Language/Tunisian-arabic/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Tunisian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the vocabulary related to clothes. Clothes are an important part of Tunisian culture as they often reflect a person's social status and style. Let's dive in and learn more about it!
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Basic Phrases in Tunisian Arabic, Colors, Popular Sports and Games & Basic Greetings and Introductions.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most common Tunisian Arabic words related to clothes:
| Tunisian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| جاموس jaamouus | ʒaːmuːs | Jeans |
| تي شيرت ti-shiirt | ti ʃiːrt | T-shirt |
| فوطة fouṭa | fuːtæ | Towel |
| جيك jiik | d͡ʒiːk | Jacket |
| بلوفر bloufer | blufær | Sweater |
| قميص qemiiṣ | qɛmiːʃ | Shirt |
| شوزات chouzaat | ʃuzaːt | Shoes |
| شوريطة chawriita | ʃoːriːtæ | Belt |
| تصديرة tṣaddiira | tsæddiːræ | Hat |
| جكيت jekkit | d͡ʒækkæt | Jacket / Blazer |
| لباس رياضي libaas rayaađi | lɪbaːs raɪjaːd͡ʒi | Sportswear |
| معطف maɛṭfa | maɛtfæ | Coat |
| ملابس السباحة malabis essbaaḥ | malæbis ɛssbæːħ | Swimwear |
| نعال naɛl | naʕæl | Flip-flops |
Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: تي شيرت وفوطة براو! (Ti-shiirt ou fouṭa braaw!)
(I am wearing a T-shirt and towel today!) - Person 2: جاموسي راهو مبين. (Jaamouusi raahou mbiin.)
(Your jeans look nice.)
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Accessories are also an important part of any outfit. Here are some essential ones:
| Tunisian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| عطر ʕut̪r | ʕiʈ:l | Perfume |
| ساعة sa3a | sɑːʕæ | Watch |
| نظارات شمسية nezzaraat shamsiyya | nezzæræt ʃæmsijjæ | Sunglasses |
| حقيبة ḥqiiiba | ħæk:i:bə | Bag |
| مجوهرات majuhaarāt | mad͡ʒuːhaːraːt | Jewelry |
| وشاح wshāḥ | wʃaːħ | Scarf |
| حذاء ḥd̪haa | ħædwæ | Shoes |
| خواتم khuwaatim | xuwaːtɪm | Rings |
| سوار smaar | swaːr | Bracelet |
| محفظة mehfaẓa | mæħfæzæ | Wallet |
| زهرية شعر zuhriya sha3r | zuhrijiæ ʃæʕr | Hairclip |
Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: صباح الخير. شو راكي ملبسة اليوم (Sbah l'khir. Chou raakii mlbessa lyoum?)
(Good morning. What are you wearing today?) - Person 2: اليوم مجوهراتي ما تلبسوهمش. بربع صباح كلمت التاكسي على عجل. (Lyoom majouhaarati mā tlbsūhumsh. Barbaʕ sbah klamt 't-taksi ʕlā ʕəjl.)
(Today I'm not wearing my jewelry. I called the taxi in a hurry this morning.)
Traditional Clothing[edit | edit source]
Tunisia has a rich cultural heritage and traditional clothing is an important part of it. Here are some pieces that are commonly worn:
| Tunisian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| كاراكو kaarakou | kaːraːku | Karakou |
| جبة jbba | d͡ʒəbba | Jbba |
| جلابة jalaba | d͡ʒlæbæ | Jalaba |
| صدرية sḍriyya | sd̪rija | Sdiriya |
| بالطو bālṭū | bɑːltuː | Balto |
The Jalaba, for example, is a long, loose garment that is usually worn during special occasions. It is often made of wool or cotton and can have intricate embroidery and decoration.
Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: هدي جلابة حلوة ترتاح فيها نسومم. (Hadii jalaba ḥlouwa trtaaħ fiha nsuumam.)
(This is a beautiful Jalaba, women love to wear it.) - Person 2: أنا بالطوي شنلت صار فيه شكلاح لمع الوان خاصة في الشتاء (Ana bālṭūwii shnlt saar fiha shklāāħ lima'a alwaan khasa bishitwa.)
(I wore the Balto with a shawl, it has a sparkling look, especially in winter.)
Fashion in Tunisia[edit | edit source]
Tunisia has a vibrant fashion scene, with designers creating modern and innovative clothing that blends traditional and contemporary elements. Many Tunisian clothes incorporate bright colors, bold patterns, and intricate embroidery. Tunisians also love accessories and unique pieces of jewelry that can elevate any outfit.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You've learned some useful Tunisian Arabic vocabulary related to clothes. Remember to practice with someone you know who speaks Tunisian Arabic or find native speakers on Polyglot Club and practice together!
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With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Months of the Year, Parts of the Body, Medical Vocabulary & Problems in Tunisian Arabic.