The New Arabic Course, Volume IV, Lesson 6347
Introduction
In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about professions in Arabic. We will also expand our vocabulary related to work and employment.
What is Your Profession?
To ask someone what their profession is, you can say:
ما مهنتك؟
(pronounced: maa mihnatak?)
To answer, you can use the following structure:
أنا (profession)
(pronounced: ana [profession])
For example, if you are a doctor, you would say:
أنا طبيب
(pronounced: ana tabīb)
Basic Vocabulary
Here are some common professions in Arabic:
طبيب (tabīb) - doctor
مهندس (muhandis) - engineer
محاسب (muḥāsib) - accountant
مدرس (mudarris) - teacher
محامي (muḥāmī) - lawyer
شرطي (shurṭī) - police officer
ممرض (mumarriḍ) - nurse
بائع (bāyiʿ) - salesman
طالب (ṭālib) - student
عامل (ʿāmil) - worker
To talk about someone's profession, you can use the following structure:
هو/هي (profession)
(pronounced: huwa/hiya [profession])
For example, if you are talking about a male doctor, you would say:
هو طبيب
(pronounced: huwa tabīb)
If you are talking about a female doctor, you would say:
هي طبيبة
(pronounced: hiya ṭabība)
Where Do You Work?
To ask someone where they work, you can say:
أين تعمل؟
(pronounced: ayna taʿmal?)
To answer, you can use the following structure:
أعمل في (place of work)
(pronounced: aʿmal fī [place of work])
For example, if you work in a hospital, you would say:
أعمل في المستشفى
(pronounced: aʿmal fī al-mustashfā)
Exercises
Translate the following sentence into Arabic: "I am an engineer."
Translate the following sentence into English: "هي محاسبة"
Ask someone where they work.
Answer the following question: "أين تعمل؟"
Make a sentence using the following vocabulary: طبيب، مستشفى
Answers1. أنا مهندس (ana muhandis)
2. She is an accountant
3. أين تعمل؟ (ayna taʿmal?)
4. أعمل في مكتب (aʿmal fī maktab)
5. الطبيب يعمل في المستشفى (al-ṭabīb yaʿmal fī al-mustashfā)
2024-11-06

French and German Pronunciation: A Comparative Guide
https://www.linguavoyage.org/fr/75037.html

Gemini and Mandarin: A Linguistic and Cultural Exploration of Learning Chinese
https://www.linguavoyage.org/chi/75036.html

Brittany in French: Exploring the Language and Culture of the Breton Peninsula
https://www.linguavoyage.org/fr/75035.html

How to Write a German Vocabulary Classroom: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.linguavoyage.org/ol/75034.html

Decoding “Granny English“ Videos: A Linguistic Analysis of a Viral Phenomenon
https://www.linguavoyage.org/en/75033.html
Hot

Saudi Arabia and the Language of Faith
https://www.linguavoyage.org/arb/345.html

Learn Arabic with Mobile Apps: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Language Learning Tools
https://www.linguavoyage.org/arb/21746.html

Learn Arabic: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
https://www.linguavoyage.org/arb/798.html

Mastering Arabic: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.linguavoyage.org/arb/3323.html

Arabic Schools in the Yunnan-Guizhou Region: A Bridge to Cross-Cultural Understanding
https://www.linguavoyage.org/arb/41226.html