Fruits (الفواكِهُ)

Vegetables (الخُضَرَواتُ)

Spices (التَّوابِلُ)

Here are sentences showing how to use these words:

Example 1: Talking about what was bought

• صابِرٌ اشترى السَّمَكَ والطماطِمَ والبصَلَ
• (Sabir bought fish, tomatoes, and onion)

Example 2: Talking about prices

• الطماطِمُ بألفٍ وخمسمئة شِلْنٍ
• (Tomatoes are at 1,500 shillings)

Example 3: Describing the market

• السوقُ مزدحمٌ دائماً
• (The market is always crowded)

Example 4: Simple sentences you can write

Try writing these sentences yourself:

Exercise 1: Complete the sentence

• أذْهَبُ إلى السُّوقِ لـِ .............. (buying vegetables)
• الجَزَرُ ثَمَنُهُ .............. (write a price)

Exercise 2: Match and write Write the Arabic word for each item:

• Mango →
• Onion →
• Seller →
• To buy →

When you go to the market, you can use these phrases:

In Tanzania, you will use this vocabulary when visiting local markets like Mbezi Beach market or Kariakoo market. For example, when buying oranges (البرتقالُ) at 2,000 TSh per kilogram, you can say in Arabic: "أُريدُ كيلو من البرتقالِ" (I want a kilogram of oranges). This skill helps you when buying goods, negotiating prices, and running small businesses in markets where Arabic is used for trading.