Welcome, language adventurers! Are you ready to unlock another essential part of the Arabic language? Today, we’re going on a delightful journey through the days of the week in Arabic. Knowing these words will not only boost your vocabulary but also bring you closer to understanding the rhythm of daily life in Arabic-speaking cultures.
Learning the days in Arabic is a fundamental step for any Arabic language learner. It allows you to make appointments, understand schedules, and simply talk about your week! Don’t worry, we’ll make it easy and fun.
The Days of the Week in Arabic: From Sunday to Saturday
Unlike some other languages, the Arabic week officially starts on Sunday. Think of it as a fresh beginning! Let’s explore each week day in Arabic:
- Sunday in Arabic:
الأَحَد (al-ʾaḥad) – Means “the first.”
- Example: سأذهب غداً الأَحَد (Saʾaḏhabu ġadan al-ʾaḥad.) – I will go tomorrow, Sunday.
- Monday in Arabic:
الإِثْنَيْن (al-ʾiṯnayn) – Means “the second.”
- Example: عندي عمل يوم الإِثْنَيْن (ʿIndī ʿamal yawm al-ʾiṯnayn.) – I have work on Monday.
- Tuesday in Arabic:
الثُّلَاثَاء (aṯ-ṯulāṯāʾ) – Means “the third.”
- Example: نلتقي يوم الثُّلَاثَاء (Naltaqī yawm aṯ-ṯulāṯāʾ.) – We meet on Tuesday.
- Wednesday in Arabic:
الأَرْبِعَاء (al-ʾarbiʿāʾ) – Means “the fourth.”
- Example: أدرس يوم الأَرْبِعَاء (ʾAdrusu yawm al-ʾarbiʿāʾ.) – I study on Wednesday.
- Thursday in Arabic:
الخَمِيس (al-ḫamīs) – Means “the fifth.”
- Example: أذهب إلى السوق يوم الخَمِيس (ʾAḏhabu ʾilā as-sūq yawm al-ḫamīs.) – I go to the market on Thursday.
- Friday in Arabic:
الجُمُعَة (al-jumuʿah) – This is the day of prayer for Muslims and often the start of the weekend.
- Example: أصلي الجُمُعَة في المسجد (ʾUṣallī al-jumuʿah fī al-masjid.) – I pray the Friday prayer in the mosque.
- Saturday in Arabic:
السَّبْت (as-sabt) – Comes from the Hebrew word for the day of rest.
- Example: أرتاح يوم السَّبْت (ʾArtāḥu yawm as-sabt.) – I relax on Saturday.
Putting It All Together: Your Weekly Arabic Vocabulary
Here’s a table providing the Arabic names for the upcoming days of the week, along with their transliteration and English translation:
| Arabic | Transliteration | English |
|---|---|---|
| السبت القادم | As sabt Al qa dem | The Next Saturday |
| الأحد القادم | Al ‘ahad Al qa dem | The Next Sunday |
| الإثنين القادم | A lith nayn Al qa dem | The Next Monday |
| الثلاثاء القادم | Ath tha lu tha’ Al qa dem | The Next Tuesday |
| الأربعاء القادم | Al ar ba a’ Al qa dem | The Next Wednesday |
| الخميس القادم | Al kha mis Al qa dem | The Next Thursday |
| الجمعة القادم | Al jum ah Al qa dem | The Next Friday |
Here’s a table showing the Arabic words for “day,” “days,” “week,” and “weeks” along with their transliteration:
| English | Arabic | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Day in Arabic | يَوْمٌ | yawm |
| Days in Arabic | أَيَّامٌ | ayyaam |
| Week in Arabic | أُسْبُوعٌ | usboo3 |
| Weeks in Arabic | أَسَابِيعُ | asaabii3 |
How to say every day, every week, every Friday?
- Every day: كُلّ يَوْم (kull yawm)
- Every week: كُلّ أُسْبُوع (kull ‘usbūʿ)
- Every Friday: كُلّ جُمُعَة (kull jumu’ah)
Common Phrases Using the Days of the Week
Here are a few useful phrases you can learn:
- What day is it today? – مَا هُوَ اليَوْم؟ (Mā huwa al-yawm?)
- Today is… – اليَوْم هُوَ… (Al-yawm huwa…)
- Tomorrow is… – غَدًا سَيَكُونُ… (Ġadan sayakūnu…)
- Yesterday was… – كَانَ الأَمْس… (Kāna al-ʾams…)
- On [day] – فِي يَوْم الـ… (Fī yawm al-…)
Understanding the Cultural Significance
In many Arabic-speaking countries, Friday (الجُمُعَة – al-jumuʿah) is a particularly important day due to the Friday prayers. Businesses and schools often have shorter hours or are closed on this day. The weekend typically consists of Friday and Saturday. This is a key cultural point to keep in mind as you learn about the days of the week in Arabic.
Conclusion
Learning the days of the week in Arabic opens the door to everyday conversations and deeper cultural understanding. Start using them daily and feel your confidence grow!
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