Language/Egyptian-arabic/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Egyptian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some Egyptian Arabic vocabulary related to geography. Most of the vocabulary I will be presenting to you today is related to Egypt, so it will be very useful if you're planning on visiting this beautiful country or if you just want to learn more about it. Let's get started!
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Buildings & Modes of Transportation.
Landforms[edit | edit source]
Egypt is famous for its ancient history, enchanting deserts, and the Nile River. Here are some useful words to describe them.
| Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| صحراء | ṣaḥrāʾ | desert |
| وادي | wādī | valley |
| رمال | rumāl | sand dunes |
| سهل | sahl | plain |
| كتلة صخرية | kutlah ṣakhriyyah | rock formation |
| جبل | jabal | mountain |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: شفت يوتيوب فيديوهات عن صحاري مصر؟ (Have you seen YouTube videos about Egypt's deserts?)
- Person 2: لأ، بس شوفت فيديو عن وادي النيل. (No, but I've watched a video about the Nile Valley.)
Bodies of Water[edit | edit source]
Egypt, also known as the "Gift of the Nile," is situated near the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
| Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| نهر | nahr | river |
| بحيرة | baḥīrah | lake |
| بحر | baḥr | sea |
| قناة | qanāh | canal |
| خليج | khalyj | gulf |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: مرات أحلامي أروح عند البحر. (Sometimes I dream of going to the sea.)
- Person 2: أنا مرة رحت بحيرة ناصر، كانت جميلة جداً. (I once went to Nasser Lake, it was very beautiful.)
Directions[edit | edit source]
Let's learn some words that will help you ask for directions in Egyptian Arabic.
| Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| شمال | shamāl | north |
| جنوب | junūb | south |
| شرق | sharq | east |
| غرب | gharb | west |
| هاي الاتجاهات؟ | hayy el-etjāhāt? | What are the directions? |
| على يمينك | ʿalā yamīnka | on your right |
| على يسارك | ʿalā yasārak | on your left |
| مستقيم | mustaqīm | straight |
| أنا ضايع | ana ḍāyʿ | I'm lost. |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: إيه رأيك لو نروح الأهرامات؟ (What do you think if we go to the Pyramids?)
- Person 2: ما بتخافش تضيع الطريق؟ (Aren't you afraid of getting lost?)
- Person 1: لأ، أنا حفظت الاتجاهات. (No, I memorized the directions.)
Famous Egyptian Cities[edit | edit source]
Egypt is home to many famous cities that attract tourists from all over the world. Here are some words that will help you learn about them.
| Egyptian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| القاهرة | el-qāhirah | Cairo |
| الإسكندرية | el-iskandariyyah | Alexandria |
| الغردقة | el-ghurdaqah | Hurghada |
| شرم الشيخ | sharm el-sheikh | Sharm El-Sheikh |
| أسوان | aswān | Aswan |
| الأقصر | el-uqṣur | Luxor |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: بتعرف إني رحت لحد دلوقتي للإسكندرية والقاهرة فقط؟ (Did you know that I've only been to Alexandria and Cairo so far?)
- Person 2: ممتاز، إن شاء الله تروح شرم الشيخ والأقصر في الوقت الجاي. (Great, hopefully, you'll go to Sharm El-Sheikh and Luxor next time.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for this lesson on Egyptian Arabic vocabulary related to geography. I hope you enjoyed learning these new words and found them useful. Remember, the best way to improve your language skills is to practice with native speakers. You can use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions. Also, don't forget to check out the vocabulary section for more useful words and phrases in Egyptian Arabic.
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Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Talking about the Weather & Basic Greetings.
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