Language/Omani-arabic/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Omani Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about fruits. Knowing the names of fruits is essential when traveling to an Arabic speaking country, especially if you have a dietary restriction or preference.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Feelings and Emotions & Health.
Fruits in Omani Arabic[edit | edit source]
Here are some common fruits in Omani Arabic:
| Omani Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| تفاحاء | tuffaaha' | Apple |
| موز | mawz | Banana |
| خوخ | khawkh | Peach |
| آناناس | ananaas | Pineapple |
| بطيخ | battikh | Watermelon |
| عنب | 'inab | Grapes |
| رمان | rummaan | Pomegranate |
| ليمون | limoon | Lemon |
| برتقال | burtuqaal | Orange |
| فراولة | farawlah | Strawberry |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's a conversation between Ahmed and Nadia, where they talk about fruits:
- Ahmed: هل لديك تفاحاء؟ (Hal ladayka tuffaaha'?) (Do you have apples?)
- Nadia: نعم، لدي تفاحاء. (Na'am, ladayya tuffaaha'.) (Yes, I have apples.)
- Ahmed: ماذا تفضلين، تفاحاء أو برتقال؟ (Maa tha tafdaliin, tuffaaha' aw burtuqaal?) (Which do you prefer, apples or oranges?)
- Nadia: أفضل التفاحاء، شكرًا. (Afdal al tuffaaha', shukran.) (I prefer apples, thank you.)
مﺏامة (Ma'baama), a popular Omani juice, is made from a blend of watermelon and lemon juice.
Fruit Idioms[edit | edit source]
Fruit idioms are common in many languages including Arabic. Here are some Omani Arabic fruit idioms:
- "بهدل بموزة" (Bahdl bimawza) which means to "go crazy" or "lose one's mind". Literally translated, it means to "be fooled by a banana".
- "جاي عندي عنب" (Jay 'indi 'inab) which is used when inviting someone over. Literally translated, it means "come over, I have grapes".
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We hope this lesson has expanded your vocabulary in Omani Arabic, and that it will be useful in your future travels or conversations with Arabic speakers. To improve your Omani 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]
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