Language/Saidi-arabic/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Saidi Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to geography. As Saidi Arabic is spoken in Egypt, it is essential to know the names of different cities, landmarks, and geographical features. Knowing these words will also be useful if you ever plan on traveling to Egypt or studying Egyptian history. Let's get started!
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Asking questions & Directions.
Cities[edit | edit source]
Egypt has many cities with rich histories and unique cultures. Here are some of the most well-known cities in Egypt:
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| القاهرة (el-qahira) | ˈelqɑːˈhɪɾɑ | Cairo |
| الإسكندرية (el-iskandariya) | elʔeskanˈdɛɾejjæ | Alexandria |
| الأقصر (el-uksur) | ælwʔosˈʔoɾ | Luxor |
| شرم الشيخ (sharm el-sheikh) | ʃæɾm eʃˈʃɛːx | Sharm El-Sheikh |
- Person 1: هل ذهبتَ إلى القاهرة من قبل؟ (Hal dhahabta ila el-Qahira min qabl?) (Have you been to Cairo before?)
- Person 2: نعم، ذهبتُ إلى القاهرة الشهر الماضي (Naam, dhahabtu ila el-Qahira ash-shahr el-maadi) (Yes, I went to Cairo last month)
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Egypt has many famous landmarks, some of which are seen as some of the greatest treasures of human civilization. Here are a few examples:
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أهرامات الجيزة (ahramat el-giza) | ˈʔɑhɾɑːmɑt elˈgizæ | Great Pyramids of Giza |
| معبد أبو سمبل (maʕbad abu simbel) | mæʕbed ˈæbu ˈsimbeɾ | Abu Simbel Temple |
| الكولوسيوم المصري (el-culusyum el-masri) | ælkuloːˈsjum elmasˈɾi | The Egyptian Colosseum (Al-Hussein Mosque) |
- Person 1: هل زرتَ أهرامات الجيزة من قبل؟ (Hal zurti ahramat el-giza min qabl?) (Have you visited the Great Pyramids of Giza before?)
- Person 2: لا، لم أذهب بعد (La, lam adhab baʕd) (No, I haven't gone yet)
Geographical Features[edit | edit source]
Egypt has diverse features including deserts, mountains, and rivers. Here are some of the most important geographical features in Egypt:
| Saidi Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الصحراء الكبرى (es-sahra' el-kubra) | eːs.sa.ɾaʔ elˈkoːbɾæ | The Great Desert |
| نهر النيل (nahr an-nīl) | nɑhɾ enˈniːl | Nile River |
| جبل سيناء (jebel sina) | ˈd͡ʒebel ˈsiːnæːʔ | Mount Sinai |
- Person 1: هل تعرف مكاناً جميلاً في جبل سيناء؟ (Hal taʕrifu makanan jamilan fi jebel sina?) (Do you know a beautiful place in Mount Sinai?)
- Person 2: نعم، مكان جليدية جميل اسمه وادي الرمل (Naam, makan jaleediya jamil ismuhu wadi al-ramal) (Yes, a beautiful glacier called Wadi al-Ramal)
That concludes our lesson on Saidi Arabic vocabulary related to geography. We hope you learned a lot and will feel confident using these words in conversation. Remember, the more you practice, the better you will become. To improve your vocabulary even more, check out the find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. You can also visit our Saidi Arabic Vocabulary section for more words related to various topics. And don't forget to explore the fascinating world of Polyglot Club to meet other language enthusiasts from around the world! 😊
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