Arabic Basic Words for Everyday Use

Arabic, a rich and captivating language, is widely spoken in the Middle East and North Africa. Learning some basic Arabic words can greatly enhance your experience when you’re at home, at a hotel, at school, at the hospital, or at the market. Here’s a selection of words to help you in various everyday situations:

At Home (في المنزل):

1. Home – منزل (Manzil)
2. Kitchen – مطبخ (Matbakh)
3. Bedroom – غرفة نوم (Ghurfa nawm)
4. Bathroom – حمام (Hammam)
5. Living room – غرفة المعيشة (Ghurfa al-ma’ayisha)
6. Family – عائلة (Aa’ila)
7. Food – طعام (Ta’am)
8. Bed – سرير (Sirir)
9. Table – طاولة (Taawila)
10. Chair – كرسي (Kursi)

At the Hotel (في الفندق):

1. Hotel – فندق (Funduq)
2. Room – غرفة (Ghurfa)
3. Reservation – حجز (Hijz)
4. Reception – استقبال (Istiqbal)
5. Key – مفتاح (Miftah)
6. Check-in – تسجيل الوصول (Tasjil al-wusul)
7. Check-out – تسجيل الخروج (Tasjil al-khuruj)
8. Breakfast – وجبة إفطار (Wajbat iftar)
9. Wi-Fi – واي فاي (Wi-Fi)
10. Pool – حمام سباحة (Hammam sabah)

At School (في المدرسة):

1. School – مدرسة (Madrasa)
2. Teacher – معلم (Mu’alim) [male], معلمة (Mu’alima) [female]
3. Student – طالب (Talib) [male], طالبة (Taliba) [female]
4. Classroom – فصل دراسي (Fasl dirasi)
5. Homework – واجب منزلي (Wajib munzili)
6. Book – كتاب (Kitab)
7. Pen – قلم (Qalam)
8. Exam – امتحان (Imtihan)
9. Desk – مكتب (Maktab)
10. Playground – ساحة اللعب (Saha al-lu’ub)

At the Hospital (في المستشفى):

1. Hospital – مستشفى (Mustashfa)
2. Doctor – طبيب (Tabib) [male], طبيبة (Tabiba) [female]
3. Nurse – ممرض (Mumarrid) [male], ممرضة (Mumarrida) [female]
4. Patient – مريض (Marid) [male], مريضة (Marida) [female]
5. Emergency – طوارئ (Tawari)
6. Medicine – دواء (Dawa)
7. Appointment – موعد (Maw’id)
8. X-ray – أشعة سينية (Ash’at sinia)
9. Pain – ألم (Alam)
10. Surgery – عملية جراحية (Amaliya jarahiya)

At the Market (في السوق):

1. Market – سوق (Suq)
2. Price – السعر (Al-si’r)
3. Shopping – التسوق (Al-tasawuq)
4. Money – نقود (Nuqud)
5. Bargain – مساومة (Musawama)
6. Groceries – مشتريات (Mushtarayat)
7. Fruits – فواكه (Fawakeh)
8. Vegetables – خضروات (Khudrawat)
9. Meat – لحم (Lahm)
10. Receipt – إيصال (Iisal)

Learning and using these basic Arabic words can make your daily life in Arabic-speaking countries more comfortable and enjoyable. So, don’t hesitate to start practicing and expanding your Arabic vocabulary!

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