Language/Gulf-arabic/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Gulf Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some basic vocabulary for clothes in Gulf Arabic. Knowing these words will be helpful when shopping, describing what you or others are wearing, and more! Make sure to also check out our Find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also improve your Gulf Arabic > Vocabulary by practicing the examples in this lesson. Let's get started!
Basic Clothes Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic vocabulary for clothes in Gulf Arabic:
| Gulf Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| قميص | qamīṣ | shirt |
| بنطال | banṭāl | pants |
| جينز | jīnz | jeans |
| فستان | fasṭān | dress |
| جاكيت | jākīt | jacket |
| جورب | jūrb | sock |
| حذاء | ḥiḏāʾ | shoe |
| حزام | ḥizām | belt |
| قبعة | qubʿah | hat |
| نظارات | naẓārāt | glasses |
To use these words in context, let's create a dialogue:
- Person 1: هل لديكم بنطال أسود؟ (hal ladaykum banṭāl aswad?) (Do you have black pants?)
- Person 2: نعم، نحن نبيع بناطيل أسود. (naʿam, naḥnu nabīʿu banāṭīl aswad.) (Yes, we sell black pants.)
Now, let's learn some additional words for different types of clothes.
More Clothes Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Wearing traditional or cultural clothes is very common in Gulf countries, and there are specific words to describe those as well. Here are some more vocabulary words for clothes:
| Gulf Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| عقال | ʿiqāl | headband |
| شماغ | šumāġ | traditional Gulf headdress |
| خندرة | khandarah | traditional Gulf cloak |
| عباءة | ʿabāʾah | traditional Gulf robe |
Now, let's see these words in context with a new dialogue:
- Person 1: هل لديكم شماغ بيضاء؟ (hal ladaykum šumāġ bayḍāʾah?) (Do you have a white headdress?)
- Person 2: نعم، لدينا شماغ بيضاء. (naʿam, ladaynā šumāġ bayḍāʾah.) (Yes, we have a white headdress.)
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- In Gulf countries, it is common to wear clothing made from light, airy fabrics to stay cool in the hot climate. - It is customary to wear traditional Gulf clothes during traditional events like weddings and special cultural days. - Gulf clothes are often ornately decorated with embroidery and beading.
That's it for this lesson on Gulf Arabic vocabulary for clothes! Try to practice using these words in context with a native speaker or language partner. Happy learning!
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