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Hello and welcome to part one of our five-part series on 100 essential words and phrases that you should know if you\u2019re just learning Arabic for beginners. We\u2019ve also included some example phrases and questions that you can see the word used in. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t know all of the words in our examples. As you continue to learn Arabic language skills, you will find yourself picking up more and more vocabulary along the way. Right now, however, just focus on learning these 20 words and by the end of the series, you\u2019ll have learned 100 of the core words and phrases to start you on your Arabic journey. <\/p>\n

100 Core Arabic Vocabulary Words and Phrases (Part 1)<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nTransliteration<\/th>\nArabic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Week <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\n\u02beusbu\u02bf <\/td>\n\n \u0623\u0633\u0628\u0648\u0639\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nsana <\/td>\n\n \u0633\u0646\u0629 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Today <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nal–<\/em>yawm <\/td>\n\n \u0627\u0644\u064a\u0648\u0645 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tomorrow <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\ngadan <\/td>\n\n \u063a\u062f\u0627\u064b \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yesterday <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nams<\/td>\n\n \u0623\u0645\u0633 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calendar <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\ntaqwim <\/td>\n\n \u062a\u0642\u0648\u064a\u0645 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second <\/strong>in Arabic <\/td>\ntaniyah <\/td>\n\n \u062b\u0627\u0646\u064a\u0629 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hour <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nsa\u02bfa <\/td>\n\n \u0633\u0627\u0639\u0629 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minute <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\ndaqiqa <\/td>\n\n \u062f\u0642\u064a\u0642\u0629\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
O’clock <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nassa\u02bfah <\/td>\n\n \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0627\u0639\u0629\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clock <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nsa\u02bfah <\/td>\n\n \u0633\u0627\u0639\u0629 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Could <\/strong>in Arabic <\/td>\n\u02beistata\u02bfa <\/td>\n\n \u0625\u0633\u062a\u0637\u0627\u0639 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Use <\/strong>in Arabic <\/td>\n\u02beistakhdama <\/td>\n\n \u0625\u0633\u062a\u062e\u062f\u0645 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nqama <\/td>\n\n \u0642\u0627\u0645\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Go <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\ndaHaba <\/td>\n\n \u0630\u0647\u0628 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Come <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\n\u02beata <\/td>\n\n \u0623\u062a\u0649\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Come towards<\/strong> in Arabic<\/td>\n\u02beata nahw <\/td>\n\n \u0623\u062a\u0649 \u0646\u062d\u0648\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Laugh <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nyadahik <\/td>\n\n \u064a\u0636\u062d\u0643 \n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cry <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nyabki <\/td>\n\n \u064a\u0628\u0643\u064a\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Make <\/strong>in Arabic<\/td>\nqama <\/td>\n\n \u0642\u0627\u0645\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

In conclusion<\/h4>\n

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These are your first twenty words and phrases to get you started. However, if you would like to learn more Arabic vocabulary and phrases, why not download the Kaleela Arabic language app to your IOS or Android device? It\u2019s the best way to learn Arabic because it\u2019s full of lots more to learn that goes way beyond these core Arabic words.<\/p>\n

For instance, you can learn Arabic writing, learn to speak Arabic, learn to read Arabic, and unlike other Arabic language apps, you can even learn Arabic dialects and Modern Standard Arabic. Plus, we\u2019ve just started a new course in Syrian Arabic to help you learn the exact Arabic you need, whether it be for travel, for business or just for fun. You get all this and more when you download the Kaleela Arabic language app<\/a>. Find out more at kaleela.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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