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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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