Let’s Learn Simple Arabic Actions – Fun and Easy for Kids

Learning a new language can be an adventure! In this guide, we’ll explore simple Arabic action words in a way that’s fun and exciting for kids. Through songs, games, and daily activities, you’ll be saying Arabic words in no time. Yalla, let’s get started!

1. Using Simple Actions in Your Daily Life

Here are some simple Arabic action words to help you in your day-to-day activities. Each word is written with its English pronunciation so you can say it easily!

Action	Arabic	Pronunciation	Meaning
Eat	أكل	Akul	To eat
Drink	أشرب	Ashrab	To drink
Write	أكتب	Aktub	To write
Read	أقرأ	Aqra’	To read
Walk	أمشي	Amshi	To walk
Sit	أجلس	Ajlis	To sit
Stand	أقف	Aqif	To stand
Sleep	أنام	Anam	To sleep
Run	أركض	Arkub	To run
Play	ألعب	Al’ab	To play
Look	أنظر	Anthur	To look
Listen	أستمع	Astami’	To listen
Speak	أتكلم	Atakallam	To speak
Wash	أغسل	Aghsil	To wash
Open	افتح	Aftah	To open
Close	أغلق	Aghliq	To close
Jump	أقفز	Anaqt	To jump
Help	أساعد	Asa’id	To help

Fun Tip: Try using these words during your day. For example, say Akul (I eat) while having lunch, or Amshi (I walk) during a stroll!

2. A Fun Song to Learn Actions

Songs make learning easier and more enjoyable. Sing along with this simple Arabic action song:

Arabic: نِمشي، نلعب، ونشرب
نكتب، نقرأ، ونستمتع
في العربية، كل يوم
يا صاح، هذه هي الحياة!

نخرج ونسافر في العالم
نغني ونضحك مع الأصدقاء
أخرج في المدينة وأبتسم
لغتي العربية ممتعة وجميلة!

English: We walk, play, and drink
We write, read, and enjoy
In Arabic, every day
Oh friend, this is life!

We go out and travel the world
We sing and laugh with friends
I go out in the city and smile
My Arabic language is fun and beautiful!

Nimshi, nal’ab, wa nashrab
Naktub, aqra’, wa nastamti’
Fi al-‘arabi, kul yawmin
Ya sah, hadi hiya l-hayah!

Nakhruj wa nusafir fi al-‘alam
Nughanni wa nadh-hak ma’ al-asdiqa’
Akhruj fi al-madina wa abtasm
Lughati al-‘arabiya mumti’a wa jameela!

3. Engaging Games to Practice Actions

Play these fun games to practice and remember Arabic actions:

1. Action Charades: Act out an Arabic action word and let others guess.
  لعبة الإيماءات: قم بأداء كلمة فعل عربية ودع الآخرين يخمنون.
  Niqsha al-Afaal: Qum bi-adā’ kalimat fi‘al ‘Arabiyya wa da‘ al-ākharīn yakhmanūn.
2. Action Hunt: Say a word like “Ajlis” (sit) and kids race to find and perform it.
  بحث الأفعال: قل كلمة مثل “أجلس” (Ajlis) والأطفال يتسابقون للعثور عليها وأدائها.
  Bahth al-Afaal: Qul kalima mithl “Ajlis” (ajlis) wa al-‘atfal yatasābaqūn li-l-‘uthūr ‘alayhā wa adā’ihā.
3. Memory Match: Match action cards with their Arabic pronunciations.
  مطابقة الذاكرة: طابق بطاقات الأفعال مع نطقها بالعربية.
  Mutābaqat al-Dhākira: Tābiq biṭāqāt al-af‘āl ma‘a nuṭqiha bil-‘Arabiyya

4. Riddles and Puzzles

Try solving these fun riddles about actions:

I come after the sun goes down; I help you rest. What am I? (Anam)
You need me when you’re thirsty. What am I? (Ashrab)
I take you from one place to another, faster than walking. What am I? (Arkub)

5. Daily Life Practice

Incorporate Arabic actions into your daily routine. Here are some tips:

During meals, say Akul or Ashrab.
أثناء الوجبات، قل “أكل” أو “أشرب”.
Athnā’ al-wajbāt, qul “Akul” aw “Ashrab.”
Before bed, say Anam.
قبل النوم، قل “أنام”.
Qabl al-nawm, qul “Anam.”
While playing, say Al’ab.
أثناء اللعب، قل “ألعب”.
Athnā’ al-la‘b, qul “Al’ab.”