Pet and animal-related vocabulary in Arabic

حيوان (Hayawan) – Animal
This is the general term for an animal in Arabic.
أرى حيوان في الغابة – I see an animal in the forest.

قط (Qitt) – Cat
“قط” is for a male cat and “قطة (Qittah)” for a female cat.
لدي قط أسود – I have a black cat.

كلب (Kalb) – Dog
The term for a dog; “كلبة (Kalbah)” would refer to a female dog.
يمشي الكلب في الحديقة – The dog walks in the park.

طائر (Tair) – Bird
Used for birds in general, from small songbirds to large birds of prey.
أسمع صوت طائر – I hear the sound of a bird.

سمكة (Samakah) – Fish
The singular form of fish; “سمك (Samak)” is the term used for fish in a plural or generic sense.
السمكة في البحر جميلة – The fish in the sea is beautiful.

حصان (Hisan) – Horse
A commonly used word for horse; the plural form is “خيول (Khyool).”
الحصان يركض بسرعة – The horse runs fast.

جرو (Jaru) – Puppy
For a young dog, the term “جرو” is used.
الجرو يلعب بالكرة – The puppy is playing with the ball.

هريرة (Hirirah) – Kitten
Similarly, a young cat or a kitten is referred to as “هريرة.”
الهريرة نائمة الآن – The kitten is sleeping now.

بقرة (Baqarah) – Cow
Used for a cow, and sometimes “ثور (Thor)” is used for a bull.
تأكل البقرة العشب – The cow eats grass.

غنمة (Ghnamah) – Sheep
The term for sheep; “غنم (Ghanam)” refers to sheep collectively.
تسير الغنمة مع القطيع – The sheep walks with the herd.

بطة (Battah) – Duck
Generally used for ducks; the plural form is “بط (Batt).”
البطة تسبح في البحيرة – The duck swims in the lake.

فأر (F’ar) – Mouse
This term refers to a mouse; “فئران (F’eran)” would be the plural form for mice.
الفأر صغير جدًا – The mouse is very small.

أرنب (Arnab) – Rabbit
Used for a rabbit, while “أرانب (Araneb)” indicates more than one rabbit.
يأكل الأرنب الجزر – The rabbit eats carrots.

نمر (Namir) – Tiger
A specific term for a tiger; “نمور (Nemur)” is the plural form.
النمر حيوان مفترس – The tiger is a predatory animal.

سلحفاة (Sulhafah) – Turtle
The term for a turtle, which can also refer to tortoises.
السلحفاة تمشي ببطء – The turtle walks slowly.

These are just a few examples of common pet and animal-related vocabulary in Arabic. It’s important to practice these words within the context of sentences to enhance your memory and understanding. Understanding these words can go a long way in enhancing your conversations with native Arabic speakers, especially when discussing the natural world or your furry friends.