Language/Sanaani-arabic/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Sanaani Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Sanaani Arabic words related to clothes. Knowing these words will help you to communicate better and understand what people are saying. Let's get started! 🤩
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Greetings, Feelings and Emotions & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Basic Clothes[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic words related to clothes in Sanaani Arabic:
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| جافة | jāfah | Shirt |
| قميص | qamīṣ | Shirt |
| بنطلون | banṭalūn | Pants |
| شلوان | shalwān | Pants |
| حذاء | ḥaḍāʾ | Shoes |
| كعب | kaʿb | Shoes |
As you can see, there are two words for each item of clothing. This is because Sanaani Arabic has two dialects: the northern dialect (jāfah and qamīṣ) and the southern dialect (banṭalūn and shalwān).
Accessories[edit | edit source]
In addition to the basic items of clothing, here are some words related to accessories:
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| حزام | ḥizām | Belt |
| سوار | siwār | Scarf |
| قبعة | qabʿah | Hat |
| كنزيدة | kanzīdah | Necklace |
| سوار | siwār | Bracelet |
| ساعة | sāʿah | Watch |
These words are used in both dialects of Sanaani Arabic.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Sanaani Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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