Vegetables in Arabic are part of the basic vocabulary for beginners. You will definitely need it when visiting Arab countries and speaking Arabic.
Vegetables are used in many dishes in the Middle East. They can be eaten raw, cooked, or fried and are a popular addition to many meals. Some of the most common vegetables used include tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, and green peppers.
Learn all the Arabic names of common vegetables with our vocabulary list. At the end of this lesson, you can check what you’ve learned with a quick Arabic Vocabulary Quiz.
Although our vocabulary lists include the pronunciation of Arabic words it is still better to learn the Arabic alphabet. If you don’t know the Arabic alphabet yet check our post: Arabic alphabet – All you need to know to write in Arabic.
How to say vegetables in Arabic?
To say vegetables in Arabic you are going to need the word خَضْراوات [khaDraawaat].
To remember the word you may connect it with the word green which in Arabic is أَخْضَر [akhDar], see: colors in Arabic. These two words come from the same root خ-ض-ر (to be green).
List of vegetables in Arabic
Below you can find the list of the most common vegetables in English and their Arabic equivalents. The list includes simplified pronunciation and short vowels.
Our website has other Vocabulary lists related to food. If you want to learn more Arabic words see Food in Arabic, where you can find nouns, verbs, and adjectives related to food, eating, and cooking. You can also check Herbs and Spices in Arabic to learn how to say cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and more. To learn the names of fruits see Fruits in Arabic.
| English | Arabic | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage *head of cabbage | كُرُنْب * كُرُنْبَة | kurunb * kurunba |
| Cauliflower | قَرْنَبيط | qarnabiiT |
| Parsley | بَقْدونِس | baqduunis |
| Tomato | بَنْدورَة طَماطِم | banduura TamaaTim |
| Carrot | جَزَر | jazar |
| Celery | كَرْفَس | karfas |
| Spinach | سَبانِخ | sabaanikh |
| Peas | جُلْبان بِسِلَّة | julbaan |
| Lettuce | خَسّ | khass |
| Cucumber | خِيار | khiyaar |
| Beet | بَنْجَر | banjar |
| Asparagus | هِلْيَوْن | hilyawn |
| Garlic | ثوم | thoom |
| Onion | بَصَل | baSal |
| Potato | بَطاطا بَطاطاس | baTaaTaa baTaaTaas |
| Pumpkin, gourd | قَرْع | qar3 |
| Corn | ذُرَة | dhura |
| Eggplant | باذِنْجان | baadhinjaan |
| Okra | بامِيَة | baamiya |
| Radish | فُجْل | fujl |
| Zucchini | كوسا | kuusaa |
| Pepper | فِلْفِل | filfil |
| Broccoli | بْروكُلي | bruukliy |
| Green beans | فَصولِيَا | faSuuliyaa |
Vegetables in Arabic Quiz
Quizzes are a great tool to practice your vocabulary. All the Arabic vocabulary lists on our website contain quizzes at the end of each lesson, to help you remember newly learned words. To check more Arabic Quizzes go to -> Selfarabic – Arabic Vocabulary Quizzes
Vegetables in Arabic Quiz
Check how well you know the names of vegetables in Arabic.
– 10 questions –
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