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Algerian Arabic Vocabulary - Clothes

Hi Algerian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to clothes in Algerian Arabic! Clothes are an essential part of our daily lives, and learning the words used to describe them will enable you to communicate more effectively in a variety of situations. Let’s get started!

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Say Hello and Greetings in Algerian Arabic, Basic Phrases in Algerian Arabic, Food & Weather.

Clothing

Algerian traditional clothing includes djellabas and the gandoura. Djellabas are long, loose-fitting robes with a hood, while gandouras are shorter and also loose-fitting. French influence has also penetrated Algerian fashion, and many locals wear Western clothing such as t-shirts, jeans, and suits.

Let's start with some common clothing items:

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
بلوزة	blouza	Blouse
بنطال	bentel	Pants
جاكيط	jakite	Jacket
شميسة	shemisa	Shirt
بدلة	bdelah	Suit
فستان	fstane	Dress
تنورة	tnoura	Skirt
شورت	short	Shorts

Dialogue:

• Person 1: شريتي بلوزة جميلة ديال التصميم؟ (Did you buy a beautiful designed blouse?)
• Person 2: نعم شريت بلوزا و تنورة. (Yes, I bought a blouse and a skirt.)

Footwear

Just like clothing, footwear in Algeria is quite diverse, ranging from traditional leather babouches to modern sportswear.

Here are some common footwear items:

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
حذاء	hada	Shoes
صندل/سندل	sandal	Sandals
حذاء رياضي	hada ryadi	Sneakers/sports shoes
بوط	bout	Boots

Dialogue:

• Person 1: وين نلقا صندلات رخيصة؟ (Where can we find cheap sandals?)
• Person 2: كيفاش رايحين نلبسوها؟ بالهايك كانت تمشي بالعرِيس. (How are we going to wear them? In the past, they used to be worn during the wedding ceremony.)

Accessories

Accessories can add that final touch to any outfit, and there is a wide variety of them in Algeria.

Here are some common accessory items:

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
برشوم	barshom	Brooch
حقيبة يد	haqiba yed	Handbag
ساعة	sa3a	Watch
عصا	3assa	Walking stick
نظارات	nazirat	Glasses/sunglasses
قبعة	kabaa	Hat

Dialogue:

• Person 1: واش تّرتاحي بيها أكثر، بالنظارات ولا بالعصا؟ (Which one do you feel more comfortable with, glasses or walking stick?)
• Person 2: أحب النظارات لأنها تحمي عيني من الشمس. (I prefer glasses because they protect my eyes from the sun.)

Conclusion

We hope you have enjoyed learning about Algerian Arabic vocabulary related to clothes, footwear, and accessories. Remember, the more you practice, the quicker you will become proficient in this language. Don't forget to use the resources available to you, such as the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Pronouns in Algerian Arabic, Days of the Week, Education & Feelings and Emotions.

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