Arabic vocabulary: Food & Dining
15 Arabic words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Arabic words you'll actually use for food & dining — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sarah. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Food & Drink
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مية | mayya | Water |
| قهوة | ahwa | Coffee |
| عيش | aish | Bread |
| جبنة | gebna | Cheese |
| زيتون | zatoon | Olive |
| نبيت | nabeet | Wine |
| أكل | akl | Food |
At a Restaurant
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| الحساب | el-hesab | Bill |
| المنيو | el-menu | Menu |
| طلب | talab | Order |
| لذيذ | lazeez | Delicious |
| أنا جعان | ana ga'an | I'm hungry |
| أنا عطشان | ana atshan | I'm thirsty |
| حلو | helw | Dessert |
| جرسون | garson | Waiter |
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