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Algerian Arabic Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Algerian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning the names of different types of drinks in Algerian Arabic. Knowing these words will make it easier for you to communicate with locals while ordering drinks or just having a casual conversation. So, let's get started!

Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Say Hello and Greetings in Algerian Arabic, Basic Phrases in Algerian Arabic, Seasons & Education.

Algerian Arabic Drinks

In Algeria, coffee and tea are the most favored drinks, especially tea – as it is served to guests as soon as they visit. Beverages such as fruit juices and soft drinks have become very popular with younger generations in the past few years.

Let's have a look at the different types of drinks and how to say them in Algerian Arabic:

Algerian Arabic	Pronunciation	English
قهوة	qahwah	Coffee
شاي	shay	Tea
عصير	3aseer	Juice
ليمونادة	limonada	Lemonade
كولا	kola	Cola
سفن آب	sven ap	7UP
شوارمة	shawirma	Shaurma

Useful Phrases

Here are some useful phrases to use when ordering drinks:

• أريد قهوة، من فضلك. (Areed qahwah, min fadlik.) - I would like coffee, please.
• هل تفضل شاياً؟ (Hal tafaddal shayyan?) - Would you like some tea?
• بيبرسي، من فضلك. (Biparci, min fadlik.) - Pepsi, please.
• عصير رمان، لو سمحت. (3aseer remman, law samaht) - Pomegranate juice, please.
• هل يوجد ليمونادة؟ (Hal yujad limonada?) - Is there any lemonade?
• بربانيا من فضلك. (Barbounya min fadlik.) - Orange juice, please.

Dialogue

Let's see how these phrases can be used in a conversation between two people:

• Person 1: هل تفضل شاياً؟ (Hal tafaddal shayyan?) ("Would you like some tea?")
• Person 2: نعم، شاي بدون سكر، لو سمحت. (Naam, shay bidun sukkar, law samaht.) ("Yes, tea without sugar, please.")

• Person 1: بيبرسي، من فضلك. (Biparci, min fadlik.) ("Pepsi, please.")
• Person 2: آسف، لا يوجد بيبرسي. (Asif, la yujad biparci.) ("Sorry, there's no Pepsi.")

• Person 1: بربانيا من فضلك. (Barbounya min fadlik.) ("Orange juice, please.")
• Person 2: آسف، لا يوجد عصير برتقال الآن. (Asif, la yujad 3aseer britgal al-aan.) ("Sorry, there's no orange juice available now.")

Conclusion

Congratulations! Now you know the most common drinks in Algerian Arabic. Practice using these words and phrases to order your favorite drink when visiting Algeria.

If you want to improve your knowledge of Algerian Arabic vocabulary, you can check out the Polylot Club website, which provides a unique way to [native speakers] and ask them any [[1]]! 😊

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Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Pronouns in Algerian Arabic, Days of the Week & Dinner Table.

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