Animals

1. كلب

   Kalb

   Dog

   Usage

   A single-word card for a dog, useful when a stray dog approaches

   Grammar Note

   The plural is كلاب. Same form as Modern Standard Arabic. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

2. كديس

   Kadīs

   Cat

   Usage

   A single-word card for a cat. In Sudan كديس is more usual than قطة

   Grammar Note

   Thinly attested word; native review recommended. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

3. طيور

   Ṭuyūr

   Birds

   Usage

   A word card in the plural for birds. The singular is طير

   Grammar Note

   Same form as Modern Standard Arabic

4. سمك

   Samak

   Fish

   Usage

   A single-word card for fish, also the word for fish as food. One fish is سمكة

   Grammar Note

   It is a collective noun and takes no plural. Same form as Modern Standard Arabic

5. حصان

   Ḥuṣān

   Horse

   Usage

   A single-word card for a horse, for riding or carriage talk

   Grammar Note

   Same form as Modern Standard Arabic

6. جمل

   Jamal

   Camel

   Usage

   A single-word card for a camel, still a familiar animal in deserts and markets

   Grammar Note

   Same form as Modern Standard Arabic. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

7. حمار

   Ḥimār

   Donkey

   Usage

   A single-word card for a donkey, a common sight pulling carts in the countryside

   Grammar Note

   Same form as Modern Standard Arabic; native review recommended. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

8. بقر

   Bagar

   Cow

   Usage

   A single-word card for cattle. It is a collective noun, and beef is لحم بقر

   Grammar Note

   ق is read g. One cow is بقرة

9. ضان

   Ḍān

   Sheep

   Usage

   A single-word card for sheep. Mutton is لحمة ضان. The word خروف (sheep, lamb) is also used

   Grammar Note

   Vowels in the romanization are estimated

10. جداد

    Jidād

    Chicken

    Usage

    A collective noun card for chicken, also used for chicken meat and soup. One hen is جدادة

    Grammar Note

    The spoken counterpart of standard دجاج

11. حمام

    Ḥamām

    Pigeon, dove

    Usage

    A single-word card for a pigeon or dove. The same word also means toilet or bathroom, so listen to the context

    Grammar Note

    Same form as Modern Standard Arabic

12. قرد

    Girid

    Monkey

    Usage

    A single-word card for a monkey, for zoo or nature talk

    Grammar Note

    ق is read g. Thinly attested word; native review recommended. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

13. فار

    Fār

    Mouse, rat

    Usage

    A single-word card for a mouse or rat, useful if you spot one in your room

    Grammar Note

    The spoken form of standard فأر without the hamza; native review recommended. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

14. ثعبان

    Tuʿbān

    Snake

    Usage

    A single-word card for a snake, useful for warnings when walking in the countryside or desert

    Grammar Note

    The word دبيبة (a creeping thing, a serpent) is also used. Same form as Modern Standard Arabic. Thinly attested word; native review recommended. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

15. عقرب

    ʿAgrab

    Scorpion

    Usage

    A single-word card for a scorpion, to say at a pharmacy or hospital after a sting

    Grammar Note

    ق is read g. Same form as Modern Standard Arabic

16. نملة

    Namla

    Ant

    Usage

    A single-word card for an ant, for when ants swarm over food

    Grammar Note

    The plural or collective form is نمل. Same form as Modern Standard Arabic. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

17. بعوض

    Baʿūḍ

    Mosquito

    Usage

    A collective noun card for mosquitoes, useful when discussing malaria prevention or buying repellent

    Grammar Note

    Same form as Modern Standard Arabic. Thinly attested word; native review recommended. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

18. اسد

    Asad

    Lion

    Usage

    A single-word card for a lion, for zoo or wildlife talk

    Grammar Note

    Same form as Modern Standard Arabic; native review recommended. Vowels in the romanization are estimated

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