Arabic for English speakers Zoo · Lesson 1

Kangaroos are unique creatures

Egyptian Arabic для kangaroos — Describing their physical features.

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  1. Pishi Pishi

    الكناغِر مخلوقات مميزة، معروفة برجلها القوية وديلها الكبير

    ilkanaghir makhlo'at mumayyaza, ma3rofua bi riglaha ilqawiyya wi dilha il kibeer

    Kangaroos are unique creatures, known for their powerful legs and a large tail.

    Tip: Rigl = Leg, Dail = Tail

  2. Shelladonna Shelladonna

    بيقدروا ينطوا بسرعة ٢٥ ميل في الساعة.

    Biyi'daro yinotto bisor3it khamsa wi 3ishreen mieel fil sa3a

    they can hop at speeds of 25 miles per hour.

    Tip: Yinott is to jump

  3. Pishi Pishi

    وأنثي الكنغر عنها كيس بتشيل فيه أطفالها

    Wi onsa ilkanghour 3andaha kees bitshil fih atfalha

    Female kangaroos have a pouch in which they carry their babies

  4. Shelladonna Shelladonna

    ده مبهر جداً

    Da mobhir giddan

    It's so fascinating

Common questions

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

Egyptian Arabic для kangaroo?

كنغر (kongor — kangaroo). جراب (jarab — pouch). يقفز (yaqfoz — jump).

Egyptian Arabic для animal body parts?

ذيل (tail), أرجل (legs), رأس (head), جسم (body), فراء (fur), أذن (ear).

How do you describe animal features?

Use adjectives matching gender. الكنغر له ذيل طويل = 'the kangaroo has a long tail'.

Test yourself

Pick the English translation for each line from this lesson. Wrong answers are pulled from other Arabic lessons.

4 quick questions on what you just heard.

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