Language/North-levantine-arabic/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi North Levantine Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary words for the days of the week in North Levantine Arabic. Knowing the days of the week is an essential part of any language learning process. Once you have these words under your belt, you'll be able to discuss schedules, plan events and understand what's happening in everyday conversations.
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The first thing you need to know about the days of the week in North Levantine Arabic is that they follow the Islamic calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon. The days of the week start on Saturday, which is yawm al-sabt, and end on Friday, which is yawm al-jum'a. Sunday is known as yawm al-ahad, Monday is yawm al-ithnayn, Tuesday is yawm al-thalatha, Wednesday is yawm al-arba'a, and Thursday is yawm al-khamees.
Here's a fun fact: Arabic is one of the few languages where the names of the days of the week are not derived from the names of planets or gods. Instead, they are named after their position in the week, with Saturday being the first day, and Friday being the last.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
To help you learn the days of the week in North Levantine Arabic, here is a table with the words you need to know:
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson:Idiomatic expressions, How to say Good Bye?, Education & Food.
| North Levantine Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| yawm al-sabt | yaum ass-sabt | Saturday |
| yawm al-ahad | yaum al-ahad | Sunday |
| yawm al-ithnayn | yaum al-ethnayn | Monday |
| yawm al-thalatha | yaum al-thelatha | Tuesday |
| yawm al-arba'a | yaum al-arba'a | Wednesday |
| yawm al-khamees | yaum al-khamees | Thursday |
| yawm al-jum'a | yaum al-jom'a | Friday |
If you're unsure how to pronounce the words, click on the audio buttons in the table to listen to the pronunciation.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
To see these words in context, here's a dialogue to help you learn them:
- Person 1: شو صاير يوم الأحد؟ (Shu saayer yawm al-ahad?) (What's happening on Sunday?)
- Person 2: بنروح على السينما يوم الخميس (Bnruuh 3ala s-sinema yawm al-khamees) (We're going to the cinema on Thursday.)
How to Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your North Levantine Arabic vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In conclusion, learning the days of the week in North Levantine Arabic is a critical first step in becoming proficient in this language. As with any language learning, practice makes perfect, so use the information and resources provided here to master these basic vocabulary words. Remember, the more you learn about the language, the deeper your understanding of the culture will be.
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Education
- Introducing yourself
- Clothes
- How to say Good Bye?
- Important words
- Colors
- Food
- Animals
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Count to 10