Language/South-levantine-arabic/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi South Levantine Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in South Levantine Arabic. Knowing the vocabulary for the days of the week is essential for everyday communication. We will also discuss cultural information related to these days. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use the days of the week in South Levantine Arabic.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson:Useful phrases, Fruits, Drinks & Animals.
Basic Information[edit | edit source]
South Levantine Arabic is the dialect of Arabic spoken in the Levant region, which includes Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. It is also widely spoken in Israel. This dialect is known for its uniqueness in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Knowing South Levantine Arabic can be very useful if you plan to visit or work in any of these countries or if you want to communicate with their diaspora communities around the world.
Days of the Week[edit | edit source]
In South Levantine Arabic, the names of the days of the week are based on the names of planets in Arabic astrology. Each day has a different meaning and represents certain aspects of ancient Arabic astrology. Here are the names of the days of the week in South Levantine Arabic, along with their meanings:
| South Levantine Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الأحد (al-ahad) | [al-ʔaħad] | Sunday |
| الإثنين (al-'ithnayn) | [alʔiθnajn] | Monday |
| الثلاثاء (ath-thulatha') | [aθθulaθaʔ] | Tuesday |
| الأربعاء (al-'arbʻa'a) | [alʔarbaʕaʔ] | Wednesday |
| الخميس (al-khamees) | [alkʰamiːs] | Thursday |
| الجمعة (al-jumʻa) | [ald͡ʒumʕa] | Friday |
| السبت (as-sabt) | [assabt] | Saturday |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Let's practice using the vocabulary for the days of the week in context with a dialogue:
- Person 1: "شو يلي جاي اليوم؟" (shu yalli jayy el-yom?) - "What day is it today?"
- Person 2: "الجمعة." (el-gom3a) - "Friday."
- Person 1: "شو بدك تعمل يوم الأحد؟" (shu biddak ta3mel youm el-ahad?) - "What are you doing on Sunday?"
- Person 2: "بخرج مع العيلة." (ba-khraj ma3 el-3ayla) - "I'm going out with my family."
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
In many Middle Eastern and North African countries, Friday is considered the holy day of the week, and it is a day off for many people. Muslims go to the mosque on Friday for the weekly congregational prayer. In addition, Friday is a day for family gatherings and community events.
Saturday is a day off in Israel, as it is the Jewish Sabbath. On this day, Jews refrain from work and engage in religious practices and rituals. Sunday, on the other hand, is a normal working day in Israel.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have learned the days of the week in South Levantine Arabic. It is important to keep practicing to strengthen your skills. To improve your South Levantine Arabic vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning:Food, Say Hello and Greetings in South Levantine Arabic, Greetings & Feelings and Emotions.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Count to 10
- Clothes
- Food
- Greetings
- Fruits
- How to say Good Bye?
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Useful phrases
- Feelings and Emotions
- Geography