Parents who decide to start teaching their children their first Arabic words might not know where to start. That’s why we prepared this guide to introduce eight basic word groups for parents who want to help their children take their first steps in learning Arabic.
These groups cover foundational vocabulary to help your child confidently make their first sentences in Arabic. They include topics like colors, food and drink, numbers, animals, classroom tools, family, the human body, and other essential words.
With these building blocks, learning Arabic can be simple, practical, and fun for kids!
Main Colors in Arabic
Learning colors introduces children to descriptive language, enabling them to talk about the world around them. Words like “أحمر” (red) or “أزرق” (blue) are often among the first adjectives kids use to describe their toys, clothes, and nature.
Red
Aḥmr
أَحمر
White
Abyaḍ
أَبيَض
Blue
Azraq
أَزرَق
Green
Akhḍar
أَخضَر
Yellow
Aṣfar
أَصفَر
Brown
Bunny
بُنّي
Black
Aswad
أَسوَد
Orange
Burtuqālī
بُرتُقالِي
Grey
Ramādī
رَمادِي
Purple
Banafsajy
بَنَفسَجي
Pink
Wardī
وَرديّ
Gold
Dhahaby
ذَهَبي
Silver
Fiḍy
فِضي
Numbers from 1 to 10 in Arabic
Numbers build the foundation for counting, basic math, and even cultural expressions. They help children express quantities, ages, and other numerical concepts.
One
Wāḥid
واحِد
Two
Ithnān
اِثنان
Three
Thalāthah
ثَلاثة
Four
Arbaʻh
أَربَعة
Five
Khamsah
خَمسَة
Six
Sittah
سِتّة
Seven
Sabʻah
سَبعَة
Eight
Thamānyah
ثَمانيَة
Nine
Tisʻah
تِسعَة
Ten
ʻAsharah
عَشَرَة
Eleven
Aḥda ʻashar
أحدَ عَشَر
Twelve
Ithnā ʻashar
اِثنا عَشَر
Thirteen
Thalāthata ʻashar
ثَلاثةَ عَشَر
Fourteen
Arbaʻata ʻashar
أربَعةَ عَشَر
Fifteen
Khamsata ʻashar
خَمسةَ عَشَر
Sixteen
Sittata ʻashar
سِتّةَ عَشَر
Seventeen
Sabʻata ʻashar
سَبعةَ عَشَر
Eighteen
Thamāniyata ʻashar
ثَمانِيةَ عَشَر
Nineteen
Tisʻata ʻashar
تِسعةَ عَشَر
Twenty
ʻIshroon
عِشرون
Family words in Arabic
Family-related vocabulary strengthens emotional connections and helps children express relationships and affection within their family unit.
Mother (Mom)
Umm (māmā)
أُمّ (ماما)
Father (Dad)
Abb (Bābā)
أَبّ (بابا)
Brother
Akh
أَخ
Sister
Ukht
أُخت
Grandfather
Jadd
جَدّ
Grandmother
Jaddah
جَدّة
(Paternal) Uncle
ʻAmm
عَمّ
(Paternal) Aunt
ʻAmmah
عَمّة
(Maternal) Uncle
Khāl
خال
(Maternal) Aunt
Khālah
خالة
Animal words in Arabic
Kids naturally love animals, making this group exciting and memorable. Words like “قطة” (cat) and “فيل” (elephant) allow children to talk about their favorite creatures and learn about the animal kingdom.
Cat
Qiṭṭah
قِطّة
Dog
Kalb
كَلب
Fish
Samakah
سَمَكَة
Bird
ʻUṣfwr
عُصفور
Bear
Dubb
دُبّ
Tiger
Nimr
نِمر
Rabbit
Arnab
أَرنَب
Elephant
Fīl
فِيل
Pigeon
Ḥamāmah
حَمامَة
Horse
Ḥiṣān
حِصان
Human Body in Arabic
Words related to the body empower children to communicate about themselves, from describing physical sensations to understanding basic anatomy.
Head
Raʼs
رَأس
Eye
ʻAyn
عَين
Nose
Anf
أَنف
Mouth
Fam
فَم
Hair
Shaʻr
شَعر
Hand
Yad
يَد
Foot
Rijl
رِجل
Chest
Ṣadr
صَدر
Stomach
Baṭn
بَطن
Horse
Ẓahr
ظَهر
Finger
Iṣbaʻ
إِصبَع
Tongue
Lisān
لِسان
Nail
Ẓufr
ظُفر
Shoulder
Katif
كَتِف
Neck
Raqabah
رَقَبَة
Basic Arabic Words for Food and Drink
Food and drink vocabulary helps children communicate their preferences, needs, and routines. These words are practical and essential for daily conversations, especially during meals.
Food
Ṭaʻām
طَعام
Drink
Sharāb
شَراب
Milk
Ḥalyb
حَليب
Water
Māʼ
ماء
Bread
Khubz
خُبز
Apple
Tuffāḥh
تُفّاحة
Banana
Mawzah
مَوزَة
Tomato
Ṭamāṭim
طَماطِم
Corn
Dhurah
ذُرَة
Potato
Baṭāṭā
بَطاطا
Strawberry
Farāwilh
فَراوِلة
Watermelon
Baṭṭīkh
بَطِّيخ
Classroom Tools in Arabic
Teaching your children Arabic words in the classroom prepares them for school settings, helping them feel confident and equipped to interact in Arabic-speaking educational environments.
When your kid starts going to school, you need to teach them how to say “book” in Arabic and other important words from the classroom, like: notebook, pencil, desk etc.
Check the following list:
Book
Kitāb
كِتاب
Notebook
Daftar
دَفتَر
Ruler
Misṭarah
مِسطَرَة
Eraser
Mimḥāh
مِمحَاة
Bookbag
Ḥaqybah
حَقيبَة
Pencil case
Miqlamah
مِقلَمَة
Scissors
Miqaṣ
مِقَص
Pencil
Qalamu raṣāṣ
قَلَمُ رَصاص
Pencil sharpener
Mibrāh
مِبراة
Desk
Miqʻad
مِقعَد
Other Important Arabic Words
Car
Sayyārah
سَيّارَة
Toy
Luʻbah
لُعبَة
House
Bayt
بَيت
Bed
Saryr
سَرير
Rose
Wardah
وَردَة
School
Madrasah
مَدرَسَة
Friend
Ṣadyq
صَديق
Street
Shāriʻ
شارِع
Sun
Shams
شَمس
Sky
Samāʼ
سَماء
Finally, make learning Arabic fun and exciting by introducing these words through interactive games, songs, or creative activities.
Looking for more ways your kids can learn Arabic?
Check out apps, workbooks, or games designed for kids, like the AlifBee Kids app, or the AlifBee Kids Workbook, which make language learning exciting and interactive.
Also, read our article 7 Methods to Teach Arabic to Your Kids at Home, for detailed methods and practical tips.
Which word will your child try first? Let us know in the comments!
