Language/Judeo-iraqi-arabic/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Judeo-Iraqi Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll learn useful vocabulary about clothes. Clothes are an important part of our culture and a way to express ourselves. Let's get started!
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Education, Health, Drinks & How to say Good Bye?.
Basics[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basics. Here are some words to describe basic types of clothing:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| كَميسَة (kamisa) | kæˈmiːsæ | shirt/blouse |
| بَنطَلون (bantaloon) | bæn.tæ.lun | pants/trousers |
| جَيبَة (jayba) | ˈʒeːbæ | traditional robe worn by men |
| خَمار (khammar) | ˈxaːmæɾ | headscarf worn by women |
| شَماغ (shamaagh) | ʃæ.ˈmɑːɣ | traditional headdress worn by men |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: أَنا لابِس كَميسَة. (Ana labis kamisa.) (I'm wearing a shirt.)
- Person 2: وَأَنا لابِس بَنطَلون. (Wa ana labis bantaloon.) (And I'm wearing pants.)
Footwear[edit | edit source]
Now let's move on to footwear, which is an important aspect of clothing. Here are some words for different types of shoes and socks:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| حِذاء (hiza) | ħiːˈðæːʔ | shoes |
| شَبَّاص (shabbas) | ʃæb.bæs | sandals |
| جَوارِب (jawaarib) | ʒæ.wæː.ɾib | socks |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: هَايَ الحِذاء سِت، وَلا يمين؟ (Haaya l-hiza sitt, wala yamin?) (This shoe is size six, or is it right?)
- Person 2: لا، هَايَ اليَمِين. (La, haaya l-yameen.) (No, this is the right one.)
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Accessories can make or break an outfit. Here are some words for different accessories:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ساعَة يَد (saaʿa yad) | ˈsæːʕæt jæd | wristwatch |
| نَظَّارَة (nazzaara) | næz.zaː.ɾæ | eyeglasses |
| قُبَّعَة (qubbaʿa) | ˈqu.bˤɑ.ʕæ | hat/cap |
| حَقِيبَة (haqiiba) | ħæˈkiːbæ | purse/bag |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: وَاللَه، ساعَة يَدي مَش شابِهَة الشكل المَطلُوب. (Wallah, saaʿa yadi mash shabihaa ash-shakl al-matloob.) (Man, this wristwatch doesn't look like the desired shape.)
- Person 2: عادِي، بَتقْدَر تَغَيّر النَّظَّارَة بَدالُهُ. (3aadi, b-taʔdar t-ghayyer an-nazzaara bedaalu.) (It's okay, you can change the eyeglasses instead of it.)
Colors[edit | edit source]
Colors can also be an important part of clothing, here are some words for different colors:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أَسوَد (aswad) | ʔæs.wæd | black |
| أَحْمَر (ahmar) | ʔæħ.mær | red |
| أَخضَر (akhđar) | ˈɑx.ðæɾ | green |
| أَزْرَق (azraq) | ʔæzˈræq | blue |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: شُو اللَون اللي بِدَّك إياهُ؟ (Shuu l-lawun lli biddak iyahu?) (What color do you want?)
- Person 2: بِدي أَسوَد وَأَحْمَر. (Biddi aswad wa ʔahmar.) (I want black and red.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for our clothing vocabulary lesson. Remember to practice with others, and you can always refer to the Judeo-Iraqi Arabic Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Also, don't forget to check out our other Vocabulary lessons on the Judeo-Iraqi Arabic language. 😊
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