Its April 25th.
Describing Things
kabiir/Saghiirbig/small
jayyid/sayyigood/bad
jamiil/qabiiHbeautiful/ugly
saakhin/baaridhot/cold
Tawiil/qasiirtall/short
samiin/Daxiiffat/thin
qadiim/jadiidold/new
musinn/fatiyyold/young
saxiid/Haziinhappy/sad
sariix/baTiifast/slow
qariib/baxiidnear/far
aHmarred
azraqblue
aSfaryellow
akhDargreen
burtuqaaliorange
banafsajiipurple
aswadblack
abyaDwhite
bunniibrown
haadha xaziim!Thats great!
haadha faziix!Thats terrible!
Hasanan.Okay.
laa axrif.I dont know.
innahu muhimm.Its important.
intabih!Be careful!
istamtix!Have fun!
HaDHDHan saxiidan!Good luck!
Dual Nouns: Two of Something
kitaaba book
kitaabaani, kitabaynitwo books
binta girl
bintaani, bintaynitwo girls
ghurfaa room
ghurfataani, ghurfataynitwo rooms
Entertainment
firqaband
kitaabbook
mummillboring
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sirkcircus
naadiclub
barnaamaj fukaahi, kumiidyacomedy
Hafla muusiiqiyyaconcert
barnaamaj wathaaiqidocumentary
draama, barnaamaj draamaatiikidrama
mubakkir/mutaakhkhirearly/late
tasliyaentertainment
muthiirexciting
muD- Hikfunny
Saalat xarDgallery
mumtixinteresting
majallamagazine
siinamamovie theater
film siinamaaimovie, fi lm
matHafmuseum
ubraopera
lawHapainting
Haflaparty
maTxamrestaurant
mukhiif, murxibscary
timthaalsculpture
ughniyasong
xarD niqaashitalk show
barnaamaj tilifizyunitelevision program
akhbaarthe news
masraHtheater
biTaaqaticket
yasam, yammillto be bored
yarquSto dance
yughayyir al- qanawaatto fl ip channels
yadhhab ila Hafla muusiiqiyyato go to a concert
yadhhab lil- Haflato go to a party
yadhhab lis- siinamato go to the movies
yuqiim Haflato have a party
yatamattaxto have fun
yasma muusiiqato listen to music
yaqra kitaabto read a book
yaqra majallato read a magazine
yaraa filmto see a movie
yaraa masraHiyyato see a play
yatafarraj xala t- tilfizyunto watch television
Family and Relationships
xamma, khaalaaunt
Tiflbaby
Sadiiqboyfriend
akhbrother
ibnat khaalcousin (daughter of maternal uncle)
ibnat xammcousin (daughter of paternal uncle)
ibn khaalcousin (son of maternal uncle)
ibn xammcousin (son of paternal uncle)
ibna, bintdaughter
al- xaaila wa l-aqaaribfamily and relationships
abbfather
Hamufather- in- law
khaTiibfi anc
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khaTiibafi ance
zamiil, zamiilafriend
Sadiiqagirlfriend
Hafiidagranddaughter
jaddgrandfather
jaddagrandmother
Hafiidgrandson
zawjhusband
ummmother
Hamaatmother- in- law
ibn akhnephew (brothers son)
ibn ukhtnephew (sisters son)
ibnat akhniece (brothers daughter)
ibnat ukhtniece (sisters daughter)
qariib, qariibarelative
ukhtsister
ibnson
ibnat al- zawj, ibnat al- zawjastepdaughter
zawj al-ummstepfather
zawjat al-abbstepmother
ibn zawj, ibn zawjastepson
yuTalliqto divorce
yaHSul xala Talaaqto get a divorce
yarithto inherit
yuqaddimto introduce
yataxarraf xalato know (a person)
yuHibbto love
yatazawwajto marry
yuqaabilto meet
xamm, khaaluncle
zawjawife
Food
mashruub kuHuuliialcoholic drink
tuff aaHapple
mawzbanana
laHm baqarbeef
biirabeer
khubzbread
ifTaarbreakfast
jazarcarrot
jubncheese
dajaajchicken
qahwacoff ee
khiyaarcucumber
xashaadinner
sharaabdrink
bayDaegg
samakfi sh
Taxaamfood
faakihafruit
xinabgrapes
xasalhoney
Haarr/baaridhot/cold
xaSiirjuice
laHm kharuuflamb
khasslettuce
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karkandlobster
ghadaalunch
laHmmeat
Haliibmilk
burtuqaalorange
kummathrapear
filfil (aswad)pepper (condiment)
filfilpepper (vegetable)
laHm khanziirpork
aruzzrice
milHsalt
ruubyaanshrimp
wajba khafiifasnack
Sawdasoda
mashruub ghaaziisoft drink
sukkarsugar
Hilu/HaamiDsweet/sour
shaaytea
TamaaTatomato
khuDaarvegetable
maawater
nabiidhwine
Getting Around
khaariTa lil- madiina, rajaaan.A map of the city, please.
khaariTat al-metro, rajaaan.A subway map, please.
hal yazhab haadha l- baas ila shaarix al- Hamra?Does this bus go to Hamra Street?
qif huna rajaaan.Stop here, please.
rajaaan ila hadha al- xunwaan.Take me to this address, please.
maa hiya l-ujra?What is the fare?
ayna sayyarat al-ujra?Where are the taxis?
ayna l- baaS?Where is the bus?
ayna l- makhraj?Where is the exit?
ayna metro al-anfaaq?Where is the subway?
Getting Help
hal tastaTiixa an tusaaxidani?Can you help me?
laqad faqadtu Haqaaibi.Ive lost my baggage.
laqad faqadtu miHfazati.Ive lost my wallet.
laqad faqadtu jawaaza safari.Ive lost my passport.
laqad faatani l- qiTaar.Ive missed my train.
anaa Daaix.Im lost.
an- najda!Help!
ash- shurTa!Police!
laqad suriqt.Ive been robbed.
la axrifu ayna zawjatii.I dont know where my wife is.
la axrifu ayna zawjii.I dont know where my husband is.
la axrifu ayna ibnii.I dont know where my son is.
la axrifu ayna ibnatii.I dont know where my daughter is.
anaa jariihun.Im hurt.
aHtaaju ila Tabiib.I need a doctor.
uTlub sayyaarat isxaaf.Call an ambulance.
xindi Hasaasiyya Didd al-benisiliin.Im allergic to penicillin.
anaa daaikh.Im dizzy.
uHissu bil ghathayaan.I feel nauseous.
yadii tulimnii.My arm hurts.
Rijlii tulimnii.My leg hurts.
Rasii tulimnii.My head hurts.
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Going Out
hal laka an taqtariH qahwatan?Can you recommend a caf?
hal laka an taqtariH maTxaman?Can you recommend a restaurant?
hal hunaaka baar bilqurb min huna?Is there a good bar nearby?
hal hunaaka daaru siinama bilqurb min huna?Is there a movie theater nearby?
hal hunaaka matHaf bilqurb min huna?Is there a museum nearby?
ma hiya l-amaakin is-siyaaHiyya?What are the tourist attractions?
ayna astaTiixa an adhab likay arkab ad- darraaja?Where can I go to ride a bike?
ayna astaTiixa an adhab likay arquS?Where can I go to dance?
ayna astaTiixa an adhab likay ma arkuD?Where can I go to jog?
ayna astaTiixa an adhab likay ma asbaH?Where can I go to swim?
I, You, He, She . . .
anaaI
antayou (m.)
antiyou (f.)
huwahe, it
hiyashe, it, they (non- human)
naHnuwe
antumyou (m. pl. or mixed)
antunnayou (f. pl.)
humthey (m. or mixed)
hunnathey (f.)
In the Bathroom
ribaaT, blaasterbandage
HawDbathroom sink
HawD al-istiHmaam, baanyubathtub
kuluunyacologne
muziil al- xaraq, muziil ar- raaiHadeodorant
fi l- Hammaamin the bathroom
khazzaanat adwiyamedicine cabinet
miraat, miraayamirror
xiTrperfume
budrapowder
muus Hilaaqarazor
shaambushampoo
kriim Hilaaqashaving cream
dushshshower
jel lil-istiHmaamshower gel, bath gel
Saabuunsoap
yaHliqto shave
yastaHHimmto take a bath
yastaHHimmto take a shower
yatanaDHDHafto wash oneself
Hammaamtoilet
waraq Hammaamtoilet paper
minshafatowel
In the Kitchen
qaaSiirbleach
khallaaTblender
zujaaja, qaaruurabottle
zubdiyyabowl
Sunduuqbox
miknasabroom
xulbacan
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xulba, Sunduuqcarton
naDHiif/wasikhclean/dirty
ibriiq qahwa kahrabaaIcoff eemaker
Taawilacounter
kuubcup
duulaabcupboard
ghassaalat Suhuundishwasher
munaDHDHif SuHuundishwashing detergent
durjdrawer
mujaff ifadryer
shawkafork
kas, qadaHglass
fi l- maTbakhin the kitchen
mikwaatiron
Taawlat al- kawiironing board
HawDkitchen sink
sikkiinknife
munaDHDHif malaabislaundry detergent
maaykruwayfmicrowave oven
furnoven
SaHnplate
thallaajarefrigerator
milxaqaspoon
Tabbaakhstove
ibriiq shaayteakettle
yunaDHDHifto clean
yaTbukhto cook
yaghsil aS- SuHuunto do the dishes
yaghsil al- malaabisto do the laundry
ghassaalat malaabiswashing machine
In the Office
mawxidappointment
raff kutubbookshelf
raiisboss
xamalbusiness
mashghuulbusy
zamiil xamalcolleague
sharikacompany
Hasuub aalicomputer
minDada, maktabdesk
muwaDHDHafemployee
maSnaxfactory
maakinat faaksfax machine
malaff fi le
khazzaanat malaff aatfi le cabinet
fi l- maktabin the offi ce
xamaljob
ijtimaaxmeeting
ghurfat ijtimaaxmeeting room
maktaboffi ce
raatibsalary
muwaDHDHafiinstaff
haatiftelephone
yanshaghilto be busy
yaksibto earn
yaxmalto work
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It and Them
anaa katabtu l- kitaab.I wrote the book.
anaa katabtu- hu.I wrote it.
al- bint sharibat al- Haliib.The girl drank the milk.
al- bint sharibat- hu.The girl drank it.
naHnu akalnaa t- tuff aHaat.We ate the apples.
naHnu akalnaa- haa.We ate them.
Location: On, Near, Under, Etc.
xalaaon
al- kitaab xalaa T- Taawila.The book is on the table.
ilaato
kariim dhahaba ilaa s- suuq.Kareem went to the market.
qariib minnear, close to
al- Haliib qariib min al- khubz.The milk is near the bread.
taHtaunder
al- maa taHta T- Taawila.The water is under the table.
bijaanibinext to
al- kursiyy bijaanibi s- sariir.The chair is next to the bed.
waraaabehind
al- bustaan waraaa l- bayt.The garden is behind the house.
Making Friends
marHaban, maa ismuk?Hello, whats your name?
hal tasmaH an ajlis huna?May I sit here?
ayna taqTun?/ayna taxiish?Where do you live?
axiishu fi bayruut.I live in Beirut.
haadha Sadiiqi.This is my friend.
haadha SaaHibi.This is my boyfriend.
haadhihi SaaHibati.This is my girlfriend.
haadhihi zawjati.This is my wife.
haadha zawji.This is my husband.
bilaadukum jamiilatun jiddan.Your country is very beautiful.
hal zurta l- wilaayaat al-muttaHida?Have you been to the U.S.?
laqad axjabani l- Taxaamu huna kathiiran.I like the food here very much.
anaa fii riHlatu xamal.Im on a business trip.
anaa musaafirun maxa xaailati.Im traveling with my family.
naHnu suwwaaH.We are tourists.
hal turiidu an tadhab ila s-siinama? (m.)/hal turiidiina an tadhabi ila s- siinama? (f.)Do you like to go to the movies?
hal turiida an tarquS (m.)/hal turiidiina an tarquSi? (f.)Do you like to dance?
hayya nadhab!Lets go!
hal astaTiixa an uqaabil Sadiiquk?Can I meet your (male) friend?
hal astaTiixa an uqaabil Sadiiqatuk?Can I meet your (female) friend?
ma huwa raqam haatifuk? (m.)/ma huwa raqam haatifuki? (f.)What is your telephone number?
arju an tazuurani! (m.)/arju an tazuuriini! (f.)Please visit me!
laqad amDaytu waqtan jamiilan.I had a wonderful time.
Money
al- maalthe money
al- maSrafthe bank
ayna l- maSraf?Where is the bank?
uriidu an ubaddila baxDa l-maal.Id like to change some money.
maa huwa muxaddal at-tabdiil?What is the exchange rate?
uriidu awraaq xumla Saghiira.I would like that in small bills.
kam hiya l- xumuula?What is the commission?
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My Friend, Your Friend, His Friend . . .
Sadiiqiimy friend
Sadiiqukayour (m.) friend
Sadiiqukiyour (f.) friend
Sadiiquhuhis friend
Sadiiquhaaher friend
Sadiiqunaaour friend
Sadiiqukumyour (m. pl.) friend
Sadiiqukunnayour (f. pl.) friend
Sadiiquhumtheir (m.) friend
Sadiiquhunnatheir (f.) friend
Sadiiqukumaathe friend of the two of you (m./f.)
Sadiiquhumaathe friend of the two of them (m./f.)
Nature
saaHilbeach
SaHraadesert
Haqlfi eld
zahrafl ower
ghaabaforest
tallhill
buHayralake
yaabisa, arDland
qamarmoon
jabalmountain
aT- Tabiixanature
muHiiTocean
zarxplant
birkapond
nahrriver
Sakhrrock
ramlsand
baHrsea
samaasky
najmastar
shamssun
shajaratree
maawater
Numbers
Sifrzero (0)
waaHid1
ithnaan2
thalaatha3
arbaxa4
khamsa5
sitta6
sabxa7
thamaaniya8
tisxa9
xashara10
iHda xashar11
ithna xashar12
thalaathata xashar13
arbaxata xashar14
khamsata xashar15
sittata xashar16
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sabxata xashar17
thamaaniyata xashar18
tisxata xashar19
xishriin20
waaHid wa xishriin21
ithnaan wa xishriin22
thalatha wa xishriin23
arbaxa wa xishriin24
khamsa wa xishriin25
sitta wa xishriin26
sabxa wa xishriin27
thamaaniya wa xishriin28
tisxa wa xishriin29
thalaathiin30
arbaxiin40
khamsiin50
sittiin60
sabxiin70
thamaaniin80
tisxiin90
mia100
mia wa waaHid101
mia wa ithnaan102
mia wa thalaatha103
miatayn200
thalaath mia300
arbaxa mia400
khamsa maa500
alf1,000 (one thousand)
milyuun1,000,000 (one million)
On the Job
mumaththilactor
mixmaariarchitect
fannaanartist
musaaxidassistant
maSrafibanker
rajul axmaalbusinessman
sayyidat axmaalbusinesswoman
najjaarcarpenter
bannaaconstruction worker
Tabiib asnaandentist
Tabiibdoctor
kahrabaaIelectrician
muhandisengineer
xaamil maSnaxfactory worker
fallaaHfarmer
dawaam kaamilfull- time job
axmaaljobs
SuHafijournalist
muHaamilawyer
muusiiqimusician
dawaam juzIpart- time job
samkariplumber
shurTipoliceman
mudarris jaamixiprofessor
mutaqaaxidretired
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baaixsalesman
sikritiirsecretary
xamal thaabitsteady job
xamal Sayfisummer job
saaiq taksitaxi driver
muxallimteacher
xaaTilunemployed
Tabiib bayTariveterinarian
kaatibwriter
People
ashkhaaS, naaspeople
shakhSperson
rajulman
marawoman
baalighadult
Tiflchild
waladboy
bintgirl
muraahiqteenager
Tawiil/qaSiirtall/short
xajuuz/shaabold/young
badiin/naHiiffat/thin
waduud/ghayr waduudfriendly/unfriendly
farHaan/Haziinhappy/sad
jamiil/qabiiHbeautiful/ugly
mariiD/saliimsick/healthy
qawi/Daxiifstrong/weak
mashhuurfamous
dhakiintelligent
mawhuubtalented
Plural Nouns: Irregular
kitaab/kutubbook/books
walad/awlaadboy/boys
akh/ikhwabrother/brothers
madiina/muduncity/cities
yawm/ayyaamday/days
baab/abwaabdoor/doors
ab/aabaafather/fathers
Sadiiq/aSdiqaafriend/friends
bint/banaatgirl, daughter/girls, daughters
bayt/buyuuthouse/houses
rajul/rijalman/men
umm/ummahaatmother/mothers
ism/asmaaname/names
maktab/makaatiboffi ce/offi ces
ustadh/asaatidhaprofessor/professors
ukht/akhawaatsister/sisters
ibn/abnaason/sons
Taalib/Tulaabstudent/students
haatif/hawaatiftelephone/telephones
imraa/nisaawoman/women
Plural Nouns: Regular
miSriyyEgyptian man
miSriyyuunEgyptian men
miSriyyaEgyptian woman
miSriyyaatEgyptian women
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amriikiyyAmerican man
amriikiyyuunAmerican men
amriikiyyaAmerican woman
amriikiyyaatAmerican women
Saying Hello 1
marHaba!Hello!
SabaaH al- khayr!Good morning!
yawm saxiid!Good day!
masaa al- khayr!Good evening!
kayfa Haaluka? (m.) (kayfa Haaluki? (f.))How are you?
bikhayr.Fine.
jayyid jiddan.Very well.
la bas.So- so.
ma ismuk?Whats your name?
ismii aHmad.My name is Ahmad.
ismii amiina.My name is Amina.
saxiidun bi liqaaika.Its nice to meet you.
maxa s- salaama.Good- bye.
araaka laaHiqan.See you later.
araaka qariiban.See you soon.
tiSbaH xala khayr.Good night.
Saying Hello 2
as- salaamu xalaykum.Hello.
wa xalaykum as- salaam.Hello. (reply)
kayfa l- Haal?How are you?
al- Hamdu lillaah.Im doing well.
wa anta, kayfa l- Haal?And you, how are you?
al- Hamdu lillaah, shukran.Im doing well, thank you.
maa ismuka?Whats your name? (to a man)
ismii kris.My name is Chris.
wa anti, maa ismuki?And you, whats your name? (to a woman)
ismii layla.My name is Layla.
ahlan wa sahlan.Nice to meet you.
Shopping 1
kam huwa th- thaman?How much does that cost?
uktubhu, rajaaan.Please write that.
fii ayyi waqt yaftaHu l- maHall?At what time does the store open?
fii ayyi waqt yaghliqu l- maHall?At what time does the store close?
maadha turiid?What would you like?
hal lii an usaaxidak?Can I help you?
uriidu haadha.I would like this.
uriidu baTTaariyyat.I would like batteries.
uriidu filman lil-kaamira.I would like a roll of fi lm.
uriidu khariTatan lil-madiina.I would like a map of the city.
haa huwa. (m.)/haa hiya. (f.)Here it is.
hal haadha kullu shayin?Is that all?
uriidu an adfaxa naqdan.Id like to pay with cash.
uriidu an adfaxa bi biTaaqata l-itimaan.Id like to pay by credit card.
hal astaTiixa an aTlub haadha xala l-internet?Can I order this online?
maHall tijaariidepartment store
malaabis nisaaiyyawomens clothes
bluuza, tannuura, fustaanblouse, skirt, dress
malaabis rijaaliyyamens clothes
banTaluun, qamiiS, ribaaT al-xunuqpants, shirt, tie
aHzia wa jawariibshoes and socks
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jiinzjeans
maHall al-kutubbookstore
makhbazbakery
suubermaarkitsupermarket
al- jazzaarbutcher shop
suuqmarket
Shopping 2
hal yusaaxiduka aHad?Is someone helping you?
shukran. bikam haadhaa l- qamiiS?Thank you. How much does this shirt cost?
haadhaa bi- xashrat daraahim.This is ten dirhams.
hal ladaykum shayun arkhaS?Do you have something cheaper?
naxam. maadhaa turiidu?Yes. What would you like?
arinii min faDlika dhaalika l- qamiiS.Please show me that shirt.
tabxan.Sure.
haadhaa yuxjibunii.I like this one.
sa-aakhudhuhu.Ill take it.
dhaalika jamiil jiddan.That is very nice.
hal yumkin an turiinii shayan aakhar min faDlika?Can you please show me something else?
haadhaa l- Hizaam jamiil.This belt is nice.
hal yumkin an taluff ahu?Can you wrap it up?
Sports and Recreation
kurat qadam amriikiyyaAmerican football
kuraball
kurat qaaxidabaseball
kurat sallabasketball
waraq laxibcards
baTal riyaaDichampion
mudarribcoach
luxbagame
huukihockey
laaxibplayer
bilyaardpool (billiards)
kurat qadamsoccer
al- xaab riyaaDiyya wa tarfiihiyyasports and recreation
malxabstadium
fariiqteam
tanistennis
yadhhab lil- mukhayyamto go camping
yadhhab lil- mashito go hiking
yakhsarto lose
yalxab luxba riyaaDiyyato play a game
yalxab riyaaDato play a sport
yataxaadalto tie
yafuuzto win
Staying in Touch
haatiftelephone
uriidu an attaSil haatifiyyan.I have to make a phone call.
hal hunaaka haatifun umuumiyyun huna?Is there a public phone here?
hal astaTiixa an astaxmil haatifaka l- maHmuul?May I use your cell phone?
maa huwa r- raqam, law samaHt?What number, please?
al- khaTT mashghuul.The line is busy.
faaksfax
uriidu an ursila faaksan.I need to send a fax.
hal hunaaka faaksun lii?Is there a fax for me?
bariid iliktruniie- mail
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ayna l- Haasuub?Where is the computer?
uriiidu an arsil risaala bil bariid al-iliktrunii.I need to send an e- mail.
hal astaTiixa an astaxmil al-internet?Can I get on the internet?
hal xindaka mawqix shabakii xala l-internet?Do you have a website?
ayna maktabu l- bariid?Where is the post offi ce?
uriidu baxDa l- Tawaabix, rajaaan.Id like some stamps, please.
li risaalaFor a letter.
li biTaaqa bariidiyya.For a postcard.
kam al- taxriifa l- bariidiyya?How much is the postage?
ila l- wilaayaat al- muttaHida.To the United States.
al- bariid al- jawwiiairmail
tawSiil fi l- yawm at- taaliovernight mail
Telling Time
kam al waqt?What time is it?
al- zuhrnoon
muntaSaf al- laylmidnight
innaha l- waaHida.Its 1:00.
innaha th- thaaniya.Its 2:00.
innaha th- thaalithatu wanniSf.Its 3:30.
innaha r- raabixa.Its 4:00.
innaha l- khaamisa wal-khamsatu wal-arbaxuun.Its 5:45.
innaha s- saabixa wa th- thalaathat daqaaiq.Its 7:03.
al- film yabda as- saaxa al-tisxata wanniSf.The movie starts at 9:30.
al-qiTaar yughaadir as- saaxa l- Haadiyata xashar wasabxata xashar daqaaiq.The train leaves at 11:17.
al- SabaaHmorning
baxda l- zuhrafternoon
al- masaaevening
laylannight
al- yawmtoday
ghadantomorrow
al- baariHayesterday
alaannow
laaHiqanlater
Haalanright away
The Book vs. A Book
binta girl
al- bintthe girl
kitaaba book
al- kitaabthe book
SabaaHa morning
aS- SabaaHthe morning
dhahabgold
adh- dhahabthe gold
shamssun
ash- shamsthe sun
rajula man
ar- rajulthe man
The Human Body
kaaHilankle
dhiraaxarm
dammblood
xaDHmbone
mukhkhbrain
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thadibreast
khaddcheek
Sadrchest
dhiqnchin
udhnear
kuuxelbow
xayneye
Haajibeyebrow
rimsheyelash
wajhface
iSbix yaddfi nger
qadamfoot
jabiinforehead
shaxrhair
yaddhand
rashead
qalbheart
mulim.It hurts.
rukbaknee
rijlleg
riataynlungs
fammmouth
xaDalamuscle
raqabaneck
anfnose
aktaafshoulders
bashraskin
baTnstomach, abdomen
watartendon
jism al- insaanthe human body
iSbix qadamtoe
lisaantongue
sinntooth
maa hiya l- mushkila?Whats the problem?
mixSamwrist
There Is . . . /Is There?
hunaaka kursiyy fii l- ghurfa.There is a chair in the room.
hunaaka zahra jamiila fii l- bustaan.There is a pretty fl ower in the garden.
hunaaka sayyaara fii mawaa s- sayyaara.There is a car in the garage.
hal hunaaka sayyaara fii mawaa s- sayyaara?Is there a car in the garage?
This, That, These, Those
haadhaathis (m.)
haadhihithis (f.)
haaulaaiithese (m./f.)
dhaalikathat (m.)
tilkathat (f.)
ulaaikathose (m./f.)
haadhaa l- waladthis boy
haadhihi l- bintthis girl
To Be in the Past Tense
anaa kuntuI was
anta kuntayou were (m.)
anti kuntiyou were (f.)
huwa kaanahe/it was
hiya kaanatshe/it was, they (non- human) were
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naHnu kunnaawe were
antum kuntumyou were (m. pl. or mixed)
antunna kuntunnayou were (f. pl.)
hum kaanuuthey were (m. or mixed)
hunna kunnathey were (f.)
antumaa kuntumaayou two were (m./f.)
humaa kaanaathe two of them were (m. or mixed)
humaa kaanataathe two of them were (f.)
To Be Sentences: Negative
anaa lastuI am not
anta lastayou are not (m.)
anti lastiyou are not (f.)
huwa laysahe/it is not
hiya laysatshe/it is not, they (non- human) are not
naHnu lasnaawe are not
antum lastumyou are not (m. pl. or mixed)
antunna lastunnayou are not (f. pl.)
hum laysuuthey are not (m. or mixed)
hunna lasnathey are not (f.)
antumaa lastumaathe two of you are not (m./f.)
humaa laysaathe two of them are not (m. or mixed)
humaa laysataathe two of them are not (f.)
al bint laysat fii l- bustaan.The girl is not in the garden.
anaa lastu min al- yaabaan.I am not from Japan.
naHnu lasnaa fii l- maTaar.We are not at the airport.
To Do and To Eat in the Past Tense
anaa faxaltuI did
anta faxaltayou did (m.)
anti faxaltiyou did (f.)
huwa faxalahe/it did
hiya faxalatshe/it did, they (non- human) did
naHnu faxalnaawe did
antum faxaltumyou did (m. pl. or mixed)
antunna faxaltunnayou did (f. pl.)
hum faxaluuthey did (m. or mixed)
hunna faxalnathey did (f.)
antumaa faxaltumaayou two did (m./f.)
humaa faxalaathey two did (m. or mixed)
humaa faxalataathey two did (f.)
anaa akaltuI ate
anta akaltayou ate (m.)
anti akaltiyou ate (f.)
huwa akalahe/it ate
hiya akalatshe/it ate, they (non- human) ate
naHnu akalnaawe ate
antum akaltumyou ate (m. pl. or mixed)
antunna akaltunnayou ate (f. pl.)
hum akaluuthey ate (m. or mixed)
hunna akalnathey ate (f.)
antumaa akaltumaayou two ate (m./f.)
humaa akalaathey two ate (m. or mixed)
humaa akalataathey two ate (f.)
To Do and To Study in the Present Tense
anaa afxaluI do, Im doing
anta tafxaluyou do, youre doing (m.)
anti tafxaliinayou do, youre doing (f.)
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huwa yafxaluhe/it does, he/it is doing
hiya tafxalushe/it does, she/it is doing, they (non- human) do, they (non- human) are doing
naHnu nafxaluwe do, were doing
antum tafxaluunayou do, youre doing (m. pl. or mixed)
antunna tafxalnayou do, youre doing (f. pl.)
hum yafxaluunathey do, theyre doing (m. or mixed)
hunna yafxalnathey do, theyre doing (f.)
antumaa tafxalaaniyou two do, you two are doing (m./f.)
humaa yafxalaanithey two do, they two are doing (m. or mixed)
humaa tafxalaanithey two do, they two are doing (f.)
anaa adrusuI study, Im studying
anta tadrusuyou study, youre studying (m.)
anti tadrusiinayou study, youre studying (f.)
huwa yadrusuhe studies, hes studying
hiya tadrusushe studies, shes studying
naHnu nadrusuwe study, were studying
antum tadrusuunayou study, youre studying (m. pl. or mixed)
antunna tadrusnayou study, youre studying (f. pl.)
hum yadrusuunathey study, theyre studying (m. or mixed)
hunna yadrusnathey study, theyre studying (f.)
antumaa tadrusaaniyou two study, youre studying (m./f.)
humaa yadrusaanithey two study, they two are studying (m. or mixed)
humaa tadrusaanithey two study, they two are studying (f.)
To Have
xindiiI have (lit., with me)
xindakayou have (lit., with you) (m.)
xindakiyou have (lit., with you) (f.)
xindahuhe/it has (lit., with him/it)
xindahaashe/it has, they (non- human) have (lit., with her/it/them)
xindanaawe have (lit., with us)
xindakumyou have (lit., with you) (m. pl. or mixed)
xindakunnayou have (lit., with you) (f. pl.)
xindahumthey have (lit., with them) (m. or mixed)
xindahunnathey have (lit., with them) (f.)
xindakumaayou two have (lit., with you) (m./f.)
xindahumaathe two of them have (lit., with the two of them) (m./f.)
Travel and Tourism
manshurbrochure
kaamira, aalat taSwiircamera
Suurah min faDlak?Can you take our picture?
siyaaHa muwajjahaguided tour
funduqhotel, motel
kam waaHid? kam shakhS?How many people?
kam ghurfa?How many rooms?
xindi Hajz.I have a reservation.
uriid an aHjiz.Id like to make a reservation.
markaz istixlaamaatinformation center
khaariTamap
taHwiil xumlamoney exchange
nuSub tidhkaarimonument
jawaaz saafarpassport
maktab al-istiqbaalreception desk
Hajzreservation
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tasjiil dukhuulto check in
tasjiil khuruujto check out
yadhhab li t- taTallux xala l- makaanto go sightseeing
yakhudh Suura, yaltaqiT Suurato take a picture
baaS siyaaHatour bus
saaiHtourist
maktab siyaaHatourist offi ce
as- safar wa s- siyaaHatravel and tourism
ayna . . . ?Where is . . . ?
sakan ash- shabaabyouth hostel
Visiting a Friend
xafwan, hal kariim hunaaka?Excuse me, is Kareem here?
laa. kariim dhahaba ilaa s- suuq.No. Kareem went to the market.
mataa sa- yakuunu fii l- bayt?When is he coming home?
dhahaba likay yashriya al- Haliib.He went to buy milk.
sa yarjixu ay daqiiqa.He should be here any minute.
hal astaTiixu an atruka lahu khabaran?Can I leave him a message?
tafaDDal ilaa l- manzil wa intaDHir kariim.Come inside the house and wait for Kareem.
shukran.Thank you.
haadhihi hiya ghurfat al- juluus.This is the living room.
wa anaa sa-akuunu fii l- maTbakh.And Ill be in the kitchen.
shukran jaziilan.Thank you very much.
marHaban bika!Youre welcome!
Weather
ghaymcloud
darajadegree
Dabaabfog
ixSaarhurricane
al- jaww jamiil.Its beautiful.
al- Harr shadiid.Its burning hot.
al- jaww ghaaim.Its cloudy.
al- jaww baarid.Its cold.
al- barad shadiid.Its freezing.
al- barad yataSaaqaT.Its hailing.
al- jaww Haar.Its hot.
al- jaww mumTir.Its raining.
al- jaww muthlij.Its snowing.
al- jaww mushriq.Its sunny.
al- jaww daafi.Its warm.
al- jaww xaaSif.Its windy.
barqlightning
maTarrain
Dabkhansmog
thaljsnow
xaSifastorm
shamssun
darajat al- Haraaratemperature
raxdthunder
miDHallaumbrella
al- jawwweather
maa hiya darajat al- Haraara?Whats the temperature?
kayfa Haal al- jaww?Whats the weather like?
riiHwind
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haadhaa mumtaaz!Thats wonderful!
maadhaa tafxalu fii miSr?What are you doing in Egypt?
anaa Taalib fii jaamixat al-azhar.Im a student at Al- Azhar University.
wa anta?And you?
anaa min al- maghrib.Im from Morocco.
wa laakin haadhihi s- sana th- thaaniyya fii miSr.But this is my second year in Egypt.
anaa SaHaafiyy maxa jariidat al- bayaan fii l- qaahira.Im a journalist with Al- Bayan newspaper in Cairo.
Dialogue 2 (Asking Directions)
xafwan, hal matHaf al- funuun fii haadhaa nnahj?Excuse me, is the art museum on this street?
laa, haadhaa laysa an- nahj aS- SaHiiH.No, this isnt the right street.
almatHaf fii nahj al-andalus.Its on Andalus Street.
anaa Daaix idhan.Im lost then.
ayna nahj al-andalus?Where is Andalus Street?
ruuH ilaa s- saaHa wa liff xalaa l- yamiin.Go to the square and turn right.
Dialogue 1 (Saying Hello)
as- salaamu xalaykum.Hello.
wa xalaykum as- salaam.Hello. (reply)
kayfa l- Haal?How are you doing?
al- Hamdu lillaah.Im fi ne.
wa anta?And you?
al- Hamdu lillaah.Im doing fi ne.
ismii jim.My names Jim.
maa ismuka?Whats your name?
ismii aHmad.My name is Ahmed.
ahlan wa sahlan, ya aHmad.Nice to meet you, Ahmed.
ahlan wa sahlan.Nice to meet you.
min ayna anta?Where are you from?
anaa min amriikaa, min nyuu- yuurk.Im from the U.S., from New York.
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thumma imshii nahjayn ilaa l- masjid.Then walk two blocks to the mosque.
liff xalaa sh- shimaal, wa dhaaka huwa an- nahj.Turn left at the mosque, and thats the street.
matHaf al- funuun bijaanibi al- masjid.The art museum is next to the mosque.
shukran.Thank you.
shukran jaziilan.Thank you very much.
laa shukra xalaa waajib.Youre welcome.
Dialogue 3 (At a Restaurant)
Taawila li waaHid, min faDlika.A table for one, please.
tafaDDalii.Have a seat.
maadhaa turiidiina an tashrubii?What would you like to drink?
maa, shukran.Water, thank you.
yaa sayyid, qaaimat aT- Taxaam.Sir, the menu, please.
bi maadhaa tanSaHunii?What would you recommend (to me)?
laHm al- baqar ladhiidh.The beef is delicious.
wa l- kuskus ladhiidh kadhaalika.And the couscous is delicious as well.
sa-aakhudhu laHm al- baqar.Ill have the beef.
akaltu kuskus al-ams.I ate couscous yesterday.
hal xindakum khubz?Do you have bread?
naxam. hal turiidiinaa shayan aakhara?Yes. Would you like anything else?
laa. shukran.No. Thank you.
(baxda l- wajba . . . ) hal kaana T- Taxaam tayyiban?(After the meal . . . ) Was the food good?
kaana T- Taxaamu mumtaazan!The food was excellent!
hal turiidiina shayan aakhara?Would you like anything else?
naxam. shaay, min faDlika.Yes. Tea, please.
Wa l- Hisaab ayDan, min faDlika.And the check, too, please.
tabxan.Of course.
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