In the world of fashion, understanding the terminology can be as crucial as the style itself. Here’s a guide to some essential fashion and clothing terms in Arabic that might help you on your next shopping trip or while discussing fashion in Arabic.
قميص (qamīṣ) – Shirt
هل يمكنك أن تعطيني قميصًا أبيضًا؟
This term is used widely and refers to any type of shirt, whether it’s a dress shirt or a casual one.
بنطال (banṭāl) – Trousers or Pants
أريد بنطالًا جديدًا للعمل.
The word encompasses all forms of trousers, including jeans, slacks, or khakis.
فستان (fustān) – Dress
اشترت أمي فستانًا جديدًا لحفل الزفاف.
A garment typically worn by women or girls consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice.
تنورة (tanūrah) – Skirt
تحب أختي ارتداء التنورة الزرقاء.
The term refers to a tube- or cone-shaped garment that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs.
جاكيت (jākīt) – Jacket
الجو بارد، لا تنسى أن تأخذ جاكيتك.
This piece of clothing is typically lighter and less insulating than a coat, and is worn outdoors.
معطف (miʿṭaf) – Coat
معطفك معلق في الخزانة.
A coat is generally worn during colder seasons for warmth covering the upper body and is longer than a jacket.
حذاء (ḥiḏāʾ) – Shoes
أحتاج لشراء حذاء رياضي جديد.
Refers to the outer covering for the feet, typically having a thick or sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle.
جوارب (jawārib) – Socks
أين جواربي الحمراء؟
A piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the calf.
قبعة (qubʿah) – Hat
لدي قبعة لكل يوم من أيام الأسبوع.
A shaped covering for the head worn for warmth, as a fashion item, or as part of a uniform.
نظارات (naẓārāt) – Glasses
نسيت نظاراتي في المكتب.
Typically refers to pieces of glass or similar material worn in front of the eyes, usually for vision correction.
حزام (ḥizām) – Belt
هذا البنطال كبير علي، أحتاج إلى حزام.
A strip or band worn around the waist to support or hold in clothes or to carry weapons.
ملابس داخلية (malābis dākhilīyah) – Underwear
اشتريت ملابس داخلية جديدة من المتجر.
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, usually in direct contact with the skin.
سوار (sawār) – Bracelet
أعطتني جدتي سوارًا ذهبيًا في عيد ميلادي.
A decorative band or chain worn on the wrist.
قلادة (qilādah) – Necklace
اشتريت قلادة جميلة لأمي.
An ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn around the neck.
أقراط (ʾuqurrāṭ) – Earrings
تحب أختي ارتداء أقراط كبيرة.
Pieces of jewelry worn on the lobes or edges of the ears.
ساعة يد (sāʿah yad) – Wristwatch
أعطاني والدي ساعة يد في تخرجي.
A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one’s wrist.
By learning these terms, you will not only be able to describe clothing items in Arabic but also enhance your vocabulary and understanding of the Arabic language, especially in the context of fashion.
