Language/Chadian-arabic/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Chadian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will enrich our knowledge of Chadian Arabic by learning vocabulary related to animals. Knowing these words will enable you to understand what Chadian Arabic speakers say about animals around them. Understanding natives speakers is crucial if one desires to communicate effectively with them. So, get yourselves ready, grab a pen and paper, and enjoy this lesson! 😊
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Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
Domestic animals are animals that are kept or raised by humans for various purposes. For instance, domestic animals could be kept for providing food, company or even for agricultural activities. Here are some common domestic animals in Chadian Arabic:
| Chadian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الإبل | al ibl | Camel |
| الفأر | al fe'r | Mouse |
| القط | al qitt | Cat |
| الكلب | al kalb | Dog |
| الحصان | al ḥiṣān | Horse |
| الدجاج | al dajāj | Chicken |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: هل عندكم كلب؟ (Hal 'indakum kalb?) (Do you have a dog?)
- Person 2: نعم، لدينا كلب أسود اللون. (Na‘am, ladaynā kalb 'aswad al-lawn.) (Yes, we have a black dog.)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
Wild animals are animals that are not tamed and are typically found in their natural habitat. In contrast to domestic animals, they are not raised by humans for any specific purposes. Here are some of the most common wild animals in Chadian Arabic:
| Chadian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الأسد | al 'asid | Lion |
| الفيل | al fīl | Elephant |
| التمساح | at-timsāḥ | Crocodile |
| الغزال | al ghazāl | Gazelle |
| الحيوان الوحشي | al-ḥaywān al-waḥshī | Wild animal |
| الوحل | al wahl | Hyena |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: هل شاهدت أي حيوانٍ وحشي؟ (Hal shahidta 'ay ḥaywān waḥshī?) (Did you see any wild animals?)
- Person 2: نعم، رأيت وحلًا و تميمةً و كذلك فأراً. (Na'am, ra'aytu wahalan wa-tamīmatan wa-kadhālika fa'ran.) (Yes, I saw a hyena, a gazelle, and a mouse as well.)
Insects[edit | edit source]
Insects are animals with three body segments, six legs, and usually two pairs of wings. Chadian Arabic speakers recognize many different types of insects as part of their everyday life.
| Chadian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| النمل | an-naml | Ant |
| النحل | an-naḥl | Bee |
| البعوض | al-ba'wadz | Mosquito |
| الجراد | al-jirād | Grasshopper |
| الذباب | al-ḍubbāb | Fly |
| العنكبوت | al-'ankabūt | Spider |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: هل خائف من العناكب؟ (Hal khā'if min al-'ankabūt?) (Are you afraid of spiders?)
- Person 2: نعم، أنا أخاف منها ومن الذباب أيضًا. (Na'am, 'anā 'akhāf minhā wa-min adh-dhubāb 'ayḍan.) (Yes, I am afraid of them and of flies too.)
Marine Animals[edit | edit source]
Marine animals are animals that live in water bodies such as oceans, seas or rivers. They range from tiny planktons to large whales that weigh tens of tonnes. Here is a list of common Chadian Arabic marine animals:
| Chadian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الحوت | al hūt | Whale |
| الدولفين | al-dulfīn | Dolphin |
| سمك القرش | samak al-qarsh | Shark |
| السلحفاة | as-sul'fā | Turtle |
| البحرية | al-bahriyya | Marine |
| الجمبري | al-jambari | Shrimp |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: هل زرت بحرًا في حياتك؟ (Hal zurt biḥran fī ḥayātik?) (Have you ever visited a sea?)
- Person 2: نعم، ذهبت إلى شواطئ المحيط الأطلسي في السنة الماضية. شاهدت سمك القرش والحيتان والدولفين. (Na'am, dhahabtu 'ilá shuāti' al-muḥīt al-'aṭlāsī fī as-sana al-māḍiya. Shahidtu samak al-qarsh wal-ḥūtān wal-dulfīn.) (Yes, I went to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean last year. I saw sharks, whales, and dolphins.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Now you have learned some new animal vocabulary in Chadian Arabic. Remember to use the sample dialogues and conversations to practice what you have learnt. To improve your Chadian Arabic Vocabulary, you can also visit the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Further, you can build your vocabulary by watching and listening to videos and podcasts in Chadian Arabic. Don't forget that practice makes perfect. 🤗
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