Fruits

11 phrases · Levantine Arabic with romanization, English and audio

  1. تفاح

    Tuffāḥ

    Apple

    Usage

    Sold by weight in markets; one apple is "tuffāḥa".

    Grammar Note

    A collective noun; add the feminine ending for one piece.

  2. موز

    Mōz

    Banana

    Usage

    A collective noun.

    Grammar Note

    A collective noun.

  3. برتقال

    Burtuʾāl

    Orange

    Usage

    The same word appears in "ʿaṣīr burtuʾāl" (orange juice).

    Grammar Note

    The colour orange is "burtuʾāli".

  4. عنب

    ʿInab

    Grape

    Usage

    A collective noun.

    Grammar Note

    Raisins have a different word.

  5. فراولة

    Farāwle

    Strawberry

    Usage

    A word of French origin.

    Grammar Note

    Dictionary-verified.

  6. بطيخ

    Baṭṭīkh

    Watermelon

    Usage

    A summer staple.

    Grammar Note

    A collective noun.

  7. أناناس

    Ananās

    Pineapple

    Usage

    An imported fruit.

    Grammar Note

    A collective noun.

  8. جوز الهند

    Jōz el-hind

    Coconut

    Usage

    Literally "walnut of India".

    Grammar Note

    "Jōz" means nut / walnut.

  9. ليمون

    Laymūn

    Lime / Lemon

    Usage

    Used a lot in cooking and juice.

    Grammar Note

    Lemon and lime are both usually called by this word.

  10. تمر هندي

    Tamr hindi

    Tamarind

    Usage

    Also made into a drink.

    Grammar Note

    Literally "Indian date".

  11. جوافة

    Jawāfe

    Guava

    Usage

    Sold by weight in markets.

    Grammar Note

    A feminine noun.

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