Language/Sudanese-arabic/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi Sudanese Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to colors in Sudanese Arabic. Colors play a vital role in our lives as they express emotions, culture, and identity. By learning the colors in Sudanese Arabic, you will be able to communicate more effectively with locals and better understand their culture. Don't forget to practice regularly and use the provided examples to improve your skills.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson:Say Hello and Greetings in Sudanese Arabic, Clothes, Fruits & Count to 10.
Basic Colors[edit | edit source]
In Sudanese Arabic, some colors have only one word to describe them, such as "red," "black," or "white." However, some other colors have multiple forms depending on the context and gender. Below is a list of some basic colors in Sudanese Arabic:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أحمر (أحمرة for feminine) | ’aHmar (’aHmara for feminine) | Red |
| أصفر | ’aSfar | Yellow |
| أخضر (أخضراء for feminine) | ’axDar (’axDarā’ for feminine) | Green |
| أسود (سوداء for feminine) | ’aswad (sawdā’ for feminine) | Black |
| أبيض (بيضاء for feminine) | ’abyaD (byaDā’ for feminine) | White |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: هذه فستان أحمر (hadhih festan ’aHmar) - (This is a red dress)
- Person 2: اللون جميل جداً (al-lawn jamiil jiddan) - (The color is very beautiful)
- Person 1: أنا أحب اللون الأخضر (’ana ’uHibb al-lawn al-’axDar) - (I like green color)
- Person 2: ولكن اللون الأصفر يبدو أفضل (walakin al-lawn al-’aSfar yabduu ’afDal) - (But, the yellow color looks better)
Other Colors[edit | edit source]
Beside the basic colors, there are some other colors that Sudanese Arabic has a specific word to describe them. Here are some examples:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| بنفسجي | banafsajii | Purple |
| بني | bunnii | Brown |
| رمادي | rumaadii | Grey |
| زهري | zahrii | Pink |
| برتقالي | birtqaalii | Orange |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: هل لديك قميص زهري؟ (hal ladayka qamiis zahrii?) - (Do you have a pink shirt?)
- Person 2: لا، ليس لديّ (la, laysa ladayya) - (No, I don't have one)
- Person 1: أعتقد أنها ترتدي فستاناً برتقالي اللون (‘ataqadu ‘annahaa tartadhi festaanan birtqaalii al-lawn) - (I think she is wearing an orange dress)
- Person 2: نعم، هذا صحيح (na‘am, hadhaa SaHiiH) - (Yes, that's correct)
Cultural References[edit | edit source]
Colors have a special meaning and use in Sudanese culture. For example, the color green is associated with Islam, as it is the color of the Prophet's ﷺ flag. Thus, you can see green everywhere in Sudan, in flags and traditional clothes. Additionally, the color white is typically associated with peace and purity, while black is associated with mourning and sadness.
Examples in Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: لديَّ عمّامة خضراء. (ladayya ‘ummamah khDraa’a.) - (I have a green turban.)
- Person 2: إنها جميلة بالفعل، ولكن لماذا ترتدي اللون الأخضر؟ (’innahaa jamiilah bil-fi‘l, walakin limaadha tartaDii al-lawn al-’axDar?) - (It's really beautiful, but why are you wearing green?)
- Person 1: لأن اللون الأخضر مرتبط بالإسلام، وهو يرمز بالرسول الكريم ﷺ. (li’annah al-lawn al-’axDar murtabatun bil-’islam, wa huwa yurammizu bi-’ar-rasuul al-kariim.) - (Because green is associated with Islam and is a symbol of the Prophet ﷺ.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Learning colors and their uses in Sudanese Arabic is essential for communication and shows your respect and appreciation for local culture. For more Sudanese Arabic vocabulary, visit the Vocabulary page on Polyglot Club. Don't forget to practice with native speakers and ask them any questions. Good luck! 😄
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With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages:Geography, Days of the Week, Drinks & How to say Good Bye?.