6 Arabic Kitchen Words You Need To Know
When you begin to learn Arabic, building a vocabulary of everyday items is crucial for practical communication, especially when it comes to Arabic kitchen words as they’re used every day.
Today, we’re focusing on essential kitchen tools to help you in daily conversations
1- Spoon (ملعقة – Mil3aQa)
Spoons are an essential utensil in any Arabic kitchen, so it’s fitting to start our list with how to say spoon in Arabic.
The next time you need a spoon, you can ask for ملعقة (Mil3aQa). It’s that simple!
For example:
- Can I have a spoon, please?
- ممكن ملعقة اذا سمحت؟
- Mumkin Mil3aQa itha samaht?
2- Knife (سكين – Sikkeen)
Knives are another essential tool in any kitchen. A knife is called سكين (sikkeen) in Arabic.
For example:
- Can I have a knife, please?
- ممكن سكين اذا سمحت؟
- Mumkin Sikkeen itha samaht?
3- Cup (كاسة – Kaasa)
What if you want a drink after your meal? A cup in Arabic kitchen vocabulary is كاسة (kaasa).
For example:
- Can I have a cup of water, please?
- ممكن كاسة ماء اذا سمحت؟
- Mumkin kaasat maa’ itha samaht?
4- Plate (صحن – Sahn)
Now that you’ve used your knife to prepare food and your drink is ready, you can fill your صحن (sahn) with all the delicious food!
For example:
- Can I have a plate, please?
- ممكن صحن اذا سمحت؟
- Mumkin sahn itha samaht?
5- Fork (شوكة – Shawka)
You eat with a fork and a knife? No problem! A fork in an Arabic kitchen is called شوكة (shawka).
For example:
- Can I have a fork, please?
- ممكن شوكة اذا سمحت؟
- Mumkin shawka itha samaht?
6- Table (طاولة – Taawila)
Now where do you put all the previous utensils when dinner’s ready! On a طاولة (taawila), of course!
For example:
- Can I have a table, please?
- ممكن طاولة اذا سمحت؟
- Mumkin taawila itha samaht?
FAQs
Q: Why start with Arabic kitchen vocabulary?
Kitchen words are used daily and are a great way to build practical communication skills.
Q: What are some essential words?
Key words include Spoon (ملعقة), Knife (سكين), Cup (كاسة), Plate (صحن), Fork (شوكة), and Table (طاولة).
Q: How can I use these words in sentences?
Example: “Can I have a spoon, please?” → ممكن ملعقة اذا سمحت؟ (Mumkin Mil3aQa itha samaht?).
Q: What’s the best way to practice?
Use the words in conversations, practice example sentences, and label items in your kitchen.
Q: Where can I learn more Arabic vocabulary?
Join Mezan Institute for online and in-person classes tailored to your needs.
In conclusion, learning Arabic kitchen vocabulary is a cornerstone for any Arabic learner. Starting with these basic kitchen words is only a gateway to a world of different words.
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