Language/Moroccan-arabic/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Moroccan Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn new vocabulary related to animals. Morocco is known for its diverse flora and fauna. From the Sahara desert to the High Atlas Mountains, the wilderness of Morocco is home to many animal species. Let's discover some of them!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Beverages, Mammal, Emergencies and First Aid & At the Hospital.
Some interesting facts about animals in Morocco[edit | edit source]
Before we start with the vocabulary, let's look at some interesting facts about animals in Morocco.
- The Barbary macaque, a type of monkey, is only found in Morocco and Algeria.
- Morocco has the largest population of Northern Bald Ibis, a bird species that was extinct in Europe for a long time, before it was successfully reintroduced.
- The Atlas Cedar forests, found mainly in the Atlas Mountains, are home to Barbary macaques, Atlas lions, and Atlas bears.
Now, let's learn some Moroccan Arabic vocabulary related to animals!
Domestic animals[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some domestic animals.
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| البغلة | [al.baɣla] | mare, female horse |
| الحمار | [al.ħmaːr] | donkey |
| الحصان | [al.ħisˤaːn] | horse |
| الجَمَل | [al.d͡ʒa.mal] | camel |
| القِطَّة | [al.qit.ta] | cat |
| الْكَلْب | [al.kalb] | dog |
| الخروف | [al.xruːf] | sheep |
| البقرة | [al.baq.ra] | cow |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: لقد شريت قِطَّة جديدة (I bought a new cat)
- Person 2: على جد؟ ما اسمها؟ (Really? What's her name?)
- Person 1: اسميتها بشرى (I named her Bashira)
Wild animals[edit | edit source]
Now, let's move on to some wild animals that you can see in Morocco.
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الأسَد | [al.ʔasad] | lion |
| النَّمِر | [an.namir] | tiger |
| الذِّئْب | [az.ziʔf] | wolf |
| القِرْد | [al.qird] | monkey |
| الفيل | [al.fii.l] | elephant |
| الرِّيشَة | [ar.rii.ʃa] | feather |
| النَّحل | [an.naħl] | bee |
| السَّمَك | [as.samaχ] | fish |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: هل رأيت يوماً ما أسداً؟ (Have you ever seen a lion?)
- Person 2: نعم، في حديقة أسود الأطلس (Yes, in the Atlas Lions Park)
- Person 1: ما شعورك لدى رؤيته؟ (How did you feel when you saw it?)
- Person 2: كنت مرعوباً وفخوراً في نفس الوقت (I was scared and proud at the same time)
Birds[edit | edit source]
Morocco is a haven for bird lovers. It has a diverse range of bird species. In fact, it is one of the most important countries for bird watching in the world.
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| النُّعَامَة | [an.nu.ʕa.ma] | ostrich |
| الطَّاوُوس | [at.taː.wuːs] | peacock |
| البُومَة | [al.buː.ma] | owl |
| الطَّائِر | [at.taː.ʔir] | bird |
| العَصَفُور | [al.ʕa.saf.uːr] | sparrow |
| اللَّقَّاف | [al.laq.qaːf] | flamingo |
| الحَمَّام | [al.ħam.maːm] | pigeon |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: هل رأيت يوماً بومة؟ (Have you ever seen an owl?)
- Person 2: نعم، في حديقة الطيور ("Yes, at the bird park.")
- Person 1: ما اسم طائرك المفضَّل؟ (What's your favorite bird?)
- Person 2: أحب العصافير لأنها تجعل الحديقة تبدو جميلةً (I like sparrows because they make the garden look beautiful.)
Reptiles and insects[edit | edit source]
Morocco is also a home to a range of reptiles and insects. Let's discover some of them.
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الثُّعْبَان | [ath.thu.ʕbaːn] | snake |
| السَّحَّارَة | [as.saħ.ħaː.ra] | scorpion |
| الجَرَادَة | [ad.dʒa.raː.da] | locust |
| الفاصِلْيَة | [al.faː.sil.ja] | praying mantis |
| الْنَمْلَة | [an.nam.la] | ant |
| الْدُّبَّابَة | [ad.dub.baː.ba] | fly |
| الْبَعُوضَة | [al.ba.ʕuː.da] | mosquito |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: أنا لا أحب الثعابين (I don't like snakes)
- Person 2: لماذا؟ (Why?)
- Person 1: لأنها تخيفني (Because they scare me)
- Person 2: أنا أيضاً لا أحب السحارة (I also don't like scorpions)
That's it for our Moroccan Arabic vocabulary lesson on animals! If you want to improve your Vocabulary, don't hesitate to use native speakers as a resource and ask them any questions. You can also check other Moroccan Arabic Vocabulary resources available on our platform Polyglot Club.
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