Language/Mesopotamian-arabic/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Mesopotamian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on learning animal vocabulary in Mesopotamian Arabic. Animals are an important part of our daily life and we encounter them everywhere. Learning the names of animals in Mesopotamian Arabic will help you better communicate with locals and get a deeper understanding of the culture. So, let's get started! Don't forget, to improve your Mesopotamian Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's first start with the most common animals and their names in Mesopotamian Arabic.
| Mesopotamian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| حمار | 7imaar | Donkey |
| بقرة | baqrah | Cow |
| خروف | kharruuf | Sheep |
| جمل | jammal | Camel |
| ناقة | naaqah | Camel (female) |
| قطة | qittah | Cat |
| كلب | kalb | Dog |
| فأر | fa'ar | Mouse |
| خنزير | khinzeeer | Pig |
| ذئب | dghiib | Wolf |
| ثعلب | thi'alab | Fox |
| أرنب | 'arnab | Rabbit |
| طائر | Ti'aar | Bird |
| ديك | deek | Rooster |
Here are some examples of how to use these animal names in context:
- Person 1: شو اسم الحيوان اللي بيعطي حليب؟ (shu 'ism al-Hayawaan illi bi'itii 7aliiib?) (What's the name of the animal that provides milk?)
- Person 2: اسمها بقرة (ismhaa baqrah) (Its name is cow)
- Person 1: شو اسم الحيوان الذي يفرز الصوف؟ (shu 'ism al-Hayawaan alladhi yafraz al-suuf?) (What's the name of the animal that produces wool?)
- Person 2: الخروف (al-kharruuf) (Sheep)
Reptiles[edit | edit source]
Let's now focus on some reptiles that are commonly found in Mesopotamia.
| Mesopotamian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| تمساح | tumsaah | Crocodile |
| ثعبان | thi'ban | Snake |
| سلحفاة | sil7afaah | Turtle |
| سحلية | sa'hliyah | Lizard |
Here are some examples of how to use these animal names in context:
- Person 1: شو اسم الحيوان الخطير اللي يعيش بالنيل؟ (shu 'ism al-Hayawaan al-khariir allii y3iish bil-niil?) (What's the name of the dangerous animal that lives in the Nile?)
- Person 2: التمساح (at-tumsaah) (Crocodile)
- Person 1: لقيت ثعبان في الحديقة! (laqeet thi'ban fil-Hadiiqah!) (I found a snake in the garden!)
- Person 2: انتبهلك! (Inthablak!) (Be careful!)
Sea Creatures[edit | edit source]
As Mesopotamia is situated near the Persian Gulf, it's not surprising that seafood is an essential part of the local cuisine. Here are some common sea creatures that you might encounter:
| Mesopotamian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| سمك | samak | Fish |
| جمبري | jamburi | Shrimp |
| سرطان البحر | sarataan al-ba7r | Crab |
| حوت | 7uut | Whale |
| دلفين | dalfiin | Dolphin |
Here are some examples of how to use these animal names in context:
- Person 1: اي وين السوق؟ (Ayy wain as-suuq?) (Where is the market?)
- Person 2: فيه سمك كتير! (Feih samak katiiir!) (There's a lot of fish there!)
- Person 1: شكد الجمبري؟ (shakad al-jamburi?) (How much is the shrimp?)
- Person 2: سعره حلو هاليومين، ٣ دنانير بس (si'rah halo halyoomiin, thalatha dinaarii bas) (Its price is good these days, only 3 dinars.)
Insects[edit | edit source]
Lastly, let's learn about some common insects that you might come across in Mesopotamia.
| Mesopotamian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| نملة | nemlah | Ant |
| بعوضة | bu'wadah | Mosquito |
| دبور | daboor | Bee |
| خنفساء | khunfisaa | Beetle |
| فراشة | faraashah | Butterfly |
Here are some examples of how to use these animal names in context:
- Person 1: شو اللي بيخلي النمل يسير في خط؟ (shu allii biykhalii an-naml ysiir fi khaTT?) (What makes ants walk in a line?)
- Person 2: مو دقه بس بيتبعوا مادة الفيرومون (moo daqa bas bityib3uu maadat al-feiroomon) (It's not magic, they follow pheromone trails.)
- Person 1: انا كل ما اتوكّأ بالخارج بوخد لسعات بعوض! (ana kull ma atwakka bal-khaarij bokhad le-s3aat bu'wad!) (Everytime I lean outside, I get mosquito bites!)
- Person 2: استعمل دفّاع شخصي (ist3amil difaa' shakhsi) (Use personal repellent.)
Congratulations, you have successfully learned a lot of Mesopotamian Arabic animal vocabulary! Now you're ready to explore more and practice what you learned. Don't hesitate to ask any questions or discuss with native speakers on Polyglot Club. 🐪🦓🐘🦔🐠
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