Language/Algerian-arabic/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Algerian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the names of some fruits in Algerian Arabic. Algerian Arabic has a lot of influence from French and Berber. Thus, some of the fruit names may sound similar to their French or Berber counterparts.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Drinks & Time.
Fruits in Algerian Arabic[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most common fruits, along with their pronunciation and English translations:
| Algerian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| التفاح | at-tuffāḥ | apple |
| الموز | al-mawz | banana |
| البرتقال | al-burtuqāl | orange |
| التين | at-tīn | fig |
| الجوز | al-jawz | walnut |
| الكرز | al-kuraz | cherry |
| الجريب فروت | al-jarīb fūrut | grapefruit |
| العنب | al-'anab | grape |
| الليمون | al-limūn | lemon |
| الخوخ | al-khūkh | peach |
| البطيخ | al-baṭṭīkh | watermelon |
| الشمام | ash-shamām | cantaloupe melon |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Person 1: هل لديك تفاح؟ (Hal ladayk tuffāḥ? - Do you have apples?) Person 2: نعم، لدي بعض التفاح. (Na‘am, ladī ba‘ḍ at-tuffāḥ - Yes, I have some apples.) Person 1: كم يكلف الكيلو؟ (Kam yakulf al-kīlo? - How much does a kilo cost?) Person 2: يكلف عشرين دينار للكيلو. (Yakulf ‘ishrīn dīnār lil-kīlo - It costs twenty dinars per kilo.)
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
- The fig is a popular fruit in Algerian cuisine. It is not only eaten as a fresh fruit, but it is also used in a lot of traditional dishes such as tagines and desserts. - Algeria is known for producing high-quality dates. The city of Biskra, located in the Sahara desert, is particularly famous for its dates. - Watermelons and cantaloupe melons are popular during the hot summer months as they are great for quenching thirst.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To practice your fruit vocabulary, try to name all the fruits you know in Algerian Arabic. You can also try to describe your favorite fruit in Algerian Arabic using the vocabulary we learned in this lesson.
To improve your Algerian Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Camping
- Days of the Week
- Basic Phrases in Algerian Arabic
- Verbs in Algerian Arabic
- Feelings and Emotions
- Pronouns in Algerian Arabic
- Asking Directions
- Months of the Year
- Problems in Algerian Arabic