Language/Moroccan-arabic/Vocabulary/Describing-the-Weather
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Weather is a topic that comes up often in conversations. It's good to be prepared with vocabulary and phrases to describe different weather conditions. In this lesson, we will learn Moroccan Arabic vocabulary related to weather and climate.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Drinks & Shopping for Clothes.
Basic Vocabulary
Here are some common words related to weather in Moroccan Arabic:
Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
الجو | /el-ʒaw/ | Weather |
الطقس | /eṭ-ṭaqṣ/ | Climate, weather |
الشمس | /eš-šams/ | Sun |
الغيوم | /el-ɣyom/ | Clouds |
الرياح | /er-ryāḥ/ | Wind |
الأمطار | /el-ʔamaṭār/ | Rain |
العواصف | /el-ʕawāṣef/ | Storms |
البرق | /el-barq/ | Lightning |
الرعد | /er-raʕd/ | Thunder |
الثلوج | /eṯ-ṯlūj/ | Snow |
Phrases
Here are some useful phrases for describing the weather:
- الجو حار جداً. (el-ʒaw ḥār jiddan.) – It's very hot.
- يمطر اليوم. (yumṭar el yūm.) – It's raining today.
- الرياح قوية جداً. (er-ryāḥ qawiyya jiddan.) – The wind is very strong.
- الشمس لامعة جداً اليوم. (eš-šams lāmeʕa jiddan el-yūm.) – The sun is shining very bright today.
- الطقس مثالي اليوم. (eṭ-ṭaqṣ mithālī el-yūm.) – The weather is perfect today.
- الرعد يدوي. (er-raʕd ydawī.) – Thunder is rumbling.
Seasons
Here are the names of the seasons in Moroccan Arabic:
- الربيع (er-rabīʿ) – Spring
- الصيف (eṣ-ṣayf) – Summer
- الخريف (el-ḫarīf) – Autumn/Fall
- الشتاء (eš-šitāʾ) – Winter
Climate Regions
Morocco's climate varies widely depending on the region. Here are some of the different climate regions and their characteristics:
- الساحل (es-sāḥil) – Coastal regions have a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny summers and mild, wet winters.
- الجبال (el-jibāl) – Mountainous regions have a cooler climate with snow in the winter.
- الصحراء (eṣ-ṣaḥrāʾ) – Desert regions have hot, dry weather year-round with extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night.
- الهضاب (el-haḍāb) – Plateau regions have a temperate climate with cold winters and moderate summers.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned vocabulary and phrases related to describing the weather in Moroccan Arabic, as well as the names of the different seasons and climate regions in Morocco. It's important to be prepared with these linguistic tools when engaging in everyday conversations in Morocco.
Sources
With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Beach & Parts of the Body.
Other Lessons
- Days of the Week
- Ordering Food in a Restaurant
- Family Members
- Fruits
- Music and Dance
- Nationalities, Cities, and Marital Status
- Verbs in Moroccan Arabic
- Useful Sentenses
- Months of the Year
- Bathroom
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