Language/Judeo-iraqi-arabic/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Judeo-Iraqi Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on vocabulary related to animals. Knowing animal names in a foreign language is always useful, especially if you are planning to visit zoos or animal parks. Additionally, exploring the fauna of the region you are learning about can provide insights into the culture and everyday life of the people who live there. So, let's get started! 🦁🐘🐍
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Education, Health, Express Surprise & Food.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
First, let's learn some basic animal names in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| باطور (baa'thur) | /bæːθur/ | Camel |
| دەز (dhez) | /dhez/ | Lamb |
| بەز (bez) | /bez/ | Goat |
| فيل (feel) | /fiːl/ | Elephant |
| جێگۆش (jegosh) | /dʒɛːgɔʃ/ | Lion |
| بۆمبار (bombar) | /bɔmbar/ | Owl |
| زۆرخانووس (zorkhanous) | /zørxɑnus/ | Peacock |
| تۆر (tor) | /tor/ | Bull |
| خۆرۆش (khoroosh) | /xɔroʃ/ | Donkey |
Now, let's see some of these animals in a dialogue:
- Person 1: هەژارەکانی کوردستان چەندین جێگۆش هەیە؟ (Hejaraakanii Kurdistan chendin jegosh hae?) (How many lions are there in Kurdistan?)
- Person 2: هەندێکە (Hendekae) (There are some.)
- Person 1: لە ماڵپەڕی بەشداربووی کەڵکەیەک دەگەڕێت (Le malperii beshdarebooyi kelkeayek degaret) (On the balcony, a kitten is playing)
- Person 2: بەرامبەر کەڵکەیەک دەگەڕێت (Baramber kelkeayek degaret) (A kitten is playing around)
Farm Animals[edit | edit source]
Now, let's move on to farm animals. Farming has been an important part of Iraqi culture for centuries. Knowing the names of farm animals can be particularly helpful in rural areas. Below are some common farm animals in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ده‌زە (dhezë) | /dheze/ | Lamb |
| ئەگەر (eger) | /eɣer/ | Goat |
| گەلمە (gelma) | /ɡɛlmæ/ | Cow |
| پاشە (pashe) | /pɑʃe/ | Horse |
| دووک (dowuk) | /dovuk/ | Rooster |
| کەوتان (kewtan) | /kɛwtæn/ | Hen |
| كاڵ (kaal) | /kæːl/ | Dog |
Let's put some of these farm animals in a dialogue:
- Person 1: ئەگەرەکان نۆژن (Egerakan nhozhun) (Goats are grazing)
- Person 2: سەر دەرۆڤەیەکی خۆرگەی بەردەوام نەبۆ، بەچاودەیەکی شاری ئەربیلی نیە (Ser deroveyeki xorgay berdewam nibo, bechawdeyeki shari Erbeli naye) (There is a sustainable agriculture project that aims to preserve goats through urban farming in Erbil.)
- Person 1: دەزەکان دۆخیان (Dhezekan dawkhian) (Lambs are cute)
- Person 2: باوەڵپۆزی دەزە,ڕەشە قەلەمجوون (Bawalpozi dheze, rasha qalmejwan) (Lamb chops, rice with vermicelli)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
Iraq is home to several species of wild animals. While most of these animals are found in protected areas such as national parks and zoos, some can still be found in the wild. Below are some of the most common wild animals in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| چیتا (chita) | /tʃiːtæ/ | Cheetah |
| بابیر (babeer) | /bæːbir/ | Beaver |
| خسیس (khasis) | /xæsiːs/ | Snake |
| لەوەر (lewër) | /lewer/ | Fox |
| خشکۆشە (khshkohsha) | /xʃkoʃæ/ | Beetle |
| رۆغەڵان (roghan) | /roɣæn/ | Gazelle |
Let's see what these wild animals can do in a dialogue:
- Person 1: خسیسەکە لاسیا ئەکڵێ دا؟ (Khasiseke lasya aqle da?) (Can this snake eat a human?)
- Person 2: نە؛ خسیسەکان پێوەکراون. (Nə; Khasiseakan pewekrawn.) (No; snakes are carnivorous.)
- Person 1: چیتا ڕۆژانەکان چی دەکات؟ (Chita rozhanean chi dikat?) (What do cheetahs do during the day?)
- Person 2: چیتا لە پێوانەی بکرێت (Chita la pewaney bekret) (Cheetahs hunt at dawn)
Marine Animals[edit | edit source]
Iraq may not have a coastline, but freshwater fish and other aquatic animals can be found in rivers and inland lakes. Let's learn some aquatic animals in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| هووند (hawund) | /hæːwund/ | Carp |
| مۆسەڵ (mosel) | /møːsel/ | Eel |
| بەروو (berow) | /berow/ | Trout |
| خۆزە (khoez') | /xoez/ | Crab |
| گرێوان (grewwan) | /ɡrewæn/ | Shrimp |
| سەخرەدان (sakhredan) | /sæxredæn/ | Lobster |
Here's a fun dialogue featuring some aquatic animals:
- Person 1: هۆوندەکەی چی دەکات؟ (Hawundeki chi dikat?) (What does the carp do?)
- Person 2: هۆوند بەچاودەیەکی خشکەشەکردنی ئیندیایەوە پارازیتەی دەخولداردە (Hawundech bekhaawdeyeki khshkashkrdne Indiaio parazite dekhuldardae) (Carp is an invasive species of India, carrying parasites)
Insects[edit | edit source]
Insects are ubiquitous, and although they are often small and easily overlooked, they play an important role in the ecosystem. Let's learn some insect names in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| خۆزە (khoez') | /xoez/ | Scorpion |
| خشکۆشە (khshkohsha) | /xʃkoʃæ/ | Beetle |
| خەڵچاوەک (khelchawek) | /xelʧæwek/ | Ant |
| خەڵڵە (khella) | /xellæ/ | Bee |
| چیژاو (chizhaw) | /tʃiːʒɑːw/ | Mosquito |
| پلارەکێک (plarekek) | /plærekek/ | Butterfly |
Let's see some cues where insects can make an appearance:
- Person 1: خەڵچاوەکان بەکاردەهێنێن هەڵسووڵە (Khelchawekan bekardahenne helesuwele) (Ants use pheromones.)
- Person 2: ده‌كەم بە كاتێك كوچنە و كاتێك باباپا مەڕۆڤە (Dhekem be katek kuchne u katik bapapa merov) (Sometimes a small child and sometimes a bustard eat the locusts.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for this lesson! I hope you found this vocabulary list helpful. To improve your Judeo-Iraqi Arabic vocabulary further, you can refer to the Find native speakers and ask them any questions. Also, you can check the Vocabulary section of Polyglot Club's website for more words and phrases. Don't forget to practice regularly, reading and speaking aloud, and you will steadily improve your Judeo-Iraqi Arabic skills. Thanks for studying with us! 🙏
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Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Give your Opinion, Count to 10 & Feelings and Emotions.