Language/Hijazi-arabic/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Hijazi Arabic learners! ๐
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to animals in Hijazi Arabic. Animals are an important part of many cultures, including in the Arab world. Knowing the names of different animals in Hijazi Arabic can help you communicate better with locals, especially if you are visiting a farm, zoo or simply enjoying the beautiful nature in the region. Let's get started!
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Common Animals in Hijazi Arabic[edit | edit source]
Here are some common animals in Hijazi Arabic that you might encounter in everyday conversations or in nature. Pay attention to the pronunciation and try to repeat after me!
| Hijazi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ุฌูู ูู | jamal | camel |
| ุฃุณุฏ | สพasad | lion |
| ุซูุฑ | thoor | bull |
| ูุฑุณ | faras | horse |
| ุจูุฑุฉ | baqarah | cow |
| ุฎุฑูู | kharoof | sheep |
| ูุทุฉ | qitta | cat |
| ููุจ | kalb | dog |
| ูุฃุฑ | fa'ar | mouse |
| ุฏูู | deek | rooster |
| ุจุทุฉ | battah | duck |
| ุฎูุฒูุฑ | khinzir | pig |
Animal Sounds[edit | edit source]
Animals make different sounds and these sounds can vary from one language to another. Knowing the animal sounds in Hijazi Arabic is not only fun, but it can also help you understand what is going on around you in nature or on a farm. Here are some examples:
| Hijazi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ูุนูู | neสฟeeq | bray (for camel) |
| ูููู | nahaayiq | neigh (for horse) |
| ูุจุงุญ | nabaah | bark (for dog) |
| ุชุบุฑูุฏ | taghreed | chirp (for birds) |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Situation: At the zoo
- Person 1: ููููฐุฐูุง ุงููุฃูุณูุฏู ุดูุฑูุณู! (Hatha al-'asadu sharisun!) (This lion is ferocious!)
- Person 2: ููุงุทูููููููููููููููููููููุฑู ุฌูููููููููููููู ูููููููููุงูู (naTirun jamilun) (A beautiful eagle)
Fun Fact[edit | edit source]
Did you know that camels are called "ships of the desert"? This nickname reflects the importance of camels for transportation in the arid areas of the Arab world.
If you want to learn more vocabulary and practice your language skills, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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