After a full day of play, your child suddenly feels hungry and points to a bowl of colorful fruit, but doesn’t yet know how to say it or talk about fruits in Arabic.
Whether you are a parent or a teacher, this lesson will help your child learn common fruit names in Arabic and begin building basic Arabic vocabulary for beginners in a fun, simple, and interactive way.
How to Say "Fruit" in Arabic
Let’s dive into the colorful and tasty universe of fruits and start by learning the word “Fruit” in Arabic.
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Fruit
fākihah
فاكهة
Does it sound funny or hard to say?
I have a fun solution! Let’s break the word into sounds:
fā: like “fa” in fan
ki: like “kee” in kitty
hah: like a little giggle — hah!
Now you know how to say fruit in Arabic. Let’s learn some common fruit names in Arabic!
Common Fruits in Arabic with Pronunciation for Kids
Apple - تفاح - Tuffāh
Red or green, we all love the crunchy bite of an apple, right? It is our round lunch box friend and the best filling for a delicious pie! The Arabic word for apple is تفاح (Tuffāḥ).
Ready to try saying it? Let’s say it step by step!
too: like the “too” sound in tooth.
fāḥ: like “fa” in father.
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Apple
Tuffāh
تفاح
I love apples
Ana uḥibbu al-tuffāḥ
أنا أحب التفاح
Banana - موز - Mawz
Did you know this is the only fruit that looks like a yellow slide? It is soft, yummy, and definitely a monkey’s favorite snack! It tastes great sliced on toast or blended into a smoothie. Banana in Arabic is called موز (Mawz).
Let’s learn how to say it:
maw: like the sound in “wow”, but start with m.
z: like a buzzy bee sound, zzz.
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Banana
Mawz
موز
I eat bananas
Ana ākul al-mawz
أنا آكل الموز
Orange - برتقال - Burtuqāl
Meet the round, bright fruit! It’s the only fruit named after its own color. Just squeeze it to make fresh juice. Orange in Arabic is called برتقال (Burtuqāl).
Ready to try saying it? Let’s say it step by step!
boor: like “boo!”, with r at the end.
too: like the number two (2).
qāl: like the sound in “call.”
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Orange
Burtuqāl
برتقال
I drink orange juice
Ana ashrab aṣīr al-bortoqāl
أنا أشرب عصير البرتقال
Strawberry - فراولة - Farāwlah
Strawberries are very popular fruits in the spring! They make the yummiest jam in the world and they are the key ingredient in delicious desserts. In the Arabic language, we call them فراولة (Farāwlah).
Ready to practice? Let’s break down the word!
fa: like the sound in the word “far.”
raw: like a loud “roar!”
lah: like the “la-la-la” in a happy song, just like the Smurfs sing!
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Strawberry
Farāwlah
فراولة
I love strawberry jam
Ana uḥibbu murabbā al-farāwlah
أنا أحب مربى الفراولة
Grapes - عنب - ʿInab
One grape is never enough! Grapes are sweet and tasty, no matter the type. Whether they are purple, green, or red, they look just like little balloons that grow together in a bunch. In Arabic, we call them عنب (ʿInab).
Let’s help you pronounce it better.
‘i: like the sound at the start of the word “ink.”
nab: like the word “nap,” but with a b at the end.
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Grapes
ʿInab
عنب
Grapes are sweet
Al-ʿinab ḥilw
العنب حلو
Watermelon - بطيخ - Baṭṭīkh
This fruit is like a heavy green ball wearing a green coat and hiding a sweet, red filling in the center! It’s perfect for cooling down on hot summer days, and in Arabic, we call it بطيخ.
Ready to practice? Let’s break down the word!
BAT: like the flying “bat.”
TEE: like the word “tea.”
KH: like the sound of a sleepy cat purring.
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Watermelon
Baṭṭīkh
بطيخ
Watermelon is a summer fruit.
Al-baṭṭīkh huwa fākihah ṣayfiyyah
البطيخ هو فاكهة صيفية
Apricot - مشمش - Mishmish
Meet the golden fruit! It looks like a tiny orange and has soft, velvety skin. It is sweet, and we can make tasty jam from it. The Arabic name for apricot is مشمش (Mishmish).
Ready to try saying it? Let’s say it step by step!
MISH: like the word “fish,” but starting with an m.
MISH: say it again! Mish-mish!
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Apricot
Mishmish
مشمش
Apricots are healthy
Al-mishmish fākihah ṣiḥḥiyyah
المشمش فاكهة صحية
Cherry - كرز - Karaz
This fruit is like new red earrings, shiny and round! Cherries are the perfect topping for desserts like ice cream. The Arabic word for cherry is كرز (Karaz).
Ready to try saying it? Let’s say it step by step!
ka: like the start of the word “cat.”
raz: like the start of the word “raspberry.”
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Cherry
Karaz
كرز
Cherries are red
Al-karaz aḥmar
الكرز أحمر
Date - تمر - Tamr
Dates grow on palm trees. They are wrinkly on the outside and have a seed in the center, but they taste very sweet, just like caramel! In Arabic, they are called تمر.
Ready to try saying it? Let’s say it step by step!
tam: sounds like “jam,” but starts with a t.
r: a quick, short r sound at the end.
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Date
Tamr
تمر
Dates give us energy
At-tamr yamnaḥunā aṭ-ṭāqah
التمر يمنحنا الطاقة
Mango - مانجو - Manju
Eating this fruit can be a little messy, but it is the perfect companion for a fruit salad and is often used in smoothies. Mango in Arabic is مانجو (Mānjū).
Let’s help you say it the right way!
man: just like the word “man.”
ju: like the “ju” sound in “juice.”
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Mango
Mānjū
مانجو
Mango is a soft fruit
Al-mānjā fākihah ṭariyyah
المانجا فاكهة طرية
Arabic Fruits Chart
English
Pronunciation
Arabic Phrase
Apple
Tuffāḥ
تفاح
Banana
Mawz
موز
Orange
Burtuqāl
برتقال
Strawberry
Farāwlah
فراولة
Grapes
‘Inab
عنب
Watermelon
Baṭṭīkh
بطيخ
Apricot
Mishmish
مشمش
Cherry
Karaz
كرز
Date
Tamr
تمر
Mango
Mānjū
مانجو
Fun Ways to Teach Kids Fruit Names in Arabic
Make learning the names of fruits in Arabic fun, playful, and stress-free. When the learning journey feels like a game, kids remember much more!
Include activities to help your child reach the next level, like the fruit basket game, put common fruits in a basket, and let your child pick one and say its name in the Arabic language. You can also use flashcards with fruit pictures and Arabic names for quick practice.
Quick Mini Quiz for Kids
Try these easy mini quizzes with your beginner child. Ask simple, fun questions like:
- Which fruit looks like a yellow slide? Can you say it in Arabic?
- Which fruit is most common in dessert cuisine?
- Can you match the fruit in English with its Arabic name?
Blending playtime with practice is the secret to helping young beginners learn faster and keep that knowledge forever.
Conclusion
Every new Arabic vocabulary word is a step forward, and with each one, the summit of the Arabic language looks closer. Learning is most exciting when it includes interactive activities, basic practice, and everyday experiences.
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