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Algerian Arabic Vocabulary - Animals

Hi Algerian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some common animal names in Algerian Arabic, along with some cultural information and interesting facts about these animals.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Say Hello and Greetings in Algerian Arabic, Basic Phrases in Algerian Arabic, Asking Directions & Clothes.

Domestic Animals

Cat

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
قطة	qaṭṭa	cat

• Person 1: واش في قطة عندكم؟ (wach fi qaṭṭa ʿndkum?) - (Do you have a cat?)
• Person 2: نعم, عندي وحدة. (naʿam, ʿndi wahda) - (Yes, I have one.)

In Algeria, cats are considered good luck and are valued as protectors of the home against evil spirits.

Dog

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
كلب	kalb	dog

• Person 1: شنو اسم كلبك؟ (shnu ism kalbk?) - (What's your dog's name?)
• Person 2: اسمو روكو. (ismu rokku) - (His name is Rocco.)

In Algeria, dogs are often used for hunting and as guard animals.

Chicken

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
دجاج	dajāj	chicken

• Person 1: كيفاش تسالي بالدجاج؟ (kifāsh tsāli biddajāj?) - (How do you cook chicken?)
• Person 2: انا كنطهيها في الفرن مع الخضار. (anā kuntihiha fīlfern maʿlkhudhār) - (I usually bake it in the oven with vegetables.)

In Algeria, chicken is a common ingredient in traditional dishes like couscous and tajine.

Wild Animals

Lion

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
أسد	ʾasad	lion

• Person 1: هل شفت أسد في الحديقة الوطنية؟ (hal shuft ʾasad flḥadīqat lwaṭaniyya?) - (Have you seen a lion in the national park?)
• Person 2: لا، لكني شفت نمور. (lā, lakinī shuft nmūr) - (No, but I've seen tigers.)

There are no wild lions in Algeria, but they can be found in nearby countries like Morocco and Tunisia.

Camel

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
جمل	jemal	camel

• Person 1: شفت جمل في الصحراء؟ (shuft jemal fīṣ-ṣaḥrāʾ?) - (Have you seen a camel in the desert?)
• Person 2: نعم، شفت واحد عند عائلة صحراوية. (naʿam, shuft wāḥed ʿnd ʿāʾila ṣaḥrawiyya) - (Yes, I've seen one with a Sahrawi family.)

Camels are commonly used for transportation and as a source of milk and meat in Algerian desert regions.

Monkey

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
قرد	qird	monkey

• Person 1: هل شفت قرود في الغابة؟ (hal shuft qirad flghaba?) - (Have you seen monkeys in the forest?)
• Person 2: لا، لكني شفت خفافيش. (lā, lakinī shuft khafāfīsh) - (No, but I've seen bats.)

Monkeys are not native to Algeria, but can be found in some African countries like Morocco.

Sea Creatures

Dolphin

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
دولفين	dulfīn	dolphin

• Person 1: هل شفت دولفين في البحر؟ (hal shuft dulfīn fīlbaḥr?) - (Have you seen a dolphin in the sea?)
• Person 2: نعم، شفت عائلة دولفين قريب من شاطئ البحر المتوسط. (naʿam, shuft ʿāʾila dulfīn qbīb mn shāṭiʾ lbaḥr lmoutawasit) - (Yes, I've seen a family of dolphins near the Mediterranean coast.)

Dolphins are frequently sighted in the waters around Algeria and are often associated with good luck and prosperity.

Octopus

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
حبار	ḥibār	octopus

• Person 1: هل طبخت حبار قبل؟ (hal ṭabbakhti ḥibār qabl?) - (Have you cooked octopus before?)
• Person 2: لا، بس ما عنديش خبرة في طبخها. (lā, bs mā ʿndysh khabra fī ṭabbukhha) - (No, but I don't have experience in cooking it.)

Octopus is a popular seafood dish in Algeria, often served grilled or stewed with vegetables and spices.

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