Language/Standard-arabic/Vocabulary/Basic-weather-vocabulary
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In the previous lesson, we learned about Arabic calligraphy and art. We explored the history and evolution of Arabic calligraphy, as well as the different styles and characteristics of Arabic art and architecture. In this lesson, we will focus on basic weather vocabulary in Arabic. Weather is a topic that comes up in everyday conversations, and it is important to be able to talk about it. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently discuss different weather conditions and phenomena in Arabic.
Weather Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
To begin, let's learn some basic weather vocabulary in Arabic. Weather conditions can vary greatly, so it is important to have a wide range of vocabulary to accurately describe them. Here are some common weather terms in Arabic:
Standard Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
الطقس | al-taqse | weather |
الشمس | al-shams | sun |
الغيوم | al-ghayoom | clouds |
المطر | al-matar | rain |
الثلج | al-thalj | snow |
العاصفة | al-asifah | storm |
البرق | al-baraq | lightning |
الرعد | al-raad | thunder |
الرياح | al-reeyah | wind |
الضباب | al-dabab | fog |
Talking about the Weather[edit | edit source]
Now that we have learned some basic weather vocabulary, let's practice using it in sentences. Here are some common phrases to talk about the weather in Arabic:
- الطقس حار اليوم.
- Pronunciation: al-taqse har al-yawm.
- Translation: The weather is hot today.
- السماء صافية اليوم.
- Pronunciation: al-samaa saafiyyah al-yawm.
- Translation: The sky is clear today.
- هناك غيوم كثيرة في السماء.
- Pronunciation: hunak ghayoom katheerah fee al-samaa.
- Translation: There are many clouds in the sky.
- المطر يتساقط بغزارة.
- Pronunciation: al-matar yatasaaqat bighararah.
- Translation: The rain is falling heavily.
- الثلج يتساقط بغزارة.
- Pronunciation: al-thalj yatasaaqat bighararah.
- Translation: The snow is falling heavily.
- هناك عاصفة قوية.
- Pronunciation: hunak asifah qawiyah.
- Translation: There is a strong storm.
- يوجد برق ورعد.
- Pronunciation: yujad baraqq wa raad.
- Translation: There is lightning and thunder.
- الرياح قوية جداً.
- Pronunciation: al-reeyah qawiyah jiddan.
- Translation: The wind is very strong.
- هناك ضباب كثيف.
- Pronunciation: hunak dabab katheef.
- Translation: There is thick fog.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have learned some basic weather vocabulary in Arabic. Weather is a common topic of conversation, and now you can confidently discuss different weather conditions and phenomena.
See you in the next lesson!
Sources[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Greetings and farewells
- Tools
- Common Arabic adjectives
- Bird
- Vehicles
- Toys
- Restaurant
- Clothes
- Bar
- Asking Directions
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