Language/Sanaani-arabic/Vocabulary/Fruits
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In this lesson, we will learn about fruits in Sanaani Arabic. Fruits are not only a delicious and healthy snack, but they also hold great cultural significance. Arabs have enjoyed fruits for centuries and have even included them in their traditional cuisines. So, let's dive into this juicy vocabulary!
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Fruits in Sanaani Arabic[edit | edit source]
Here are some common fruits in Sanaani Arabic, along with their pronunciation and English translation:
| Sanaani Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ุชููููุงุญ | tufaaH | apple |
| ุจูุงุจูุฉ | baaba | papaya |
| ู ูููุฒ | mauz | banana |
| ุจูุฑูุชูููุงู | burtuqaal | orange |
| ุดูู ููุงู | shammaam | cantaloupe |
| ููุฑูุงููููุฉ | frawla | strawberry |
| ุนูููุจ | inab | grape |
| ูููููู | kiwi | kiwi |
| ุชูููุนูู | tana3am | pineapple |
| ุชูู ูุฑ | tamar | date |
| ุนูููุจูุฉ | 3amba | mango |
| ููููู ููู | laymuun | lemon |
| ูููููุงููู ู ูููุณููููุฉ | fawwaakeh mixsiyyah | mixed fruit |
Cultural Tidbits[edit | edit source]
- Fruits are considered an important part of the Arab cuisine, and many dishes incorporate them. For instance, in Yemen, they make a sweet-and-sour stew called โzalabia,โ which includes meat, vegetables, and fruit (such as apricots or pomegranates).
- Dates are considered the most important fruit in the Arab world, and they have a special place in the Islamic religion. Muslims often break their fast during the month of Ramadan with dates.
- Pomegranates are also highly valued in Arab culture and represent fertility and prosperity. They are often served as a symbol of welcoming guests during special occasions.
- The word โjannahโ in Arabic means both โgardenโ and โparadiseโ. This reflects how important gardens have been in Arab culture throughout history; they have been seen as a symbol of heaven on earth.
Now let's practice using this new vocabulary in a dialogue:
- Person 1: ูููู ููุฏููููู ุชููููุงุญุ (hal ladayk tufaaH?) (Do you have an apple?)
- Person 2: ููุนูู ูุ ููููุงูู ุชููููุงุญู ุจูุงูุซููููุงุซูุฉู ุฃูุดูููุงูู. (na3am, hunak tufaaHun bilthalaathah ashkaalin) (Yes, there are three kinds of apples here.)
- Person 1: ุฃูุญูุจูู ุงูุนูููุจ. (uHibbu al-3inab.) (I love grapes.)
- Person 2: ุจูููููุฌูุงุ ุนูููุจู ููุฐููุฐู ููููุงูู. (biyunjaa, 3inabun laziizun hunak.) (In Pinyata, there are delicious grapes there.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Great job! You are now more familiar with fruits in Sanaani Arabic. To further improve your Sanaani Arabic vocabulary, you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Donโt forget to check out our Vocabulary page for more terms.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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