Arabic store word: Supermarket conversation in Arabic
Dina Sarayra 3/30/2020
Learning Arabic words & expressions
When it comes to food, we all smile. Today is all about grocery shopping. It is great if you already know your way around the supermarket, but what if you don’t find what you are looking for? You need to know all Arabic store word and grocery uses.
Right now, we are going to go all supermarket and grocery store in Arabic to make sure you always find any missing items on the shelves!
Let’s start with the Arabic store word or grocery store which means بقالة – baqqala. Imagine you are in a baqqala right now: Let’s get educated with all common phrases and various grocery items that you are most likely to stumble upon.
Common phrases in Arabic: Arabic store word
| Arabic | English | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| هذا مكلف | That is expensive | Hatha moklif |
| هذا سعره جيد | That is a good price | Hatha si’roho jayed |
| أريد هذا | I want this (one) | Oredo hatha |
| بكم هذا الغرض؟ | How much does this item cost? | Bikam hatha al gharad? |
| أريد أن أشتري… | I want to buy… | Oredo an ashtari |
| أريد أن أدفع بالشيك. | I want to pay by cheque | Oredo an adfa’a bl shek |
| ممكن أن أشتري… هنا؟ | May I buy … here? | Momkin an ashtari … hona? |
| لا أستطيع أكل السكر | I can’t eat sugar | La astatee’ an akol al sokar |
| أبحث عن علامة تجارية معينة | I am looking for a particular brand. | Ab-hath an alama tijariya |
| هل تبيع…؟ | Do you sell…? | Hal tabee’ |
| أريد شيئا أقل تكلفة لو سمحت | I want something less expensive please | Oredo shay’an akal taklofa la samaht |
| أفضل هذا / هذه | I prefer this (one) | Ofadil hatha / hathehi |
| هذا السعرمقبول | That price is acceptable | Hatha si’r maqbool |
| سأدفع… | I will pay… | Sa adfaa’ |
| لا أريد أن أدفع أكثر من…. | I don’t want to pay more than… | La ored an adfa’ akthar |
| هل يمكنك أن تقبل أقل؟ | Can you take less? | Hal yomkinoka an taqbal akthar |
| هل تقبل بطاقات الائتمان؟ | Do you accept credit cards? | Hal taqbal bitaqat I’timan |
| بكم هذا؟ | How much is this? | Bikam hatha? |
| أنا فقط أنظر | I’m just looking | Ana faqat anthor |
| هذا مكلف جدا | This is too expensive | Hatha moklif jiddan |
Grocery
| Arabic | English | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| محل البقالة مفتوح | The grocery store is open in Arabic | Mahal al baqqala maftooh |
| مغلق | Closed in Arabic | Moghlaq |
| عربة التسوق | Shopping cart in Arabic | Arabat tasawoq |
| سلة | Basket in Arabic | Salla |
| هل لديك أرز؟ | Do you have rice in Arabic | Hal ladayka aroz |
| يشتري | Buy in Arabic | Yashtari |
| يدفع | Pay in Arabic | Yadfa’ |
| في أي ممر؟ | In what aisle in Arabic | Fi ay mamar? |
| محل جزارة | Butcher shop in Arabic | Mahal jzara |
| مخبز | Bakery in Arabic | Makhbaz |
| أين الماء؟ | Where is the water in Arabic | Aynal maa’? |
| يطبخ | Cook in Arabic | Yatbokh |
| تناول العشاء مع العائلة | Have dinner with the family in Arabic | Tanawol al ashaa’ ma’ al aa’ila |
| أنا جائع | I am hungry in Arabic | Ana ja’i |
| يُعد المائدة | Set the table in Arabic | Yo3id al ma’ida |
Meat
| Arabic | English | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| لحم بقر | Beef in Arabic | Lahim baqar |
| لحم العجل | Veal in Arabic | Lahim ijil |
| لحم الخنزير | Ham in Arabic | Lahim khanzeer |
| دجاج | Chicken in Arabic | Dajaj |
| ديك رومي | Turkey in Arabic | Deek roomi |
| بط | Duck in Arabic | But |
| لحم مُقدد | Bacon in Arabic | Lahim moqaddad |
| نقانق | Hot dog in Arabic | Naqaniq |
| هامبورجر | Hamburger in Arabic | Hamburger |
| شريحة لحم | Steak in Arabic | Shareehat lahim |
| لحم الخنزير | Pork in Arabic | Lahim al khanzeer |
| شريحة من لحم البقر | Filet mignon in Arabic | Shareeha min lahm al baqari |
| سجق | Sausage in Arabic | Sajaq |
| قطع لحم الضأن | Lamb chop in Arabic | Qita’ lahim alda’in ma’ adim |
Fruits and vegetables
| Arabic | English | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| فاكهة | Fruit in Arabic | Fakiha |
| كرز | Cherries in Arabic | Karaz |
| فراولة | Strawberries in Arabic | Frawla |
| ليمون | Lemon in Arabic | Laymoon |
| تفاحة | Apple in Arabic | Tufaha |
| برتقال | Orange in Arabic | Bortuqal |
| كمثرى | Pear in Arabic | Kamathra |
| موز | Banana in Arabic | Mooz |
| عنب | Grapes in Arabic | Enab |
| جريب فروت | Grapefruit in Arabic | Grapefruit |
| بطيخ | Watermelon in Arabic | Bateekh |
| أناناس | Pineapple in Arabic | Ananas |
| خوخ | Plum in Arabic | Khookh |
| درّاق | Peach in Arabic | Dorraq |
| خضروات | Vegetables in Arabic | Khodrawat |
| باذنجان | Eggplant in Arabic | Bathinjan |
| كرفس | Celery in Arabic | Krafs |
| جوز الهند | Coconut in Arabic | Jooz hind |
| كوسة | Zucchini in Arabic | Koosa |
| ثوم | Garlic in Arabic | Thoom |
| مانجو | Mango in Arabic | Manga |
| بصل | Onion in Arabic | Basal |
| مشمش | Apricot in Arabic | Mishmish |
| سبانخ | Spinach in Arabic | Sbanikh |
| البرسيمون | Persimmon in Arabic | Barsemon |
| رمان | Pomegranate in Arabic | Romman |
| سلطة | Salad in Arabic | Salata |
| فاصولياء خضراء | Green beans in Arabic | Fasooliya khadra |
| كيوي | Kiwi in Arabic | Kiwi |
| خيار | Cucumber in Arabic | Khyar |
| ليتشي | Litchi in Arabic | Litchi |
| فلفل | Pepper in Arabic | Filfil |
| لونجان | Longan in Arabic | Longan |
| أفوكادو | Avocado in Arabic | Avocado |
| أنا أحب الكرفس | I like celery in Arabic | Ana ohibo al krafs |
| فجل | Radish in Arabic | Fijil |
| أنا لا أحب الثوم | I do not like garlic in Arabic | Ana la ohibo al thoom |
| ملفوف | Cabbage in Arabic | Malfoof |
Dairy products
| Arabic | English | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| منتجات الألبان | Dairy in Arabic | Montajat alban |
| حليب | Milk in Arabic | Haleeb |
| مثلجات | Ice cream in Arabic | Muthalajaat |
| زبدة | Butter in Arabic | Zibda |
| جبن | Cheese in Arabic | Jibin |
| كريمة | Cream in Arabic | Krema |
| أطعمة مُجمدة | Frozen food in Arabic | At’ima mojamada |
| لبن زبادي | Yogurt in Arabic | Laban zabadi |
| بيض | Eggs in Arabic | Baid |
Bakery
| Arabic | English | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| حبوب | Cereal in Arabic | Hboob |
| كعك | Cookie in Arabic | Ka’ak |
| سكر | Sugar in Arabic | Sukkar |
| الرغيف الفرنسي | Baguette in Arabic | Al ragheef al faransi |
| غير مسموح لي بأكل السكر | I am not allowed to eat sugar in Arabic | Ghair masmooh le bi akil al sukkar |
| رغيف إفرنجي صغير | Roll in Arabic | Ragheef ifranji sagheer |
| فطيرة محشوة | Tart in Arabic | Fateera mahshuwa |
| التحلية | Dessert in Arabic | Al tahliya |
| كعكة | Cake in Arabic | Ka’kaa |
| شطيرة | Sandwich in Arabic | Shateera |
| خبز | Bread in Arabic | Khoboz |
Well done, everyone! Our Arabic store word lists end here, but not our learning. Now that you know all the different terms to getting your way around the local supermarket or grocery store, go ahead and try them.
Knowing these words is wonderful, but they must be used to make sure you actually do know them. The moment they become your default, that is when you know you are hitting on that expert level.
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