Learning Colors in Arabic for Beginners

Colors are one of the first things people learn when they study a new language.
They help us describe the world around us and share our ideas more clearly.
In Arabic, colors have special names and sounds that might be different from what you know, but they are easy to learn with practice.
Knowing colors in Arabic will help you in everyday conversations, whether you talk about clothes, food, nature, or objects around you.
This lesson is designed to guide you step by step.
You will see the Arabic word for each color, learn how to pronounce it correctly, and understand its meaning.
You will also see simple examples in Arabic sentences with vowels to make reading easier.
By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident recognizing and using Arabic colors in daily life.

Let’s get started with the first color.

Red – أَحْمَر (Ahmar)

Let’s start with the color red.

In Arabic, red is أَحْمَر and pronounced “Ah-mar.”
You can hear the “Ah” sound at the start, like in “apple.”
Red appears in many things you know—like apples, roses, or even stop signs.
It’s a color people use to show strong feelings, like love or danger.

Here’s a simple sentence in Arabic:
أَنَا أُحِبُّ التُّفَّاحَ الأَحْمَرَ.
(Ana uhibbu at-tuffāḥ al-aḥmar.)
It means “I like the red apple.”

Try saying it slowly. Focus on the vowels—it will make your pronunciation better.

Blue – أَزْرَق (Azraq)

Blue is a color you see every day.
It’s the color of the sky during the day and the sea when it’s clear.
In Arabic, the word for blue is أَزْرَق.
It’s pronounced Az-raq, with a strong “z” and a deep “q” sound at the end.
It’s a common word in daily life, especially when talking about clothes, the weather, or nature.

Let’s look at an example:
السَّمَاءُ زَرْقَاءُ.
As-samāʼ zarqāʼ.
The sky is blue.

In Arabic, the word for blue changes a little depending on what you’re describing.
For example, for a masculine word like “shirt,” you say:
قَمِيصٌ أَزْرَقُ – qamīṣun azraq – a blue shirt.
For a feminine word like “sky,” you say:
السَّمَاءُ زَرْقَاءُ – as-samāʼ zarqāʼ – the blue sky.

Notice the small change from أَزْرَق to زَرْقَاء.
This happens in Arabic when the word you describe is feminine.

Say the word a few times out loud.
Can you think of something around you that’s blue?

Green – أَخْضَر (Akhḍar)

Green is the color of nature.
You see it in trees, grass, and plants.
It often makes people think of life, health, and peace.

In Arabic, green is أَخْضَر.
It’s pronounced Akh-ḍar.
The “kh” is a deep sound from the throat, and the “ḍ” is a heavy “d” that doesn’t exist in English—but you’ll get used to it with practice.

Let’s look at a simple sentence:
الْعَلَمُ أَخْضَرُ.
Al-ʿalam akhḍar.
The flag is green.

Like other colors in Arabic, the word changes slightly depending on the noun’s gender.
If the noun is masculine, like “flag” (عَلَم), you use أَخْضَر.
If the noun is feminine, like “شَجَرَة” (tree), you say:
الشَّجَرَةُ خَضْرَاءُ.
Ash-shajarah khaḍrāʼ.
The tree is green.

Try repeating both versions: Akhḍar and Khaḍrāʼ.
Can you name something green near you?

Yellow – أَصْفَر (Aṣfar)

Yellow is a bright color that catches attention.
You see it in bananas, the sun, sunflowers, and warning signs.
It often feels warm, energetic, or cheerful.

In Arabic, yellow is أَصْفَر.
It’s pronounced Aṣ-far.
The “ṣ” is a strong “s” sound that comes from deep in the mouth.
Try saying it slowly: Aṣ-far.

Here’s a basic sentence:
الْمَوْزُ أَصْفَرُ.
Al-mawz aṣfar.
The banana is yellow.

If you’re talking about a feminine noun, the word changes:
الزَّهْرَةُ صَفْرَاءُ.
Az-zahrah ṣafrāʼ.
The flower is yellow.

You can hear the shift from Aṣfar to Ṣafrāʼ.
This is a common pattern for colors in Arabic—masculine and feminine forms.

Repeat both out loud.
Can you describe something yellow around you using Aṣfar or Ṣafrāʼ?

Black – أَسْوَد (Aswad)

Black is a strong color.
You see it in the night sky, clothes, hair, and ink.
It often shows seriousness, formality, or mystery.

In Arabic, black is أَسْوَد.
It’s pronounced As-wad.
The first part “As” is soft, and the second part “wad” is like “what” with a “d” at the end.
Say it slowly: As-wad.

Example sentence:
اللَّوْنُ الأَسْوَدُ جَمِيلٌ.
Al-lawn al-aswad jamīl.
The black color is beautiful.

When you describe a feminine noun, the word changes:
السَّيَّارَةُ سَوْدَاءُ.
As-sayyārah sawdāʼ.
The car is black.

So:

Aswad for masculine

Sawdāʼ for feminine

Say both out loud.
Now look around—what’s something near you that’s black?

White – أَبْيَض (Abyad)

White is a simple and clean color.
You see it in snow, milk, paper, and walls.
It’s often linked with peace, clarity, and honesty.

In Arabic, the word for white is أَبْيَض.
You pronounce it Ab-yad.
It’s two clear parts: “Ab” like the beginning of “about,” and “yad” like “yard” but shorter.

Here’s a sentence to help you use it:
الْحَائِطُ أَبْيَضُ.
Al-ḥā’iṭu abyad.
The wall is white.

If the noun is feminine, the word changes. For example:
الْوَرَقَةُ بَيْضَاءُ.
Al-waraqah bayḍāʼ.
The paper is white.

So you use:

Abyad for masculine

Bayḍāʼ for feminine

This pattern is the same for most Arabic colors.
Say both forms a few times.
Look around—can you name one thing that’s white using Arabic?

Brown – بُنِّي (Bunni)

Brown is a color you see often in daily life.
It’s the color of wood, coffee, chocolate, and soil.
It feels natural and earthy, and it’s easy to recognize.

In Arabic, brown is بُنِّي.
You pronounce it Bun-nee.
The “u” sounds like the “oo” in “book,” and the “nee” is just like the English word “knee.”

Here’s a simple sentence:
الْكُرْسِيُّ بُنِّيٌّ.
Al-kursiyyu bunnīyun.
The chair is brown.

This word doesn’t change much between masculine and feminine.
For example:
الْحَقِيبَةُ بُنِّيَّةٌ.
Al-ḥaqībah bunnīyah.
The bag is brown.

So the pattern is:

بُنِّيٌّ for masculine

بُنِّيَّةٌ for feminine

Say the word Bunni out loud a few times.
Can you think of three brown things around you?

Orange – بُرْتُقَالِي (Burtuqālī)

Orange is a bright, warm color.
You see it in oranges, sunsets, and some flowers.
It feels fresh, energetic, and full of life.

In Arabic, orange is بُرْتُقَالِي.
You pronounce it Bur-tu-qā-lee.
Break it down:
“Bur” like “burn”
“tu” like “two”
“qā” has a deep “q” sound
“lee” is like “leave” without the “v”

Here’s a sentence:
الْعَصِيرُ بُرْتُقَالِيٌّ.
Al-ʿaṣīru burtuqālīyun.
The juice is orange.

For feminine nouns, the word changes slightly:
السَّيَّارَةُ بُرْتُقَالِيَّةٌ.
As-sayyārah burtuqālīyah.
The car is orange.

So you use:

بُرْتُقَالِيٌّ for masculine

بُرْتُقَالِيَّةٌ for feminine

Repeat both forms a few times.
Think of one orange food, one orange object, and one orange piece of clothing.
Can you say them in Arabic?

Colors are part of everyday life. You use them without thinking, but learning them in a new language takes time.

In this lesson, you got to know some basic colors in Arabic. You learned how to say them and how to use them in simple sentences. That’s the real goal—being able to talk about what you see.

Arabic colors change depending on whether the noun is masculine or feminine. It might feel confusing at first, but it’s normal. The more you practice, the easier it will get.

You learned words like أَحْمَر (red), أَزْرَق (blue), and أَخْضَر (green), and saw how to say “The apple is red” or “The sky is blue.” Those small sentences help you use the words, not just remember them.

Try to notice colors around you and say them in Arabic. Even if you only say a few words each day, it builds your confidence.

Next, in part two, we’ll learn more colors—like pink, purple, gray, and gold. I’ll help you with pronunciation and give more examples to practice.

Language learning is not about rushing. It’s about steady progress. Take your time, repeat what you learned, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

When you’re ready, we’ll continue. For now, use these colors in your daily life. That’s the best way to remember them.

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