🎓 Learn Arabic Vocabulary: Household Items for Kids
Household items are the things we use every day at home. In this article, we’ll explore Arabic words for common household items you can find in your house. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to describe your home in Arabic! 🌟
1. House (Bayt) 🏠
A house is where we live and rest. In Arabic, “house” is:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| بيت | Bayt | House |
✨ Example:
Al-bayt jameel wa kabeer. *(The house is beautiful and big.)*
2. Room (Ghurfa) 🛋️
A room is a space in the house where we sleep, play, or work. In Arabic, “room” is:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| غرفة | Ghurfa | Room |
✨ Example:
Al-ghurfa kabira wa nadifa. *(The room is big and clean.)*
3. Bed (Sarir) 🛏️
A bed is where we sleep at night. In Arabic, “bed” is:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| سرير | Sarir | Bed |
✨ Example:
Anam fi al-sarir. *(I sleep on the bed.)*
4. Chair (Kursi) 🪑
A chair is where we sit. In Arabic, “chair” is:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| كرسي | Kursi | Chair |
✨ Example:
Al-kursi mureeh. *(The chair is comfortable.)*
5. Table (Tawila) 🍽️
A table is used for eating, working, or placing things. In Arabic, “table” is:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| طاولة | Tawila | Table |
✨ Example:
Al-tawila fi al-matbakh. *(The table is in the kitchen.)*
6. Refrigerator (Thallaja) 🧊
A refrigerator is where we store food and drinks to keep them cold. In Arabic, “refrigerator” is:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ثلاجة | Thallaja | Refrigerator |
✨ Example:
Al-thallaja malyana bil-akl. *(The refrigerator is full of food.)*
15 More Household Items (مترادفات لأدوات منزلية)
Here are 15 additional household items and their synonyms in Arabic to expand your vocabulary:
- مغسلة (Mighsala) – حوض غسيل (Sink)
- مروحة (Marwaha) – مروحة هواء (Fan)
- مكيف (Mukaayyif) – جهاز تكييف (Air Conditioner)
- غسالة (Ghasala) – آلة غسل (Washing Machine)
- موقد (Mawqid) – فرن (Stove)
- مصفاة (Masfa) – منخل (Strainer)
- طاولة طعام (Tawilat Ta’am) – مائدة (Dining Table)
- سلة المهملات (Sallat al-Muhmalaat) – سلة الزبالة (Trash Can)
- سجادة (Sijada) – بسطه (Carpet)
- خزانة (Khazana) – دولاب (Cabinet)
- مكتبة (Maktaba) – رف الكتب (Bookshelf)
- مقلاة (Miqla’a) – طاسة القلي (Frying Pan)
- ملاعق (Mala’aq) – أدوات الطعام (Spoons)
- شماعة (Shama’a) – رف الملابس (Clothes Hanger)
- سخان (Sakhan) – مدفأة (Heater)
🎵 Fun Song: Let’s Explore the House!
Here’s a simple and fun song to help kids learn household-related words in Arabic:
Lyrics (English):
Let’s go to the house, you and me,
We’ll find a bed, a chair, and a table, you’ll see!
Sit on the chair, lie on the bed,
In the living room, let’s play instead!
Lyrics (Arabic Romanized):
Yalla na’ud ila al-bayt, anta wa ana,
Sanajid sarir wa kursi wa tawila, taraa!
Ijlis ‘ala al-kursi, nawm ‘ala al-sarir,
Fi al-salon, na’alu’ al-l’ab bi-sa’adah!
🧩 Riddles About Household Items
Engage kids with these fun riddles that teach Arabic vocabulary while sparking curiosity:
- Riddle about the Bed:
I’m soft and comfy, where you rest at night,
I’m in your room, just right by your side!
Answer: Bed (Sarir) - Riddle about the Chair:
I have four legs, but I can’t run,
Sit on me when the day is done!
Answer: Chair (Kursi) - Riddle about the Refrigerator:
I keep your food cold and fresh,
You’ll find me in the kitchen, I’m the best!
Answer: Refrigerator (Thallaja)
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