Food and Drink in Arabic
Food is a universal language that brings people together. It is also a great way to immerse oneself in a new culture, as traditional dishes often tell a lot about a country’s history, lifestyle, and customs. This article will provide you with the necessary vocabulary to order, enjoy and discuss food and drinks in Arabic.
Learn Basic Food and Drink Vocabulary
To start, let’s learn the names of common food items and beverages:
- Food
- الطعام
- (at-ta’am)
- Water
- الماء
- (al-maa’)
- Meat
- اللحم
- (al-lahm)
- Chicken
- الدجاج
- (ad-dajaj)
- Fish
- السمك
- (as-samak)
- Bread
- الخبز
- (al-khobz)
- Rice
- الرز
- (ar-ruz)
- Fruit
- الفاكهة
- (al-faakha)
- Vegetables
- الخضروات
- (al-khudrawaat)
- Milk
- الحليب
- (al-haleeb)
- Coffee
- القهوة
- (al-qahwa)
- Tea
- الشاي
- (ash-shai)
- Egg
- البيض
- (al-baydh)
- Cheese
- الجبن
- (al-jubn)
- Sugar
- السكر
- (as-sukkar)
Learn Related Vocabulary
Now, let’s delve deeper into food and drinks-related vocabulary by exploring these three specific categories:
Meal Times:
- Breakfast
- الفطور
- (al-futoor)
- Lunch
- الغداء
- (al-ghadaa’)
- Dinner
- العشاء
- (al-asha’)
- Meal
- الوجبة
- (al-wajba)
- Snack
- الوجبة الخفيفة
- (al-wajba al-khafifa)
Types of Food:
- Baklava
- البقلاوة
- (al-baklawa)
- Hummus
- الحمص
- (al-hummus)
- Kebab
- الكباب
- (al-kebab)
- Tabouleh
- الطبولة
- (at-taboula)
- Falafel
- الفلافل
- (al-falafel)
Cooking Terms:
- Cooking
- الطهي
- (at-tahi)
- Boil
- الغلي
- (al-ghali)
- Bake
- الخبز
- (al-khobz)
- Fry
- القلي
- (al-qali)
- Mix
- الخلط
- (al-khalat)
By learning these words, you’ll be able to navigate food and drink menus, express your dietary preferences, and discuss meal preparation in Arabic. Practice these words regularly and try to incorporate them into your daily conversations. Happy learning!
