Language/Hijazi-arabic/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Hijazi Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Hijazi Arabic. Knowing the days of the week is essential in any language. Not only will it help you to plan your schedule, but it will also make it easier to communicate with native speakers. So, let's get started!
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The days of the week in Hijazi Arabic are based on the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar consisting of twelve months in a year of 354 or 355 days. The week in Hijazi Arabic starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday.
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Days of the Week[edit | edit source]
Here are the days of the week in Hijazi Arabic:
| Hijazi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الأحد (al-'ahad) | IPA: /al.ʔa.ħad/ | Sunday |
| الإثنين (al-'ithnain) | IPA: /al.ʔiθ.naɪn/ | Monday |
| الثلاثاء ( ath-thulatha') | IPA: /aθ.θu.la.tʰaʔ/ | Tuesday |
| الأربعاء (al-'arba'a) | IPA: /al.ʔar.ba.ʕa/ | Wednesday |
| الخميس (al-khamis) | IPA: /al.xa.mɪs/ | Thursday |
| الجمعة (al-jum'ah) | IPA: /al.d͡ʒʊm.ʕa/ | Friday |
| السبت (as-sabt) | IPA: /as.sabt/ | Saturday |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples using the days of the week:
- Person 1: يوم الجمعة القادم سوف أذهب إلى المسجد. ("Yawm al-jum'ah al-qadim sawfa adhabu ila al-masjid.") (Next Friday, I will go to the mosque.)
- Person 2: ممتاز، أنا أيضا سوف أذهب. ("Mumtaz, ana 'aydan sawfa adhabu.") (Excellent, I will also go.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have learned the days of the week in Hijazi Arabic. Remember to practice and use them in context to improve your vocabulary. To improve your Hijazi Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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