Learn Nut Names in Arabic – Vocabulary List with Audio

Learning the names of nuts in Arabic is useful for shopping, cooking, and improving your language skills. Our interactive course presentation introduces you to various nut names with images and audio pronunciations by native speakers.

Click on the audio icons to listen and repeat, and practice using these terms to describe nuts in Arabic. Share in the comments your favorite nuts and how this course has helped you!

Transliterations and examples:

لوز (Lauz) – Almond
جوز (Jawz) – Walnut
فستق (Fustuq) – Pistachio
بندق (Bunduq) – Hazelnut
كاجو (Kājū) – Cashew
فول سوداني (Fūl Sūdānī) – Peanut
صنوبر (Ṣanawbar) – Pine nut
عين جمل (ʿAyn Jaml) – Pecan
مكاديميا (Makādīmiyā) – Macadamia
جوز الهند (Jawz al-Hind) – Coconut

Why Learning Nut Names in Arabic is Useful

Mastering practical vocabulary is one of the fastest ways to start speaking a new language. Nuts are often part of daily conversations, especially when shopping, cooking, or sharing food with friends and family. Knowing their names also helps you:

Understand Arabic menus and recipes
Communicate with locals in markets and cafés
Participate in cultural events and social gatherings

By learning this vocabulary, you gain confidence and start building phrases that are immediately useful.

Common Nut Names in Arabic

Here is a beginner-friendly table of essential nuts. Each includes the Arabic script, transliteration, English translation, and a short cultural note.

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Notes
جوز	jawz	Walnut	Used in salads, desserts, and traditional dishes.
لوز	loz	Almond	Often found in sweets like baklava and ma’amoul.
فستق	fustuq	Pistachio	Popular in desserts and snacks; symbol of hospitality.
بندق	bunduq	Hazelnut	Used in chocolates and pastries.
كاجو	kaju	Cashew	Common snack and ingredient in dishes.
فول سوداني	fūl sūdānī	Peanut	Roasted or salted; widely consumed as a snack.
صنوبر	sanawbar	Pine Nut	Used in dishes like kibbeh and pilaf.
عين الجمل	ʿayn al-jawz	Walnut (literally “eye of the walnut”)	Appears in idioms and proverbs.

Using Nut Names in Everyday Sentences

Learning words is more effective when you apply them in real sentences. Here are practical examples for beginners.

Asking About Nuts

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Notes
هل لديك لوز؟	hal ladayka loz?	Do you have almonds?	Useful when shopping in markets or grocery stores.
أريد بعض الفستق	urid baʿḍ al-fustuq	I want some pistachios	Polite phrase for buying nuts.
ما هي المكسرات المتوفرة؟	ma hiya al-mukassarat al-mutawaffira?	What nuts are available?	Common question in stores or cafés.

Talking About Preferences

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Notes
أحب الجوز	uḥibbu al-jawz	I love walnuts	Casual conversation among friends.
لوزي المفضل هو اللوز	lozi al-mufaddal huwa al-loz	My favorite nut is almond	Talking about personal preferences.
نحب الفستق في الحلويات	nuḥibbu al-fustuq fi al-ḥalawiyat	We love pistachios in sweets	Common when discussing desserts.

Offering Nuts to Friends or Guests

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Cultural Notes
تفضل بعض الكاجو	tafaddal baʿḍ al-kaju	Please take some cashews	Polite offer to friends or guests.
هل تريد بندق؟	hal turid bunduq?	Do you want hazelnuts?	Casual, friendly offering.
يمكنني أن أعطيك بعض الفول السوداني	yumkinuni an uʿṭīk baʿḍ al-fūl sūdānī	I can give you some peanuts	Shows generosity; important in Arab culture.

Mini Dialogues for Practicing Nut Vocabulary

Using mini dialogues helps you practice pronunciation, sentence flow, and cultural context.

Dialogue 1: At the Market

أحمد: هل لديك فستق؟
حليمة: نعم، لدينا فستق طازج.
أحمد: أريد نصف كيلو من فضلك.

Transliteration:
Ahmed: hal ladayka fustuq?
Halima: naʿam, ladayna fustuq ṭāzaj.
Ahmed: urid niṣf kilo min faḍlik.

English Translation:
Ahmed: Do you have pistachios?
Halima: Yes, we have fresh pistachios.
Ahmed: I want half a kilo, please.

Dialogue 2: Sharing Nuts with Friends

سارة: تفضل بعض اللوز؟
علي: شكراً، أحب اللوز كثيراً.

Transliteration:
Sara: tafaddal baʿḍ al-loz.
Ali: shukran, uḥibbu al-loz kathīran.

English Translation:
Sara: Please take some almonds.
Ali: Thank you, I love almonds a lot.

Dialogue 3: Talking About Favorites

سلوى: ما هي المكسرات المفضلة لديك؟
حسن: أحب الفستق والجوز كثيراً.

Transliteration:
Salwa: ma hiya al-mukassarat al-mufaddala ladayka?
Hassan: uḥibbu al-fustuq wa al-jawz kathīran.

English Translation:
Lina: What is your favorite nut?
Hassan: I love pistachios and walnuts a lot.

Fun Cultural Notes About Nuts in Arabic

Pistachios and almonds are key ingredients in desserts such as baklava, ma’amoul, and halva.
Pine nuts are expensive and considered a luxurious ingredient, often used in special dishes served at weddings and festivals.
Sharing nuts symbolizes generosity and hospitality, especially during Ramadan and Eid celebrations.
Certain nuts, like walnuts (ʿayn al-jawz), appear in Arabic proverbs, representing wisdom or strength.

Quick Reference Table for All Examples

Arabic	Transliteration	English	Notes
جوز	jawz	Walnut	Salads, desserts
لوز	loz	Almond	Sweets, baking
فستق	fustuq	Pistachio	Snacks, desserts
بندق	bunduq	Hazelnut	Chocolates, pastries
كاجو	kaju	Cashew	Snack, cooking
فول سوداني	fūl sūdānī	Peanut	Roasted snack
صنوبر	sanawbar	Pine Nut	Traditional dishes
عين الجمل	ʿayn al-jawz	Walnut (literally “eye of the walnut”)	Proverbs, idioms

Beginner Practice Quiz

Test your knowledge with this simple quiz:

What is the Arabic word for pistachio?
How do you say “I love walnuts” in Arabic?
Translate this sentence: “Do you have almonds?”
Which nut is called bunduq in Arabic?
Name a cultural event where sharing nuts is common.

Answers:

فستق (fustuq)
أحب الجوز (uḥibbu al-jawz)
هل لديك لوز؟ (hal ladayka loz?)
Hazelnut
Ramadan or Eid

Tips to Remember Nut Vocabulary

Group nuts by type – e.g., tree nuts vs. legumes (peanuts).
Use real-life practice – buy nuts in a local Middle Eastern store and say their names aloud.
Pair words with images – visual memory helps retention.
Practice mini dialogues – repeating simple conversations improves fluency.
Connect words to culture – linking nuts to dishes and traditions makes them easier to remember.

Conclusion

Learning nut names in Arabic is a practical, enjoyable way for beginners to start using the language in real life. By combining vocabulary, transliteration, example sentences, mini-dialogues, and cultural notes, you can speak about food with confidence. Start practicing today, and soon discussing snacks, desserts, and recipes in Arabic will feel natural.

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