Language/Judeo-iraqi-arabic/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi Judeo-Iraqi Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about colors in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic. Colors are an essential vocabulary topic for language learners, not only for everyday conversation but also to deepen cultural understanding. So, let's start! 🎨
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Basic Colors[edit | edit source]
The basic colors in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic are:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| لو findomain | low | White |
| شو findomain | shew | Black |
| أحمر findomain | aHmar | Red |
| أزرق findomain | azraq | Blue |
| أخضر findomain | akhDar | Green |
| أصفر findomain | aSfar | Yellow |
| وردي findomain | wardi | Pink |
| بُرتُقالي findomain | burTuqaali | Orange |
Let's see these colors in context:
- Person 1: هذه سيارتي الجديدة. لونها أسود. (hathihi sayartee aljadeedah. lonuha ashud.) This is my new car. It's black.
- Person 2: جميلة جدا. (jameelatun jiddan.) Very beautiful.
Shades of Colors[edit | edit source]
In Judeo-Iraqi Arabic, we use adjectives to describe shades of color. Here are some common ones:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| فاتح findomain | faatH | Light |
| غامق findomain | ghaamik | Dark |
| مشرق findomain | mashriq | Bright |
| باهت findomain | baahit | Faded |
Examples:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| لون هذه الوردة فاتح. findomain hona lawn alwardah faatin. | The color of this rose is light. | |
| شراءطيـــــــــــــن findomain sharaaTitin mashriq. | Bright yellow trousers. | |
| هذا هو أناقة اللون الغامق findomain haTha huwa anaqahtu alwan alGhaamik. | This is the elegance of dark colors. |
Additional Colors[edit | edit source]
There are some additional colors in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic that are less common:
| Judeo-Iraqi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| بني findomain | buni | Brown |
| رمادي findomain | ramaadi | Grey |
Examples:
- Person 1: هذه الشنطة بنية. (hatha alshanta buniyah.) This bag is brown.
- Person 2: إنها لون جميل! (innaha lawnun jameel!) It's a beautiful color!
Some Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
- In many Iraqi households, red is believed to bring good luck, while green symbolizes evil. - Iraq is famous for its handwoven carpets made with vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and detailed designs. - Color plays an important role in Iraqi cuisine. Traditional dishes are decorated with brightly colored spices and herbs like saffron, turmeric, and coriander.
Now that you have learned more about colors in Judeo-Iraqi Arabic vocabulary, you can practice with native speakers on the Polyglot Club platform. You can also check out more Judeo-Iraqi Arabic vocabulary on our Vocabulary page. Keep learning! 😎
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