Words related to food in Arabic are a part of the vocabulary that you will certainly need from the very beginning.
Food is a major part of the culture in many countries, and the Middle East is no exception. The food of the Middle East is as diverse as the countries that make up this region. In Arabic culture, food is not only about taste and nutrition; it’s also about socializing and spending time with family and friends.
The most common food in the Middle East is rice. It is prepared and eaten with a variety of vegetables, meat or fish, and sauces. The Middle Eastern diet also includes bread, yogurt, olives, and olive oil.
Arabs love to eat bread for breakfast. They usually eat it with eggs or cheese or jam. Arab countries are famous for their rich coffee culture as well as their sweet desserts like baklava and date syrup cake.
Today you are going to learn Arabic Vocabulary related to food and eating. You are going to learn the common nouns related to food and drinks such as meat, bread, milk, fruit, etc. You will also learn common Arabic adjectives and verbs.
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- How to say food in Arabic?
- List of food in Arabic
- Drinks in Arabic
- Arabic verbs related to food
- Arabic adjectives related to food and eating
- Food in Arabic Vocabulary Quiz
How to say food in Arabic?
The word food in Arabic is طَعام [Ta3aam], plural of Ta3aam is أَطْعِمَة [aT3ima].
To say food you can also use the word أَكْل [akl].
Appetite in Arabic is شَهِيَّة [shahiyya]
If you don’t know the Arabic alphabet yet check our post: Arabic alphabet – All you need to know to write in Arabic.
List of food in Arabic
Learn common food vocabulary in Arabic with our comprehensive list. The list includes Arabic script and simplified pronunciation.
| English | Arabic | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Read: Fruits in Arabic | تُفّاح | tuffaaH |
| Apricot | مِشْمِش | mishmish |
| Banana | مَوْز | mawz |
| Beef | لَحْمُ البَقَر | laHmul-baqar |
| Bread | خَبْز | khubz |
| Breakfast | فَطور \ إفْطار | faTuur / ifTaar |
| Broth | مَرَقَة | maraqa |
| Butter | زُبْدَة | zubda |
| Cake | كَعْكَة | ka3ka |
| Carrot Read: vegetables in Arabic | جَزَر | jazar |
| Cheese | جُبْنَة | jubna |
| Cherry | كَرَز | karaz |
| Chicken Read: animals in Arabic | دَجاج | dajaaj |
| Chickpeas | حُمُّص | HummuS |
| Corn | ذُرَة | dhurra |
| Cream | قِشْطَة | qishTa |
| Cucumber | خِيار | khiyaar |
| Date | تَمْر \ بَلَح | tamr \ balaH |
| Dinner | عَشاء | 3ashaa’ |
| Dish, meal | طَبْخَة | Tabkha |
| Dough | عَجين | 3ajiin |
| Eggplant | باذِنْجان | baadhinjaan |
| Eggs | بَيْض | bayD |
| Figs | تين | tiin |
| Fish | سَمَك | samak |
| Flavor/ taste | طَعْم | Ta3m |
| Flour | طَحين | TaHiin |
| Food | طَعام | Ta3aam |
| Food | أَكْل | akl |
| Fruit | فاكِهَة | faakiha |
| Garlic | ثوم | thoom |
| Grape | عِنَب | 3inab |
| Honey | عَسَل | 3asal |
| Ice cream | بوظَة | buuDHa |
| Jam | مُرَبَّى | murabba |
| Lamb | لَحْمُ الخَروف | laHmul-kharuuf |
| Lemon | لَيْمون | laymuun |
| Lentil | عَدَس | 3adas |
| Lettuce | خَسّ | khass |
| Lunch | غَداء | ghadaa’ |
| Meal | وَجِبَة | wajiba |
| Meat | لَحْم | laHm |
| Mushroom | فُطْر | fuTr |
| Nuts | مُكَسَّرَات | mukassaraat |
| Oats | شوفان | shuufaan |
| Octopus | أُخْطُبوط | ukhTubuuT |
| Oil | زَيْت | zayt |
| Olive | زَيْتون | zaytuun |
| Olive oil | زَيْت زَيْتون | zayt zaytuun |
| Onion | بَصَل | baSal |
| Orange | بُرْتُقال | burtuqaal |
| Oyster | مَحار | maHaar |
| Pasta | مَقَرُوْنَة \ باسْتا | maqaruuna \ baastaa |
| Peach | دُرّاق | durraaq |
| Pear | إجّاص | ijjaaS |
| Pepper | فِلْفِل | filfil |
| Pickles | مُخَلَّل | mukhallal |
| Plum | خوخ | khuukh |
| Potato | بَطاطا | baTaaTaa |
| Recipe | وَصْفَة | waSfa |
| Restaurant | مَطْعَم | maT3am |
| Rice | رُزّ | ruzz |
| Salad | سَلَطَة | salaTa |
| Salt | مِلْح | milH |
| Sauce | صَلْصَلَة | SalSala |
| Shrimp | روبيان | ruubiyaan |
| Soup | شَوْرْبَة \ حَساء | shawraba \ Hasaa’ |
| Spices, seasonings Read: herbs & spices in Arabic | بَهارات | bahaaraat |
| Strawberry | فَراوْلَة | faraawla |
| Sugar | سُكَّر | sukkar |
| Sweets | حَلَوِيّات | Halawiyyaat |
| Tomato | طَماطِم | TamaaTim |
| Turkey Read: Birds in Arabic | ديك روميّ | diik ruumiyy |
| Vegetables | خَضْراوات | khaDraawaat |
| Waiter Read: Jobs in Arabic | نادِل | naadil |
| Wheat | قَمْح | qamH |
| Yeast | خَميرَة | khamiira |
| Yogurt | لَبَن زَبادِي | laban zabaadiy |
Drinks in Arabic
| English | Arabic | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Coca-cola | كولا | koolaa |
| Cocoa | كاكاوّ | kakaaww |
| Coffee | قَهْوَة | qahwa |
| Drink | مَشْروب | mashruub |
| Juice | عَصير | 3aSiir |
| Milk | حَليب | Haliib |
| Tea | شايّ | shaayy |
| Water | ماء | maa‘ |
Arabic verbs related to food
Below you will find a list of common Arabic verbs related to cooking and eating. There is no infinitive in Arabic, so the following verbs are past tense for he; to cook – he cooked, to eat – he ate, to drink – he drank, etc.
Learn more: 30 common Arabic verbs for beginners
| English | Arabic | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| To add | أَضافَ | aDaafa |
| To bake | خَبَزَ | khabaza |
| To boil food | سَلَقَ | salaqa |
| To boil water | غَلَّى | ghallaa |
| To cook | طَبَخَ | Tabakha |
| To cut | قَطَّعَ | qaTT3a |
| To dissolve | ذَوَّبَ | dhawaaba |
| To drink | شَرِبَ | shariba |
| To eat | أَكَلَ | akala |
| To fry | قَلَى | qalaa |
| To heat | سَخَّنَ | sakhkhana |
| To mince | فَرَمَ | farama |
| To mix | خَلَطَ | khalaTa |
| To peal | قَشَّرَ | qashshara |
| To pour | صَبَّ | Sabba |
| To serve (the food) | قَدَّمَ | qaddama |
| To stir | حَرَّكَ | Harraka |
Arabic adjectives related to food and eating
Learn how to say delicious, crunchy, fresh, and more in Arabic.
| English | Arabic | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Cold | بارِد | baarid |
| Crunchy | مُقَرْمِش | muqarmish |
| Delicious | لَذيذ | ladhiidh |
| Dry | ناشِف | naashif |
| Fresh | طازَج | Taazaj |
| Grilled/ roasted | مَشْوِيّ | mashwiy |
| Hot | ساخِن | saakhin |
| Hungry | جائِع | jaa’i3 |
| Minced | مَفْروم | mafruum |
| Raw/ uncooked | نِيء | nii’ |
| Spicy | حارّ | Haar |
| Stuffed | مَحْشيّ | maHshiy |
| Sweet | حُلو | Hulw |
| Thirsty | عَطْشان | 3aTshaan |
Learn more: 30 Basic Arabic adjectives for beginners
Food in Arabic Vocabulary Quiz
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Food in Arabic Quiz
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