Lesson 6

 Days of the Week in Arabic – Learn the Seven Days Easily

Days of the week are important for talking about schedules, appointments, work, school, and daily life. In this lesson, you will learn the seven days of the week in Arabic and how to use them in simple sentences.

Days of the Week in Arabic

Arabic	Pronunciation	English
اَلْأَحَد	Al-Ahad	Sunday
اَلْإِثْنَيْن	Al-Ithnayn	Monday
اَلْثُلَاثَاء	Ath-Thulatha’	Tuesday
اَلْأَرْبِعَاء	Al-Arbi’a’	Wednesday
اَلْخَمِيس	Al-Khamis	Thursday
اَلْجُمُعَة	Al-Jumu’ah	Friday
اَلسَّبْت	As-Sabt	Saturday

Easy Way to Remember

Notice that several Arabic day names are based on numbers:

• الأحد = The First Day
• الإثنين = The Second Day
• الثلاثاء = The Third Day
• الأربعاء = The Fourth Day

This makes them easier to memorize.

Example Sentences

Arabic

اليوم الأحد.

Pronunciation

Al-Yawm Al-Ahad.

English

Today is Sunday.

Arabic

عندي درس يوم الإثنين.

Pronunciation

’Indi Dars Yawm Al-Ithnayn.

English

I have a lesson on Monday.

Arabic

الجمعة يوم مبارك.

Pronunciation

Al-Jumu’ah Yawm Mubarak.

English

Friday is a blessed day.

Useful Vocabulary

Arabic	Pronunciation	English
يَوْم	Yawm	Day
اَلْيَوْم	Al-Yawm	Today
غَدًا	Ghadan	Tomorrow
أَمًس	Ams	Yesterday
أُسْبُوع	Usbu’a	Week

Mini Conversation

Arabic

أحمد: ما اليوم؟

محمد: اليوم الخميس.

أحمد: هل عندك عمل غداً؟

محمد: نعم، عندي عمل يوم الجمعة.

English

Ahmed: What day is it today?

Mohammed: Today is Thursday.

Ahmed: Do you have work tomorrow?

Mohammed: Yes, I have work on Friday.

Practice Exercise

Write the Arabic names for:

1. Sunday = ______
2. Wednesday = ______
3. Friday = ______
4. Saturday = ______

Answers

1. الأحد
2. الأربعاء
3. الجمعة
4. السبت

Quick Quiz

1. What does “الخميس” mean?

A) Tuesday

B) Thursday

C) Saturday

2. What does “الجمعة” mean?

A) Friday

B) Monday

C) Sunday

3. What does “الأحد” mean?

A) Sunday

B) Wednesday

C) Thursday

Answers

1. B
2. A
3. A

Final Thoughts

Now you know all seven days of the week in Arabic. Practice saying them every day and try using them when talking about your plans and activities.