Language/North-levantine-arabic/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi North Levantine Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn different types of drinks in North Levantine Arabic. Drinks play a vital role in Arabic culture, especially in social gatherings. Knowing the names of drinks and how to order them is essential when traveling to Arabic speaking countries. We hope this lesson will help you interact confidently with Arabic people during social gatherings or in cafes.
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Hot Drinks[edit | edit source]
Hot drinks such as coffee and tea are popular in North Levantine countries, especially during social occasions. Knowing how to order them is crucial. Below are some examples of hot drinks you might encounter:
| North Levantine Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| قهوة | qahwah | Coffee |
| شاي | shay | Tea |
| شاي بالنعناع | shay bil na'na | Mint tea |
| شاي بالليمون | shay bil laymoon | Lemon tea |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: ممكن فنجان قهوة، من فضلك (Mumkin fijan qahwah, min fadlak) - "Can I have a cup of coffee, please?"
- Person 2: بالطبع، هل تحبها بدون سكر؟ (Baltab' , hal tubhā bedūn sikkar?) - "Of course, would you like it without sugar?"
Cold Drinks[edit | edit source]
During hot summer days, people in North Levantine countries enjoy cold drinks to quench their thirst. Below are some examples of cold drinks that are popular in North Levantine countries:
| North Levantine Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| عصير | 'aseer | Juice |
| عصير الليمون | 'aseer al laymoon | Lemon juice |
| عصير البرتقال | 'aseer al bortuqal | Orange Juice |
| شراب الرمان | sharab al rumman | Pomegranate Juice |
| ماء معدني | mā' madani | Mineral water |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: يمكنني الحصول على كوب عصير (Yumkinuni alhusul ealaa kub eassir?) - "Can I have a cup of juice?"
- Person 2: هل تفضل العصير بالليمون أو البرتقال؟ (Hal tafadhal aleassir billaymun 'aw albartuqal?) - "Would you like lemon or orange juice?"
Sweet Drinks[edit | edit source]
North Levantine countries are known for their sweet drinks that are consumed during Ramadan or any other social event. These drinks are usually served cold and are flavorful. Below are some examples:
| North Levantine Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الشيرة | al shirah | Syrup |
| الجلاب | al jallab | Jallab - A mix of grape molasses and rose water |
| الكركديه | al karkadeh | Hibiscus tea |
| التمر هندي | tamer hindi | Tamarind juice |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: هل لديكم شيرة الرمان؟ (Hal ladaykum shirat al rumman?) - "Do you have pomegranate syrup?"
- Person 2: نعم، لدينا (Naam, ladayna) - "Yes, we do have it."
Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]
Alcohol consumption is prohibited in Islam, making it rare in North Levantine countries. However, some western style cafes or restaurants serve alcoholic drinks for non-Muslims. Here are a few examples:
| North Levantine Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| النبيذ | al nabeedh | Wine |
| الجعة | al ja'a | Beer |
| المسكرات | al muskaaraat | Spirits |
| الراق | ar raag | Arak - A traditional Levantine spirit |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: هل لديكم المسكرات هنا؟ (Hal ladaykum al muskaaraat?) - "Do you serve any spirits here?"
- Person 2: هذا المكان ليس بارًا (haadhaa al makaan lays baar) - "This place is not a bar."
We hope this vocabulary lesson will help you learn different types of drinks in North Levantine Arabic. Remember, to improve your North Levantine Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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