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Standard Arabic Vocabulary → Sports and leisure vocabulary → Popular Arabic sports

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In this lesson, we will learn about the most popular sports in the Arabic world. Sports play a significant role in the daily life of Arab people, both as a recreational activity and a profession. Let's explore more about them!

Football (Soccer)

Football, or soccer, is the most popular sport in the Arabic world. It is played in every single Arab country, and the game is enjoyed immensely by spectators and players alike.

The Arabic word for soccer is "kurat al-qadam" or "kurat al-reeyada". Below is a table showing some key Arabic vocabulary related to soccer:

Standard Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
كرة القدم	kurat al-qadam	Soccer
مرمى	muramya	Goal
كرة	kurra	Ball
فريق	fariq	Team
لاعب	la'ib	Player

If you enjoy playing the sport, consider trying to join a local team or club to make new friends and improve your skills!

Basketball

Basketball is another popular sport among the youth in the Arabic world. It is played in many schools and universities and has gained popularity over the years.

The Arabic word for basketball is "kurat al-sadad" or "kurat al-kas". Here are some key Arabic vocabulary related to basketball:

Standard Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
كرة السلة	kurat al-salla	Basketball
ملعب	mal'ab	Court
كرة	kurra	Ball
فريق	fariq	Team
لاعب	la'ib	Player

If you're looking to improve your basketball skills, be sure to check out some of the local teams or clubs and maybe join a pick-up game near you!

Volleyball

Volleyball is another popular sport in the Arab world that is played in many schools and parks around the region. People of all ages enjoy playing the game for leisure or competition.

The Arabic word for volleyball is "kurat al-tawila". Here are some key Arabic vocabulary related to volleyball:

Standard Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
كرة الطائرة	kurat al-ta'ira	Volleyball
ملعب	mal'ab	Court
كرة	kurra	Ball
فريق	fariq	Team
لاعب	la'ib	Player

Whether you're playing competitively or just for fun, volleyball is a great way to stay active and socialize with others in the community.

Boxing

Boxing is also a popular sport in the Arabic world, with many countries producing professional boxers. The sport is enjoyed by both males and females.

The Arabic word for boxing is "alkicki" or "mukhawayat". Here are some key Arabic vocabulary related to boxing:

Standard Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
الملاكمة	almallakama	Boxing
قفاز	qifaz	Glove
حلبة	halba	Ring
خصم	khasim	Opponent
حكم	hakam	Referee

While it's not recommended to box without formal training, joining a local boxing club or gym is a great option if you want to learn more about the sport.

Horse racing

Horse racing is widely popular in the Arabic world, with many countries having their own local horse racing events. In addition, the sport is also a popular betting activity.

The Arabic word for horse racing is "reehat al-khayl". Here are some key Arabic vocabulary related to horse racing:

Standard Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
سباق الخيول	sibaq al-khayl	Horse racing
فارس	faras	Jockey
فرس	faras	Horse
جائزة	ja'iza	Prize
مضمار	madmar	Racecourse

If you're looking to experience horse racing in the Arabic world, consider attending one of the popular events such as the Dubai World Cup or the Qatar Derby.

Thanks for joining me in this lesson about popular sports in the Arabic world! Whether you're a sports enthusiast or looking to try something new, there's always something for everyone in the community.

Sources

• Standard-arabic Vocabulary - Days of the week

Table of Contents - Standard Arabic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Arabic script

• Arabic vowels
• Arabic consonants
• Basic Arabic phrases

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Nouns and gender in Arabic

• Definite and indefinite articles
• Masculine and feminine nouns

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Verbs and conjugation in Arabic

• Present tense conjugation
• Past tense conjugation
• Future tense conjugation

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Numbers and counting in Arabic

• Cardinal numbers 1-100
• Ordinal numbers

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Everyday Arabic vocabulary

• Greetings and farewells
• Colors
• Days of the week
• Months of the year

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Food and drink vocabulary

• Basic food vocabulary
• Drinks

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Arabic customs and traditions

• Islam and Arabic culture
• Arabic hospitality

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Arabic music and entertainment

• Arabic music genres
• Arabic dance

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Adjectives in Arabic

• Adjective agreement and placement
• Comparative and superlative

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Pronouns in Arabic

• Personal pronouns
• Possessive pronouns

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Prepositions in Arabic

• Basic prepositions
• Prepositions of time and place

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Interrogatives in Arabic

• Question words
• Question formation

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Adverbs in Arabic

• Formation and placement
• Negation

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Transportation vocabulary

• Public transportation
• Asking for directions

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Shopping and money vocabulary

• Money vocabulary
• Shopping vocabulary

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Arabic literature and poetry

• Classical Arabic literature
• Arabic poetry

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Arabic calligraphy and art

• History of Arabic calligraphy
• Arabic art and architecture

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Weather vocabulary

• Basic weather vocabulary
• Talking about the weather

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Conditional sentences in Arabic

• First and second conditional
• Third conditional and mixed conditionals

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Passive voice in Arabic

• Formation and usage
• Differences from the active voice

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Relative clauses in Arabic

• Formation and usage
• Differences from English relative clauses

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Arabic adjectives and nouns

• Common Arabic adjectives
• Compound nouns in Arabic

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Arabic cinema and TV

• Arabic cinema
• Arabic TV

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Arabic fashion and beauty

• Traditional Arabic dress
• Arabic beauty and cosmetics

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Sports and leisure vocabulary

• Popular Arabic sports
• Leisure activities

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