Arabic vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 Arabic words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Arabic words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sarah. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| عايز | ayez | I want |
| أقدر | a'dar | I can |
| أعرف | a'raf | I know |
| أشوف | ashoof | I see |
| أسمع | asma' | I hear |
| أتكلم | atkallem | I speak |
| آكل | akol | I eat |
| أشرب | ashrab | I drink |
| أروح | arooh | I go |
| أعمل | a'mel | I do / I make |
Daily Actions
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أصحى | asha | I wake up |
| أنام | anam | I sleep |
| أشتغل | ashtaghal | I work |
| أقرا | a'ra | I read |
| أكتب | aktob | I write |
| أطبخ | atbokh | I cook |
| أسوق | asoo' | I drive |
| ألعب | al'ab | I play |
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