Arabic vocabulary: Work & School
15 Arabic words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Arabic words you'll actually use for work & school — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sarah. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
At Work
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| شغل | shughl | Work / Job |
| مكتب | maktab | Office |
| زميل | zemeel | Colleague |
| مدير | mudeer | Boss |
| يوم إجازة | yom agaza | Day off |
| مرتب | murattab | Salary |
| اجتماع | egtema' | Meeting |
| جدول | gadwal | Schedule |
At School
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| درس | dars | Lesson |
| مدرّس | moderres | Teacher (male) |
| مدرّسة | moderessa | Teacher (female) |
| طالب | taleb | Student |
| امتحانات | emtehanat | Exams |
| كراسة | korrasa | Notebook |
| قلم | alam | Pen |
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