Language/Libyan-arabic/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Libyan Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Libyan Arabic. Knowing these words will help you in daily conversations with native speakers. We will also provide cultural information and interesting facts about each day.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson:Say Hello and Greetings in Libyan Arabic, How to Say Goodbye in Libyan Arabic, Count to 10 & Health.
Days of the Week[edit | edit source]
The Work Week[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the standard work week. In Libya, the work week starts on Sunday and ends on Thursday. Friday and Saturday are considered the weekend.
Here's a table to help you remember:
| Libyan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| يوم الأحد | yoom al'aHadd | Sunday |
| يوم الإثنين | yoom al'iithnayn | Monday |
| يوم الثلاثاء | yoom althulatha' | Tuesday |
| يوم الأربعاء | yoom al'arbi'a | Wednesday |
| يوم الخميس | yoom alkhamiis | Thursday |
The Weekend[edit | edit source]
In Libya, Friday and Saturday are considered the weekend. Friday is a special day for Muslims as it is the day of congregational prayers in mosques. On this day, people usually dress up in traditional clothes and visit their friends and family members. Some also spend the day watching football matches!
On Saturday, people usually take the opportunity to relax at home, go out for a picnic or shopping with their families.
Here are the weekend days:
| Libyan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| يوم الجمعة | yoom aljum'ah | Friday |
| يوم السبت | yoom assabt | Saturday |
Fun Fact[edit | edit source]
Do you know the Arabic origin of the English names for the days of the week?
Sunday ( يوم الأحد ) comes from the Latin Dies Solis, meaning "day of the sun."
Monday ( يوم الإثنين ) comes from the Latin Dies Lunae, meaning "day of the moon."
Tuesday ( يوم الثلاثاء ) comes from the Old English Tīwesdæg, named after the god Tiw, the god of single combat and heroic glory in Norse mythology.
Wednesday ( يوم الأربعاء ) comes from the Old English Wōdnesdæg, named after the god Woden, or Odin, the Norse Allfather.
Thursday ( يوم الخميس ) comes from the Old English Þūnresdæg, named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder.
Friday ( يوم الجمعة ) comes from the Arabic word Jumu'ah ( جمعة ), which means congregation, as Friday is a special day of congregational prayers for Muslims.
Saturday ( يوم السبت ) comes from the Latin Saturni dies, meaning "day of Saturn," the Roman god of agriculture and wealth.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
A: إيه رايح فين؟ (ayyuh raayih feen?) - Where are you going?
B: رايح مكة في يوم الأربعاء. (raayih makah fee yoom al'arbia) - I am going to Mecca on Wednesday.
A: ليش يوم الأربعاء؟ (leesh yoom al'arbia?) - Why Wednesday?
B: عندي إجازة يومي الخميس والجمعة، فقررت أسافر يوم الأربعاء. (andex-ejazza yummi khameess waljumma, fa-qariirt essafar yoom al'arbia) - I have vacation on Thursday and Friday, so I decided to travel on Wednesday.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You now know the days of the week in Libyan Arabic, and some interesting cultural information about each day. Keep practicing and using them in conversations! To improve your Libyan Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Libya Business Info. "Working Week and Holidays." https://libyabusinessinfo.com/news/working-week-and-holidays.aspx - "Days of the week in Arabic." https://www.wordybynature.com/2020/08/days-of-the-week-in-arabic/
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