Guide: Useful Bahraini Arabic Words You Should Know About

Brush up on your Arabic!

We’ve all been in a situation when we couldn’t convey what we mean due to language barriers. Worry no more, here’s our guide on Bahraini Arabic words you should know about! From simple greetings and essential words, to common slang words you should def know about, here’s part one!

Locations

Bahar = Sea
Barr = Desert
Hudood = Borders
Jisr = Bridge
Tareeq = Road
Mina’a = Harbour
Qareya = Village
Madina = City
Jazeera = island
Fareej = Neighbourhood
Da’oos = Alley
Beer = Water Well
Mazra’aa = Farm
Zareeba = Barn
Hadeeqa = Garden
Mamsha = Park
Mostashfa = Hospital
Madrasa = School
Rawdha = Kindergarten
Mojama’a = Mall
Barada = Coldstore

Fuel & Maintenance

Petrol = Petrol
Zayt = Oil
Deezel = Diesel
Ghaz = Gas
Seyana = Maintenance
Tayer = Tire

Emergency Terms

Tawarre’a = Emergency
Elhaqoony = Help Me
Nehtaj Doktoor = We Need a Doctor
Khatar = Danger
Aajel = Urgent

Medical Terms

Modhadh Hayawi = Antibiotics
Lazga/Lasga = Bandaid
Dam = Blood
Jerh = Wound
Jibs/Jabeera = Cast/Plaster
Dawa = Medicine
Maree’dh = Sick
Vitameenat = Vitamins
Momaredha = Nurse
Alam = Pain
Sokhoona = Fever
Suda’a = Headache
Alam fe ___ = Pain in ___

Body Parts

Ra’as = Head
Halq/Halj = Throat
Fam/Booz = Mouth
Khashem = Nose
Eyoon = Eyes
Jeld = Skin
Raqaba = Neck
Yad = Hand
Sadr = Chest
Batin = Stomach
Dhahar = Back
Fakhad = Thighs
Rejl/Reel = Leg

Whether you’re looking to learn Arabic or improve your language, we’ve got you! Stay tuned for part four!