100 Common Words in Arabic
Learning common words in Arabic is one of the best ways to start building strong Arabic vocabulary and master the basic expressions in the Arabic language. Knowing the most frequently used words helps you communicate more easily and understand everyday conversations.
Use these 100 Arabic words to make your learning journey smoother and more practical.
# | English Translation | Transcription | Arabic Word |
1 | Peace | Salaam | سَلام |
2 | Book | Kitaab | كِتاب |
3 | Water | Maa | ماء |
4 | Sun | Shams | شمس |
5 | Moon | Qamar | قَمر |
6 | Car | Sayyaara | سَيّارة |
7 | Food | Ta’aam | طَعام |
8 | House | Bayt | بَيت |
9 | Street | Shaari | شارِع |
10 | School | Madrasah | مَدرَسة |
11 | Phone | Haatef | هاتِف |
12 | Garden | Hadiqa | حَديقَة |
13 | Airplane | Taa’ira | طائِرة |
14 | Land | Ard | أَرض |
15 | Sky | Samaa | سماء |
16 | Tree | Shajara | شَجَرة |
17 | Sea | Bahr | بحر |
18 | Daytime | Nahaar | نَهار |
19 | Night | Layl | لَيل |
20 | Hour | Saa’a | ساعة |
21 | Eye | Ayn | عَين |
22 | Hand | Yad | يَد |
23 | Head | Raas | رَأس |
24 | Foot | Qadam | قَدم |
25 | Ear | Udhun | أُذُن |
26 | Nose | Anf | أَنف |
27 | Mouth | Fam | فَم |
28 | Heart | Qalb | قَلب |
29 | Mind | Aql | عَقل |
30 | Body | Jism | جِسم |
31 | Study | Diraasa | دِراسة |
32 | Work | Aamal | عَمَل |
33 | Game | Lueba | لُعبَة |
34 | Happiness | Sa’aada | سَعادة |
35 | Sadness | Huzn | حُزن |
36 | Fear | Khawf | خَوف |
37 | Love | Hubb | حُب |
38 | Hatred | Karahiyya | كُره |
39 | Safety | Salaama | سَلامة |
40 | Security | Amaan | أَمان |
41 | Paper | Waraqa | وَرَقة |
42 | Pen | Qalam | قَلَم |
43 | Notebook | Daftar | دَفتر |
44 | Bag | Haqeeba | حَقيبَة |
45 | Shoe | Hidaa | حِذاء |
46 | Clothing | Libaas | لِباس |
47 | Table | Tawila | طاوِلة |
48 | Chair | Kursi | كُرسي |
49 | Door | Baab | باب |
50 | Window | Nafitha | نافِذة |
51 | Coffee | Qahwa | قَهوَة |
52 | Tea | Shay | شاي |
53 | Bread | Khubz | خُبز |
54 | Sugar | Sukkar | سُكَّر |
55 | Salt | Milh | مِلح |
56 | Pepper | Filfil | فِلفل |
57 | Tomato | Tamaatim | طَماطم |
58 | Cucumber | Khiyaar | خِيار |
59 | Apple | Tuffah | تُفاح |
60 | Banana | Mawz | مَوز |
61 | Bunch | Unqud | عُنقود |
62 | Lemon | Laymoon | لَيمون |
63 | Orange | Burtuqaal | بُرتقال |
64 | Grapes | Inab | عِنَب |
65 | Watermelon | Bateekh | بَطّيخ |
66 | Melon | Shamaam | شمّام |
67 | Yogurt | Laban | لَبن |
68 | Cheese | Jibn | جُبن |
69 | Meat | Lahm | لحم |
70 | Chicken | Dajaj | دَجاج |
71 | Fish | Samak | سمك |
72 | Sheep | Kharuf | خَروف |
73 | Cow | Baqara | بَقرة |
74 | Camel | Jamal | جمل |
َ75 | Dog | Kalb | كَلب |
76 | Cat | Qitt | قِطة |
77 | Horse | Hisaan | حِصان |
78 | Bear | Dubb | دُب |
79 | Lion | Asad | أَسد |
80 | Tiger | Namr | نمر |
81 | Snake | Thu’baan | ثُعبان |
82 | Bird | Asfour | عُصفور |
83 | Elephant | Feel | فيل |
84 | Ant | Namla | نملة |
85 | Bee | Nahla | نحلة |
86 | Flower | Zahra | زَهرة |
87 | Rose | Ward | وَردة |
88 | Book | Kitaab | كِتاب |
89 | Word | Kalima | كَلِمة |
90 | Sentence | Jumla | جملة |
91 | Language | Lugha | لُغة |
92 | Sound | Sawt | صَوت |
93 | Music | Musiqa | موسيقى |
94 | Film | Film | فيلم |
95 | Picture | Soora | صُورة |
96 | Painting | Lawha | لَوحة |
97 | Doctor | Tabeeb | طَبيب |
98 | Teacher | Mualim | مُعلّم |
99 | Farmer | Muzari | مُزارع |
100 | Carpenter | Najjar | نجار |
Tips to Learn Arabic Vocabulary Effectively
Create Flashcards: Write the words on flashcards and review them daily.
Use in Sentences: Practice forming simple sentences with the words to see how they work in everyday conversation.
Speak Aloud: Say the words aloud to improve pronunciation and confidence.
Label Objects: Label items around your house with their Arabic names for constant exposure.
Engage in Conversations: Use these words in real conversations with a language partner or tutor.
Immerse in Media: Watch Arabic videos, listen to songs, or read short articles to spot these words in context.
Track Progress: Keep a journal to practice using these words in sentences and track your improvement.
Review Often: Regularly review what you’ve learned to reinforce your memory.
Final word
Congratulations! You’ve taken an important step in your language journey. These words will help you in everyday conversations and give you more confidence as you learn.
Keep practicing, and soon speaking Arabic will feel much easier.
Good luck, and keep going!
