Language/Sudanese-arabic/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Sudanese Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn Sudanese Arabic vocabulary related to education. Education is a fundamental right for every individual and is highly valued in Sudanese Arabic culture. 🎓
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Days of the Week & Health.
Basic School Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Sudan has a well-established education system with a mixture of public and private schools. Most schools in Sudanese Arabic speaking regions have adopted Arabic as the official language of instruction. Here's some vocabulary you might encounter when talking about education in Sudan:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| المدرسة | al-madrasa | School |
| الصف | as-saf | Class |
| المعلم | al-mu3allim | Teacher |
| الطالب | at-talib | Student |
| الكتاب | al-kitab | Book |
| التحصيل الدراسي | al-taHsīl al-dirāsī | Education |
| الاختبار | al-aKHtabaar | Exam |
Here's a dialogue where these words are used in context:
- Teacher: مرحباً طلابي. كيف حالكم؟ (Marhaban Tullabi. Kayf halikum?) (Hello my students. How are you?)
- Students: بخير شكراً. (Bikhayr, shukran.) (We're good, thank you.)
- Teacher: نرحب بكم في الصف الأول. (Nurhab bikum fil saf al-awwal.) (Welcome to first grade.)
- Students: شكراً معلمنا. (Shukran mu'allimna.) (Thank you, our teacher.)
- Teacher: هيا بنا نتعلم الكتاب. (Haya bina nata'allam al-kitab.) (Let's learn from the book.)
Higher Education Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Higher education is highly valued in Sudan and Arabic language has a significant impact on research and education. Here's some vocabulary that you might encounter when talking about higher education:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الجامعة | al-jāmiʿa | University |
| الكلية | al-kulliya | College |
| الدكتور | ad-doktor | Doctor |
| الماجستير | al-maajistr | Master's degree |
| الدكتوراه | ad-dakturā | PhD |
Here's a dialogue where these words are used in context:
- Professor: مرحباً بكم في جامعة الخرطوم. (Marhaban bikum fi jāmiʿat al-khartūm.) (Welcome to the University of Khartoum.)
- Student: شكراً دكتور. أنا طالب جديد. (Shukran doktor. Ana tālib jadīd.) (Thank you, doctor. I'm a new student.)
- Professor: يمكنكم الانتقال إلى القاعة رقم 401 للدراسة. (Yumkinukum al-intiqal 'ilaa al-qāʿa raqm arbaʿu mia wāħid li-d-dirasat.) (You can move to room 401 for studying.)
Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]
Here are a few phrases that might come in handy in educational settings:
- الرجاء الشرح مرة أخرى (Ar-rujū' ash-sharih marrah ukhrá) - Please explain again.
- ماذا تعني هذه الكلمة؟ (Mādha taeani hatihi al-kalimah?) - What does this word mean?
- أنا غير متأكد (Ana ghayr mut’akkid) - I'm not sure.
- هل هذا الإمتحان صعب؟ (Hal hatha al-imtiHaan sa'ib?) - Is this exam difficult?
To improve your Sudanese Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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