Vocabulary Lists
Parts of the Body
Two downloadable vocabulary lists covering how to say different body parts in Levantine Arabic. The first list is a basic overview and the second is a more comprehensive list.
5 Ways to Say Thank You in Arabic
There are many different and creative ways to express gratitude in Arabic. Here is a downloadable list of a few of the most common ways to say “thank you” in Arabic and an explanation of when to use each phrase.
Family Vocabulary
Describing how a family member is related to you in Arabic is a lot more complicated than it is in English. Download and review this list to memorize unique family member terms and familiarize yourself with the general structures and patterns.
Ways to Say “I Love You” in Arabic
How do you say “I love you in Arabic?” Depends who you are talking to and what kind of love you want to express. Here is a list of some of the most common ways to express love in Arabic and what type/s of relationship the phrases are best suited to.
Sports Vocabulary
With the weather slowly warming, we're antsy to get outside and run around. From walking to team sports, here is some sports and fitness vocabulary to get you moving.
Arabic Pleasantries
Being able to initiate and respond to Arabic pleasantries (aka المجاملات) is an important step towards proficiency and fluency in the language. We’ve started an ongoing, downloadable list of these phrases with examples of situations when the phrases might be used.
Food Vocabulary
A list of Arabic nouns, verbs, and adjectives to describe food and food-related activities. Download the list and explore some examples of ways to use the vocabulary in context.
Medical Vocabulary
A downloadable list of Arabic words and phrases about health and medicine. These terms are useful to know when visiting the doctor or having a casual conversation about health.
Shopping Vocabulary
Whether you’re just browsing or shopping for something specific, making a big purchase or stopping by the corner store, here is a list of words and phrases to help you through your shopping interactions.
Holiday Vocabulary
This is a list of useful vocabulary to prepare you for Eid, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Years. It’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit with a little Arabic vocabulary!
Jobs Vocabulary
How do you create the Arabic noun of a job from its root? Let’s walk through a couple common ways to do that and look at a list of common professions!
Nature Vocabulary
As it starts to finally feel like spring, the days are getting longer and we're spending more time out in nature. So, we've created a downloadable list of words to describe aspects of our natural surroundings, from plants to the weather to types of landscapes.
Wedding Vocabulary
As cancelled covid weddings get rescheduled, you may find yourself needing some Arabic wedding vocabulary to describe the festivities (we definitely have!). We’ve put together a list of some essential terms to help celebrate with friends and family on their big day.
Months and Days Vocabulary
There are three standard ways to refer to the months in Arabic: the formal name, the anglicized name, and the ordinal number. It can be difficult to keep track of all these options so we’ve made a list with all three versions side-by-side. This list includes the days of the week as well.
Book Club Vocabulary
A downloadable list of words and phrases to use when talking about books in Arabic. List and dialogue created in collaboration with our friends at Adabiyat book club!
Household Vocabulary
A bread and butter vocabulary list of items and actions to use around the house. Download the list and quiz yourself in your own home or visit a friend to try out some of this vocabulary!
Conversational Arabic Phrases
From expressions of concern, to joy, to condolences, this is a list of sayings and and phrases to liven up your everyday Arabic conversations.
Travel Vocabulary
We're going back to the basics with a list of essential travel words in Levantine Arabic. Download the list and review a few example sentences using the vocabulary to see how the words function in context.