Language/Egyptian-arabic/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Egyptian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Egyptian Arabic vocabulary related to education. You will learn essential words and expressions related to school, university, and learning. Moreover, we will provide cultural insights and interesting facts about Egypt's education system. By the time you finish this lesson, you will be able to communicate with Arabic speakers on educational topics. Let's get started!
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Common Nouns & Medical Emergencies.
Education System in Egypt[edit | edit source]
Before we dive into the Egyptian Arabic vocabulary related to education, let's provide some background about the education system in Egypt. Egypt has a free education system that is mandatory for the primary and lower secondary levels (6-14 years old). The education language is Arabic, and instruction mainly relies on memorization and recitation. Education in Egypt goes beyond primary and lower secondary levels, and students who complete the preparatory education certificate (Thanawiya Amma) are eligible for higher education.
Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic words you would need to know to talk about general education topics in Egyptian Arabic:
Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
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مدرسة | "madrasa" | School |
جامعة | "jamia" | University |
طالب | "talib" | Student |
معلم | "mu3allam" | Teacher |
درس | "dars" | Lesson |
كتاب | "kitaab" | Book |
ورقة | "waraqa" | Paper |
قلم | "qalam" | Pen |
أفكار | "afkar" | Ideas |
امتحان | "emtihan" | Exam |
Now let's explore some advanced words and expressions related to education:
Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
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كلية | "koliya" | College |
دبلوم | "dibloom" | Diploma |
بكالوريوس | "bakaloryus" | Bachelor's Degree |
ماجستير | "majister" | Master's Degree |
دكتوراه | "doktora" | Doctorate Degree |
شهادة | "shahada" | Certificate |
اختبار | "ekhtebaar" | Test |
قاعة | "qa3a" | Classroom |
فصل | "fasl" | Section |
عطلة | "3atla" | Vacation |
Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Let's imagine a dialogue between a student and a teacher:
- Teacher: مرحبًا، كيف حالك؟ ("Marhaban, kayfa haluka?" - "Hello, how are you?")
- Student: بخير شكرًا، وأنت؟ ("Bikhayr shukran, wa anta?" - "I'm fine, thank you. And you?")
- Teacher: بكل خير، شو أخبار الامتحان؟ ("Bikull khair, shu akhbar al-imtihan?" - "Everything's good. How was the exam?")
- Student: الحمد لله تمام، طلعت الدرجة حلوة. ("Alhamdulillah tamam, tala3t el-darga 7elwa." - "Thanks God. I got a good grade.")
- Teacher: فرحان بسماع هيك خبر. تستاهل يا بني. ("Farhan besma3a heik khabar. Testahel ya bany" - "I'm happy to hear that. You deserve it.")
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
- In Egypt, graduating from college or university is an essential achievement for most families. It's a symbol of social status, academic excellence, and access to better job opportunities. - Egypt's oldest and most prestigious university is Al-Azhar University, founded in 970 A.D. In addition to providing higher education, Al-Azhar is considered the center of Islamic learning and scholarship worldwide. - Like many countries in the Arab world, schooling in Egypt has a strict dress code. Students usually wear a uniform that consists of a white shirt and black pants or skirt.
To improve your Egyptian Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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